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Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 09:06 PM
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Grandpa had one when I was a young teen. I drove and operated one at 13-15 years old. Nice little tractor.
To be determined
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 09:13 PM
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Creekrunner
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Yes. What little I know about tractors, I learned on one of those.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 09:31 PM
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txtrophy85
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We had an old Ford 9N. Guessing it was a 70's model.
Was the first tractor I ever operated
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 09:32 PM
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I spent many an hour on a tractor like this Ford and on a Farmal Cub.
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 09:38 PM
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jimbob
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My gramps had the same. Flathead gas engine
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 10:02 PM
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kmon11
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Yes, but spent most of my early years on tractors on a Farmal Super A or a John Deere B
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 10:34 PM
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texasag93
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I learned to drive on my grandpa's Ford. 1970's and it was used when he bought it. I could not tell you the model or year.
Good memories.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 10:36 PM
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freerange
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At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 10:37 PM
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Tbar
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Dad/Myself/Son operated a 1949 Farmall.
I kept that tractor and later bought a 1969 International Harvester.
Make America Great Again
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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#8945240
10/28/23 10:39 PM
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lil_red_ryder
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Mowed miles of pipeline right of way with one not near as nice as that one back in the day. It was ugly but dependable
What happens at deer camp stay's at deer camp!
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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#8945244
10/28/23 10:49 PM
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Stompy
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I did, pasture mowing for my Dad's friend. It was his tractor.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 11:05 PM
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LoneStarSon
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Yes. My boat mechanic had one to move boats/trailers around his property...dang metal seat would burn you like nothing else in the summer.
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10/28/23 11:17 PM
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pdr55
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Grandpa had a ‘53 NAA Jubilee. I learned to drive on that tractor.
If you`re running down my country, man, You`re walking on the fighting side of me. (Merle)
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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#8945258
10/28/23 11:18 PM
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Espy
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Brother in law has one he still uses. He has a 4 ft shredder he pulls around with it.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 11:31 PM
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/28/23 11:36 PM
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GasGuzzler
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Is that an 8N or a 9N? My paternal grandfather had bigger JD twin "Poppin' Johnnys" before he briefly had a newer F*** then finally a Farmall Super C (offset) my Dad ended up with and used until he bought his own JD3XXX and sold the Farmall to a neighbor.
Pass the gravy.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/29/23 12:26 AM
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angus1956
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Yes, America was farmed with thousands of these for years. My grandpa and my dad both had one.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/29/23 12:43 AM
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John2
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I bought a 8N and took all the sheet metal off,cleaned and painted the engine,transmission and rearend ford red.Sanded all sheet metal and two coats of ford grey and assembled.It wasn't show quality but I mowed plenty of lots with it.Erby Cambell told me to buy a clutch over ride or I might run into a tree or a pond and I took his advice.
Not all those that wander are lost..
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/29/23 05:41 AM
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10pointers
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Owned a couple of them. Great little tractors
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"Things may come to those who wait, but only those things left by those who hustle." - Abraham Lincoln
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10/29/23 05:57 AM
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NORML as can be
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/29/23 10:43 AM
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Used one to rake hay for an Uncle's custom hay baling op when I was a youngster.
If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.
Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to see if you’re still a dumbass.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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#8945434
10/29/23 11:01 AM
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Worked a JD 4020. I usually put in the hybrid sudan during spring break. Then go fishing.
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/29/23 11:30 AM
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That one is just gorgeous. Where is it located? Looks like a neat venue for those of us fond of "old iron."
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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#8945447
10/29/23 11:44 AM
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Dave Davidson
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I was raised one a 8N and a Farmall just North of Muleshoe.
Then, when I bought my land about 40 years ago, the first thing I did was buy an 8N. I had the engine totally overhauled and bought a set of new rear tires. That thing put in a lot of wheat crops for me and neighbors.
Later I bought a JD with a front end loader and the Ford has sat without the engine cranked for about 20 years. To use it, I would have to buy a new battery, clean out gas tank, carb, pour oil through it quite a few times and see what happens. I need my butt kicked for letting that thing sit.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Ever operate one of these?
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10/29/23 12:07 PM
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GasGuzzler
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Erby Cambell told me to buy a clutch over ride or I might run into a tree or a pond and I took his advice. Dad explained this to me as a kid ... brush hog RPM momentum could whip you around a bit!
Pass the gravy.
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