Bucket List is shrinking!

[whfan74 2,066]

Needless to say it was a fantastic weekend at the Portland Swap Meet. Unfortunately I was only able to make it for Friday. Needless to say it was still a ton of fun and I wish I could have chatted with more of you longer.

Well on to the bucket list...........

I have been hoping to be able to come across a nice 1045 for a while now. Well I wasn't able to find a nice one...........I found a beautiful one! Thanks to Henry B. from Tennessee I was able to work out a deal before the swap meet and picked up my new gem. Finally got a chance to unload it from the trailer this morning and give her a much needed bath. It sure was dusty at Portland!

I have also been wanting to find a 754 to add to our collection. Thanks to Joe H.(smokin joe) I worked out a deal a couple of weeks ago. A big thanks goes out to Tom C. (tom_wh) for picking it up from Joe's place and getting it to me in Indiana. I can't thank you enough Tom! This baby is missing the 7 h.p. Kohler, but I believe I have a line on one. It was neglected but will be getting spruced up in the future. Behind it in the picture you are able to see a pretty straight 1968 Lawn Ranger. Picked that one up down at Portland. This Lawn Ranger will be getting a custom look as it is now my wife's tractor. Someday it will change from rusty red to a bright yellow. Thankfully she does not want green accents added to it or we might have a problem.

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Looks like you've got some good work lined up there Scott. :thumbs:

[bowtiebutler956 650]

:scared-eek: Wow, thats what I call a score, three of them to be exact! So how many are left on your bucket list now?

Matt :flags-texas:

[HorseWhisperer 243]

Nice finds!I need a bucket list,so I know where to end!

[Martin 2,132]

wow scott!!!!

more work?

well on two of them anyway...... that 1045 looks good to go as is

so are we staying with the powder coating on the rebuilders?

[squonk 41,166]

I've got a bucket list but it keeps getting holes in it!

[Jake Kuhn 1,555]

Wow Scott,3 nice tractors! That is pretty amazing! Jake

[1maidenfan 202]

I've got a bucket list but it keeps getting holes in it!

:laughing-rolling:

[1maidenfan 202]

Good score Scott

Going to get mighty crowded at your dad's place if you both have a bucket list. :icecream:

[whfan74 2,066]

Wow, thats what I call a score, three of them to be exact! So how many are left on your bucket list now?

Matt

Thanks so much Matt and everyone else for the nice compliments. Well these two were really at the top of the list as they were the most attainable in my mind. Other than these two, I would love to acquire a nice 420 LSE someday. Now I know that will take quite a bit more of the green backs, but it would still be nice to have one in the stable. After that I would say any RJ, especially 25's, 35's, 57's, or Pond tractors. Just wishing and not actively pursuing.

wow scott!!!!

more work?

well on two of them anyway...... that 1045 looks good to go as is

so are we staying with the powder coating on the rebuilders?

Yeah Martin more work ahead of me. I think I have enough projects to keep me busy for a few years. The 701 has yet to be completed and it probably won't receive any focus until after the "big" show. Hopefully we can get it done before the October show.

Have kind of turned our focus to some of the low production/rare models 1961-present. Well at least in our mind. Have acquired the 701, 603, 754, 1045, E-81, E-141. We enjoy finding the models that you just don't find everywhere. Might need to make an addition in the barn soon or start storing more at my place. It is fun to say the least!