Even Even more classic pics !!!!

[jakeboy]

sorry boys even more old masseys

!!! also the latest project 1953 massey harris 780 awaiting its turn to cut once again hopefully!!!!does anyone remember this dealership !!?

 

[jakeboy]

sorry boys even more old masseys

!!! also the latest project 1953 massey harris 780 awaiting its turn to cut once again hopefully!!!!does anyone remember this dealership !!?

Dont know why these photos double up? note the project in waiting a 1953 Massey Harris 780 patiently awaiting its turn for attention! can anyone remember the nameplate dealership!

 

[Woolly]

Dont know why these photos double up?

You've copied the links in twice! Just edit you post and delete the duplicates.

 

[jakeboy]

Away they go again !! there small contribution to the 2014 harvest accomplished for another year.

 

[jakeboy]

You've copied the links in twice! Just edit you post and delete the duplicates.

Thanks Wooly!! bloody useless with these steam powered lap tops ??

 

[Exfarmer]

Certainly remember Ennals and Castell first big deal deal bought 3 DB 990's from them.
Never knew they sold Masseys though, but would have been before my time.
They were also the Nuffield / Leyland dealer for Northants

 

[Exfarmer]

Dont know why these photos double up? note the project in waiting a 1953 Massey Harris 780 patiently awaiting its turn for attention! can anyone remember the nameplate dealership!

Are you sure that the 1953 combine is 780 would have thought it more likely earlier 726 ?
I am no expert!!

 

[jakeboy]

Certainly remember Ennals and Castell first big deal deal bought 3 DB 990's from them.
Never knew they sold Masseys though, but would have been before my time.
They were also the Nuffield / Leyland dealer for Northants

Thank you exfarmer for that info!!

 

[jakeboy]

Are you sure that the 1953 combine is 780 would have thought it more likely earlier 726 ?
I am no expert!!

No it was originally a 780 bagger but converted many moons ago!!

 

[blackbob]

Didn't the 726 have the engine on top, alongside the driver?
Great photos @jakeboy , is that a 6 cylinder tvo?

 

[spoton]

Would think its a 780, the 726 had a plain back end and you sat on the fuel tank.
Hopefully some pics will follow...

 

[spoton]

Happened to spot this one as I was getting the pics of the 726 above...looks a tad tidier than when I first saw it 18 months ago....still got a long way to go before start up...
Anybody any ideas what it is??....

 

[76masseyman]

Happened to spot this one as I was getting the pics of the 726 above...looks a tad tidier than when I first saw it 18 months ago....still got a long way to go before start up...
Anybody any ideas what it is??....

Marshall self propelled. And a real nice bloke that owns it.

 

[jakeboy]

Happened to spot this one as I was getting the pics of the 726 above...looks a tad tidier than when I first saw it 18 months ago....still got a long way to go before start up...
Anybody any ideas what it is??....

 

[jakeboy]

Wow fair play to that man, I don't think I've ever seen one!!He will be on his own with that one for sure!What a good job we have people like this, be nice to see some more of this!!

 

[76masseyman]

Wow fair play to that man, I don't think I've ever seen one!!He will be on his own with that one for sure!What a good job we have people like this, be nice to see some more of this!!

There is one more. Resides in North Lincs, but needs a lot of work.

 

[jakeboy]

Didn't the 726 have the engine on top, alongside the driver?
Great photos @jakeboy , is that a 6 cylinder tvo?

Hi Blackbob,the 1953 780 has a l4 the original engine 6 cylinder probably replaced many many years ago,to be honest when this combine arrived here several years ago it was a basket case most of the tin work was beyond repair, it had stood out under a hedge for many years,Howard who bought it and brought it home, was determined to get it up and running and many hours have been spent just getting it into this condition, unfortunately when he had the combine delivered the haulage company in the south west who have a collection of various vintage equipment, decided to Rob various parts off machine including some seat parts !! Bless em,well there's always another day I say!, It is hoped to get the sieves rebuilt this winter, and start putting paint on, and hope to use it next year,assuming we have something to cut!!But that's another story all together mate.

 

[spoton]

Well done 76masseyman..looks as though you know the man pretty well. I will be seeing him tomorrow (Tuesday) and he will want to know who you are....can you give me a clue or two that he will associate with you.
This is what the marshall looked like 18 months or so ago.

 

[Exfarmer]

726 came with Chrysler 6 cylinder petrol as standard I believe.
They were frequently changed for Perkins diesel.
It was a bit before my time, but I know my father did this before changing combine for Claas SF

 

[jakeboy]

Only the brave would undertake such a huge restoration,nothing I have done is anywhere near as big as this! To be honest it would need a considerable amount of money and time and patience, I wonder if it's a Ron knight job??