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cdon_FL 
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 Topic: 90 year old on a B
Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 12:04pm |
Never too old to enjoy working an AC.... Recently bought my 90 year old father in law a B with Art's Way belly mower from Hubnut. Delivered it to him in SW GA and he jumped on for a test drive. He has been mowing this field for 20+ years, sometimes on a very well worn IH Super C and sometimes with a equally well worn 42" riding lawn mower. Have had some hiccups with a leaky fuel tank, but we are getting that sorted out. He is excited about his "new to him" B ! [/IMG]   
Edited by cdon_FL - 12 Dec 2016 at 1:19pm
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Chris in NE Florida
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FloydKS
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 12:51pm |
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He looks like he is having fun with the new toy... Mom bought a new car for her 90th B'day. we let her drive it several years before we convinced her we needed the keys. she'll be 100 in Jan.
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Cheri IL.
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 2:16pm |
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We are spending the winter at Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine club do you come there for their shows?
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 2:26pm |
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He is in high cotton now. Good to see him getting about and enjoying life. That is a great Christmas present!
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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 3:46pm |
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Couple of things!
-Steve does a very nice job getting these tractors back in good working order. (Humm That means he has room in his shop for another project!)
- Next, I hope I am doing that well at 90!
- Where is the grass?:)
- I always think of the B and C tractors as young mans tractors as they are not the easiest to get on and off! Shows I am wrong!:)
- What A nice gift!
- Say hi to Don and Betty Roan I think they are on the FFW grounds somewhere too.
(Tell them its the guy they get the honey from.)
Regards,
Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Unit3
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 3:47pm |
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He is a better man then I'll be at 90. I will need something with power steering. Great, great pictures. May he safely enjoy it for many years to come.
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Bill Long
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 7:12pm |
Always good to see a B working. Especially one in this good condition. Thanks for taking such good care of my favorite. Good Luck! Bill Long
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Leon B MO
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 7:24pm |
I hope and pray I will be as able as he at 90. As long as he is doing what he wants to do and not hurting anyone.....let him. Leon B MO
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Hubnut
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Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 8:17pm |
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Thanks for the pics Chris. Sorry the tank sprang a leak. Both Haney and your father in law look happy mowing.
Steve
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shameless (ne)
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Posted: 13 Dec 2016 at 2:14am |
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you are a great SIL! looks like he's enjoying his new ride! I hope I can make it to 90!
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