A Little Wood Splitting Time...

[sen166]

Thought I would share a nice picture I took while outside splitting some of the ash I've had piled up for a little while. I figured other than sitting inside by the stove, there was no better way to stay warm during this cold snap than getting outside and swinging the maul for a bit!

 

[Dantheman300z]

8n or jubilee?

 

[sen166]

8n or jubilee?

1950 Ford 8N ( I see you have any eye for 'em!). That tractor is my pride, joy, and hobby. Spent a few hours today with the old man putting my grandfather's old chains on for the upcoming snow storm. They sure don't build them like the used to!

 

[jcapler]

My grandpa has a couple of those old ford tractors. Can you get some closer pictures. I am sure he would love to see some.


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[BrotherBart]

Grandpa raised five kids farming with a Ferguson that became the 8N after Henry Ford ripped off Harry Ferguson. I spent many an hour on the fender beside him while he was plowing.

And my favorite story about that tractor is that when his landlord died his kid thought that there was oil on the farm and evicted grandpa. One day the kid heard noise outside and came out to see grandpa hooking a log chain to the propane tank and the Ferguson. The kid said what are you doing and grandpa said "I paid $200 dollars for the pipe to put propane heat in that house. I am taking my pipe with me.". The whole house would have collapsed.

He got his $200. Grandpa was pretty much man and loved his tractor.

 

[kennyp2339]

Love splitting in this weather also, cold, crisp, windless with fresh snow, I love when the snow sounds squeaky when you walk on it.

 

[Dantheman300z]

1950 Ford 8N ( I see you have any eye for 'em!). That tractor is my pride, joy, and hobby. Spent a few hours today with the old man putting my grandfather's old chains on for the upcoming snow storm. They sure don't build them like the used to!

My oldest brother has an 8N. When he moved to MI he took it with him. I miss having it, especially since I brought my property. My father in law has a very nice White that I have had the pleasure of using a few times, a very smooth running machine.

 

[sen166]

My grandpa has a couple of those old ford tractors. Can you get some closer pictures. I am sure he would love to see some.


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I'll try to grab a few pictures of it when I'm outside next. I always enjoy talking to the old timers who used these machines when they were new.

 

[edthesweep]

I dont know much about tractors but the farm i used to work at had an old ferguson that was a blast to drive - way better then the newer ones they had! no comparison!
And the wood splits soo much better and easier when its brutal cold! I also love the snow squeaking sound!

 

[sen166]

My grandpa has a couple of those old ford tractors. Can you get some closer pictures. I am sure he would love to see some.


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I was finally able to get back out and remembered to snap a few pictures; I hope your Grandfather enjoys them!

 

[edthesweep]

I was finally able to get back out and remembered to snap a few pictures; I hope your Grandfather enjoys them!View attachment 191089View attachment 191090View attachment 191091

wow that is in waayy better the shape then the one we had - LOL
Random Story - One of the other guys working there put her in gear and let her slowly climb a steep hill with no one driving, she got a lil ways up then was just spinning the tires in place. he walked to the front of the tractor and was able to lift it off the ground about two feet with one hand. he did this a few times before getting back in the seat and stopping the danger ride

 

[jcapler]

I was finally able to get back out and remembered to snap a few pictures; I hope your Grandfather enjoys them!View attachment 191089View attachment 191090View attachment 191091

I will see him this weekend for the holidays so I will make sure he gets to look at them. Thanks .... happy holidays everyone.


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