I use my tractors to do work. When the work is done I put them away. I usually paint the sheet metal if it looks really bad. I don’t like a raggedy seat so I put on a good seat or cushion. I want them to start and run when I need them. Other than that they set in the barn. I don’t enjoy tractor shows but I do appreciate the work that goes into restoring anything.
When I was driving airplanes everyday I was the same way. I flew in tough weather and played around with some aerobatics, but I don’t enjoy air shows. I do appreciate the work and skill involved in the flying and restoring of old airplanes.
Here is my point. If you are going to enter a tractor (or anything) in a contest to be judged by qualified people you have to follow the rules. If you want your tractor judged best then you have to follow the rules the best. If tractors are judged on how closely they replicate factory original then the one that it closest to factory original should win. (Remember judges are human) If all tractors entered are factory original then judging should switch to workmanship.
What I am saying is that tractors rebuilt to enter in contests should be held to a higher standard than ones rebuilt to look good.
Ted, your tractor looks terrific and you have every right to be proud of your work.
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Today's Featured Article - Introduction to the Gibson Model D - by Brandon Burnett. The Gibson Manufacturing Corporation was founded 1946 by Wilber Gibson. The Gibson tractors were made from around 1948 to 1952. The picture shown here is of a 1948 Gibson model D. If you notice, this tractor is driven with a lever. You could get a attachment to convert it to a steering wheel.
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