WHGuy413 2,710 #1 Posted February 9, 2022 Well recently before Alex got his 604 project he was looking for another project and was out Perusing my parts tractors pile. Out there sat this little commando 8. It was owned by my ex Alex’s mom. So I told him he had to talk to her. Her and I don’t see eye to eye so she thought it was for me and told him a price. I was like whoa it’s for him not me. After weeks of him pleading for it she finally caved in and gave it to him. Tonight was finally warm so he asked my dad to move it for him since it doesn’t have tires (we stole them for another project). We tested the spark and it had great spark and tried to start. Now the back story to this tractor is. I was at a local dealership that I’m friends with the owner picking up some parts I ordered for another project. I asked him what was up with the commando 8 sitting in the side lot. So he brought me out and we looked at it and he gave me the story. The original owner Archie bought it brand new with a mower deck and the snow thrower. My friend was a kid when it was new and would walk by Archie’s house and got to be friends with him. He started learning to mow on it and graduated to doing all the services on it and switching implements for Archie who was in his 60’s at the time. Archie lived into his 90’s and the tractor sat for years in his garage. His kids gave it to my friend. I thought it was a cool back story. Then my friend said he didn’t have the time to fix it up or get it running and told me to make him an offer on the spot. I had 22 bucks in my pocket and he told me deal. Couldn’t believe it. Well my ex was super pissed that I bought another tractor so I gave it to her. We got it running and it’s been sitting since. I’m glad Alex got it. He’s been addicted to this hobby all winter and now has wheel horses of his own. He plans to keep it original paint and keep the nick name Archie! 11 12 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,325 #2 Posted February 9, 2022 Sort'a looks like you are stumped there! Great back story and fantastic father/son project. Lucky son, luckier dad to have a son who shares your hobby. 4 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,014 #3 Posted February 9, 2022 Get'm started young! Now I'm curious what the "your " price was 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,671 #4 Posted February 9, 2022 Niiiiiice 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #5 Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Sort'a looks like you are stumped there! Great back story and fantastic father/son project. Lucky son, luckier dad to have a son who shares your hobby. He has all my jack stands tied up with his 604 project. This was my next option it’s only temporary it should be on tires tomorrow. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #6 Posted February 9, 2022 49 minutes ago, wallfish said: Get'm started young! Now I'm curious what the "your " price was She wanted me to pay 175 for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,014 #7 Posted February 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: She wanted me to pay 175 for it. She doesn't hate ya too much then I was guessing like 250-300 just to stick it to you 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #8 Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, wallfish said: She doesn't hate ya too much then I was guessing like 250-300 just to stick it to you 😂😂 if she had done some research she would have asked that I’m sure. She definitely hates me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,917 #9 Posted February 9, 2022 Awesome story, nice to see Archie on deck for gettin’ going! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,604 #10 Posted February 9, 2022 Lucky kid… Lucky Dad… 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #11 Posted February 9, 2022 Awesome! Everything about it! Even...that green thing! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #12 Posted February 9, 2022 4 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Awesome! Everything about it! Even...that green thing! That’s my dads green thing. For 20hp it’s an absolute beast. Works perfect for him and has a loader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #13 Posted February 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: That’s my dads green thing. For 20hp it’s an absolute beast. Works perfect for him and has a loader. We have a 4100 at work with the 410 loader,snow blade, snow blower, mower deck, weight box and Curtis cab. Made by Yanmar and works 12 months a year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,276 #14 Posted February 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, slim67 said: We have a 4100 at work with the 410 loader,snow blade, snow blower, mower deck, weight box and Curtis cab. Made by Yanmar and works 12 months a year. Andrew Camarata has a hard time breaking Yanmars, and that kid can break a box of hammers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #15 Posted February 9, 2022 Now that right there is a calendar shot fellas!!!!! 2 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #16 Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, ohiofarmer said: Andrew Camarata has a hard time breaking Yanmars, and that kid can break a box of hammers. Or I’ve heard it said “ can break railroad track with a glass hammer”! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #17 Posted February 9, 2022 WHX ,and in the snow to boot! Bob 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #18 Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, oldlineman said: WHX ,and in the snow to boot! Bob He has the drive. As soon as I get home he’s gonna be on me to watch him take the carburetor off to clean it. He could have garage space if he didn’t have 2 other tractors in there plus his Briggs powered reel mower. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #19 Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Now that right there is a calendar shot fellas!!!!! Thank you sir! I try to snap as many pictures as I can of him (and his brother and sister when they have an interest) as I can. He hates his picture taken so most I have to sneak. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,111 #20 Posted February 10, 2022 7 hours ago, WHGuy413 said: He hates his picture taken so most I have to sneak. So not a selfie kid? Absolutely nothing wrong with humility. So many kids could learn from this young man! Sounds like he has someone teaching him right. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #21 Posted February 10, 2022 14 hours ago, kpinnc said: So not a selfie kid? Absolutely nothing wrong with humility. So many kids could learn from this young man! Sounds like he has someone teaching him right. He will goof off occasionally and take a selfie and send it to me when it isn’t home but other than that he would rather be outside working on something with me. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #22 Posted February 10, 2022 Keep him close crazy world we live in today. Bob 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #23 Posted February 11, 2022 6 hours ago, oldlineman said: Keep him close crazy world we live in today. Bob It really is. It’s scary. I definitely am afraid for them when they are older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #24 Posted February 11, 2022 Don't be scared, prepare them. Better to be a soldier in a garden then a gardener in war. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,710 #25 Posted February 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said: Don't be scared, prepare them. Better to be a soldier in a garden then a gardener in war. Oh they are fighters. I’m more scared of what the world is going to be like. No one should have to go through what I foresee it becoming. My 3 kids are more than capable of handling themselves. Know when to stick up for their beliefs. They are tough but loving kids. I know they will be more than capable of surviving but life isn’t going to ever go back to the way it was I don’t think. 4 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
