A journey with my boys- The Elf Barn as I call it. (3 Viewers)

[ceylonfj40nut]

Thinking of getting some of these as well

https://www.amazon.com/RayMagic-Industrial-Coupler-Push-Button-Quick-Disconnect/dp/B0DN6MZXT4/ref=mp_s_a_1_21_maf_1?crid=BWKB2BFS7W3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6HeUIEJxl9Ur5VXpXmMXVCd0dDBcwSBYJQLruKNMg8F7AAxm3iBrBWg0XABLWuSglphY2o_MIAFZYEZOiL2tfYq4Obppyr9qlnqcfhHNleYEDXlNXbgN-BLaTrcMi5J2OF_pYiKMsnWZkWzUrr0_D-RW_qdGJ7M-t6_TcgVlQMAjgVVlmBabxX3KX63U3lhq-Xm1gu8KqzFw-WddCBQfFg.al_whd0W0aNjqV8ye5tqd86myZQHStjV_qLAMUK94BA&dib_tag=se&keywords=air+hose+quick+coupler&qid=1755468133&sprefix=air+hose+quick+couple%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-21

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

I will see cost/F grainger hose vs Flexzilla

 

[Broski]

Hoses in the boiler closet.

There not in the closet there hanging on the wall just outside the closet.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

It hits 100s in the barn these days. Drip a quart or more an hour. Been hydrating with water. Beer does not cut it. Made some homemade gatorade. Liquified a water melon, squeezed some limes, and celtic salt for electrolytes. Works like a charm. Alternate with water.

1 large water melon
6 medium/ large limes
1 TABLE spoon Celtic Salt

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[RevISK]

Good lord that looks good

 

[Michael B]

Yummm I like watermelon

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Got one hose set for a test. Interesting that they came with brass termination, not anodized! Also got quick coupler

 

[TRDdrew]

I have several of them and they have held up great over the years

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

I have several of them and they have held up great over the years

Hose or coupler?

 

[TRDdrew]

Hose or coupler?

Both

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Incoming. Ford 3000. 48Hp. Manual rear diff lock. Belgian Edition. Diesel. Old school iron. Got it for a price that was great!! PO put all new tires and fluids. Getting a 6’ brush hog, box/blade, and dual axis grading blade tomorrow. Will get used to to keep up with property and growing garden (tilling).

 

[WarDamnEagle]

First tractor I ever drove. IIRC I was 12 years old. Was put in the middle of a 40 acre field with a 6' disc harrow and let go. I would have guessed slightly less HP.

Edit: Bought a new Kubota MX5400 about 3 years ago but would have bought a Ford 4000 or anything in the 4XXX size but couldn't find anything that wasn't a major project at the time. I spent so many hours on those and they are much lower center of gravity than the new tractors due to their no frame design.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

First tractor I ever drove. IIRC I was 12 years old. Was put in the middle of a 40 acre field with a 6' disc harrow and let go. I would have guessed slightly less HP.

Edit: Bought a new Kubota MX5400 about 3 years ago but would have bought a Ford 4000 or anything in the 4XXX size but couldn't find anything that wasn't a major project at the time. I spent so many hours on those and they are much lower center of gravity than the new tractors due to their no frame design.

3000 series fits all my needs. Absolutely no leaks on this. Everything works! It has a connection for rear hydraulics too. I bought this for $3k. All new tires and seat makes it even cheaper. Tons of torque on this puppy. I usually never buy a tractor without a loader. But for what this will be used for, It is more in the way. I have other tools for bucket needs. There is so much tractor for this price. Part are available as well and not $$$ because its not a front brand like JD.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

3000 series fits all my needs. Absolutely no leaks on this. Everything works! It has a connection for rear hydraulics too. I bought this for $3k. All new tires and seat makes it even cheaper. Tons of torque on this puppy. I usually never buy a tractor without a loader. But for what this will be used for, It is more in the way. I have other tools for bucket needs. There is so much tractor for this price. Part are available as well and not $$$ because its not a front brand like JD.

Those Ford 3000 and 4000 tractors weren't really designed for front end loaders, especially given that they are 2WD. Great buy. I would have jumped all over that deal; even with the Kubota.

 

[SipLife]

Started a new thread to document the progress on the highboy, so I’m not cluttering up this one, if anyone is interested in following along.

Ford Thread '1975 F250 Crew Cab Highboy'

Yesterday at 3:50 PM

Decided to start this thread to document the progress on my latest acquisition. I grew up in a Landcruiser household. Built a 73’ FJ40 with 5.3LS/H55 when I was in high school and daily drove it throughout college. I enjoyed it for what it was but quickly outgrew it, so I sold it. Needed more room, bed space, and some towing capacity for the next stage of life. At the time, I had a friend in college was a fan of old Fords who grew my appreciation for them. I stumbled upon Highboy Crew Cabs and realized they met all my needs, so the hunt began.

It was quite the saga tracking one of these...

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[ceylonfj40nut]

. There is so much good used old iron out there. So much better built. 25% of current price of one implement Is what I paid for all three. Ya know its good when the plop it on the trailer. Noticeable.