[AJD] too many? what to keep and why?

[Mitchell Daly]

You've only got 2 tractors and you're worried?? I've got 12 and wonder what to do next!! I 
am being very careful and not buying anymore. I'm still waiting on Greg for the last 10 years
or so to get some thrust washers for the front spindles on my LA. 

Mitch - md31043 at msn.com





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> From: steveallen855 at centurytel.net
> To: antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:57:38 -0500
> Subject: Re: [AJD] too many? what to keep and why?
>
> Dunno about that: using 1, 3, and 4, my A and B ARE the core of my
> collection (well, to be honest, they are the ENTIRE collection) because
> I started out with something like this very advice in mind. The A runs
> and works but needs TLC; the B needs a thorough going through. If
> somebody threw an H at me, I wouldn't turn it away, but I really don't
> see a need for more. Both the A and the B have been in the family for
> decades (the B longer), and I have spent quite a few hours on both.
>
> The "original" Steve Allen
>
> Quoting greg at theoldtractorcompany.com:
>>> I think a good starting place would be
>> 1)Sentimental- be it a long time family tractor or used it in many
>> parades with
>> the kids or daughter used it in her wedding or whatever
>>> 3)Realistic, emphasis on realistic, candidate for future restoration
>>> efforts,
>> recognizing that a goal is to slow down the time and life energy
>> spent in this
>> area.
>> 4)Fun-just something you enjoy. Perhaps a vintage crawler that's a
>> kick to drive
>> or a tractor that is a perennial crowd pleaser or maybe even a big
>> two cylinder
>> diesel simply because you like the way it "hops" when it's running.
>>>
>> I think in this way you can shed the common A, B, 50 models etc and
>> end up with
>> a
>> core collection that you can concetrate your remaining efforts on.
>>
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