[AT] tractor restoration lessons wanted

[Larry Goss]

George does nice work.  We all know that from seeing the development of his tricycle Cub, but I was blown off my feet by his musical instruments and miniature engines.  I've only ever seen two Ampico Grand Player pianos, and George has one of them.  George has a better collection of antique musical instruments than some musical museums that I've visited. His original wax recording of "The Preacher and the Bear" has to be experienced to be believed.  It's something less than "politically correct."

Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: charlie hill <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008 17:04
Subject: Re: [AT] tractor restoration lessons wanted
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> Larry I think it was you.  You're name came to mind but I 
> wasn't sure.  Big 
> Dog pointed out that George has experience with player Pianos 
> and pump 
> organs.  I had forgotten about that.
> 
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Larry Goss" <rlgoss at insightbb.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] tractor restoration lessons wanted
> 
> 
> > That may have been me, Charlie.  But then again, maybe 
> not.  I've been 
> > tuning and repairing pianos for 30 years.  I found that 
> the webbing that I 
> > stock for replacement bellows straps in player pianos works 
> really well as 
> > a substitute for the webbing that cushions gas tanks in F-
> series Farmalls.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: charlie hill <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
> > Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008 15:22
> > Subject: Re: [AT] tractor restoration lessons wanted
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >
> >> I agree Big Dog but he probably doesn't have  a really BIG
> >> hammer.
> >> Someone else on this list or maybe formerly on this list makes
> >> or repairs
> >> instruments I think.  Who is it?
> >>
> >> Charlie
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "DBigdog" <DBigdog at columbus.rr.com>
> >> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
> >> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:55 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [AT] tractor restoration lessons wanted
> >>
> >>
> >> >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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