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Need advice! Bro-in-law has Dad's tractor!
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Posted by Brian in NY on July 20, 2006 at 09:57:37 from (12.149.100.21):
Here's the short story. Dad loaned my brother in law his Farmall B so he could plow his driveway. Since then, brother in law has obtained his own Farmall H with plow, everything works good.
Brother in law does not have a pole building, etc.
Both the H and the B sit outside.
The B is starting to show the scars. The steering wheel rotting off, tractor is starting to rust pretty good. It still runs fine; and works fine. Brother in law doesn't really use it at all; of course the H makes a much better snow plow machine so the B is only used as a backup.
One time last winter he had to use it when the H carb froze up.
Asked Dad about the tractor. Advised him maybe he should just get the tractor back and use it.
Dad says nothing much...don't think he wants to ask for it back.
Asked Dad yesterday if it would be ok with him if I at least get the tractor from Brother in law and bring it to my place and clean it up and give it a quick paint job just to keep it from falling apart.
Dad said nothing.
What would you do? I grew up around this tractor, many sentimental memories for me and it really burns me to see it rot away with minimal usage.
I have learned in the past not to let these types of situations cause a family feud. I like my brother in law and we have a good relationship, if somewhat of a distant relationship.
I appreciate your input!
By the way...in case this brings up old memories...my quest to track down Grandpa's H is over. Good news and bad news. Did track it down conclusively. Bad news...subsequent owner rolled it over heavy down into a gully. The owner survived but the tractor was damaged beyond repair and scrapped. At least I can rest!
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