Posted by TC2 on June 15, 2011 at 10:21:05 from (132.79.10.15):
I tried to post this once, but it never appeared so I am trying again. Anyway, I just bought a 1960, 871 with a loader on it. I was doing some dirt work with it in my back yard, and decided (as I often do) to take a leisurely drive on the tractor through the neighborhood. When I returned to my house, I noticed that a mini-van had stopped on the street, and I was approached by an elderly man. He had followed me home. He introduced himself, and after some small talk he told me that his father had owned the Ford tractor dealership in my town years ago. He and his brother had worked there as young men. He began to tell me with great detail, anything I ever wanted to know about the tractor. He asked how I liked the SOS transmission, and told me that if I ever had any problems with it, his brother, (who lives 2 blocks from me), could rebuild it in the dark. Anyway, it was just a neat experience, and was somewhat touching to watch his facial expressions, and his silent pauses as every piece on that tractor reminded him of 50 some years ago. I offered to let him drive it, but he took a raincheck. I told him he was welcome to stop by anytime he wanted, and he said he would, and I hope he does. I bought this tractor to use, but I have an almost overwhelming desire to restore it.
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