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I recently spend the better part of a day with an individual who restores old tractors. In one building there had to be at least 50 tractors of various makes and vintage, all functional. I asked him if had ever heard of the Chevrolet tractor which he hadn’t. I know there is some question regarding its origin and authenticity but offered to provide a picture that he could display. The pictures that I took in Bowling Green at fair but are missing the display board that accompanied it. I’m wondering if anyone has a picture they could send me that I can print and frame for him. A side view that incorporates the display board would be great. Thanks in advance. Mike

. Hi Mike, The tractor peaked my interest since it appears to use a stock ton&half truck drive line. I drove an older ton&half to the meet and reached speeds of 70 MPH in the Nevada dessert with smaller diameter rear tires. In theory, the tractor would go faster. I also wondered about the exhaust that exited under neath which would catch crops on fire. It is owned by Dale & Marilyn Hall of Mount Washington Kentucky. I had hoped to talk with them at the meet. .
. Chevrolet has dabbled in the tractor business many times. The Sampson tractor used reigns and had the operator walk behind and use horse drawn equipment. Many more people would rather sit on a Fordson tractor than walk behind the Sampson. The Fordson had the propensity to flip over backwards and squish the operator.
. Lou .

Lou, Thank you for responding and the insight. I too wanted to talk with the owners but didn’t have the opportunity . I have a picture that someone took of it on the test track but wanted to give my friend a side view similar to what you provided. Take care, Mike

I appreciated Lou's comment about the location of the exhaust. Henry did the same thing on the Fordson and Ford 9N/8N. I agree that it seemed like a poor choice. There were and even today are aftermarket kits to convert to a vertical exhaust.

A fellow in the Central Arizona Region restores tractors as well. He has a John Deere with experimental tracks and rubber cleats. It also has the "orchard style exhaust" that dumps out at a sideways angle toward the ground. I think it had something to do with not getting hung up on a low hanging branch, as well as not putting exhaust smoke on any fruit. I have a picture of the tractor if anyone wants to see it.

Thanks for responding. If you wouldn’t mind I’d like to see the John Deere. My email address is shown in my profile. Mike

It sounds like you had an exciting day with that individual who restores old tractors! A collection of 50 functional tractors from various makes and vintages must have been quite a sight.