Hickory Corners MI Gilmore tractor show a few pics

johnlobb

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We had a great time yesterday. Anyone who can should come here even if there is no tractor show. I have not been here since 2005 and a lot of museums have been added. I thought I would start with some of the buildings. The National Ford Model A, Franklin, Hudson, Lincoln, Cadillac and other museums are here and are really well done. There is a 1920's restored Shell gas station and a 1930's restored diner (which we ate in). I just liked the little manure spreader. And a pic for Sweetfeet of an old gal in her working clothes. More to follow.
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I like the old gas stations. There were still a few of those around when I was a kid. I liked the pumps where they pumped the gas up into a glass tank and then filled the car. That was the way they measured how much gas went into a vehicle.
 
That Ford museum was almost done last time I was there,but wasn't open yet. I need to get back down there.
 
I have never been back east to those tractor show. This place does not look small and it looks like a really nice place to go to see. Thanks for the pictures that looks like a really like a neat place to go to.
 
They also have a number of large barns filled with restored old cars that I did not get pics of. Also a flea market, sawmill and more on I think 90 acres. I have many more pics of the tractors, cars and interiors of the buildings I will post later. Kevin said to look for a guy with a Farmall hat and shirt. That brought it down to about 2500 people. It was an International state convention featuring Farmall.
 
I cammot recomend that place highly enough. An absolute must see for anyone with even a passing interest in cars. Even if they're not hosting a special show that weekend!
 
And due to not using an electric pump. It was hand cranked, to fill the glass container to the level you wish to buy. Then gravity flow down in to your vehicle. That's what I used when first driving.
 
Next big show is, first weekend in August(always). The 'Red Barn Antique Car Show'. It is a huge car show and vendor spots.. Lots of parts available. And of course the barns are open.
 
(quoted from post at 09:23:57 06/27/15) They also have a number of large barns filled with restored old cars that I did not get pics of. Also a flea market, sawmill and more on I think 90 acres. I have many more pics of the tractors, cars and interiors of the buildings I will post later. Kevin said to look for a guy with a Farmall hat and shirt. That brought it down to about 2500 people. It was an International state convention featuring Farmall.

Funny guy!!!!!!!!!!!

There was a bit of red stuff there.
 
Thanks for pictures have been there years ago have an army buddy who lives a few miles west of there
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Dad had one of those on our farm. Just the size for a poultry farm, especially when all the manure was hand pitched. My brother and I took turns spreading so each of us got a break every load. I always set the apron to the lowest setting so it would take longer while I was driving the tractor. Probably my brother did the same thing too. I think it was rated at 40 bushels, very reliable never had much trouble with it. I think my brother still uses it on his farm.
 
Really neat John, another Must place I've got to get to before............not much time left so many things to see and do. (LOL)
 
I have the same spreader only the longer version although mine doesn't look near as nice as the one in the picture. I always figured it to be about 80-90 bu. I spread about 40 loads a year with it now. It is still very reliable and I have very little trouble with it. I dump oil on the bed and all the chains a couple times a year and store it outside.
 
We had a similar spreader, bore a custom paint job (Grandpa never liked to waste extra paint), including the title "Knerky's Mist Vagon"- a nickname of my oldest cousin (now 65yo). Always thought it had been converted from horse-drawn to tractor. Filled up quick when we borrowed the neighbor's JD 40 with loader, but the ground-driven tires tended to slip in the grape vineyard in the Spring, so we moved on to PTO driven NI.
 
The Shell reminds me of the Texaco that was down at the end of the street. Had 2 bay however, one wash other lube. Thanks.
 
John Lobb,

Holy smoke... that is some show grounds! Nice.

Love the little McCormick spread and the beat up old IH tractor. Looks like it lived a tough life Husband said he thought it was a C...?

Thanks for posting - great pics.
 
The shell gas station still has the air hose on the ground so when you drove thru, it rings the bell, so the attendant comes out to "fill it up." School kids rang the bell for fun, and kids "still get a kick out it".
Rain made all the grass and parking lot greasy, so they cancelled the parade. IHC international club, was there, this year.
Charles Krammin
PS "Charlton Park Gas and steam club show", July 10th and 11th, at "Historic Charlton Park". Hastings MI. Look for me running the Belle City "Thresh machine". 1890 Corliss saw, powered by steam engines, is highlight. Antique tractor pull also.
 

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