Some people like a tractor that’s one-of-a-kind. Many collectors scratch this itch by nosing out prototypes or super-low production tractors, but others go a step beyond and make a custom tractor of their own! Chris Brunsvold is one of those men. He’s full of ingenuity and perseverance – just look at his latest special project!
If you are thinking, “Wait, I didn’t know Farmall made a Super H-TA!” then Chris has done his job well! This very convincing custom project was sold at the Mecum Gone Farmin’ Auction in Davenport, Iowa last week. But don’t be fooled by the custom decals and expert mechanical work – Farmall never made a Super H-TA. Chris didn’t let that stop him, though!
To create this custom machine, Chris started with a 1954 Stage II Super H Farmall. He replaced the H rear end with one from a Farmall 300. He completely rebuilt the engine and installed a new clutch. He topped it all off with new lights and a custom set of decals.
Thanks to Chris’s great work and the work of other creative fabricators like him, plenty of people have become confused about this model. It’s definitely a head-turner, but the TA wasn’t offered on this size of tractor until the 300 was introduced. While the technology to add a TA option to the H was in place during its production (the Super M, after all, had a TA option), Farmall never produced this tractor.
A custom project was nothing new to Chris. He’s also built a Farmall Super HD-TA tractor, which was a compilation of a Farmall Super H, 350 diesel engine and 300 rear end. He enjoys tractors but also thoroughly enjoys his antique car projects.
Keep up the good work, Chris. We love seeing custom projects.