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Re: Collector value vs. practical use value
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Posted by Bob D. (La) on September 20, 2003 at 17:24:53 from (24.143.30.11):
In Reply to: Collector value vs. practical use value posted by Indydirtfarmer on September 19, 2003 at 04:01:53:
Hi Indy, I was born and raised on a farm in Indiana. Joined Air Force when I gaduated high school. Never got back to the farm,any farm. Now living in Louisiana and working in chemical industry. I have 2 acres with a 30'x40' barn out back. I now own 5 Allis Chalmers tractors (B,C,CA,WC,and a D17D. Only the B was running when I bought it, but not very well. I buy old junkers, not running for $400.00 give or take. Most of these tractors are headed for the junk yard and I don't want them to loose their life that way. Don't need a tractor, don't actually restore them,paint etc.(at least not yet)but do get them running and play with them. I don't need a tractor, but I get more enjoyment out of hauling home a pile of junk, and after a period of time get running them again. My children are grown so don't share my interest, but my youngest grandson loves them as much as I do. He helped me today as I was putting the C back together,rings bearings, etc.(engine froze when I bought it.)I think a lot of people out there are just like me. We are remembering the old times and how much enjoyment and pure pleasure we got from farming when we were kids. Don't know that this answeres you question, but it's why I own tractors. PS.Still praying for your wife. Hope she's getting better.Bob D. (La)
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