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HOLT RESTORATIONBy Doug Dauterman13084 W. 8th Avenue, Chico, California 95926 This article tells of the restoration of a Holt Model 60, #1838, manufactured in 1913. It was purchased by the Hahn Brothers for field and belt use on their farm in Arbuckle, California. The tractor never left the farm until the estate sale in 1980; then it was brought to Chico to be restored. As near as can be determined, the tractor was retired in 1924 and replaced by a new, full track Caterpillar 60. The decision to buy the Holt tractor was made after a close examination of all parts that would be difficult to replace or rebuild. They were found to be in acceptable condition and usable after a thorough cleaning. Fortunately the tracks and drive mechanism were in new condition with many pieces having been replaced just prior to retirement. The overall appearance of the tractor was rather poor as there were... 802 of 8326 characters shown.
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