Massey Ferguson Jakalope

I found this 1958 Massey Ferguson in Star Valley, Arizona about a year ago. I normally restore old trucks, but I needed this tractor because it came with a scraper blade that I could level and clean up my small forest, that is my back yard.

I thought that adding a few upgrades such as a new Steiner seat, and a tuneup kit made her purr. I grew up in Idaho and thought children would enjoy my longhorns and Jakalope funny farm logo. The Chevy exhaust headers usually get grins and giggles from the youngsters. I also added a 1958 Corvette steering wheel.

Well it’s time to get back to work.

Steve Graffe
Payson, Arizona

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