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Posted by Janicholson on January 20, 2006 at 06:28:41 from (199.17.6.175):
In Reply to: Tractor foibles posted by kirkC, on January 20, 2006 at 06:07:31:
I must admit the W6 is very different in feel and utility compared to a 450. The fit to human variability of the 450 is much more flexible. However!! the W6 is (in my opinion) in the heart of IH/Farmall classic. I think getting a second clutch pedal and modifying it (just behind the foot pad) to extend ~3" closer to the seat would be less difficult than changing horses. The old pedal could be kept as to keep the originality intact. Customization has been a part of farming from the fitting of different handles on bone blade hoes 20,000 years ago, to today. I feel few but those with showroom perfect (or with better than showroom paint and chrome,and bolt heads, and fabrics, and coolant and add infanitem) tractors would find fault with new holes in the seat assembly. JimN
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