Can I help my Yellow fever spread so more will be saved?

[thoffman]

I've allways told myself and others "You can't have 'em all." but when I can allways want to bring those "orphans" Cub Cadets, "home".

 

[fcurrier]

This CC Forum is the only one I actively participate in (FWIW). I have to admit that there's been times that I've shied away from recommending it to others, but 99% of the time it's friendly and very informative. I think Kraig mentioned that he sees lots of "lurkers". We should try to make sure they don't see a negative post. However, a little sarcasm now and then can be a good thing.

 

[mhomrighausen]

Joshua S. Absolutely great words!!! I remember when Ryan was just starting out and going to ISU in Ames. Seeing him grow and the two of us taking a couple road trips to "pick up another one" was a blast. Angel, the kitties, and I miss him and his coming over to help, visit or get his latest acquisition up and running before taking it home. We wish another young man (or girl) would show up at the door with that same enthusiasm Ryan (and Janey) show. I'm fussy when parting with any of the Cubbies. They have to go to a good loving home. I'll soon be parting with Barney (147) and possibly Clarence (102) because my older bones just don't seem to enjoy the bouncing when I hit a rough spot or two. The narrow frames are great tractors only I realize they need someone that will give them the same love and affection that we have. There are younger people out there. We just have to keep an eye out for them. sort of like fishing, I guess. It just takes patience.

 

[rmcshane]

I think Marlin brings up a great point here...what makes this hobby fun is to have someone that also thinks that the hobby is fun (just like in many cases). Marlin has taught me a LOT of information about Cubs over the 2-2 1/2 years we have known each other. And it seems by reading people's posts about their Cubs and Cub knowledge, they have a freind or two that draws the same interest in them and that helps fuel their desire to grow their collections and learn more about the hobby.

And once again, Thank you Marlin for the kind words and being my Cub buddy out in Ames for the time I was there. Those times are missed greatly, and without a Cub friend anymore it just isn't as fun to collect as it once was.

 

[jstertz]

Some Great points guys! I agree that it is excellent to have someone close that you can share the hobby with. Especially if a younger person takes a real interest in the hobby, we should try to encourage that. My 14 year old cousin Russell was over at my place last winter and I had him plow some snow with the CubZ and now he is hooked. He has since bought a 129 and a 100! Here he is plowing for the first time on a Cub...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ACK6ss-aSE

You guys here on the forum have also been a real encouragement to me concerning these little machines. It is fun to experience your passion, if only from a far and that gets me more into the hobby too!!! My wife would say, "Thanks a lot, guys!"

 

[sshaff]

I try to have one of my restored cubs in our local parade every summer along with my IH #2 cart. Sometimes one of my young nieces or nephews will ride along in the cart, waving a flag or throwing candy. When I do this, I'll get the occasional smile or "thumbs up" from an older member of crowd who appreciates the nostalgia of these old tractors and remembers them from back in the day. It's a simple thing, really, but may be just enough to spark others' appreciation or interest in our hobby.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Frank, I know if at least one lurker that I met last spring. Not sure if he has registered or not. He refurbished a 100 that belongs (or belonged?) to one of my cousins. I have not yet seen it in person but he did send me a photo of it. I was hoping to get my Original together with the 100 for some plowing and photos but the timing didn't work out. Perhaps this spring.

Nicholas, if your lurking.

 

[kostendorf]

So that's where the horn goes.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Keith, a horn was an available accessory...

 

[mhomrighausen]

Keith. Go to a salvage yard and check out the 06 and 56 series IH tractors. The horn is behind the front grill screen and the button on the dash column.

Or for a horn of the same size and with a little more sound that still works just as good... Go find a 60s vintage Ford pickup.

 

[kostendorf]

Thanks for the info. I haven't read any post about horns before, but I am a new old guy that definitely has yellow fever. I can't afford to have more than 1 right now, but I'm saving up to get a puller for my granddaughter that's 5 now. I figure I'll have one by the time she's seven and can reach the pedal.

 

[mhomrighausen]

I put a horn from a1968 Ford F150 on when I took the "quiet " OEM one off my 706. About the same size and style only it had a little louder and nicer sound than the factory IH horn.

 

[kide]

I can't think of a single time in the almost 30 years I've had my 129 that I needed a horn. The Kohler pretty much covers that necessity.....

 

[lhinds]

I use a horn often when mowing. I had a ford 1987 F150 horn on the 169. I quit and I now use a Victory MC horn. I like it better.

 

[kide]

Luther - I just gotta ask what you have to mooove outa the way when mowing (loose cows maybe?) that don't hear you coming...

 

[jbaker]

I could use a horn on my cubs for several reasons, next trip to the junkyard and I will bring one home.

 

[kmcconaughey]

I thought this was a thread on spreading Yellow Fever not horns on a Cub.

Yes I posted an excerpt from a Parts and Accessories Catalog of a horn but it was in response to Keith's comments on the horn on the 100 I posted. The reason I posted the photo of the 100 is because it was recently refurbished by a young forum lurker.

 

[mhomrighausen]

Sorry about hijacking the thread. However I've noticed over the many years that sometimes kids want bells a whistles on their stuff. You know ... Like the guys that paint their Cub Cadets all fancy and put flames on the hood or side shields. Or like myself ... a bigger engine. Laws don't allow us to literally "hit someone on the head" to get their attention. When I have an opprtunity to chat with someone interested in any brand of garden tractor, I always try and see what they'd like to have installed beside that proverbial cup holder. Darned few people know that a form of differential lock was offered on the F series of FARMALL tractors. Now when trying to get some younger person interested in Yellow Fever (Cub Cadets) sometimes you have to tell them about the things they can add such as separate brakes on certain models or power steering. Or ask them if they would be able to make their own CAT O three point. Once again... I apologize for hijacking the thread with talk about horns. And to be sadly honest... I've seen way too many kids nowadays with those I phones, ear plug, pulling their books bag home from school and being in a general state of stupor from playing some video game. Sorry to say this only until someone comes up with an exciting video game where you can drive your garden tractor and suddenly while mowing lawn aliens pop up from nowhere and you push a button turning your nice vintage 1650 into one heck of a alien killer.... THEN we may stand just a little better chance of getting kids more interested in Cub Cadets, Vintage Cars and Trucks, etc.

 

[jstertz]

Thanks Kraig--I thought this was a great thread started by Don T and I was trying to figure out how it got totally derailed on to a novelty CC item!

I was just contacted by a younger guy on Sunday who was interested in my original fenders in the for sale section. He is a younger married guy that just got his first property and decided not to buy the box store junk and instead bought a beautiful refurbished 100. It would be interesting to find out it was a forum member!!! I don't know that yet though. He seems like he is catching the bug too an I encouraged him to join the forum. He has a deck and a thrower for it and was looking for a set of fenders. I explained that my original fenders weren't what he was looking for and hopefully he'll find something soon, maybe even from someone here. I believe he is an east coaster...


This threads derailment reminds me of one of my favorite recent cartoon movies, "UP"...and one word from that movie, 'Squirrel!'

 

[jgoodine]

I think this is a great thread, I know for me I was looking for a garden tractor, still remember driving around farm equipment yards looking for a rugged garden tractor, did not even know what a cub cadet was, found a cub 1650, it had a frame I could weld on and a big rear end, so I bought it, took it home and started modifying it, built custom bucket and so on, ten years later, I collect narrow frames and would not even think about welding on frame or even modifying, the more I used my cub the more I appreciated it in its proper working original condition