[AT] OT, But Something to be Aware of

[Herbert Metz]

Gene, are there any Heider tractors around?
Herb


> [Original Message]
> From: Gene Dotson <gdotsly at watchtv.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: 12/22/2007 11:26:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT, But Something to be Aware of
>
>     Yeah, I forgot Caterpillar, Cletrac and Ford. Getting tired I guess. 
> Actually it should be "Heider", I hit the wrong key. Heider was one of
the 
> tractor lines Case bought out. It had a friction drive variable speed
device 
> that was also  reversible.
>     ETD was a fictional 3 directional tractor that was said to have super 
> natural powers. Was so fuel efficient that you had to drain the fuel tank 
> after each days work. Was said to go to the field at night when the
farmer 
> was sleeping and finishing the work. All tractors were supposedly
recalled 
> and the previous owners threatened with death if they revealed any
details.
>     There is a link to the ETD on the net. I will see if I can find it.
>
>                 Gene
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Hall" <jthall at worldnet.att.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 10:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT, But Something to be Aware of
>
>
> > What the heck is an ETD or a Heiber?
> > Pretty slick of you to put them in alphabetical order so as not to
start a
> > fuss.
> >
> > As a fellow once told me it took some "Deere's" to get Santa through. I
> > promptly pointed out that Rudolph's nose was RED.
> >
> > Now hopefully no one remembers I got 2 green combines.....
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Gene Dotson" <gdotsly at watchtv.net>
> > To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
> > <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 9:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AT] OT, But Something to be Aware of
> >
> >
> >>    Okay, let's all drop it guys and gals. Accept Dave for the cynic he 
> >> is.
> >> He is just trying to pull our chains. The best way to handle his
comments
> >> is
> >> to ignore them. The greatest put down is ignoring a rash comment all
> >> together.
> >>
> >>    Now, Merry Christmas to all Allis, Case, Cockshutt, David Brown,
ETD,
> >> Farmall, Ferguson, Gibson, Huber, Heider, International, John Deere,
> >> Leader,
> >> Massey, Minneapolis, Oliver, Power King, White, Wallis and Zetor fans
and
> >> collectors.
> >>
> >>    If I missed your brand of tractor, feel free to add it to my message
> >> and
> >> I apologize.
> >>
> >>        Gene Dotson
> >>
> >>
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