Posted by BOBM25 on January 27, 2009 at 19:19:38 from (71.48.72.32):
In Reply to: Re: SMD-TA#'s?? posted by Hugh MacKay on January 27, 2009 at 14:48:32:
The others are right, Dougie. That number falls in the serial number range for SMTA's. Gassers and diesels were mixed together, so there are no distinctive #'s for diesel only. Could be part of a part number. I don't think its a casting code. That would be something like 1-28-Z. All (or at least most) should end in a Y or Z. I don't know if you are familiar with casting codes, but the first 2 #'s are the month and day. The letter is the year code. Y being 1953 and Z is 1954. Go look at the tractor. It should have predominately Y or Z castings as ALL MTA's were sold as model year 1954. My diesel has all but 3. Engine head is an H, wheel hubs are C's, meaning my original head has been replaced and my wheels are from a 450. Most common issue is guys trying to pass a naked 400 or 450D off as a SMD-TA, as those tractors are very similar without their respective sheet metal.
However, that brings up an interesting side discussion, Hugh, and I would like to hear what the others have to say on this. I have bought several tractors in the last 3-5 years. None for alot of money, but I never thought of this. I don't even know how to go about obtaining a bill of sale if I had too. I know you get one with the purchase of a new tractor, or a used one from a dealership, but never heard of anyone getting one from a private party sale. I've twisted some arms and gotten the seller to take a check. I've even offered to meet the seller at the bank if it was a concern of his. My check is bad, no tractor. I have no problem with this. I always figured if something happened I would at least have a cancelled check to prove the transaction occured. I also keep the ad or auction listing from every one I buy. I just figured that would be enough to prove I paid for the tractor and/or that I actually OWN the tractor.
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