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Posted by Tim(nj) on July 26, 2007 at 16:10:43 from (204.186.78.4):
In Reply to: antique implement sales not moving posted by havvey on July 26, 2007 at 15:55:08:
Some collectors have realized that the tractor they have restored did not single-handedly make an impact on the farm, the implements that went with it were a big part. I think the Ford/Dearborn and Ferguson guys realized the importance before anyone. Aside from the early 3-point stuff, many of the old implements are too heavy to move easily on and off a trailer, or are worn and rusted so badly that few want to tackle a restoration. On top of that, a lot of guys want to have a spit-and-polish chrome-glint parade queen to show off, and an implement just doesn't give them the glamour they want when the restoration job is done.
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