Jim Demery 404 #1 Posted December 30, 2018 Another tough little work horse in the shed. I ran the old girl for 12 hours straight after the Nov blizzard here in central IL. 9 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,035 #2 Posted December 30, 2018 Very nice! I love those old machines! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #3 Posted December 30, 2018 I grew up cultivating and drawing hay wagons on a Case VAC, great machines. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,752 #4 Posted December 30, 2018 A Case VAC was the first tractor I did an engine overhaul and repaint on. I always enjoy seeing them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #5 Posted December 30, 2018 A VAC was the first tractor I ever owned. It pulled a plow and wood trailer like a champ. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #6 Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Jim—that is a beautiful looking machine. I’m so glad to see it working hard for you. Growing up in east central WI and of a fifth generation dairy farming family, we relied on tractors daily. My forefathers had chosen the Case brand as their go to tractor. The very first tractor that I ever drove at the tender age of 8 was my grandpas VAC (with my uncle Rogers help of course!). It served us well for decades. When the cows were sold and much of the machinery cleared out my cousin Mike laid claim to the old VAC and did a complete resto on it... It turned out great and runs like a Swiss watch! I’m so glad that he kept this family heirloom and has returned it to better than new condition! Edited January 3, 2019 by PeacemakerJack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Demery 404 #7 Posted January 3, 2019 4 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: Jim—that is a beautiful looking machine. I’m so glad to see it working hard for you. Growing up in east central WI and of a fifth generation dairy farming family, we relied on tractors daily. My forefathers had chosen the Case brand as their go to tractor. The very first tractor that I ever drove at the tender age of 8 was my grandpas VAC (with my uncle Rogers help of course!). It served us well for decades. When the cows were sold and much of the machinery cleared out my cousin Mike laid claim to the old VAC and did a complete resto on it... It turned out great and runs like a Swiss watch! I’m so glad that he kept this family heirloom and has returned it to better than new condition! That is a beautiful tractor and a great story! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #8 Posted January 3, 2019 love my 51 VAC had her for 14 years now. Principal job is running a 6' New Holland finish mower. Great reliable tractor 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Demery 404 #9 Posted January 3, 2019 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: love my 51 VAC had her for 14 years now. Principal job is running a 6' New Holland finish mower. Great reliable tractor Great little tractors! Mine plowed 18 inches of snow like it was nothing! And without any chains! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #10 Posted January 10, 2019 I have one too, but its a little under the weather right now. Looking forward to getting back running again. Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Demery 404 #11 Posted January 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: I have one too, but its a little under the weather right now. Looking forward to getting back running again. Randy Lol, might have to call the VAC Dr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #12 Posted January 10, 2019 Well, I could really use a doctor! Dad and I tore it down to fix the brakes and now Dad is gone and I am having a hard time getting back to it! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Demery 404 #13 Posted January 10, 2019 2 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: Well, I could really use a doctor! Dad and I tore it down to fix the brakes and now Dad is gone and I am having a hard time getting back to Randy Sorry to hear about your dad Randy. I lost my dad in May of last year. It definitely slows you down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #14 Posted January 10, 2019 Just now, Jim Demery said: Sorry to hear about your dad Randy. I lost my dad in May of last year. It definitely slows you down! Thanks Jim, its been 10 years for me, but certain things still drag me down. In many ways it sucks, but it lets you know just great he was. I just try to be to my kids and grandson, how he was to us. Sorry to hear about your Dad as well! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Demery 404 #15 Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, RandyLittrell said: Thanks Jim, its been 10 years for me, but certain things still drag me down. In many ways it sucks, but it lets you know just great he was. I just try to be to my kids and grandson, how he was to us. Sorry to hear about your Dad as well! Randy We'll said brother! I try to do the same and just be a man he'd be proud of. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Demery 404 #16 Posted January 11, 2019 3 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: Thanks Jim, its been 10 years for me, but certain things still drag me down. In many ways it sucks, but it lets you know just great he was. I just try to be to my kids and grandson, how he was to us. Sorry to hear about your Dad as well! Randy Thank you Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Demery 404 #17 Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Well, the ole girl got another workout today. 12 inches of snow and still counting, so me and the ole girl will be busy when it finally stops snowing. Edited January 13, 2019 by Jim Demery 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #18 Posted January 15, 2019 Nice lookin tractor Jim ! It has already with stood the test of time! Thanx for sharing the pics with us . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
