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A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot

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Coffee Helps

05-04-2008 19:38:09




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Bet someone could make a lot of money & perform a great service to all ages of tractor enthusiasts by writing a book similar to Muir's VW compleat idiot book. I can't do it because I don't have the training & experience to do it. If there already exists such a tractor repair book (really basic info., step by step procedures & humor), I don't know about it (although there are helpful, good books out there).
By the way, the Archives in this site have some pretty good comments about Muir's book, that really takes you back to those days (60s & 70s). I enjoyed reading those older posts tonight.
One thing I personally took from Muir's book was the idea one should work on & drive VWs "with love." Worked for me & still works. Mark SW Wis.

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W4

05-05-2008 07:45:51




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
It sure is good that we live in a country where you can vent your feelings openly.I am one of the "gullible buffoons" that has found Roger Welsch to be an entertaining author and personality.I have all of his books and will purchase the next one that hopefully he will write.No,I am not from the city. I was born and raised on a farm seventy years ago and I have just as many skinned knuckles as Roger Welsch ,which by the way is the correct way to spell his name.

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Matt from CT

05-05-2008 06:04:41




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
I call him John down the street...

Pretty bad when I go over for advice and his 10 year old is already batting .500 diagnosing my problems :)



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Kestrel in CT

05-05-2008 05:41:17




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
I agree, it might be welcome by anyone easily intimidated by things mechanical but afraid to begin a restoration.

Ahhhhh..... .John Muir. That book guided me and my St. Bernard safely across the US and back (NYS to Washington state) in my rebuilt "68 Bug. One heck of a test drive. Had to open up #3 exhaust valve a bit and adjust the carb for Pikes Peak.

"Perseverance furthers" John Muir 1969.

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rgvtx

05-05-2008 05:35:00




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
Wow, a great idea but since there are so many different tractor brands and models no doubt it wouldn't work. Since the Beetles were virtually all the same Muir's book was timeless. I grew up with VW's and had them for years but finally sold it all about 10 years ago with the exception of the dune buggy that my Dad and I built together back in the 60's. He picked up a running 56 model that was parked behind a gas station for little to nothing. We pulled the body off the first day and I sold it for 25 bucks. Imagine what that oval window body would be worth these days! Here is a picture of the buggy Dad and I built. Dad is still around (he's 85 now) and so is the buggy (stored at my place).
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super99

05-05-2008 01:12:17




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
You need to find and read Roger Welsch's 3 books about old tractors, pretty well covers the subject. Chris



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Real Is NOT My Name

05-05-2008 06:31:15




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to super99, 05-05-2008 01:12:17  
Welch is an idiotic blowhard! He would be a typical citidot that moved to the country so he could PRETEND to be a farmer, except for one small fact, and that is, he was employed by CBS, which gave him all the credentials he needs to be to complete and utter nitwit.

I am surprised he doesn't post here about all the trials and tribulations of his mighty 8N Ford, or, in his case, his AC. (But if he did that, he couldn't write his drivel, and sell it to the gullible buffoons he caters too).

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John M

05-05-2008 18:20:15




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Real Is NOT My Name, 05-05-2008 06:31:15  
Now, Now..... Youre going to upset "THE TRACTOR WHISPERER" withthat kind of talk, but I do agree!



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John (C-IL)

05-05-2008 09:49:00




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Real Is NOT My Name, 05-05-2008 06:31:15  
Ole Rog doesn't post here because YT doesn't pay as well as his regular gig.



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Coffee Helps

05-05-2008 04:48:00




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to super99, 05-05-2008 01:12:17  
Thank you, my Sister gave me the one about "Rusty Knuckles" a couple years ago. Yes, reading Roger Welsch is a good thing.



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Coffee Helps

05-04-2008 21:28:44




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
Thanks for the observations & replies. I see the point about there being too many different types of old tractors, to be covered by just one book.
I owned a blue beetle for a few years & it got me from point A to B. Remember how the battery was under the rear seat & the cars were pretty easily broken into? Was fortunate not to have been in an accident, also, I guess. Do not miss sliding under the back of the car to set the valves!

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El Toro

05-05-2008 06:56:11




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 21:28:44  
I bought a 1972 Super Beetle in 1973 that had the engine stolen, but the thiefs had left the old 1600cc engine there which was a basket case. I found out later the car's owner son was involved in it. I bought it to sell, but once I had the
engine rebuilt my wife wanted the car. The engine was getting hot and the manual I had said not to open the main jet, but after talking to the local VW garage they said to open it. Sure made a big difference in power and no more overheating. Hal

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Larry59

05-04-2008 21:05:15




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
You know that dummy book would be a good idea! Bet someone would clean up. Sure it would take more then one guy to do all that research and talk to others. Bet he or she would most likely be worth millions in short time. lol heck I would buy the book myself. lol lol



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GA Dave

05-04-2008 20:35:14




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
"Tractors for Dummys" Won't never happen. Too many makes, models, types, gassers, dieselers, keros, distilos, propanos, ad infinum & etc. Not to mention @*%+$. David.



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Stockdale Dave

05-04-2008 19:43:33




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Coffee Helps, 05-04-2008 19:38:09  
Put a few of my VW bugs back together with Muir's book. Simple but clear instructions. Great illustrations also.

Miss my 65 and 68 Beetle.



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RobMD

05-04-2008 21:19:56




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to Stockdale Dave, 05-04-2008 19:43:33  
My father had about 5 of them beetles through his life.

Built two out of one, owned one superbeetle with 8 X 15 inch tires and spoiler, and rolled three of them.

The last beetle we had here on the property was a '65, and the magnesium rotted out of the motor. They're all gone, all junked.

I would like to own one again, just for the heck of it.



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Mike (WA)

05-05-2008 08:31:53




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 Re: A little OT:Tractors book by/for the compleat idiot in reply to RobMD, 05-04-2008 21:19:56  
We were kind of "ahead of the curve", I guess- my parents commuted 60 miles roundtrip, and decided in 1960 to get something fuel efficient. Not many choices in those days- so they got a '56 Beetle. Got about 36 MPG, but was slower going uphill than a fat boy on a bicycle. When I got to "car buying age" in '64, my mom made me a deal- If I would forego buying a jalopy, she would buy a brand new red VW, and I could use it as my own, except I had to get her to and from her carpool, and we had to coordinate on weekends. That deal served us both well through high school. I don't miss freezing in the winter with that anemic little heating system they had, or having a towel hanging off the steering column to wipe off the windshield from time to time. Great little car otherwise.

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