Just got back from our Thanksgiving trip to Kansas. Took the truck because my parents bought me a gift.
It came with a deck and a spare hood/front cast grill. I also grabbed the 7hp Kohler (for an original) my father had sitting in the shed.
It is always interesting to see the modifications these tractors receive over the years. Who needs a key in Kansas? As a side note, my father had his pos $500 Saturn stolen from his country driveway while we were there (keys in the ignition). The thieves also stole the kids' dvd player and a bag of cheetos from my unlocked truck. The police are on the lookout for someone with orange fingers.
Some differences here. My current 100 (flame) has the vertical dipstick tube next to the s/g, but the new one has the dipstick on the cam cover next to the points and carb.
It has the Carlisle ag tires which are a little worn and cracked, but the front tires look almost new. I'm hoping it has the bearings instead of bushings in the front.
Just a little overview. I'll probably switch the rear tires to the flame as I use it for pulling. The spare hood has the hood ornament I need too.
My parents also purchased another IH tractor from the same guy. They wanted me to have it. The guy told them it was an "older model 100". I laughed because there is no such thing. Then I saw the beast. Sure enough, it was an original that had been modified with a 10hp Kohler. However, the engine was installed backwards. The flywheel faced the front of the tractor, and the output shaft had the belt driving the drive-shaft/clutch. I guess the ring gear had been flipped for that configuration to work correctly. I didn't get a picture and couldn't fit it in the truck, so it will probably show up here the next time my parents come to visit. They said they purchased the two cubs, spare hood, and deck for $400. It was a deal I would have snapped up had I lived there (NM has NO Cub Cadets.)
Anyway, it was a great Thanksgiving with family for us. I hope everyone else had a safe and fun weekend also.
