Show tractors

I see a lot of tractors being restored on here. How many of y'all take them to tractor shows, parades etc or do you work with them? Also for the ones that do the show route do you put implements on them. Reason I ask is I have cultivators and mid mount planters for my c have thought about putting those on. I have only seen one pic on the Internet and none in person with that set up. Thinking might be something different

really like seeing the implements mounted on at shows also like them both (trailer queens and working tractors ). mine are working tractors in very nice shape i take them to shows and parades

I guessing that 99% of the 'restored trailer queens' never ,ever go into a field. It's too purdy for that, think of the hours just to clean a bit of mud off( HD syndrome).
Having implements hung onto a tractor SHOWS what it was USED for,hopefully inspire others to save old iron.....
Yup, NONE of my D-14s will ever win a ribbon,but they do get used every once in awhile.

Jay

3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112
Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor)

Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water

I figure the 1948 I restored had worked enough. So its retired. Just parades and shows. Not going to win any ribbons either not why I restored it to begin with. Been in family since it was new.

My restored tractors are...well....working tractors. I do try to keep them nice, but if they get a scratch, well...it's not the end of the world. I put "workability" before looks, but like I say, I do try to keep them nice. Every now and then I'll wash up the B or 8N and take them to a show.

And yes, I prefer having an implement on the tractor at a show. I have a sicklemower on my B all the time.

I have nice original and restored tractors. I don't get to as many shows to show tractors as I used to. All get used if I can find enough jobs. My first choice is a nice original tractor, second choice is a tractor restored to how it came from West Allis and with just a little wear. Over restored tractors become trailer queens. My fully restored D-21 has cultivated more than 1000 acres. That's what it was built to do. Same goes for my old cars. Implements do add a lot to a tractor and gets my attention.

Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed

jaybmiller wrote:

I guessing that 99% of the 'restored trailer queens' never ,ever go into a field. It's too purdy for that, think of the hours just to clean a bit of mud off( HD syndrome).
Having implements hung onto a tractor SHOWS what it was USED for,hopefully inspire others to save old iron.....
Yup, NONE of my D-14s will ever win a ribbon,but they do get used every once in awhile.

Jay

I guess I am part of the 1% here. The tractors that I have restored do get used occasionally for work on the farm. Mostly chore jobs like running a rotary mower, cultivating, clearing out fence rows and brush. However, I am always careful to make sure I do not get anything scratched too bad. Only around the drawbar and 3 point is acceptable to me.
Also, my tractors rarely get put on a trailer. It's much more fun to drive them to a show. People always look at you when they see you coming down the road.
I do have some AC implements, but really should try to get more of them. It would be nice to have a different piece for each tractor.

'49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '63 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080

I like to drive my D-10 in caravans to GOTO Shows.

And I use it some around our place.

The GOTO in Michigan is about 60 miles from our place. I'm thinking of driving my D-10 from our place to there. Anyone that would like to join me is welcome.

Dusty

917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express"

My first restored tractor was the WD-45 I grew up on. It was a parade tractor for awhile, but I needed it too much on the farm. So now it's what you'd call an "old restoration" with scratches and oil leaks. But if I get the chance, I'll still clean it up and drive it in a parade. And when I do, I always put the 3 bottom plow in the snap coupler. And on top of the plow, I clamp a big sign which says, "Isaiah 2:4 - they will beat their swords into plowshares", with the name of the church I'm serving and our hours of worship. ... It doesn't get much better than drivin' an old AC for the Lord!!!!

Terry

WD-45, WD, Unstyled WC, SC Disk, JD 4430D, JD 4010D, JD B, Iowa pastor & disciple of Jesus Christ

Hey Terry, what you do with the sign is awesome. Colossians 3:23 comes to mind.

WD45 Diesel, RC,CA,IB, B, G, 616, Early B-10, D-10, Terra Tiger, 95G spreader, SC blade

Nice WC, Phil!

WD-45, WD, Unstyled WC, SC Disk, JD 4430D, JD 4010D, JD B, Iowa pastor & disciple of Jesus Christ

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