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SARG · 11-06-2009, 02:52 PM

After procrastinating about three years I decided it was time to get Dad's 1948 Brockway started again. Poured in a couple gallons of gas and put the battery in the ole girl.

Five minutes later she was purring like the old days. These machines are amazing. They can be left sitting and then just fire up like they were run the day before.

Greased what I could and tomorrow I'll start putting in what gear lube I can find ports for. She's an old one so whatever I put in will eventually leak out again ..... but at least it gives the gearing a lubrication bath.

Dad had purchased the tractor in the mid-sixties and worked her hard for a couple years. Then both the tractor and Dad retired. He only used her with a backblade to push some occasional snow around.

I just bought five acres of field that are contiguous with my two .... so I plan on using the ole girl for cruising around the fields.... just cause I can.

D-Dogg · 11-06-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SARG

I plan on using the ole girl for cruising around the fields.... just cause I can.

All the reason you need in my book. Of course, a picture would be nice

Ingersoll444 · 11-06-2009, 02:58 PM

A brockway tractor?? Never heard of them.Only the trucks by the same name

SARG · 11-06-2009, 03:03 PM

When I get her back out tomorrow I'll take a couple snaps. Everytime I get near the tractor I remember the day I decided I'd like to drive her. Dad was gone working one of his two full time jobs. I was around eleven or so and didn't have all those gears figured out quite right. We shot out of the barn in about fourth gear and lost it into a fourteen inch elm tree.

The beautiful cast iron grill shattered into dozens of pieces and could not be put back together. I've been on a guilt trip ever since....... and it's been about fifty years.

SARG · 11-06-2009, 03:14 PM

Here's a picture I have saved in my files of what a restored Brockway looks like.

Ingersoll444 · 11-06-2009, 03:15 PM

very cool!!!

LilysDad · 11-06-2009, 03:40 PM

Did you ever look for a replacement grille?

SARG · 11-06-2009, 04:01 PM

Yes indeed... a couple years ago I posted on several of the antique tractor sites. No one was optimistic on my chances of ever finding one. The tractors are rare.

PaulChristenson · 11-07-2009, 02:57 AM

Brockway ceased production in 1959, but there’s a Leader Tractor Club that attracts Leader and Brockway buffs.

Leader Tractor Club
Henry E. Hahn
7606 Hwy. J
Perryville, MO 63775
Ph: 573-547-8693

Aksarben96 · 11-07-2009, 03:18 AM

Sarg , dont give up hope . With things interconnected with the web today your chances of finding a replacement grill are better than ever . Nothing like have a global reach to improve the odds of finding one !!

ps. I never heard of a Brockway tractor either only knew like Ingersoll 444 of the name in connection to the truck mfg.

SARG · 11-07-2009, 02:13 PM

Took her out for a ride around the fields today and all was well. Then I got the bright idea of putting the backblade on her & making her do a little work.

Almost like she had a tantrum and died on me. Five minutes cleaning out the fuel bowl and she finished the job.

SARG · 11-07-2009, 02:15 PM

And a couple more with her stable.

Diz Jr. · 11-07-2009, 07:19 PM

SARG,
Nice tractor.
I have a few of my dads old tractors and it always brings back memories for me as well when i fire them up and use them.

tinkertoys · 11-07-2009, 10:28 PM

Cool tractor.

oldsarge · 11-08-2009, 12:13 AM

I think the farmer made grill on it looks fine!I've got my Dad's 44 Ford 2N and its' grill is kinda stove in from nudging hayracks,etc

11-06-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
SARG Brockway Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 165 MTF Member # 31549	Today was a "Memory" day. After procrastinating about three years I decided it was time to get Dad's 1948 Brockway started again. Poured in a couple gallons of gas and put the battery in the ole girl. Five minutes later she was purring like the old days. These machines are amazing. They can be left sitting and then just fire up like they were run the day before. Greased what I could and tomorrow I'll start putting in what gear lube I can find ports for. She's an old one so whatever I put in will eventually leak out again ..... but at least it gives the gearing a lubrication bath. Dad had purchased the tractor in the mid-sixties and worked her hard for a couple years. Then both the tractor and Dad retired. He only used her with a backblade to push some occasional snow around. I just bought five acres of field that are contiguous with my two .... so I plan on using the ole girl for cruising around the fields.... just cause I can.

11-06-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
Ingersoll444 ex spelling bee champ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 20,447 MTF Member # 16 Images: 13	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. A brockway tractor?? Never heard of them.Only the trucks by the same name __________________ Paul B

11-06-2009, 03:03 PM	#4
SARG Brockway Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 165 MTF Member # 31549	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. When I get her back out tomorrow I'll take a couple snaps. Everytime I get near the tractor I remember the day I decided I'd like to drive her. Dad was gone working one of his two full time jobs. I was around eleven or so and didn't have all those gears figured out quite right. We shot out of the barn in about fourth gear and lost it into a fourteen inch elm tree. The beautiful cast iron grill shattered into dozens of pieces and could not be put back together. I've been on a guilt trip ever since....... and it's been about fifty years.

11-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
SARG Brockway Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 165 MTF Member # 31549	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. Here's a picture I have saved in my files of what a restored Brockway looks like. Attached Thumbnails

11-06-2009, 03:15 PM	#6
Ingersoll444 ex spelling bee champ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 20,447 MTF Member # 16 Images: 13	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. very cool!!! __________________ Paul B

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11-06-2009, 03:40 PM	#7
LilysDad Still Plays Tractor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: N. Il. Posts: 4,986 MTF Member # 7161	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. Did you ever look for a replacement grille? __________________ <>< Jeremiah 29:11 <>< Matthew 7:22 I was just fooling. Honest!!!

11-06-2009, 04:01 PM	#8
SARG Brockway Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 165 MTF Member # 31549	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. Yes indeed... a couple years ago I posted on several of the antique tractor sites. No one was optimistic on my chances of ever finding one. The tractors are rare.

11-07-2009, 02:57 AM	#9
PaulChristenson Rara Avis Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 5,980 MTF Member # 8602	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. Brockway ceased production in 1959, but there’s a Leader Tractor Club that attracts Leader and Brockway buffs. Leader Tractor Club Henry E. Hahn 7606 Hwy. J Perryville, MO 63775 Ph: 573-547-8693 __________________ Paul in VT The information is provided without warranty of any kind. I give no warranties either expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall I be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11-07-2009, 03:18 AM	#10
Aksarben96 Senior MTF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nebraska near Blair Posts: 532 MTF Member # 30969	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. Sarg , dont give up hope . With things interconnected with the web today your chances of finding a replacement grill are better than ever . Nothing like have a global reach to improve the odds of finding one !! ps. I never heard of a Brockway tractor either only knew like Ingersoll 444 of the name in connection to the truck mfg. __________________ 1974 John Deere 140 H3 with Johnson 12 loader,48" mmm ,54" 4 way plow,precisefit spreader 1999 Ariens LT12,Agri-fab poly 10 cart, Brinly poly roller,Husqvarna trailer 275 , Troy-bilt Pony Tiller , 1995Toro 824 powershift w/cab, John Deere 14sbs sp 1990's Snapper 5hp mulch convert. sp. Right Here in Nebraska http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttPE_l2Y5LU Omaha Fertile Ground Mural http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtiZH9RKvd8 This is Nebraska http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v3JXBK9Xgc

11-07-2009, 02:13 PM	#11
SARG Brockway Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 165 MTF Member # 31549	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. Took her out for a ride around the fields today and all was well. Then I got the bright idea of putting the backblade on her & making her do a little work. Almost like she had a tantrum and died on me. Five minutes cleaning out the fuel bowl and she finished the job. Attached Thumbnails

11-07-2009, 02:15 PM	#12
SARG Brockway Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 165 MTF Member # 31549	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. And a couple more with her stable. Attached Thumbnails

11-07-2009, 07:19 PM	#13
Diz Jr. Senior MTF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 321 MTF Member # 29443 Images: 6	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. SARG, Nice tractor. I have a few of my dads old tractors and it always brings back memories for me as well when i fire them up and use them.

11-07-2009, 10:28 PM	#14
tinkertoys Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: state of confusion Posts: 925 MTF Member # 9659	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. Cool tractor. __________________ He who sneaks around could get shot!!!!!!

11-08-2009, 12:13 AM	#15
oldsarge Senior MTF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 554 MTF Member # 32130	Re: Today was a "Memory" day. I think the farmer made grill on it looks fine!I've got my Dad's 44 Ford 2N and its' grill is kinda stove in from nudging hayracks,etc

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