90 year old on a B
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Topic: 90 year old on a B
Posted By: cdon_FL
Subject: 90 year old on a B
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 12:04pm
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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]    ------------- Chris in NE Florida |
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Posted By: FloydKS
Date 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.
------------- Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die |
Posted By: Cheri IL.
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 2:16pm
| We are spending the winter at Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine club do you come there for their shows? |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date 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!
------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date 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 ------------- 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. |
Posted By: Unit3
Date 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. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 7:12pm
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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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Posted By: Leon B MO
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 7:24pm
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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 ------------- Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself". |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date 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 ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: shameless (ne)
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2016 at 2:14am
| you are a great SIL! looks like he's enjoying his new ride! I hope I can make it to 90! |