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Made some more good progress this week.  If things keep progressing like they have lately, I hope to make first fire in about a month.  That would give me about another month to troubleshoot and finish details before Hutchinson.  Tight schedule I know, but I'm still being optimistic.

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You’re an inspiration not to mention the fact I’m learning heaps, thanks Jacob!
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Originally posted by 34 Airflow 34 Airflow wrote:

You’re an inspiration not to mention the fact I’m learning heaps, thanks Jacob!

Thank you Travis, that means a lot.  I'm learning heaps too as I go through this restoration.  I like your Australia AC registry page in your tag line, I didn't know about that until just now, I'll have to check that out more.  I've been in contact with Glenn Sobey who is restoring his 20-35 LF over there.  
I can appreciate the effort you have put into making that registry, as I am compiling an up to date 6-12 registry when I have time.  It is a lot of work to track that info down and compile it accurately.   Keep up the good work!
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Originally posted by Jacob (WI,ND) Jacob (WI,ND) wrote:

Originally posted by 34 Airflow 34 Airflow wrote:

You’re an inspiration not to mention the fact I’m learning heaps, thanks Jacob!

Thank you Travis, that means a lot.  I'm learning heaps too as I go through this restoration.  I like your Australia AC registry page in your tag line, I didn't know about that until just now, I'll have to check that out more.  I've been in contact with Glenn Sobey who is restoring his 20-35 LF over there.  
I can appreciate the effort you have put into making that registry, as I am compiling an up to date 6-12 registry when I have time.  It is a lot of work to track that info down and compile it accurately.   Keep up the good work!

Yeah registries do take a lot of time I have so many updates to do on the Australian one, hopefully things at work will calm down so I can devote a little more time to it. 

The United project I am about to start on was only made viable by watching your Youtube videos, my past restorations have been pretty basic but after seeing what you are working with I have bitten the bullet to tackle a larger job.
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Originally posted by 34 Airflow 34 Airflow wrote:

The United project I am about to start on was only made viable by watching your Youtube videos, my past restorations have been pretty basic but after seeing what you are working with I have bitten the bullet to tackle a larger job.
Wow, this really hits me, because that is exactly one of the reasons why I started doing my YouTube channel, to show people who don't know much about our hobby what is really involved in restoring a piece of equipment.  In this case an obsolete tractor.  Also to show those who are in this hobby that a project like this CAN be tackled without state of the art facilities.  Like another member on this form's tag line "maximum use of available resources" I live by that motto!  It takes a LOT and I mean a LOT of time and patience, but any problem can be solved.  You just have to stick with it and have an end goal in mind.  Oh and don't be scared to ask a few dumb questions, that's how you learn.
I'm so pleased to hear that I inspired you to tackle a larger project!  I ask that you consider doing your own YouTube channel.  I have found it also gives me motivation to continue with my project, I set my goal of having about a 20-30 min video each week on what I have accomplished, so it pushes me to do enough to get enough clips to put that together.  It is also a great way to document what you have done, and a great way to look back at how something was, when you can't remember how to put it back together.  Because we've all been there, LOL!
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Another productive weekend, which included a painting day!  Lots of work, but very rewarding.  Check it out:
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great progress, Jacob !

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I've been putting a lot of hours in this last week, and many more to come this week.  Hutch is coming way too fast, but progress is moving quickly as well.  Got another batch of green painted today, check it out.
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busy, busy, busy!
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Jacob,
     Interesting to see your progress. Tractor is looking great. Are you keeping track of your time on this project? I'm sure a ton of hours. You must have a heap of patience. Thanks for all the videos.
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Originally posted by ac hunter ac hunter wrote:

Jacob,
     Interesting to see your progress. Tractor is looking great. Are you keeping track of your time on this project? I'm sure a ton of hours. You must have a heap of patience. Thanks for all the videos.
Thanks, I'm very happy with how it's turning out.  I have not specifically kept track of hours, but basically it's been all weekend every weekend for a year and a half.  So yeah, a ton of hours, LOL!  I am a very patient guy, which is a must for a project like this.  I'm glad some people are enjoying my videos.  Well, off to work on the 6-12 some more this evening...
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Thanks for posting!! Great progress!
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Thanks Don, it was another very busy week to get things ready for paint, again...
Check out part 67 here:
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Looking great Jacob, will you be ready for Hutch ?
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Originally posted by Pat the Plumber CIL Pat the Plumber CIL wrote:

Looking great Jacob, will you be ready for Hutch ?
Thanks Pat.  It will be very close weather or not I'll be ready.  I'm doing everything I can to make it happen, but I still haven't heard the engine even pop yet. If there are no more unforeseen setbacks I should have it ready.  And yes I said any MORE... you'll see what I mean with this weeks video...  Just got in from getting that setback fixed, it's almost 11:30, time for bed....  stay posted, lots happening between now and Hutch!
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Part 68, stress levels are getting high, LOL!
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Still riding the struggle bus, but here is part 70:
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Great progress, Jacob.

I must have missed it... what is this "bail" shaped thing ?


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Great progress, Jacob.

I must have missed it... what is this "bail" shaped thing ?


I couldn't tell you at this point what episode it's in, but I covered making that part as I was missing it.  You'll have to go back and re-watch to find it.  It is a safely thing, it will catch the seat assembly if the spring or bolt through the spring were to break.  Without it the seat would fall to the ground, which I don't need to explain would be a bad situation.
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Great work as usual Jacob! If we can ever travel internationally again I'd love to see it in the flesh.
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Jacob,
     Great progress. I envy your ability and patience in restoring that unusual AC. Thanks for all the videos.; lots of knowledge saved there. Even though you have a few things ro work on yet you are able to run it and "play" a little. Thanks for sharing. 
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Leaving for Hutchinson, MN now.   Here is some fun from last week, Crosby, ND.
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     Thanks for all the pictures of your tractor and the Crosby show. Have always wanted to go there as have heard it has some really unusual equipment. Like those steamers and the big old gas tractors and everything else. Great job. 
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Great to hear you are heading to Hutch and thanks for the update. I can't wait to see the next installment and hopefully some photos from Hutch.
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Hi, Jacob (WI,ND)
I like all of the videos on the AC 6-12. Looks Very Nice You did a great job on Restoring it. Have to keep the Olds running and one with very low predictions number of them
Great job I wish I could make it to Hutchison cannot make it today I will have to see if Sunday will work out for me ?

Sounds like there are some Guy’s that may have some 25-40 engine parts that I need. I don’t know if they have them with them at Hutchison. I know one guy is leaving around noon today..
Parts are the hold up on getting the 25-40 going

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We made the goal! We made it to Hutchinson, MN Orange Spectacular/ GOTO 2021! It was a very fun weekend, I got to meet up with old friends, and met a lot of new people. There were many compliments and nice comments, and people who knew the project from my YouTube channel, which is still a bit strange for me. There is even a chance I may make a clip of Classic Tractor Fever as they stopped me during the parade with a few questions. Thanks again to all that helped make this possible, I could have not done it with out you.
I was so busy I didn't take much video or pics.
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Brilliant work Jacob in achieving your goal, it was great to watch the video of you there enjoying the 6-12! Now I bet you will have a few weeks of relaxation before tackling the next jobs. 
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Hi, Jacob. I wish that could have made it to Hutchison. Had another place to be that if I missed it I would have been in so much trouble. It was a White Coat Event for are Son kind of like Graduation for Dr. It would have been nice to meet you for the first time. We have massaged back and forth for some time about parts of a 25-40.
The way your 6-12 looks very nice and sounds like it runs very good. You did a awesome job on it. I sure it looks better in person
Keep up the great work
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