[Farmall] G-6

E. John Puckett ejpuckett at centurytel.net
Sat Aug 27 18:13:10 PDT 2011


my first thought would be to list it on Craig's list, or maybe in the 
for sale ads on Yesterdays Tractor Magazine forum.

On 8/27/2011 5:08 PM, CGS wrote:
> The is off-topic for Farmalls, and I apologize for the intrusion. But I
> am a loyal reader.
>
> I haven't posted for several years, since I sold my 1948 "H" and bought
> a spiffy 'newer' 1949 Worthington G-6 in its place. The "H" always
> wanted to turn over out on my rolling acreage near Cincinnati: that was
> not a good feeling, since I don't own a parachute.
>
> The G-6 was attractive because it had a low center of gravity, plenty of
> power, and double drive wheels. It spent its younger days pulling gang
> mowers on a golf course in Cincinnati, and was apparently well-maintained.
>
> I removed the extra wheels so that I could maneuver the woodlot trails
> carved thru the forest. My brother-in-law added electronic ignition and
> the carb was completely rebuilt by a good old Adams County mechanic. All
> tires look good, but the paint is not so bright as when I bought it in 2002.
>
> Here's my problem: I'm aging fast and do not have any more friends who
> want firewood; running and maintaining the G-6 have become a chore, and
> that next birthday is coming.
>
> How might an inexperienced city dweller sell such an unusual machine?
> I'd want it to be used and have a good home, but don't want to get
> scalped at some auction.
>
> Advice appreciated.
>



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