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Cowboy
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 04:45 pm: |
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I started a project about 1 mo. ago that has turned out to be a lot of fun, First a little history. In 1988 my father purchased a twin cylinder lawn tractor---He pased a way in 1990 . This thing has been stored in my barn for the pasr 19 yr's . It was covered with dirt and some rust I thought I wonder if I can make it run a gain. As I baby sit my great grand son. ( his mother is in college and his father works in construction long hrs so he spend's about 80% of his time with me He is only 2 1/2 yr's old) He and I have dis mantled this thing and started puting it back when I thought how nice it would be to make hin a minature tractor. He under stands about 75% of my tools and is good to fetch them for me We have the old motor runing as smooth as glass. I am now in the prosess of puting 36 inch tires on the rear (tractor type) and elevating the front in to a level posion. It will take some time to convert the body to look like a farm tractor but it is a fun project. tks for reading.---Cowboy |
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Jb2
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 04:55 pm: |
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Cowboy, I learned a lot of what I know tagging along behind my Grandpa and my Dad, fetching tools and observing procedures. You pick up on an order things are done in and what tools to go for first. What you may not understand is how much you are actually teaching the kid but you'll see it one day when he starts taking on his own projects. Good on you! JB2 |
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Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 04:59 pm: |
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What a fortunate grandson to have a grandpa like you! |
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Pwnzor
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:03 pm: |
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Cowboy... You're living the American dream. God bless you and your grandson. |
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Patches
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:23 pm: |
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What? No Pictures? Nothing like having an old Barn Find project to work on. |
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Hootowl
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:37 pm: |
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My grandfather taught me to play cribbage, and consequently how to add, before I was 5. I have nothing but loving and fond memories of him. Your grandson will remember working on that tractor with you for the rest of his life. |
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Hootowl
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:38 pm: |
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great grand son...sorry |
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Ratsmc
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:43 pm: |
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In addition to learning everything I know about how to fix anything, the other thing I learned from working alongside my grandfather as a grew up was how to be a man. |
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Etennuly
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:57 pm: |
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That is just awesome! I have had my grandson sitting on my lap running the levers on a big excavator. He was not quite two yet, seemed to understand what he was making happen, and did not want to quit. Now that he is nearly three he loves riding on my tractor with me. Funny, he is really good at running the lever for the loader, but cannot steer the thing worth beans.
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Preybird1
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:57 pm: |
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To many people are just letting the electronics take over and not teaching the kids anything. just how to play with gizmos and gadgets. When i was in school, calculators were a no no. Now in some classes it is now a requirement. How are you going to learn if you don't do the work. Good on ya and keep it up! |
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Cowboy
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 06:15 pm: |
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Hey guy's tks for the kind words----but I may have a up coming problem he has taken a special liking for my crome tools I hope it dont have a Harley effect on him he he |
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Sifo
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 06:44 pm: |
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Very cool, but...
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Cowboy
| Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 07:38 pm: |
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photos want be coming for a while but I have till May 1 2011 to be ready for our anual spring parade. will also be pulling a minature trailer. |
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Kenm123t
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 12:18 am: |
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Cowboy Check out Florida Flywheelers in Avon Park Fl They have a fantastic Tractor enginer etc club show and tractor pulls |
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Gunut75
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 08:35 am: |
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Thats awesome. I already got my kid tinkering with stuff, and he's 1. A friend of mine has a little single speed Suzuki for $500. All I gotta do is sway Momma. Wish me luck!![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/lol8.gif) |
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Cowboy
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 08:46 am: |
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Hide it from mama(they just dont understand) Do you live in the country or the city |
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Dano_12s
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 09:02 am: |
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Cowboy,thanks for the story!My dad died in 1980,but I learned my wrenching from him back before I could walk.Your great grand son will never forget times spent with you.Try to get some pics.posted!Great story. |
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B00stzx3
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 09:37 am: |
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Very cool dude. Sorry to hear bout your pops, keep him going throught the mower. Nothing quite as satisfying as mowing the lawn on a hot summer day. |
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M2statz
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 11:18 am: |
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Nice project. I try to include my twins in what ever I am doing. Some of my best memories are of just hang out with Grandpa. |
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Gunut75
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 01:04 pm: |
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I'm in the country. 3mi. north of Lake Geneva, WI, and 8mi. south of East Troy, WI. ..................she would be so pissed if I hid it from her.............![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/uhoh2.gif) |
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M2statz
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 02:18 pm: |
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Gunut75-"It always easier to ask forgiveness than permission." |
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Blake
| Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 02:35 pm: |
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I agree, very cool, but need photos! ![: D](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/biggrin2.gif) |
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Cowboy
| Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 03:40 pm: |
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Update on spacial project. Here is a short video on Tristan's new tractor. Still work to be done, next post would be finish product. Tristan is 2years and 8 months old, his uncle is 3 and 1/2 years old sitting behind him. Be sure turn the sound up to hear the motor running. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=39815491 0918&saved |