Mccormick Deering T20 TracTractor

Hello group,
Long time between posts, I thought some of the members would be interested in my recent purchase of a 1939 Mccormick Deering T20 crawler.
The tractor is in remarkable condition for its age, we are going to do a 'working clothes' restoration only, and based on the recent start up and operation of the tractor it would appear it may only need a tune up, all oils changed and necessary adjustments carried out.
I am not familiar with these tractors at all and would appreciate any advice from members that would assist in the restoration.
Apologies if I don't get photos and videos inserted correctly and will make separate posts to get them all in.

Cheers Jason

Further photos

Further photos

I have 2 videos of the tractor running and operating, but having trouble getting them to post, any suggestions please on what I am doing wrong?

Mate, email the Videos to forum@hcvc.com.au & Scout or gryphon can post them for you..

KMR XT5 wrote:

Hello group,
we are going to do a 'working clothes' restoration only, and based on the recent start up and operation of the tractor it would appear it may only need a tune up, all oils changed and necessary adjustments carried out.

Cheers Jason

Mate That's a real Time capsule I agree with what you suggest ...!!

KMR, you know you only make us envious of what you collected.... I like your working clothes resto, keeping it real.

Excellent find there Jason. Once the dirt has been removed with a pressure wash a good way to freshen the paint work is to rub it all over with hydraulic oil. Back when I did a turn on preservation railways in the UK is was a daily chore (before 2 pack paint) for the budding firemen.

Thanks Hayseed,
I've trimmed the video's down, then resized and sent through.

Cheers

Thanks Mammoth,

It will be put in the shed, but would certainly like to preserve it as is.

Cheers