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55 50

09-13-2005 07:59:54

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Fellow tractor enjoyers:

It has been awhile since those who use this forum responded with some statistics about themselves. I thought it might be nice to place a bit of info about us on here again.

I'm a retired electronics engineer, in my 60s, grew up on a North Dakota small grain farm. Served 4 years in the U S Navy. Very much enjoy the older farm tractors (most makes) and machinery. Am also interested in music as a hobby. My tractor is a John Deere "50".

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Tech 7

09-17-2005 18:49:58

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1961 model Canadian (first on this list so far) live in SW Ontario about 2 hr east of Detoit Mi. Married 16 yrs,daughter 11 yrs old Started driving Dad's 47 BR when I was 5 still have BR and Dad tho its easier to restore iron than people. Have worked at farming for others running an assortment including 990 David Brown,65MF,255MF,1290Case,1655 Cockshutt,New Holland 975 and 1500 combines MF550 combine 4430 Deere,4440 Deere Had a 3130 of my own when I ran my first farm Now have a '66 model 1020 Deere,59model 430W 52 Deere M (left to my wife and I by my father in law)a 12A and 95 combine. Have worked as licensed farm equipment tech. for 18 yrs last 13 with Deere.Live on 45 acres of dirt the Good Lord made on an off day and for some unknown reason maintain a flock of about 85 ewes. Love this site,Cannot always find time to contribute but have always been thankful for help received. Always thinking of our American neighbours....Good Luck to thosee of you battling with Katrina's after effects, Bob

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buickanddeere

09-16-2005 12:09:09

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Re: let's have a cross-section of users here in reply to 55 50, 09-13-2005 07:59:54

So mostly farm or rural raised. Middle aged skilled professionals or busniness owners. Living on hobby farms or rural estates. The antiques are a working hobby.

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40 JD G

09-15-2005 20:16:58

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I am 18, i have one JD of my own. I just started going to autobody school. My dad has about 20 or so. We just totally restored an unstyled G, had every nut and bolt off of the thing. I plan on getting more JDs after college, my ultimate goal is to have a GPWT some day. Right now just enjoying the fall shows.

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old bones

09-15-2005 18:34:39

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I'm 48, live in NE Iowa, farm 260 acres (corn, beans), work full time at local Coop. Do almost all my own repairwork (kind of relaxing). Spent 24 years in home/farm construction business, 14 of those as a branch manager. Did farming for others on the side. Decided I'd had enough of dealing with the public, so jumped at chance to farm for myself. Love it. Have same wife I started out with 30 years ago (she works full time in town, too), 2 daughters (29 and 22 yrs old), 1 son in law, 1 future son in law, and will be a grandpa in December.
Have a '49 A, '54 60, '6? 706, '88 4450, 6620 combine, and the rest of my line is mostly green.
Just wish I had time to use the boat and golf clubs more.

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HillBilly in Vegas

09-14-2005 20:20:18

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I'm a Structural Engineer currently residing in Las Vegas. Born and raised in East Tennessee, near Bristol, but haved lived all over. My brother and I still have a hobby farm there, where we get to use our two-cylinder John Deeres. We have a 620 gas and two 730 diesels. This a great hobby, and I'm always impressed with the wealth of information on this website.

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whit223

09-14-2005 19:58:55

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I'm 36, live in the piedmont of NC. Have lived here in the same area all my life except for a 4 years in USAF as an equipment operator; Gulf War Vet. Grew up helping my dad farm. We didn't do much fishing or hunting, always working the land and was active boy scout, Eagle. Except for a Case 930, and Ford 861, everything was red, 1066, 51 M, 51 Sup A, 51 cub. Was the first in my family to jump to green. My grandfather said many times when living,"what 2 cyl could ever out-work a farmall." He was die-hard Farmall. Not getting into that, however I own 51 G, 51 B. Have traded two A's (42&44) for the G and a gooseneck trailer to go places with. Am on my second marriage, have two wonderful children (11 and 8) Would love to get into pulling a little however priorities are with my family for now. In city gov for 14 years, 16 to go til I can drive out west and come back w/ another green, 51 A or so. Godbless our troops and our nation that allows us to enjoy everyday freedoms!!

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JWhite

09-14-2005 19:55:46

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31 year old Central Texas native. I am a Paramedic (12 years now), and I own a 36 JD B on Skeleton Steel, a 4010 working tractor, a Corn Wagon that was originaly build on a 26 Model T Ford Frame. Most of my agricultural background is in Cattle but I do some recreational farming too.

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Ralph O

09-14-2005 19:35:02

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63 years young, just came in from the garage where I'm restoring grandpas 39 B! He bought it new, and traded it off for a 51 A (new). I got it back in 99 from a farmer who got it from a neighbor. It sat for many years in the grove. It was tore apart (basket case) Also own a 53 50,2 48 B's,48 A with 45 loader, several plows 44's and 52's etc. Two model T's and lots of other old machinery. We live in SD,and I'm a retired Fed Meat Inspector. Grew up on farm using 2 cylinders and a F-20,2236,and 2 row equipment. Really enjoy the forum and read it every day. Thanks for all the good reading! -----JESUS IS LORD!!

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John36bn

09-14-2005 17:34:09

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Born on a dairy farm in southeast Ct. complete with a processing plant. ( Homogenizing and pastuerizing) Federal Milk Marketing Order put us out of business in 1959. Dad then turned the farm into a golf course. Good move. Been in the golf business for 40 some years.
I still bale some hay and do custom work.
2840, 2440,1020, 300, 2555, 2- 530`s, 36 B-n

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Steve Smith of Tenn

09-14-2005 17:31:54

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Lived all over. Ohio, New York, Calif., Texas, Illinois, Tennessee. Mechanical Engineer. Work in Plastics Manufacturing. Plan on retiring in 2006 and move to our place in Tenn. We own a 41B, 44B, 52A.

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Dennis Andres

09-14-2005 15:18:09

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I work at the local transit authority in Louisville,Ky.since 1980 as diesel mechanic and in the last 5 yr in parts.I raise hay crops for my horse farm with JD 60 and B-Allis.I am also interested in tractor pulling.I enjoy locating parts for pulling or repairs.

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Soldier Tom

09-14-2005 15:14:52

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Born and raised on a cattle farm in Eastern Tennessee, joined the Army about 18 years ago, as a Chaplain Assistant. I serve at Ft Knox KY, now after being in the 101st Airborne Division for the last 13 years; I have plans to retire in a year or so and move back to the farm with my bride and 12 year old daughter.
~Walk in peace~
Soldier Tom

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Rodney A. Johnson

09-14-2005 14:26:51

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36 next month. Grew up on 40 cow dairy until 11th grade. Worked for numerous dairy farmers through college. Software engineer since then. Started driving tracter at age 9.

Have driven lots of JDs, AC, Oliver, IH, some Fords, one MM, and one Massey Harris.

Own a '62 3010D, '64 4020D, and a '52 A (before water pumps) Have older JD AW 13' disk, IH 12' Vibershank 45, 3x16 565 oliver plow, 8' McCormick Deering seed drill on steel. Along with JD 336 thrower, my own home made thrower racks, IH 56 conditioner and JD 1209 MoCo. All to support my hobby farm of 35 acres of hills, 3 horses, and 9 steers.

Hobbies fix all my own stuff (so collect/buy lots of tools), collecting firearms, and reloading for said firearms.

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JDVan

09-14-2005 12:59:43

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I'm retarded (65) as well, originally from a NW Iowa farm. Now in NW Washington. Have several 2 cylinder JD tractors from 1936 AO to 1958 620 plus several period implements.

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ChuckW

09-14-2005 11:33:54

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I'm 60 live in small town Western Ky. My wife and I run a small insurance agency, have 5 children, 3 grandchildren. Grew up on small farm with a 44 B, have a couple of tractors 520/530 now but have restored many in the past. Like the friendship developed here, met many nice people through transactions.

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Mike M

09-14-2005 11:44:29

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A small insurance agency ,hummm ? How about we all go together here and get some kinda group rate going on tractor insurance ? We gotta big enough group here to maybe make you a large operation ?

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Ben.So.Tex

09-14-2005 10:35:10

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I am 53. 30yrs @ local,power company survey for power distubution line and draw plans up, 26 yrs military with Texas guard retire this month on the 25th, married 3 boys all grown and have jobs, I have 14 JDs 1 ford. 5 dogs 80 head cattle and broke all the time..

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Alkay

09-14-2005 09:30:25

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I'm 46 and live in East Central Missouri. I have a restored 435 Diesel that we have owned since around 1965. We sold this tractor with some property around 1986 and I just bought it back last year. I use it with a 6' finishing mower on my 4 acres.

I also have a 1944 Oliver 60 Standard that my Dad bought for me in 1960 when I was one year old. He also bought two others for my younger brothers but neither have kept their's. It is restored and I just use it around the property for odd jobs and to take to shows.

I have been married to a wonderful lady for 21 years (she puts up with me and my hobbies) and have two great kids.

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Doug in IL

09-14-2005 09:18:53

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I'm 55. Live in West Central Illinois. Retired in 2002, after 30+ years, from the the Big Yellow Tractor Co. in Peoria. I was a machine repairman for them. I have also farmed for 35+ years. Have several JD farm tractors and a combine. Some JD antiques. Also 4 antique AC tractors. And a few antique cars. Also own 4 Caterpillars of various vintages and sizes. Have 3 children and 1 wife!

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Fred G

09-14-2005 09:10:27

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I am 42. Grew up on a farm in Ohio and started "driving tractor" when I was 10. Spent my teen years on a 2520, 4230 and occasionally on "the B" (1950 model). Growing up on a farm taught me several important lessons including "work ethic" which has certainly contributed to my success.

Headed off to college and landed in Michigan. Professionally I have about 20 years in the information technology field. I also have a side business developing websites for small companies.

My son and I mow our 6 acres with a 335GT and a 2210 CUT. Mom and Dad are gone, but "the B" is sitting patiently in my second garage. I want to start a restore this winter, not trophy level but at least get her back to factory trim. Then just enjoy driving her around and take my son and his friends on a hay ride or two each fall. The B was the first tractor my dad bought, and was the last piece of equipment to leave the family farm. As long as I have a place to put her, she will stay in the family.

I have already turned my 12-year old into a JD nut. He has a t-shirt that says, "A man and his tractor, it's a beautiful thing." He proudly wears this shirt to school. And I think that's great!

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marionarneson

09-28-2005 18:22:32

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I too enjoy hearing about backgrounds of folks who enjoy green tractors. I am 56 and grew up in south central Nebraska on Case Dc, SC, Vac, & a Caterpillar D2. I remember mostly disliking eating all the dust from these old girls. Oh yes and the handcranks when the battery didn't work.

Last year I bought a 2520 diesel and find it a lot of fun. My 13 year old son would rather I had kept my old 65 Chevy 396.

Have been a farm real estate broker since 1977. I couldn't wait to get off the farm and now can't wait to go back and tinker on the old 1871 homestead that we still own. I framed the original land patent.

Later

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Deerely B Parted

09-14-2005 09:01:28

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Good Morning, nearly 66, born/raised on a farm in SW Michigan, now live on the Alabama Gulf Coast 50 miles east of Mobile in an area known as the Redneck Riviera. Made tissue paper all 34 years of career. Been rode hard and put up wet. Have three beasts, one green,two red, as follows: 50 JD B (most fun to drive and listen to under load), my dads '50 red H (most dependable and user friendly) and a red Cub (by far the best for picking up chics) Enjoy this forum and have found it very useful in diagnosing problems with the tractors. Joe Howard

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David from Kansas

09-14-2005 07:56:54

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Early 60's. Retired from fed civil service with Army National Guard. Farmed all my life in central Kansas. Married, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren. Started out on 37 D, 47 D, 46 A, then 730 and 830. Farmed for many years with 820. Presently hobby farm with 4020 and 5020. Running a 80 head cow herd. Also work for two sons doing custom haying. Presently have JD R, D, 730LP Std, working on another R and another D. This is my favorite web site.

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09-14-2005 07:55:40

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I'm 47 and live in northern NY. I've been wrenching for 28 years. The first 10 years in the ag industry. I was the tractor guy at a John Deere dealer for four years and then I ran my own mobile farm repair service for 6 years. The last 17 years I have been a motor equipment mechanic for NYS. Now I fix everything from heavy equpment to law enforcement units.I have two 1931 GP's ,35AR,36AO,38B,48B,1955 model 40w and 50,and a 57 model 520. I also have a 1937 F12 with a wide front and a 1937 F20 with a wide front that is this winters project.

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Dale in IN

09-14-2005 07:53:35

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69 pushing 70. Born & raised on a farm. spent 30 yr as a machinest machine repairman, machine rebuilder for major automotive company. Also had a welding and Blacksmith shop on the side for 8yr. Still farming about 110 acres. Raise Corn, Soybeans Hay and small cow herd. Do to bad hip I am getting ready to start renting my farm out to a younger man. I have a complet line of equipment.Most is JD. Enough to farm over 500 acres. I do all of my own repair work. I Have a JD 430W, 530 with wide front. 730D, 4020D, 830D-3cyl, 300I with hoe and loader, Oliver 1600 and my wife has a JD MT and an 850D-3cyl utility. WE still use most of these tractors in our farming operation. WE attend several tractor shows every summer. I also have a tax preperation office that I prepare taxes from in the winter time. Fifteen years on my own and 4 years for H&RB.

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G/MAN

09-14-2005 07:35:01

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Early 30s. John Deere service technician. Turning wrenches full-time for 11+ years. 6 years on Deere and the remainder of the time divided between New Holland ag and Caterpillar heavy-equipment. Lifelong resident of Nebraska - half out in the panhandle and half in different parts of eastern Nebraska. Many hobbies including fishing, hunting, reading, singing, etc. Born gearhead interested in anything that turns money into noise.

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PUTTER

09-14-2005 07:33:15

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I'm 55, just retired from my lifes work as constuction boilermaker. Married 33 yrs, 2 kids, 3 grandkids. Grew up on the farm and just can't get it out of my blood. Have a 4010 gas, 340 farmall and farmall H that i try to use as much as i can for deer plots and such here in the upper pennisula of Michigan. Although I don't post much i'm a faithful reader of this forum and others and have learned alot and have been helped out many times by you other folks. Thank you all very much. PUTTER

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Mike M

09-14-2005 07:22:16

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I'm 42 grew up in Ohio got the tractor bug by going to my Uncle and Grandpas farm every weekend. Did my first restoration at age 13 a mounted plow for a JD H then did the H. Which I still have along with about a dozen other Deeres. That count is way down from before kids.I ran my own repair shop and parted out several tractors for many years (still part time)To pay the bills and have health care for the family I am currently working in a parts department for a small time GM car dealer.I have worked for several different dealers in parts from JD,Kubota, to IHC trucks.

I'm glad to see many younger people into this hobby.I'm also glad I was able to do what I did while I was younger as now it is getting harder to stand on the concrete for the long hours needed to repair stuff.

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55 50

09-14-2005 06:59:45

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Wow, 43 responses so far. Thanks folks. A bit more of my stats. I own several JD implements: #5 mower, 44H 2-16 plow, 8 ft CC field cultivator, 10 ft RWA tandem disc, 45 loader.
Also a NH 68 hay baler. I'm thrilled to see the younger folks responding. Probably means the JD 2 cyls and other old tractors and machinery will always be kept around which is excellent.

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John T

09-14-2005 06:46:06

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John "T" Nordhoff, 58 yo, retired electrical engineer now an attorney in Bloomington, Indiana. First JD was a 1939 A and loved the sound ever since. I used to write electrical technical articles for the Green Magazine and now give/given Tractor Electrical Seminars at Gathering of the Green, The New York State JD Expo, and The Two Cylinder Expo.

Yall have a good day n God Bless

John T

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jacksun

09-14-2005 05:25:16

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hello im 40 grew up with a jd B 41 model worked on my uncles dairy farm mostly farmalls.i was in the navy from 83-91 jet mech.
i currently have a59 jd630 a 4200 w420 loader and an lx188 now an owner operator pulling for ford looking for a jd B

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darrell-r

09-14-2005 05:13:46

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I am a 56 years old and a retired health-care worker. I live in northeast Mo. I have a 50 JD B and a 46 Farmall H.

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Gary U in CA

09-14-2005 05:10:22

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46 - Formerly Gary U in NJ
Camarillo CA
Maint. Mgr for Corporate Jets
Used to live on some land in NJ, now I can hardly afford our postage stamp residance in CA!
70D, 720Std, 820

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Myrl (PA)

09-14-2005 04:34:35

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I'm 43 and a crop farmer from southern pa. I still use my 2cyl JD tractors every day to do my farming with. My tractors are 1950 A 1953 70 1955 70Deisel 1956 70all fuel and my fathers 1952 A oh yeah and the oddball a 1949 ferguson to20. I raise corn oats rye and hay most equipment is jd also except a few things but i still square bale with a 214T with a #30 kicker and a 14T i use for straw and corn fodder and I combine with a JD #30 combine. have a good day all and nice to read all your stories too

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John Van Valkenburgh

09-13-2005 21:40:49

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I'm 45. Born in upstate NY (New Paltz) where I fell in love with the local farmer's JD 50. Moved to central NC in 1974. Various jobs in College include working for Radio Shack, installing Car Stereos, working as a radio/TV repair technician and later managing the repair shop of a local car and home stereo dealer. Worked for awhile as a truck and equipment mechanic. Drove dump trucks and concrete mixers. Later on worked as a local Tractor-Trailer driver for a sand and gravel outfit. Worked for North Carolina State University for a Summer in the Computing Center as a consultant (worked with old systems like TSO, CMS, SAS etc). Eventually got a job while still in College with a local division of ITT which made HF Radios for Marine applications. Been working as a Software and Digital Hardware Engineer for the last 20 years or so.

Got my own 1953 JD 50 (finally!) and until recently I used it at a local horse farm. I'm in the middle of looking for land to build my own small horse farm. I've also got a 1968 Case 450 Tracked Loader that I recently rebuilt the engine on. I've had several motorcycles over the years (all Hondas) and currently have a 1970 Triumph waiting for a full restoration when I finally have my own shop to work in again.

I love this site. I've gotten lots more help here with my tractor and loader than I've been able to repay with advice, and even though the tractor and loader have been sitting idle for the last couple of months I still stop in when I get the chance.

John Van Valkenburgh
1953 Model 50
Central NC

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Dick in Fallon,NV

09-13-2005 20:00:08

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I'm Dick, live in Fallon Nv. started restoring tractors after I lost my pilots ticket due to physical not passable. I flew and built my own aircraft for 27 yrs, but alas, sold all my planes and started tractors to keep busy after retirement ( 74 yrs). Am on my 5th tractor and my first JD B which will be finished in just a few days. Money being short, I have sold the completed ones (3)and have kept the Farmall H for chores around the place. Can't wait for the B to be complete and start putting it to work.
At this time I want to thank all those who have helped me out in the past, couldn't have done it without you guys, God Bless you all, Dick

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greenmech

09-13-2005 19:53:07

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59 live near the Twin Cities. Engineer at MSP Airport.41AR 40B 36A 44A 38B 46A F12 Farmall some gas engines.I belong to the Dakota Cty Two Cylinder Club.Enjoy this site most of the time. Ron Mn.

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Rob in MI

09-13-2005 19:46:40

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I live in the Upper Peninsula of MI. I am a truck driver, father of 1 and one on the way, married for 5years. My tractors are green and red. My John Deeres are: 27 D,39 B,42 A, 45 AR, 50 A, MT. My red tractors are: 4 F-12"s,1 F-14,1 f-20, 3 H"s, 2 cubs, 3 10-20 & 2 15-30 McCormick"s, 1 Farmall B, 2 cletrac"s, and a IH UD 24 diesel power unit. My dream tractor would have to be a top steer JD GPWT.

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MinnieMoFan

09-13-2005 19:20:24

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i am 17 yo from south central MN am a big fan of the Minnapolis molines and like the red tractors but working for farmers i have started to give JDs a little more respect latly favorite is the 730D just finished my MM 1950 ZAU looks great always looking for more MM always fun to cruise the boards to see whats going on

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msb

09-13-2005 18:58:00

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66, about ready to retire from farming here in central In..Worked for a Deere dealer for several years.Have had extensive training on the 10-20 and 30 series tractors.Ran the diesel room for about 11 years.Farmer 1500 acres for several years.Development(Indy) has me down to about 500 acres now.Have owned several Deere tractors over the years.Wish I had them all back.Now include 2-4430s that I still farm with, a 1960 3010TLB and a 4020 Diesel that I bought new in 1967.It will be my next restoration project.53 Super H and a 53 Super M Farmalls .Massey Harris 44.Massey Harris 44-6 that is laying all over the shop.A 54 Ford NAA with 640 hours on it.A Deere 620 3-14 plow,a 1947 David Bradley hay rake and a 1950 Massey Harris 6' pull type Clipper combine that I cut wheat with this July.Oh yea,a 1964 John Deere 110 tractor,38 mower, 80 cart and a 42"angle/tilt front blade.They only made that model one year with the tilt feature.Favorites have always been mostly Deere and Massey HARRIS (not Massey Ferguson lol)#1 favorite -4020 Diesel.

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jd b puller

09-13-2005 18:25:18

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Let"s see here... 32 year old Engineer, wife, 2 kids, 3 tractors. 36AR, 50AO and 47 B for pulling. Grew up in Ohio, went to college in MI, moved to IA, IN, back to IA, and now live in NC.

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JD al

09-13-2005 17:59:19

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Married age 62, raised on small farm in upstate NY. Retired Customer Service Manager. Brother and I still own farm in NY. Live in NC. Have my dads 37B with cultivators which he bought in 1940. Also have 39A, 39H, 40L, 41LI, 43LA, 45LA, mod 51 plow, mod 44 plow, many L implements and 3 JD L&G's.

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glider

09-13-2005 17:33:13

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43,printer , Va. 1955 JD 40,1954 AC WD 45 Tinker and piddle on a little horse farm use both without trashing them.

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Kris A NC

09-13-2005 17:17:36

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I am 26 and I live in Charlotte. My brother and I grew up in Waterloo, IA accross the river from the downtown foundry. I am a network administrator and my brother and I have 12 tractors: "36B "37A "39H "39B "41B "42H "46Ax2 "47BN "51Bx2 "51A we also have 3x2bottom plows 2x1bottom plows 200 series cultivators, 490 planter and 45 loader. I think that about covers it! Love the hobby!!

Kris A NC

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Dandy Don

09-13-2005 16:37:25

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I'm a retired truck driver from Roadway Express for 30 years. Drove about 4 million miles. 65 years old,married to Julia and have two sons and two granddaughters, and retired Nov 1999. 4 years in the U.S.Navy '57 to '61. 430 wfe JD, 40 duel fuel wfe, '47 Jd model B, '50 JD MT, '41 AC wide front C,'47 AC tri C, '50 Farmall C, And 1950 Farmall H WFE. Learned alot on this site and still learning. I also keep a low profile (as in don't send much stuff in print), but read daily. Don

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Jared K

09-13-2005 15:49:24

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21, Currently in College Station Texas working on a bachelors in Food Science at Texas A&M. WHOOP!!! Working on a 1958 JD LP 730 with my Dad. Started on it this summer and got nearly everything torn apart and fixed. Now I only get to work on it when I make it back home for a weekend or holiday. Didnt get radiator out yet to have it cleaned. Once that is out, time to paint then go back together.
I also have a 1966 International Scout 800. Finally got it in good running condition after about $1500.
I attribute all I know, ie. welding, mechanincal, and all around good kid to my parents.

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Billy C.

09-13-2005 15:47:56

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63, retired chicken hatchery manager in central Mississippi. Currently almost ready to paint '41 H, then next year start on'44 LA. Have old Super A Farmall and '66 Ford 2000Diesel that I work garden with.Lost most interest in old cars, but still drive and show my '57 Chevy 2-dr. HT occasionally. Also hunt, fish, and shoot skeet regularly--too much to do, not enough time!!!

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Mattf-8

09-13-2005 15:28:47

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34, Teacher and run a small Angus cow calf operation in south central PA. Grew up on my family farm with a JD 60, JD 2020 Ford 8N and a Farmall H. Now I have my own farm(developers pushed us out)and I still have the tractors I grew up on plus a JD 2150, 2510, 4020, 5520 and 401CTLB. Plus my project truck a 1952 Ford F-8 with 285 original mile, yes 285. It has a Lincoln 317 in it. 3 1/2 kids and a wife who lovingly puts up with me. My son(2) is also hooked on Green. I am living my sandbox dreams. This site is a tremendous help! Thank you all!!!

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Kurt_JDB

09-13-2005 15:16:34

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Re: let's have a cross-section of users here in reply to 55 50, 09-13-2005 07:59:54

I am a 51 year old architect in Raleigh NC. I bought my first tractor, a "51 B about a year ago. I am having major fun rebuilding and restoring the tractor, with plans for doing a little work with it on my brothers place outside of Sanford, NC.

My wife and I also own a "51 Chevy Suburban Carryall, a "69 Mustang Mach one, and a "73 cougar.

Other interests include Astronomy, and I play Fiddle and Mandolin in an Old Time String Band.

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Larry806

09-13-2005 15:14:25

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North central Ohio Not quite 50 lived on a farm all my life Had a lot of different jobs to keep farm going. Now my sons & I farm & do custom work. I also buy tractors & fix them up to sell to support my farming & eating habits. The best part I like doing it and can work at home

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Bguy

09-13-2005 15:09:54

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52 years old, grew up in a small middle Tennessee town. Been in the import bussiness for 32 years, I travel a lot and I am currently in Shanghai China. Started restoring old JD"s about 5 years ago. Have two 1935 B"s, a 435, a 420 and a 1949 8N that was my grandfathers. Also have JD 5410, a 970 and an X595 that I use around my 30 acre piece of property in Tennessee. My wife and kids think I"m gone crazy also.

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johnlobb

09-13-2005 14:49:15

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58 yrs old, pipefitter/pipewelder/college instructor (Construction Management), A 1950 JD B, a work in progress, got it running, but have some more to do to it (waiting for parts) I also have a 1954 Lincoln pipeliner w/ 4 cyl. Continental F162 flathead gas motor (old copper windings really weld great), 1 wife, a son, 4 yr old Grandson and lost a girl at age 20 in a car accident in 1988. Live NW of Ann Arbor, MI, mostly work at Univ of Mich or Pfizer building projects in Ann Arbor,

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potentpuller

09-13-2005 14:36:44

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Re: let's have a cross-section of users here in reply to 55 50, 09-13-2005 07:59:54

15, Lived on the farm all my life. Planning to become an agricurtral enginer. Tractors are 36B thats been in the family science new, 36A-My pullin tractor, Unstyled 38A-Dads pullin tractor, 46A, 3010 Gas, 4010 Desiel, 4040 Desiel, 4640, 1855 Oliver, and 9700 Ford.

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deib

09-13-2005 14:34:57

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64 years old. worked off the farm and farmed for 40 years. Now just my 80 acres corn and soybeans.
My stuff 70 gas, 70 diesel, 4230, 4430.
6600 combine . model 45 loader . 420 garden tractor. 2 cylinders still my favorite.

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Bobl1958

09-13-2005 14:09:07

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Re: let's have a cross-section of users here in reply to 55 50, 09-13-2005 07:59:54

I 46 and live in central Kansas on a farm. I helped my dad farm up until a week ago when he passed away from Cancer. Now don't know for sure what to do about the farm. I also work for a Construction company as a Project Manager which lets me travel the country looking for tractors.

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T-Rev 9510

09-13-2005 17:42:18

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Re: let's have a cross-section of users here in reply to Bobl1958, 09-13-2005 14:09:07

That's terrible to hear about your loss Bob. Keep the farm going, at the least do some part-time grain. It ties right into your hobby, and you could do as much as you are comfortable with time wise. You don't see anyone getting back into it these days.

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elcajonfarms

09-13-2005 13:30:43

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53, grew up on a farm in NW Minnesota, now a lawyer in NorCal. As a kid, we had 2 Ds (one styled, one not, but they were just called D's back then), an unstyled G, an unstyled B, and an H, plus an Oliver 77 Standard and a Fordson Super Major (the only non-green tractor in the group). Currently I have a 1940 H, a 1950 B and a red 2003 Craftsman. My kids think I'm nuts.

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jd50_tye

09-13-2005 13:23:15

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22, I live in Northern VA, I am a senior at George Mason University will graduate in spring 06' I am majoring in physical education and my backup career is welding. I think education may become my backup here pretty soon. I was raised with a 1953 John Deere 50. Dad bought it from his uncle when I was 2. I mostly work it but the past three years I 've been taking it to a few tractor pulls.

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rnold Merklethrope

09-13-2005 12:29:19

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61 year old third generation adult film maker from So. Cal, now retired to my ranch near Fort Peck, MT. Collect old tractors and farm equipment and vintage porno in all formats from around the world.

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DickD

09-13-2005 12:08:06

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I am a life long Hoosier. Grew up on my father's 155 acre dairy farm .We had a 39 B, and a 37 AR.
I hauled milk from the farm to the dairy for 35 years and began going to power shows where I got hooked. My son and I have several old tractors-some done, some undone. I really have received a lot of help from this location.

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09-13-2005 11:37:44

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Well, lets see, 29, live in the peidmont region of NC, Own an Oliver 1650, & run my grandpa's JD 1010 & 1020. Work as a commercial Construction Estimator, have a wife & 1 son and I try to keep up my grandpa's farm (he passed several years ago). Usually lurk around here, just don't post too often.

Matthew

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1951G

09-13-2005 11:06:42

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37 SW TN - I'm a software developer/Database Administrator. I own all JDs. 34A, 35A, 45A, 49A, 47AR, 35B - my wife's, 51B, 51G, 39H - my son's. I have some implements to go with the tractors. #52 plow, #55 ABH plow, #290 planter with complete checkwire assembly, #43 pto driven cornsheller, 2 row cultivators for the styled As and Bs. Also, some gravely walk behind tractors and a JD model E 1 1/2 hp engine. My dream tractor is either a 820 blackdash or a 830 JD. One day I hope to add this beast to the collection. Love to go to the shows and pulls. Wife and I usually pull the 35A and the 51g. Currently, I'm restoring a 36B for a friend of mine. If you'd like to see my projects, go to Link

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MITCHP

09-13-2005 10:44:14

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26, live in western NC, work full time and own a farm, try to work in it full time too, hard to do though. i have a 2120 JD i use, 1966 farmall 140 cultivating tractor, 1949 8n ford that was my grandpaw's, 1962 massey ferguson 35 and a 1946 JD model A all fuel that still runs regularly on kerosene.

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Jim in AK

09-13-2005 09:41:51

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58-yo. 62 miles north of Anchorage, (Willow) Alaska. I got a 1964, JD 4010D with a 8 foot dozer blade up front. It is turbo charged with an after market Ray Jay. I work this JD year round.

Jim

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David from Kansas

09-14-2005 07:49:17

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Hey, Jim, doesn't that dirt get a little hard up there in the winter?
Visited AK a few days back in '85, great country. David

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Matt B

09-13-2005 09:24:56

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31, raised on a small hog/hobby farm in NW Mich., I am a Civil Engineer, my wife and father are Ag. Teachers/FFA Advisors. I have always liked tractors and antique engines thanks to my grandfather. My current tractor is a 52 JD G, won by my wife in a FFA raffel for $5. The tractor was restored by the Alpena, MI FFA chapter in 98/99. I pull the tractor several time a year in antique pulls in west Mich.

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JDBert

09-13-2005 09:09:38

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30-SW MN, Agronomist/Precision Ag specialist and I farm about 300 acres. First tractor was a stuck 36' B my dad gave me for my 9th birthday. Usually do total restorations on about 1-3 tractors a year, currently have a 70 gas bare cased. I do alittle bit of tractor pulling and alot of snowmobiling.

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Specter

09-13-2005 08:41:49

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16 year-old who lives up in Central Alberta, Canada. Online schooling student in Grade 11. Planning to become a welder, mechanic, or heavy-duty picker truck operator, and do a little farming on the side. Got bit by the collecting bug a year ago. Now own a 1952 JD A (I restored it last winter), a 1955 JD 70 diesel standard (running, sort of), a very rough 1948 JD D (not running), and a 1951 Maple Leaf 2-ton truck, all bought with money I earned from summer jobs. Just love the sound of those old two-poppers under load!

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Ehren

09-13-2005 08:26:36

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Early 30s, grew up and reside inwest-central Indiana. I am an engineer/engine tuner for a NASCAR engine builer. I just bought a '51 A. Hopefully the first tractor of many.

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MUD MASHER

09-17-2005 00:27:03

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I'm 42 AND LIVE 100 MILES SOUTH OF HOUSTON,NEAR VICTORIA.I'm A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OF 10 YEARS AND WORK IN A COUNTY ER W/ ABOUT A 40K VOLUME PER YEAR.I LEFT THE FARMING LIFE IN 1980 AND WENT TO THE OILFIELDS SAVED $ AND PUT MYSELF THRU COLLEGE TWICE AND PA SCHOOL(2-YEARS IN NEW YORK CITY).THE 2-CYLINDERS ARE MY "OUT" FROM MY PATIENTS.I GET TO TAKE ALL MY FRUSTRATIONS ON THEM SINCE I CAN'T AT WORK.ANYWAY I'vE GOT 14 JD's AND I'm DRAGGING HOME MY 1st NEW GEN.A 5010 INDUSTRIAL A WEEK FROM TODAY. I WILL BE STILL MARRIED AFTER THIS FOR 11.5 YEARS AND GOT 2-TRACTOR BUDDIES(SONS)AGES 3.5 AND 6 AND LOVE THEM TO DEATH!!!!! !!
I'm A PROUD TEXAN AND LOVE ALL MY NORTHERN JD BUDDIES, Y'ALL HAVE ALL BEEN A GREAT HELP!, THANKS
MM

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Ebbsspeed

09-13-2005 10:01:07

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I live in eastern Kansas, 51 years old, grew up in South Dakota. Spent a few years in Iowa, and a short time near Minneapolis. I work for Siemens in their healthcare group as an engineer. My first engine was a Maytag, bought for me at an auction (50 cents) by my grandfather when I was 8. Still have the Maytag, plus another 2-cylinder Maytag, and a 1 1/2 horse McCormick Deering Model "M". My "big" Tractor is a 1952 "B", little ones are 446, 448 and 4016 Case/Ingersoll, and one John Deere 112 for my son. Old cars are 1937 Buick, 1940 Cadillac, 1956 Chrysler New Yorker, and a 1964 Dodge 440. Wife is Jan, kids are Robbie (11) and Maridee (8).

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Able

09-13-2005 10:48:58

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51,eastern nc, x-farmer, jd 50,jd f925,jdf935.no family,my hobby-drinking and picking up care free women.

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B Duncan

09-13-2005 17:40:31

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Hi Group,

I am 26, I live in upstate South Carolina. I do AutoCAD for a precast concrete company. I have always had green fever since I was little but was recently alble to afford a tractor. I have a 39 JD D that I am in the process of restoring and a 53 Ford F-100 that is sbout 75% restored. My dad and I share a 1972 Jeep Commando, that is restored as well as a 39 JD A and a 47 JD M, both of these are future projects. Im glad to see that I am not the only young person in here

Thanks
Brad in SC

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Tom in Montoursville

09-14-2005 04:37:59

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I'm proud to be a Pennsylvania State Trooper for the past 10 years. I have been assigned as a helicopter pilot for the past 5, and fly a Bell 206B3 JetRanger for a living (which is a childhood dream). I'm 33, but feel 23. I'm an avid runner - but like my JD 60, I'm slow and steady - certainly not "fast" by any stretch of the imagination. I'm married with 3 kids ages 2,4, and 6. The 2 yr old makes "putt-putt" sounds and like to mow the grass with me. I just finished fabricating a fully hydraulic loader and new bucket for the 60, based on a model 45 frame. I drive a 79 International Scout II that I fully restored. I appreciate 70s and 80s country music, old school craftsmanship, honesty, and the sacrifice that Jesus made for us all.

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scott ind.

09-14-2005 17:59:16

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hey all i'm 37 and i'm a cnc machinist I turn mostly pistons and sleeves
I grow up on a dairy farm but my parents did not own it. I grow up on two cylnders but bought my 1st. last year. it's 1951 B like the 1st.one I drove at age 6.I just repainted it and put some new rubber on it.the bug has bit and I'm ready for the next one.
your friend Scott from the highest point in indiana

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StuBC

09-14-2005 06:28:38

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I am 32, in western Canada where I am a professional forester. I work in logging and road building. My father in law is a JD nut and a HD mechanic by trade and it has rubbed onto me. He has an R, 60, G, A, parts of B and Hs and an 8N. I have his 70D with a 45W at our place, a 70G, 720D, and MC and an Oliver Super 55 HC. We have a small acreage with some hay and field to work in the future. I work my tractors but not too hard. Also some logging to do, which I am building a sawmill for.

I have had a lot of help from this website when I run into problems. I hope the hurricane hasnt hurt anyone we know on this site.

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