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steve19438

01-01-2004 14:34:47

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hey zane, i do NOT nor will i ever want a zane thing/thang or whatever you call it. STOP USUING THIS WEB SITE TO ADVERTISE YOUR PRODUCT! (by stealing/lifting my email address from this page.)

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Drmeatman

01-03-2004 05:57:24

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

I've noticed from time to time up appears someone that is overdosed on their "grip" pills.My take on this is they only recieve any enjoyment out of life only when they post negative input that is invaluable to everyone.These individuals would get no enjoyment out of life if they were ignored. My $.02 is not to waste space on this "great" site and just ignore them.If this is done they WILL fade away.Have a great NEW YEAR everyone!

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Show us the email

01-02-2004 19:54:14

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

If you did get an email, copy add paste it to a thread so we can all see it. If you don't show us..... well,I think that says it all. I don't put my email on the line because of the worms that used to go around had have tractor form members names(not their fault). Maybe that's what you got.

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Johnny

01-02-2004 08:54:54

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

I have a Zane Thang, purchase less than 2 years ago. AND IT IS NOT WHAT IS PICTURED IN THE POST BELOW. Are the pic's below of a Zane Thang or not?!? My Zane Thang is about 2 feet long with nylon blocks on it and is not nearly as neat and clean looking as the product below. I am now curious as to just what was sent to me. In all fairness, my Thang works as represented. However it is rather stiff to adjust. I am happy with the function of it. But the appearance is another story.

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Dell (WA)

01-02-2004 09:44:21

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Johnny, 01-02-2004 08:54:54

No Johnny..... ...The pictures attached to this post are NOT a picture of the real "Zane Thang". They are from Rick and are a copy of a position control device by Phil printed in the N-NewsLetter fall qtr 2003. Phil didn't like the looks of his "Zane Thang", so he re-designed it too. Rick is so proud of his copy, he posted it to this BBS, inviting everyone to copy his copy as a benevolent service to ALL N-Tractor owners. Most "Zane Thang" owners still abide by their original gentlemans agreement, and DON'T post pictures of their "thang"..... ...respectfully, Dell

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Bob - MI

01-02-2004 08:27:27

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

It's human nature to dislike someone else when they are successful. They big difference with folks is the way that they can deal with the issues and keep things on an even keel.

I can't understand why this keeps coming up here with such strong dislike to Zane and his Thang. I have a 2N and don't have a device but have planned on getting one this year. I've always wondered what it looked like because of my experience in fabrication and machining, I thought I could make one too. Since I have now seen it, I'm convinced that it's not worth the time to try and copy. For the money, the Thang is a better buy than I would care to try and make one for.

I have had Zane help me in the past and he has never solicited a sale. I've grown to respect him and appreciate the wisdom that he and some of the other elders share here. I try to respect all and hope that they treat me the same way. Everyone here has a bit of knowlege that can help someone else. This is all about sharing and respect.

In the words of Rodney King: "can't we all get along?"

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steve19438

01-02-2004 06:21:54

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

one thing/thang never changes with board and that is IT SURE IS EASY TO PUSH THE BUTTONS!!!!
btw; i have been visiting here for over seven years and when ZANE first invented the thing/thang i received emails frequently advertising his thang/thing!!!!
(i don't need the thing/thang because i have been usuing an 8N for almost 50 yrs. and can "feather" the hyd. while doing what i do)

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NAA Rob

01-02-2004 17:32:29

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-02-2004 06:21:54

If you have the 8N you don't need the Zane Thang. Your 8N came from the factory with position control!!!

Cheers
Rob

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Salmoneye

01-02-2004 08:18:50

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-02-2004 06:21:54

I have no clue when I arrived here, but it is in the 'years' category...Like Dell, I have been SPAMMED from leaving my address on this site so I stopped...I have never had anything in my InBox from Zane however...Zane has given me advice and saved me more money than I could ever repay...

Please let us see this offending 'SPAM' that has upset you so...Complete with headers of course...Some of us might actually be able to follow it back a ways without getting all upset and irrational...

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hey . . . Dell (WA)

01-02-2004 07:55:00

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-02-2004 06:21:54

Steve..... ....thats pretty good, 7 years eh? This N-Board started in July 1997. I found it in Oct 97 and have been a contributor since, attempting to help those whom are mechanically and electrically challenged. And I have always posted my E-mail address and have NEVER ONCE received any E-mails from Zane advertizing his "THANG". But I sure get lots of credit card this, mortgage that, viagra and hot-babes 'uther. I think your rant is outta line..... ...respectfully, Dell

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rbell

01-02-2004 09:26:17

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Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to hey . . . Dell (WA), 01-02-2004 07:55:00

All I ever get are the ones telling me their product can make my "ahhhhh " bigger.
What I want to know is who told them it is small??

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Get over it

01-02-2004 06:27:06

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-02-2004 06:21:54

You sure haven't matured much in over 50+ years. Get a life dude.

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Ohiosteve

01-02-2004 05:30:39

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

I don't post much on this board even though I
visit here at least once a day. I feel compelled to register my disgust over this little flap.
I seriously doubt that Zane is soliciting his device using our email addresses, and even if he is does it deserve such a vile mean spirited
response? I told my usually disinterested wife
and she said. "I bet it came from a young person". Seems like nothing good can survive without someone wanting to kill it. I do not have
this device(don't needit) but I have a lot of respect for Zane just because of his reputation on this board.

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Zame soliciting, NO WAY

01-02-2004 09:14:56

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Ohiosteve, 01-02-2004 05:30:39

I believe Zane is doing the right thing, however, you might want hear from him. Below is a posting from Zane dated 12-24-03
Posted by ZANE on December 24, 2003 at 12:54:59 from (152.163.253.71):

In Reply to: 8n hyd posted by larry on December 24, 2003 at 06:00:08:

The linkage is worn or bent inside the lift.

Moving the quadrant may give you more up but not likely to fix the underlying problem.

I make and sell a jig and booklet along with a new cam follower pin that you can use to get the adjustment right the first time. The jig gives you a place to aim for the control rod to adjust to. Measuring springs etc just won't get it on a badly work linkage. If it were new then it would but we all know nothing in new on these tractors. Wear in every joint.

See the link below for more information if interested.

ZANE THANG ETC.

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Mike

01-02-2004 04:07:44

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

Steve,

Thanks for proving something I've tried to teach my boys for years to be absolutely correct, no one knows how stupid you are until you open your mouth and tell them. Congrats.

Mike

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Dell (WA)

01-01-2004 17:56:50

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

Steve..... ...I think you're out of line with your crass and crude post. Please re-think your position.

Zane came up with a helpful adjunct to the needs of 9N and 2N hydraulic 3-point users. Realizing as simple as his inovative device is, he asked for a simple gentlemans agreement from those who recognized the simple brillance of his device, to refrain from duplicating it or displaying it in photos.

This is essentually the same thing that Harry Ferguson asked from Henry Ford, "shake on it". Henry Ford was wise enough to understand the brillance of Harrys 3-point hitch scheme and the two gentlemen shook hands on it, and kept the lawyers and bookkeepers out of it. You would be well advised to do the same..... ...respectfully, Dell

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Socrates

01-01-2004 22:19:08

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Dell (WA), 01-01-2004 17:56:50

In all things, a simple solution exists: DON'T POST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.
Ipso Facto...no (allegedly) unsolicited email. Got it? Good. ...let's move on to more important things.

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Jim in NS

01-01-2004 19:17:28

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Dell (WA), 01-01-2004 17:56:50

The trouble with a gentlemans agreement, is that it requires more than one gentleman.

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john

01-01-2004 18:44:13

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Dell (WA), 01-01-2004 17:56:50

Dell I would have to respectfully disagree with your post and here is why.
While I would agree with the gentlemen agreement not to show pictures of the Zane Thang; It was Rick that posted the pictures and not Steve so your comments should have been directed at Rick.
If some one was to ask about a problem of not having position control on their tractor and Zane posted a link to his web site that would be O.K. But while Steve's words were harsh and maybe uncalled for from reading Steve's post it looks as if Zane got his email address and sent him a unsolicited email trying to sell him a Zane Thang and that is wrong.

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Dave OH

01-01-2004 19:48:33

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Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to john, 01-01-2004 18:44:13

Zane does NOT e-mail people about his product. PERIOD!!!! Some jerk probably sent it, if you have been on this Board for any length of time you would know that. And so should Steve.
Dave OH

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oslo in nc

01-01-2004 18:12:03

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Dell (WA), 01-01-2004 17:56:50

Ditto that, Dell

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Willy-N Strange?

01-01-2004 17:35:46

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

Man Steve you either went off the deep end or you had to many to drink! I know you used to follow me around on your posts but this is way out of line and realy un called for?? You need some real help. Mark H.

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ZANE

01-01-2004 17:11:20

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

That is spelled "ZANE THANG"

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ZANE

01-01-2004 17:09:50

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

OK!

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Neal

01-01-2004 16:35:01

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

Steve:

Whatever happened to the nice people who frequent this board? I have a suggestion, when you see anything concerning the Zane Thang, simply skip on by it.

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week N warrior / MO

01-01-2004 17:22:47

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Neal, 01-01-2004 16:35:01

Unfortunately, every form board has it's idiots that only want to stir up trouble.
Anyone who�s time is worth anything at all to them when they look at the Zane thing will realize that by the time they were to round up the parts and make it themselves that they would had come out better just spending the $80 bucks. (CHEAP)
Carl

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You didn't skip on by

01-01-2004 16:42:52

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Neal, 01-01-2004 16:35:01

Practice what you preach. I am helping my fellow tractor fans without the profit motive. I take NO credit for this, I did NOT invent anything, I am being helpful to ALL those interested.

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JohN 50

01-01-2004 17:16:58

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Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to You didn't skip on by, 01-01-2004 16:42:52

I have an 8N so I do not need the Zane Thang, but as a short time browser of these pages I understood there was a gentleman's agreement to NOT display the Zane Thang out of RESPECT for the man who came up with the design and who has offered much help and information about these old tractors. As I understand Zane was not really making a profit from his device but providing something useful to those who wanted one. I suspect you think you are helping folks out by giving out the plans but instead all I see a lack of integrity on your part. Sadly the same I see in most people these days.

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you just don't have the f

01-01-2004 17:50:19

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Re: Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to JohN 50, 01-01-2004 17:16:58

Zane did not come up with the idea. As often happens, the idea may have been original to him, but he was NOT the original inventor.

I remember some 25 years ago a coworker and I came up with a great idea that saved the company lots of money, in fact the company (Ford) gave us new cars for the idea. Our idea was original to us, we thought of it with no help and had never seen one before. When the patent lawyers looked it over and did a patent search, lo and behold someone had invented and patented the exact same thing in the 1920's.

True, Zane offers help and information as do many others. Profit, only Zane knows for sure. And I am helping those out who would like to consider the possibility of making their own.

Want to buy one go to these websites to spend your money>Link

>Link

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Mike

01-02-2004 04:34:04

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to you just don't have the f, 01-01-2004 17:50:19

Hey you don't have the f,

How about posting a copy of the citation Ford gave you along with the new car.

Let's see, they gave the guy that named the T-bird for them a new suit. . . and they gave you and your buddy cars BEFORE they checked for a patent? Sure they did, just it doesn't strike me as being exactly what happened.

Maybe a photo, they always take them when they hand out the free cars, yep, the photo and a copy of the citation you got for your great idea would make the "story" believable.

So whatca' got? Any proof?

Mike

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Rob N VA

01-01-2004 18:47:22

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to you just don't have the f, 01-01-2004 17:50:19

Well, now that you have got it off your chest, do you feel better? Was it worth it? I sure hope so. I sure hope that you feel like more of a MAN for breaking bad on big bad evil ZANE. I am sure the world is a better place, thanks to you.

BUD LIGHT SALUTES YOU MR. I'M NOT GONNA LET ZANE GET AWAY WITH IT.

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Yes Rick

01-01-2004 19:01:14

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to Rob N VA, 01-01-2004 18:47:22

Yes, thank you

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make your own- Rick

01-01-2004 15:49:42

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Re: ZANE THING in reply to steve19438, 01-01-2004 14:34:47

If you want to make your own check out the 4 pics on "Parts & Pieces" to the left on this website. Look for Ford 9N position control. If you want more detail give me your email address.

Link below is to the first of the 4 pics.

Position control

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Karlos

08-19-2005 09:11:21

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to make your own- Rick, 01-01-2004 15:49:42

would like pics and measurments.

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John

01-03-2004 21:38:17

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to make your own- Rick, 01-01-2004 15:49:42

I would like to have more details of your positon control

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BOB

01-02-2004 18:08:32

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to make your own- Rick, 01-01-2004 15:49:42

Rick that is a nice set-up,yes Rick i would like to have a clear picture of the measurements.thanks Rick, BOB

E-Mail address: RCHAWBECK@AOL.COM

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swavo

01-02-2004 08:43:02

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to make your own- Rick, 01-01-2004 15:49:42

I tried get the drawings from the parts and pieces and they were too fuzzy and could not read the measurements. Can you e-mail me a clear detailed drawing?
thanks Mike

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swavo

01-02-2004 08:42:23

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Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to make your own- Rick, 01-01-2004 15:49:42

I tried get the drawings from the parts and pieces and they were too fuzzy an dcould not reasd the measurements. Can you e-mail me a clear detailed drawing?
thanks Mike

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need address

01-02-2004 17:38:53

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Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to swavo, 01-02-2004 08:42:23

cant send without an email address

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swavo

01-02-2004 19:02:08

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Re: Re: Re: Re: ZANE THING in reply to need address, 01-02-2004 17:38:53

swanicks@charter.net

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