Ford 120 Garden Tractor Restoration Full Start to Finish

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  • @outtatime4512
    @outtatime4512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You do some of the best work I've seen...
    A retired mechanic

  • @robertgildea2841
    @robertgildea2841 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect people like you who take these old garden tractors and restore them. It is better for them to be restored than to have them rot away and go to the scrap yard and be melted down for scrap iron. Sincerely loves to see old tractors restored Robert Gildea Elmira NY

  • @trdavis55
    @trdavis55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watched this again. I miss your new videos, but know that real life takes precedence. Gonna go back and rewatch all your previous videos again over the next few weeks. !! thanks for creating them.

    • @Isavetractors
      @Isavetractors  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yes current circumstances keep preventing me from doing more videos. Hopefully soon!

  • @Tailss1
    @Tailss1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    First video I have seen on here where someone actually knows how to rebuild a small engine properly. This man knows what he is doing.

  • @Poorboyzgarage447
    @Poorboyzgarage447 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s one beautiful tractor they don’t make them like that no more I’m glad someone else like me saves these tractors and brings them back to life and that’s a great hobby for your kids to get into more kids shuld do stuff like this I started when I was 6 years old doing this stuff if I ever need parts this is were I’m gonna get them I have an isavetractors catalog I’ve ordered everything I needed from here great work on this tractor it’s beautiful

  • @blackscotydog
    @blackscotydog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I did the same thing to my 1969 cub cadet 124 k 301 engine.and tractor Let me tell you IT`S A LOT OF WORK !! Great job Norman!

  • @SONIC-gm9gd
    @SONIC-gm9gd ปีที่แล้ว

    Found a broken one on facebook marketplace. Then i found this. Well done video.

  • @saintsfisherman
    @saintsfisherman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    remember how I felt like this would be so cool to do one day? Well now I am pretty sure I don't have a lifetime to learn what I have just watched in this video. Have fun fixing tractors. I am going to keep moving things around my yard by hand I guess.

  • @treebuzzard5796
    @treebuzzard5796 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are an absolute legend for bringing back these little beauties...fantastic result.

  • @abelzalazar2584
    @abelzalazar2584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's amazing if you have time and patients you achieve all you goals I truly appreciate people who have those qualities ! It was very entertaining

  • @normhowes2975
    @normhowes2975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just picked up a Mini-Mo 112. Made by the same folks that made your Ford 120.
    Looking forward to watching your rebuild series on this lil tractor.

    • @loganbedard4905
      @loganbedard4905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Norm Howes the company who made the Mini-Mo lawn tractors and the ford lawn tractors during this era were Jacobsen. they also made Sears (i think, not 100% on that) but they definitly made ford and mini mo durig this time

    • @normhowes2975
      @normhowes2975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was told Jacobson made for themselves, Mini-Mo and Ford but I don't remember the 4th myself.

  • @JoseHernandez-rl8fx
    @JoseHernandez-rl8fx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing these videos and make a lawn mower and tractors cool again a nice piece of Americana looking forward to see more videos

  • @uofmrebel
    @uofmrebel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of interest in lawn tractors like this, from the old days. American made. Nowadays it's all zero turn mowers.

  • @wataboutya9310
    @wataboutya9310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's one cool looking garden tractor!

  • @MowersNBlowers
    @MowersNBlowers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly a comprehensive rebuild. Very impressed.

  • @edwardpudwill1603
    @edwardpudwill1603 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! I really enjoyed the video!

  • @bobmoyer7929
    @bobmoyer7929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really nice tractor ! The Ford 120 is one of my favorite garden tractors. Well done. Keep up the great work !

  • @sonsofmccormick1296
    @sonsofmccormick1296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent job man, turned out beautiful!

  • @MichaelTJD60
    @MichaelTJD60 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Great work on the restore! I love how simple the K series engines are. I'm feeling eager to rebuild my K341 even though it doesn't need to be rebuilt. lol.

  • @RodeoRides
    @RodeoRides 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work love the blue and white color combo.

  • @heathersanborn4914
    @heathersanborn4914 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You do some top shelf work, came out sweet

  • @pinewoodcottage1528
    @pinewoodcottage1528 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work it looks amazing, another old girl saved

  • @bigsonslawncare
    @bigsonslawncare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love old tractors!

  • @sgnt9337
    @sgnt9337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the tool used to grind the exhaust valve seat. I have not seen one of those before.

  • @Shanesknowledge
    @Shanesknowledge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me and my dad are restoring an old Ford tractor of our own

  • @F8lastcallcharger345
    @F8lastcallcharger345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After I finish my Suburban SS15 and Jim Dandy I plan on finding a Ford 120 for sure.

  • @Vic-fh9nl
    @Vic-fh9nl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damn.. thats pure motivation....

    • @acdac100
      @acdac100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dang, i heard that . . .

  • @lenjames
    @lenjames 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Live seeing old turned new again.. great job!

  • @marcogram1216
    @marcogram1216 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber here for sure! I've just taken down a Montgomery Wards tiller to start on. I really like these old tractors. Keep up the good work and great videos.

    • @Isavetractors
      @Isavetractors  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +marcogram thanks! I appreciate it!

  • @FourDollaRacing
    @FourDollaRacing 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you haven't already....getting yourself a blast cabinet will make your life a whole lot easier!

  • @tomjoad8272
    @tomjoad8272 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never mind. I saw the link. Nice work!

  • @4cornerssmallengineandfabr535
    @4cornerssmallengineandfabr535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice job, keep it up

  • @nickstosz6730
    @nickstosz6730 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm addicted to your videos.

  • @markbuilt
    @markbuilt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just loved your work , never had a Ford but we did have an International cub cadet , it had a rear end in it like a truck . My dad was an employee of International and he was given it maybe in 1965 or 66 someone needed it more and stole it from our farm along with a 1959 Volkswagen car and parts for an old scout truck . Nice to see you restoring these rather than off to the scrap yards

  • @bradymarleymusic
    @bradymarleymusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    when my grandma passed away she left behind a lot of old stuff, even a nice old car which i forgot what kind it was, sadly we dont have room for the car at my place so we cant restore it :(. the place she had this stuff at is getting sold and we came across a nice ford lawn tractor that wasnt spoken for so i said I'll take it, gonna pick it up and this will be my first project with no mechanical experience other than changing oil, jumping off a few cars, changing tires, and holding the flashlight, hopefully this video has a few tips.

  • @joshuathewelder24
    @joshuathewelder24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phenominal work brother!👍🏼

  • @Scioneer
    @Scioneer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's a beauty. Great job.

  • @velezdragon3574
    @velezdragon3574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice job!

  • @randyneil6161
    @randyneil6161 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent restoration

  • @PaulieDetmurds
    @PaulieDetmurds 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the Ford GTs,..and I love your restoration on this one! VERY NICE!

  • @robertjordan9075
    @robertjordan9075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work, I’m impressed and inspired.thanks for sharing.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @scottallan7033
    @scottallan7033 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is really really good

  • @donaldswink6259
    @donaldswink6259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful restoration job.

  • @danthemowerman4351
    @danthemowerman4351 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the music in your video because it’s not overly obnoxious like most videos, it would be awesome if you could do a video on a cub cadet Lo boy with the three point

    • @Isavetractors
      @Isavetractors  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. You're probably the first to compliment the music. Music is one of those things, no one ever can agree on. I am in the search for a Cub Lo Boy 154. Our next big project is the Simplicity Powermax which is similar in size to the Lo Boys. Thanks for watching.

  • @fartrellcluggins9597
    @fartrellcluggins9597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s freaking cool! Well done, Sir.

  • @georgedodd3970
    @georgedodd3970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OK, The build was good & the accompanying music was good too.

  • @cornflake73
    @cornflake73 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work, lots of parts to this rebuild.

  • @wilkersonsmowershop8379
    @wilkersonsmowershop8379 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    nice save and good vid! I almost bought a Jacobson that was similar to your ford. I scored a 64 suburban instead. love your vids and love your respect for the vintage tractors.

  • @wayneshanks148
    @wayneshanks148 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job brother love your videos

  • @AliGoodwinRealtor
    @AliGoodwinRealtor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That came out GREAT!! Looking forward to seeing you in Maine this summer! AND... we have a tractor for the Airstream now! A 68' Jacobsen Super Chief!

  • @brianphilbrook5262
    @brianphilbrook5262 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good work. Man I’d be terrified to tear into my 112 like that lol. I’m nervous just changing the oil lol. Good looking crew you got there too.

  • @mrfrog3350
    @mrfrog3350 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool vid Norman. I really enjoyed talking to you on the phone the other day. Your knowledge of the Kohler MV 20 on my nephews Craftsman GT 6000 was very helpful. Been searching the web for an old Ford to restore with him just for fun!

    • @Isavetractors
      @Isavetractors  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mr Frog thanks! Let me knowing you ever need anything else

  • @schlitzmaltliquor2878
    @schlitzmaltliquor2878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work!

  • @wrongmower
    @wrongmower 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very very well done, so glad you posted this and other vids

  • @ricksspringfield45
    @ricksspringfield45 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do great work! Picking up a 1978 125 tomorrow...subbed!

  • @Oboy0605
    @Oboy0605 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great!

  • @JMassengill
    @JMassengill 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful work!

  • @baldeagle242
    @baldeagle242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! I love doing the same thing.
    You have a new sub! 🦅🇺🇸

  • @glennweeks2624
    @glennweeks2624 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool restoration I like how it looks after all that hard work. Keep it up!!!

  • @The5upermann1
    @The5upermann1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice job! I like the time-lapse video. Amazing!

  • @repoman6508
    @repoman6508 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the identical tractor. Mine is branded as WHITE but it was around the time
    white bought Minneapolis Moline, so I have all the original owners and repair manuals and everything from Minneapolis Moline for it. I restored mine about twenty years ago but it could use a good going over again. I even got the cigarette lighter working. It also has a large cast aluminum mower deck and a very heavy single stage snow blower. Also mine came with electric clutch on the pto.

  • @brianburdine4620
    @brianburdine4620 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job and great video!

  • @irvinslagter8298
    @irvinslagter8298 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job!!!

  • @zeomax88
    @zeomax88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    that thing has a cigarette lighter? Ford knew their priorities. Old school stuff was dope.

  • @mylesstopmotionsandcats2482
    @mylesstopmotionsandcats2482 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    right now i and my papi are restoring his 1979 Ford F-150 custom

    • @bobthebrick1988
      @bobthebrick1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How's the restoration coming so far?

    • @mylesstopmotionsandcats2482
      @mylesstopmotionsandcats2482 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobthebrick1988 its going good im already done but the hard part is next getting the transfer case back in and the engine out

  • @danw1955
    @danw1955 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Nice restoration! I have a '72 or '73? Ford LGT165 garden tractor (16 hp. cast iron Kohler and hydrostatic), but mine also has hydraulic lift for the 52" mower deck and the engine is mounted longitudinally. Yours is kind of a rare bird, as I think this was the first year for the hydrostatic transmission, but mounted differently. The only thing I had to do on mine was replace a head gasket and the ignition switch, although I did have some issues with one of the spindle pulleys on the deck, and I'll probably have to modify another pulley of the same size and weld the center in from the old one, since they're almost impossible to find.😉

  • @landerobasurto4234
    @landerobasurto4234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow nice job

  • @villiersman951
    @villiersman951 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    bloody good job mate

  • @terryedge3423
    @terryedge3423 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice i have a 1969 100 ford garden tractor with tiller , deck , and snowblower . Looking for a 112 but havent found yet

  • @sweetlou5902
    @sweetlou5902 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Simply a work of art.

  • @davesusek3330
    @davesusek3330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job

  • @samiam7
    @samiam7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I could watch videos like this all day. Great job! Would love to see one like this on a case/Ingersoll

  • @tattoo62
    @tattoo62 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats a beauty !!

  • @picktostone1605
    @picktostone1605 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work man

  • @sparkyinstudley
    @sparkyinstudley 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job

  • @melvinschmecklebak3766
    @melvinschmecklebak3766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very nice resto man

  • @tristarmotors7598
    @tristarmotors7598 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome job Brother

  • @Maketrainsgreatagain
    @Maketrainsgreatagain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another awesome video Norman. Someday I got to save the money and get my 149 up there for a rebuild.

  • @joeheilm
    @joeheilm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work!

  • @brentmiller6668
    @brentmiller6668 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job!!!

  • @BobcatXbox
    @BobcatXbox 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you do amazing work

  • @jonashammer5472
    @jonashammer5472 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The little Man has a good dad

  • @ocelot2234
    @ocelot2234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent restoration and videos keep up the great work 😀👍🏻

  • @dominique4822
    @dominique4822 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Salut Norman 😉 Pour moi ayant 3 moteurs K301 en état de fonctionnement, je n'ai jamais eu le courage de me lancer dans une remise à neuf. Faut dire que même après 40 ans ça fonctionne toujours et franchement bien. Un jour j'essaierai d'en refaire un pour le plaisir. En tout cas une de mes vidéos préférées, car on y voit certains détails bien illustrés. Encore Bravo ta chaîne et encore mieux que Netflix à mon goût 😉

    • @Isavetractors
      @Isavetractors  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Merci pour votre commentaire et je suis content que vous appréciez mon contenu

  • @RustyZipper
    @RustyZipper 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Norman!

  • @davesuminski4012
    @davesuminski4012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the work

  • @turbo5488
    @turbo5488 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did an excellent job on that 67 ford 120

  • @RealManSkills
    @RealManSkills 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's very therapeutic to watch this. Thank you!

  • @andytheguy5076
    @andytheguy5076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    If I took a motor apart I would go to put it back together and when I'm done ill probably have a pile of spare parts and a junk motor

  • @paulg444
    @paulg444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is a national treasure !!

  • @PhatboyHD88
    @PhatboyHD88 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video buddy ,, would have ,loved to hear it run tho... real nice work tho... came out beautiful..

  • @mlbdajoe5689
    @mlbdajoe5689 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pals giving me a 12.5ha for 20 bucks hopefully things aren’t too different excited to have a project :)

  • @АлексейЕфимов-п6у
    @АлексейЕфимов-п6у 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @albertstone2816
    @albertstone2816 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello. My uncle passed about 20 years ago and yesterday, 2/13/24, I picked up his old lawn mower/tractor, I'm not sure the classification, and I was wondering if you had any resources for parts and/or any general advice for the restoration. Thanks a lot and I've really enjoyed your videos.

    • @albertstone2816
      @albertstone2816 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's an LT 100

    • @Isavetractors
      @Isavetractors  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Use the tech support feature on our website and I can guide you.

  • @landonmcentee43
    @landonmcentee43 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nic restoration

  • @DonovanBryant92
    @DonovanBryant92 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i saved a fallen apart 1980,s Murray it was missing all the stuff to mow lawns so i turned it into a racing mower i have been doing some mods to it so it can hold a spare tire on the back it has a 12.5 Flathead cant wait to ride it for the first time

  • @christopher4100
    @christopher4100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a great job bro!

  • @ВладимирСтоляров-о7е
    @ВладимирСтоляров-о7е 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Специально для детей? Супер! Молодец!

  • @frios011
    @frios011 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME JOB!!!

  • @alexthebeast2736
    @alexthebeast2736 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    are u an engineer cause u make it look easy nice work