(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Andy Griffith on a tractor

Neat photo, KCM.

I've seen those arrowhead tread tires before but only on 8Ns.

You will note that Andy has his right hand on the touch control handle. Perhaps not necessary with a new 8N with draft control, but he's likely not a novice.

Dean
 
kcm,I seen your post yesterday.I do look at the pictures every day but seldom comment.
I enjoy and appreciate the effort you put in with the pictures daily.
 

Always figured Andy for a Hoyt-Clagwell man.

Ford was everywhere, weren't they? I think later on, even Mr. Douglas traded in his H-C for a Ford.
 
Our '52 8n had those tires-I always thought of them as 'checkmarks'. Our fronts were the same as those in the picture. I think the rears were b.f.goodrich. Mark.
 
Their police cruiser was an early-60s Fairlane, I think. I used to enjoy some of the old jalopies that would appear on the show. Otis was one of my favorite characters--well played.

Oh, nice old tractor BTW. Great shot of Andy and his machine.
 
The Allis Chalmers salesman who used to write in Antique Power used to tell people that you had to keep your hand on that handle to lift it plow if going got too tough. But his Allis would pull right on through.

Word must have gotten around.

The next year, no picture in the Ford sales brochure showed a man's hand on the lift lever.
 
Rears were BF Goodrich "Super Hi-Cleats. Had them on my first tractor, AC model C. Late 50s. they were excellent pullers. Once, even pulled out our stuck WC, which got stuck trying to pull out the stuck WD45.
 
The police cruiser is sitting in a the
little town of Caesar, NC. I looked it
over a couple years ago. The owner wasn't
in good health so it may be gone now.

Not sure about the tractor pic but if
it's real it was probably taken in
Greenville,NC. Lee's family farmed there
and Andy used to visit often.
 
That's what's on my 51.
cvphoto25150.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
Farmall A magneto issues 2
Replies
4
Views
468
Rich'sToys
R
J
Trying to get a burnt IH tractor to a good home
Replies
14
Views
2K
jimbrain
J
RedMF40
Follow up: Anyone use U-Haul trailer for tractor?
2
Replies
22
Views
2K
Tgrasher
Tgrasher
H
Replacing/modifying Model A manual lift
Replies
3
Views
710
Cory Schmidt
C
P
Charity tractor auction coming to a close tomorrow!
Replies
6
Views
949
Philip d
P
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top