Up for auction is my 1953 Farmall Super M. It was built in the Louisville Plant. The serial number is L-506143 J. The only reason I'm selling it is because I'm moving and I don't have a place to store it indoors. I will go through the basics first and then go through the details and costs that I have invested in to it.

This tractor runs excellent and very strong. Starts instantly.

The sheet metal is good condition. Not poor, not great. The front grill and bonnet is in good to average condition. Theres one horizonital bar in the grill theres bent in, but easily fixed. The bonnet has 1 quarter sized dent and crease in thats runs into the hood. The crease in the bonnet is about 2 inches long and I believe it can be fixed easily. The hood has the crease extending through it as seen in the pictures and has cut/torch marks around the exhaust pipe. The battery box is rotted on the bottom. The drawbar is in good straight condition. No cracks or welds. The pto shield is dented but repairable. The rear rims have light surface rust and very little heavy pitting. Theres no heavy pitting or rot around the valve stems. The rear tires are older tires that have alot of tread left on them but they are dry rotted. The front tires are brand new. The rears are 13.6-38 x 12 (Allstate brand) and the front are 6.50-16 (BKT brand).

The lights used to work but they don't anymore because they are 6 volt and the tractor was converted to 12 volt during the rebuild. The transmission has a clicking noise in 1st gear.

In 2008 I started the rebuilding process. Since the day it was finished and brought home, it has been stored indoors and never outside. It has less then 5 hours on the rebuild. It was a restoration project that I started and never got around to finish it. I have $3498.53 just into the rebuild and it doesn't include what I paid for the tractor. Over $5000 tied up into the tractor. All the receipts verifying the work and costs will be given to the buyer. I didn't do any of the work myself, it was all done by professionals and the parts all came from Hoober so they aren't cheap Chinese parts.

Basic work done: rebuild engine, rebuild carb., radiator re-cored, new brakes, new 12 volt battery and 12 volt system, and electronic ignition installed.

Detailed info:

1. Brake parts from Hoober (PA): $284

2. Turn drums and discs by Seth's Auto Machine Shop (PA) : $160

3. Recored radiator by Melcot Radiator (OH): $480

4. Remanufacture carburetor by Dengler Tractor (OH) : $320

5. New 12 volt alternator by Garden State Auto Electric (NJ) : $125

6. Overhaul kit and misc belt and hoses from Hoober : $668.72

7. Valve job and resurface head by Seth's Auto Machine : $203.76

8. Recondition rods by Seth's Auto Machine : $84.80

9. Coil and electronic ignition system (Flame Thrower 3.0 ohm) : $280

10. IH water temp gauge : $72.50

11. IH amp gauge : $29.75

12. Labor cost : $1507.50 (The work was done by a NJ man who builds pulling tractors)

This is the basic costs however the receipts will show all the costs that total $3498.53

The tractor is located in Readington, NJ (Hunterdon County) which is between Flemington and Clinton. We are located right off of Rt 78 and Rt. 31.

I will only accept cash or cashier's check. NO PAYPAL. If you want to pay with a personal check, then you have to wait for the check to clear before you can pick it up. Delivery and pick up, is the buyers responsibility.

Please feel free to ask me any questions that you would like. If you want any specific detailed pictures just tell me and I will do my best to get them to you asap. If you want to see the tractor, email me and we will schedule a time to meet.

Good luck bidding and the tractor is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end it early if it sells.