[AT] tractor restoration lessons wanted

[DBigdog]

I don't know what brand of tractor you have or are interested in but there 
are several members of farmallcub.com who are near the Bloomington area. 
And in addition, a member or two of this list who are within 50 - 60 miles 
of you who might be willing to take you under their wing and mentor you. 
The best way to learn this hobby is to dig in and do it.  There are forums 
and lists for when you run into problems and need guidance.
    Try visiting some of the forums and also going to some of the local 
shows and talking to some of the fellows there.  You should find most to be 
willing to share their knowledge.
    I am fascinated by your vocation.  A professional violinist and master 
violin maker would have many skills quite in line with antique tractor 
restoration.
    Welcome to the list.

D. Ratliff


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Harold Evans
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:36 PM
Subject: [AT] tractor restoration lessons wanted


Greetings, fellow tractor enthusiasts:

I'm a 60 year old former professional violinist and master violin
maker who is now interested, during the retirement phase of my life,
in antique tractor restoration.  How does one learn this hobby?  I'm
used to learning skills with the help of a tutor and/or a school
class, but I can't find either in my area of the country (Bloomington,
Indiana).  I'd be very happy to hear how best to learn the art of
giving new life to old, rusty metal.


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