RESTORATION PROJECTS
F. Sutton & Son have been restoring tractors for a long time. It was an idea of Marcus' father where he would take on a project during the winter when the agricultural contracting was quiet to keep himself and his men busy.
Over the years Marcus has opted to specialise further into this field and has an excellent reputation for restoration work that is continually growing. Our speciality is tractors, however we take on many other projects too and so far there hasn't been a project that we haven't been able to handle.
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Pictures left to right:
Marcus and elder brother Graham on a Nuffield restored by their father in 1977
1980 MF565 extensively restored after a lifetime outdoors by Marcus pictured here with nephew in 1994
1981 MF50B restored by Marcus in 1999
Our team have imense pride in their work and it shows with every finished project.
WHY RESTORE YOUR MACHINERY
Restoring machinery and vehicles has been going on for a great many years as a result of people wanting to recreate something special. The reasons why a vehicle is special can be plain for all to see when restoring vehicles such as an old racing cars with smooth racy figures. It is harder though for many people to see why other vehicles, particularly commercials, are celebrated. In many cases a commercial vehicle may be admired for its engineering, its power strength and performance or even a querkiness!! Often the only reason for restoring a vehicle is purely sentimental, a celebration of fond memories of a loved one or a pride and joy.
WHY CHOOSE F. SUTTON & SON TO RESTORE YOUR PROJECT
We offer our customers many bespoke services.
We offer a free initial consultation where the following information will be ascertained
- The make and model of the vehicle (Vehicles can be sourced to your requirements)
- The serial number and age of the vehicle
- Current state of repair of the vehicle both mechanically and cosmetically
- What level of restoration your are hoping to achieve
- What level of use (if any) will the vehicle have following the restoration so that an aftercare program can be designed
All of our work is carried out by trained engineers
All of our work comes with a guarantee
Timescales are agreed prior to work commencing
Budgets are agreed prior to any work commencing
Finance plans can be arranged
MECHANICAL RESTORATION 
An old favourite workhorse may need MECHANICAL RESTORATION but may be impractical to carry out the cosmetics due to its working duties. We offer an non-exhaustive menu of services that we can provide.
Complete engine overhaul and restoration
Cylinder head overhaul
Cylinder borings and linings
Piston refurbishment
Engine block repairs
Crankshaft regrinds
Gearbox overhauls
Electrical re-wires and wiring harness manufacture
PTO and linkage refurbishment and set up
Axle and steering repairs
Braking repairs and replacement
Radiator repair and cooling system overhaul
Clutch replacement or adjustments
Fabrication services
COSMETIC OVERHAULS................. Does this look famailiar
Cosmetic overhauls can be a basic re-spray or very detailed and accurate restoration where the tractor is full dismantled, carefully restored and rebuilt to a close to original condition as possible.
Services include
- Panel preparation where dents and scratches are identified and corrected using carefully selected products.
- Paint preparation would be as per panel preparation but with coat(s) of high quality primer creating the perfect canvas.
- Paint finishing of prepared panels using high quality paint that holds its lustre for many years. It is applied in layers to ensure total and even coverage. We take unimaginable care to ensure original colours are used.
- Upholstery is done in house for seats and cab trims in sourced fabrics and vinyl's
- Tinwork re-manufacture on cab frames, doors, bonnet panels, roof panels. Rust, extensive corrosion and accidental damage can in the majority be repaired and rebuilt by our team. Even when new replacement panels are available we endeavour to utilise the existing for originalities sake.
- Decals and custom made to original pattern
- Hand painted livery also accommodated for
- We can source wheel and tyre equipment to suit the tractor and your requirements from specialist suppliers
FULL RESTORATION
This is a total rebuild of your tractor. It will exit our workshops looking as good as the day it was new (preferably better!!!)
The procedure is still the same with a FREE CONSULTATION leading to FIRM BUDGETS and agreed TIMESCALE.
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The tractor arrives at F. Sutton & Son
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It is steam cleaned and will have a full assessment including a dyno test to check out any major faults.
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All jobs required will be listed and documentated on its work sheet.
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Your tractor will be asigned its own individual carer who will steer the job from start to finish.
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The tractor is fully dismantled
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The skid unit is assessed for mechanical refurbishment and is forwarded into the main work shop along with the engine for mechanical overhaul.
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The cab, panels and wheel equipment are forward to the paint prep area.
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The trim is removed from cab and prepping can be started.
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After preparation the cab, panels and wheel equipment can be painted with primer.
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The newly refurbed skid unit is forwarded to the paint shop and is also primed as is the reconditioned engine.
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Once primed all units can have the layers of finishing products.
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Once painted the cab is re-trimmed and seat re-clothed and all eletrical equpiment renewed and renovated.
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The tractor can then be carefully rebuilt using new but original type fixings.
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Once built up back up hoses, electrics, fuel, oil equipment is re-fitted.
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Finishing touchs such as decals, beacons, lights and original warning stickers etc are applied.
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The tractor is put on the dyno and tested to be sure it is 110%
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The tractor is run gently on the dyno for a short while to run in parts gently.
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The tractor is then re-united with its owner (always the hardest part...........)
Massey Ferguson 135 full refurbishment.
We hope you find our Restoration page as interesting as we did carrying the projects out. If you are currently working on a project yourself, dont forget to CONTACT US for spare parts, paint, decals etc, or we can even carry out the whole process for you.
Take a look at our current story boards to see our recent projects undertaken: