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what's this world coming to

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Mike

06-29-2004 15:16:59




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someone's parting out a nice looking R on ebay.this thing looks like it doesn't even need paint.it's a sad day when money means more than anything




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steve

07-01-2004 19:09:37




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 Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Mike, 06-29-2004 15:16:59  
I looked carefully at those pictures-looks like hole in rear case from pulling. If you pull with these add a bar from drawbar to bellhouseing or something to distribute load. I have RTE with welded rear and extra bar to front end bracket previous owner was a puller. If you put all that work in, then broke it you might get disgusted and part it to get your money back to. Play Safe



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07-01-2004 14:12:05




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 Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Mike, 06-29-2004 15:16:59  
More of that J.D. mentality guys. Build junk then part it out to the next sucker. They're only in it for the bucks and not true tractor fans.



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Roger

07-01-2004 12:01:12




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 Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Mike, 06-29-2004 15:16:59  
I love this discussion. For years I have been criticized for parting out tractors. I have never parted one out that could be rebuilt. Many times I have bought a tractor and people start telling me, don't part it out, you better fix it up. I always ask, well why didn't you buy it and fix it. You can't believe some of the lame excuses I get. I'm not defending this person, but there may be lots of reasons for what he is doing. Is the crank bad, has it been pulled until the rear end is shot? While we are on that subject, when was the last time anyone criticized a tractor puller for destroying a good tractor? In 20 years of selling parts I have never heard anyone bash a tractor puller for ruining a good tractor. Think about yourself. How many of you looked at the parts for sale and in the back of your mind was the thought - boy I sure could use a nice hood (or some other part ) like that. How many times have you told a seller - well, I want a better hood, wheel or whatever? A lot of people don't want to make minor repairs to anything. They want the part clean, sandblasted, primed and ready to bolt on. My guess is he's had a lot of requests for certain parts from someone unwilling to take the time to do it them selves. Before we all criticize this person, think about the American public and their buying habits. He may have a good reason for doing this. Remember, I am not defending this persons actions. Just speaking from experiance.

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Andy

07-01-2004 21:23:15




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 Re: Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Roger, 07-01-2004 12:01:12  
weather a tractor is rebuildable is differnent in everyones eyes. Some tractors are common in areas and could be rare in others. If I have several U molines sitting around, my idea of what's restoreable may be very different from someone who lives in Maine where there weren't a lot of MM's sold. For me to part out a tractor or build a puller, it must be very incomplete or have some known major problems. I had a good running moline for sale a while back and had several inquires from people wanting to build a puller out of it.

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Ryan

07-01-2004 15:53:30




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 Re: Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Roger, 07-01-2004 12:01:12  
I see tractor pulling through a mixed lens. On one hand I understand the competition and the fun in tractor pulling, in the other I see radical designs sought for horsepower and weight goals as a horrible waste of resources. One only has to compete for a part that one needs that may also be beneficial to a puller and you quickly understand what I mean. I cringe at the statements that relate to building a puller as good as you are willing to spend. To me this kind of behavior leaves me thinking, "What's this world coming to..... ..

Ryan

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John G

07-01-2004 15:16:52




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 Re: Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Roger, 07-01-2004 12:01:12  
VERY well put Roger!!



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JC

06-30-2004 23:40:30




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 Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Mike, 06-29-2004 15:16:59  
Sickening. I hate to knock any tractor in the head if it has any merit at all. Can't imagine destroying that nice of a tractor.



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kevin

06-30-2004 12:01:18




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 Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Mike, 06-29-2004 15:16:59  
yes I seen that too. That was my thoughts too. With the average cost of a older restored tractor like the "R" I take it he couldn't get a buyer.



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Bruce

06-30-2004 14:55:41




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 Re: Re: what's this world coming to in reply to kevin, 06-30-2004 12:01:18  
My sentiments exactly. Nice looking R chopped up for one reason only. Must not be a MM fan. Too bad, I've talked to guys who have rusted out hulks who won't sell any parts and here we have some idiot ruining a perfectly fine running tractor.



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Fishdoggy

07-06-2004 10:09:39




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 Re: Re: Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Bruce, 06-30-2004 14:55:41  
I have an R I got ten years ago and restored, I have used it on my 30 acres ever since. I plan to sell it now, and I know I can get $2,000 out of it if I parted it out, what will I get for it whole? A lot of people want to putz with a cheap purchase price, and think it will be better if they do there own work, but end up with more in the machine than if they bought one done.



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Heath

07-21-2004 20:35:11




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: what's this world coming to in reply to Fishdoggy, 07-06-2004 10:09:39  
I have parted out a number of tractors over the years. It started out as a way to supply parts for my own restorations. As time went on and my collection grew larger, it became a way to fund my restorations. The fact is, if no one ever parted these out.....you guessed it, there would be almost no parts available to restore the great old machines we all take pride in. Some people may not like this process(and I respect their opinions), but I believe it to be necessary. Also, I have met alot of very nice people selling parts. It is always a great feeling to see someone leave with the parts they need and a renewed hope to get their tractor up and running again!

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