It's Official. The Move is Done.

Ken Christopherson · Apr 7, 2018

Well, first time in my life my entire collection has been in one place, and it feels good. Took some 'team work' to get the F20 off of an ice-covered hill at a friends, but we got it loaded and home. Now, to start on the to-do list. Several items to take care of... But for now, I am just happy (and exhausted) to have them all home. Hope you guys enjoy the picture. My mastiff, Roxy, sure approves. From left to right:
'44 MM ZTU, '38 F20, '42 JD A, '42 Farmall H, '47 Farmall M & Farmhand Standard loader, '41 Case SC Center Exhaust. I have also included a couple photos of the shelves and work bench I spent two days building this week... Look forward to trying it out. A final photo of the Case SC tucked away inside.

Wish list: Farmall Cub, Pre-1930's JD D, and probably an early Oliver 70.. Also looks like I need an AC as well to complete the 'rainbow'. For now though, I won't be bringing any home. Time to put up a barn.

SVcummins · Apr 7, 2018

That is one nice looking tractor collection . I always like the looks of the unstyled john Deeres the best

Ken Christopherson · Apr 7, 2018

Thank you sir! I like them all the same (although, Grandpa's Case SC has a special spot in my heart). I like learning about all the brands, and the unique engineering features they all have. The MM is my newest, and most challenging learning opportunity so far!

kcm.MN · Apr 7, 2018

Impressive!! Your garage looks darn near as perfect as Larry-on-the-Corner's. That's quite the feat considering he's the king of perfect garages. *lol*

carvel minne farmer · Apr 7, 2018

looking good ken, that is one nice collection of tractors and with roxy on guard they will be safe and sound sitting there!! a tip for your bench grinder ken on one side put a wire buffing wheel I have one on my bench grinder for cleaning rust and muck off bolts and anything I can fit in there to clean it up. I use the buffing wheel a lot more than the grinding wheel. the shop is looking spiffy, it is nice to have a place to work out of the weather, what kind of heat are you going to put in for the winter? I have radiant heaters suspended from the ceiling in both our shops, and really like them, run on natural gas here, and any metal in the shop absorbs the heat and when the heater shuts down it gives it back off (bonus free heat).

jdv · Apr 7, 2018

Nice garage, and place, I did happen to see a license plate from my home state of NM in there, how did you come across that?

David G · Apr 7, 2018

I saw that too, NM for 4 years for me, loved it.

flying belgian · Apr 7, 2018

Nice job on the bench/shelving. Couple questions though, What are the new rear tires for? And where's the beer frig.?

Ken Christopherson · Apr 7, 2018

New tires will go on the F20... And the beer fridge is in the storage room in the house - to save room in the garage! (But it s currently cold enough to keep a few out there for 'emergencies'.

Ken Christopherson · Apr 7, 2018

The license plates have come from a lot of my YouTube viewers from all over the country. I am always open to getting more! Most have been sent to me from them. I have gotten a few really cool ones - a couple Red Power plates from Illinois, a plate from Florida with the protected panther, even a combat wounded vet plate. A lot of generous people out there sending me things to help 'decorate'. It helps them feel more included in the videos, to see a little piece of their home in my home.

SVcummins · Apr 7, 2018

Ya my grandpas 4020 has a special place in my heart to. That?s is one good looking collection you have it?s hard not to like any tractors that age;

RjMaan · Apr 8, 2018

Great man, impressive picture and nice job done by you guys.

Bruce from Can. · Apr 8, 2018

Very nice , you are a lucky man, and have probably put in a lot of hard work to get here. Those Mastiff ?a look kinda scary, but I have never had a more gentle and affectionate dog.

Illinois deere · Apr 8, 2018

You say third from the left is a JD 42 A. Sure looks like an unstyled A to me or am I missing something.

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

Thank you sir. I do appreciate some diversity!

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

You are correct - it is an Unstyled A. But, I started with a 1942 Slant Dash A as a platform, and built this myself (with a lot of help from those on the forums). Kind of the best of both worlds - Unstyled A with a 3 speed Hi/Lo trans, electric start, and lights. Great for tractor rides!

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

Thank you sir. It was a long time coming... Did the townhouse life for 11 years (originally a five year plan). I owe a lot to the Mrs. She tolerates not only my tractor obsession, but me as well! :-D

Mastiffs have me hooked. I will probably never switch breeds. She is getting up there, though. She'll be 10 in July.

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

Thanks, RJ!

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

Thanks, bud! I do intend on putting a wire wheel on the one side of the bench grinder - I just haven't gotten around to it yet. They really
make quick work of cleaning up bolts and miscellaneous small parts, like you said. Shop is coming along. I may put a small overhead heater in
the shop, I'm not sure yet. I wanted to get this shop ready to do some work in, but then this summer I intend on getting some sticks in the
ground for a pole barn. That will be the main shop when it is finished and for the first time, I may not have to scrape snow and ice off our
cars!

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

It's close!! (LOL). Slowly but surely everything is coming together. Next project is getting a subpanel wired in for my air compressor. Would
like to add a couple more outlets as well. There is only one outlet on the front wall, and one in the ceiling for the garage door opener. Not
nearly enough for a garage!

grandpa Love · Apr 8, 2018

That's a good look herd of tractors ya got there. I'm still plotting how to get up there to help build that barn!lol. Still alot of miles up there!? Kevin in Central AL.

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

Thank you, sir! Still the same distance from my new home to work, so it is probably still the same distance from you to my new home! I do appreciate the help (even if it is just in the spirit)! :-D

SweetFeet · Apr 8, 2018

Congrats, young fella!! It all looks very nice. Thinkin' you will love it there.

C.Amick · Apr 8, 2018

I like all the tractors. May get a Moline R or Z some day. Got any plows? It's about time to plant something.

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

I do not have any plows, but would love to get a two bottom just for fun. Would like to find an old horse drawn implement to put into a small grove of trees I have right in front of the house as well. The ZTU is a learning process for me. I like to branch out and collect all kinds. It is fun seeing the engineering differences between the brands.

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

Thank you! Gotta hand it to the future Mrs., though. Without her, none of this would be possible! FYI for ya'll... We tie the knot 5.18.18. Been a long time coming since that day at the threshing show a few years ago..

SweetFeet · Apr 8, 2018

Well... special congrats on your upcoming marriage!!
Wishes for a lifetime together - filled with many good things.

Takes a lot of work by both parties to
make it through the years... but it's worth it.

But I will tell you right now,
the "C" word is the toughest thing about marriage.
NO, no... I don't mean "Commitment"...
The toughest "C" word is "Compromise". LOL!

Ken Christopherson · Apr 8, 2018

Thank you, and we've had our share of 'discussions' about the C word, especially while house hunting!

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