A new decade brought a new project.  On the lookout for a different tractor to build with its unique challenges, we decided to take on a Massey project.  Dale liked the look of the Massey Ferguson 2805, being the biggest 2WD Massey of that era (1978-1983). 

Since our earlier builds we have gravitated to starting with bigger garden tractors.  As real tractors progressed to diesel engines we decided building on diesel garden tractors was the way to go in many instances.  A John Deere 332 (diesel) was the starting point for the MF 2805.

After taking it down to the “bones”, tires were chosen, chassis lengthened and fuel tank relocated to the tractor front to begin the remake.  The front grill was the next to figure out and build from bar stock, mesh screen, metal and lights. From there on axles, hood, side panels, side screens and louvers. Louvers….the last to build because we all thought they would be the worst, but got them figured out after all our procrastinating.  Adding the different layers of paint (especially the silvers/grays), decals and finishing touches completed our MF 2805.