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Just A Thought --- For Hutchinson 2025 |
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Unit3
Orange Level Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Location: NC Iowa Points: 5502 |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2021 at 10:28pm |
In 1987, while delivering Winnebago motorhomes, dad spotted an 8070 at a dealership in Pomeroy, Iowa. On their return run, dad made sure to go back and check it out. The dealer told them that he had two new 1985 8070's and that they were for sale. When they got home, dad couldn't tell me about these twins fast enough. He ended trading his 82 and 83 PS FWA 8070's for these two (S.N. 3148 & 3153). They have front end diff. lock, throttle in the console, no more 5TH gear squeal, and they still today sport the KHD logo in the grill.
Today, I parked them head to tail in the shed, where they will take their long winter's rest. They still run very good. They are showing signs of age though. Put in a new temp gauge and sender in one, and the temp still won't read. The seats need updating, as seats do. A fresh spray of Corp Orange would be great as well. I undid the ground cables from the batteries, and give them one last look before the lights went off and I walked outside. A though comes to mind. What if I had them painted? What if I put new seats in the cabs? It would cost some money to get them hauled to Hutchinson(300 mile round trip), but wouldn't it be fun to see how many 1985 Allis Chalmers and Gleaner combines could be rounded up? If I did the math right, 2025 should be their 40TH builtday. Maybe even a picture with 6070 S.N. 1972 in the middle. Oh, and one last thought, I wonder if those 1987 Winnebago's that the folks delivered are still running up and down the highways?
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DanWi
Orange Level Access Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Location: wttn Points: 1707 |
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I like your idea for a show that year featuring the last years tractors sold. As far as your tractors a good detailing buffing and waxing and touching up a little goes a long way. I like seeing them in original condition if they aren't too far gone.
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IBWD MIke
Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3472 |
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Great idea! This reminds me, need to book a room for next July. Going to try to get to Canada in late June so I can do both next year! Maybe you'll recognize me at the motel next year?
Edited by IBWD MIke - 05 Dec 2021 at 9:13am |
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