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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: Kendog on December 13, 2011, 12:52:19 PM

Title: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Kendog on December 13, 2011, 12:52:19 PM
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/CoyoteKenDog/EmpireFinalShow.jpg)

Hi Willys fans, I just wanted to share a photo of one of my tractor restorations. It is a 1947 Empire Tractor / Model 88-90, equipped with the stock L134 Willys motor. These machines were constructed with WWII surplus parts, with battleship decking material for the floorboard. They were intended for export to help rebuild the world, but underperformed (compared to Ford tractors) and most orders were cancelled. This survivor was a mess when dragged home - but all is running fine these days.

This project fueled my passion to get a CJ2A/3A on the road, that is in the works now.

Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Carls_jeep on December 13, 2011, 02:04:24 PM
That is real nice. Are you going to use it or show it or both?
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Kendog on December 13, 2011, 02:24:50 PM
Hi Carl. It parades, attends tractor & car shows, and runs around the house. Most folks think it's a home-made cob-job. Tractors are not meant to get D-I-R-T-Y right?  ;D
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Gunslinger on December 13, 2011, 04:47:32 PM
We just sold off my Dad's fleet of restored Oliver tractors, we found that while the Red Tractors did the work on the farm, the Green ones just kind of watched!!
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: athawk11 on December 13, 2011, 07:42:28 PM
That is an awesome restoration.  Well done.  Does it leak like a Willys?
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Bob W on December 13, 2011, 08:56:49 PM
Very nice! Were you in Ohio in 2010?
(http://www.midwestwillysreunion.org/images/spring_reunion/2010/SMWR%201001.JPG) (http://www.midwestwillysreunion.org/images/spring_reunion/2010/SMWR%201002.JPG)
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Kendog on December 14, 2011, 07:45:08 AM
Hi Bob, no I did not get to Ohio.

There is an Empire Tractor Club, and am a member. It is run by a very dedicated gent named Carl Hering in NY. Every year the Empires are featured at one location or another, but mine is mostly featured in my yard.

I did take it to a show this year and won for: 'Furthest Distance Traveled' category  ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Carls_jeep on December 14, 2011, 12:10:03 PM
Maybe you didn't make it into the local click.
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Bob W on December 14, 2011, 07:27:23 PM
I have spoken with Carl Hering many times. He even brought one of his Empires to The Great Willys Picnic in PA.

(http://www.cj3a.info/temp/carl.jpg)
Title: Re: Empire Tractor Pic. Just Sharing
Post by: Matto on December 14, 2011, 07:33:55 PM
Kendog,Nice Job!
Is that a Willys shock absorber under the seat?
Matt