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by jpackard56
Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Didn't make the cover but the centerfold will do.
Replies: 8
Views: 5637

Re: Didn't make the cover but the centerfold will do.

Congratulations :!: Kevin that is just super awesome :!: I keep meaning to subscribe to them and now I'll need a back issue too :!: I have your 149 with the cab and blade grading gravel as a rotating screensaver photo on one of our computers, and now you and it are real life celebrities :!:
by jpackard56
Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Down For The Count
Replies: 21
Views: 16816

Re: Down For The Count

Glad to hear your on the mend, will be praying for your continued improvement. I know it is hard to watch others do for you, but remember your family loves you and they can do their best only if you are following the Dr's orders so that you get back on your feet sooner...(least that's what mine tell...
by jpackard56
Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:45 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Bad Luck Or Good Luck
Replies: 12
Views: 11331

Re: Bad Luck Or Good Luck

Tractors are an amazing and powerful tool when used correctly. Our smaller GT's are even more amazing for those that didn't grow up around tractors and they will do many things they were never intended to do which builds a self confidence in the operator because it looks so easy. Trust me on this, i...
by jpackard56
Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Brinly plows
Replies: 10
Views: 8114

Re: Brinly plows

Glenn, Does your plow look like this one? http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/Cub_Dude/Harold%20100/plow06.jpg http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/Cub_Dude/Harold%20100/plow04.jpg Your plow should have a single set of holes on C part. I added 2 more set of holes so I can get the plow to plo...
by jpackard56
Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:40 am
Forum: Custom Corner
Topic: 1200 cub Cadet
Replies: 3
Views: 6486

Re: 1200 cub Cadet

When it turns out nice, who cares how long it took :thumbsup: Time is only important when your getting paid by it, or the DR says your out of it :!:
Do you have any close-ups of how you did your work light :?: That looks like a very useful accessory, again nice looking unit :beer:
by jpackard56
Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: cub cadet 1000
Replies: 3
Views: 2818

Re: cub cadet 1000

I raised 4 boys on a 1000. Now one of them is using a 108, and I am working on a 108. Jess is correct the rubber engine mounts in the QL 1000 need to be watched for deterioration, but they are over 35 yrs old now :!: If they are as you described, I'd buy both, those would be real good prices for run...
by jpackard56
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Hiya from Mikie and Michele
Replies: 17
Views: 14788

Re: Hiya from Mikie and Michele

Shoot, I thought my Cubs were made of gold !
by jpackard56
Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:36 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Prayer Chapel
Replies: 76
Views: 121276

Re: Since we don't have a 'Prayer Chapel"

Actually I was surprised that this site didn't have a separate section, but since I can always come to this thread it has been o.k. with me. If this thread would have been deleted then I would have had to go to another site. God is real and none of us deserve His grace. If you want statistics about ...
by jpackard56
Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:33 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: whats it worthe,and what is it
Replies: 10
Views: 5854

Re: whats it worthe,and what is it

Days Jobs ???? :lol:
by jpackard56
Fri Oct 05, 2012 5:42 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: whats it worthe,and what is it
Replies: 10
Views: 5854

Re: whats it worthe,and what is it

roadstar30 wrote:yes it was
Saw it, was pretty sure it was a 100, but way too far for me to travel right now. Glad you got, hate to see these going to the crusher...
by jpackard56
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Prayer Chapel
Replies: 76
Views: 121276

Re: Since we don't have a 'Prayer Chapel"

Real sorry to hear of this, will add this young couple to our prayers...
by jpackard56
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: whats it worthe,and what is it
Replies: 10
Views: 5854

Re: whats it worthe,and what is it

roadstar30 wrote:did 70 100 have chrome hood ornamint????
Yes, they just aren't as big as the Originals. Was this the one used to move airplanes?
by jpackard56
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: My Brother Rod in Field and Stream
Replies: 4
Views: 4135

Re: My Brother Rod in Field and Stream

Paul stole my reaction :!: ... but it bears repeating...Wow again :!:
Scott, thanks for sharing this news, it is so refreshing to see GOOD stuff about GOOD people for a change...Outstanding :beer:
by jpackard56
Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:10 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 70's big brother
Replies: 8
Views: 4978

Re: 70's big brother

Very Nice :beer: Are the rear tires on the 100, one size up from the ones on the 70, or do the straight shoulders just make them look a little larger. It seems to make the whole tractor appear to really be "the big brother" even though my mind says the frame, axles, dash, hood and such are all the s...
by jpackard56
Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Prayer Chapel
Replies: 76
Views: 121276

Re: Since we don't have a 'Prayer Chapel"

Big Jim, you do the talking to Sam, we'll continue to pray and God's will Sam will see the truth.
by jpackard56
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Working the replicated #40 **REVISED**
Replies: 10
Views: 6473

Re: Working the replicated #40 **REVISED**

Kevin,
Glad the 149 wasn't injured in the fun ( oops, I mean work :!: ) Still think those #40's are sweet, that 5 bolt plate looks like an excellent solution :beer:
by jpackard56
Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:17 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Ted lost a blade
Replies: 5
Views: 3756

Re: Ted lost a blade

Glad nobody got hurt and you didn't have much damage to Ted :!:
by jpackard56
Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:04 am
Forum: Welcome Mat
Topic: New member in western PA
Replies: 6
Views: 7066

Re: New member in western PA

Welcome aboard :!: Good bunch of folks here, love seeing the kids enjoying our hobby/addiction :lol:
by jpackard56
Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:23 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Ground Saw Find
Replies: 5
Views: 4011

Re: Ground Saw Find

Jlaws wrote:Vince , I said I'd like to own one ......Doesn't necessarily mean I can afford one . :lol:
But you can always dream ... :roll:
Jess,
I think you have spoken for most of us, and it is the dreams that keep us moving forward :!:
Chris,
Nice find :!:
by jpackard56
Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: My German Friend is a I.H. Nut (Cub nut too)
Replies: 15
Views: 8851

Re: My German Friend is a I.H. Nut (Cub nut too)

Glad to hear Georg is doing better with the heart. Have seen some of his work and often wondered how he could produce such excellent results located in Germany. Some of the things he has finished would be challenging here in quality and attention to detail, finding pieces and the costs...Georg has d...
by jpackard56
Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:06 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Dual Lift 149
Replies: 25
Views: 13275

Re: Dual Lift 149

William, once again your experience and information has helped me :!: I got home last night and it was great out and I needed to burn off "work frustrations"...So I went out and reversed the belt on the Mott like you described. I mowed with her till I ran out of gas (good 45 mins) around the barn, b...
by jpackard56
Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Dual Lift 149
Replies: 25
Views: 13275

Re: Dual Lift 149

SANY0202.JPG SANY0203.JPG SANY0008.JPG :lol: Hi Kevin ! Long time no hear, good to see you still modifying things, I too respect your work. I'm trying to show the mowing team from last year and this year. We will see if they re-size correctly... The 100 with Mott got some new ags and weights on bot...
by jpackard56
Sat Aug 18, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: IH Skid Steer
Replies: 4
Views: 4098

Re: IH Skid Steer

Boy, that just hit my list of when I find one it will come home with me. Super sweet and just the right size for some projects I have in mind :!:
by jpackard56
Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: Correct width front rims for a 100?
Replies: 11
Views: 9834

Re: Correct width front rims for a 100?

My materials show "The front tires were 4.80/4.00-8. The rear tires were 6/12 with a 2 ply rating and provided by Goodyear. Oversized front tires of 16/6.50-8 and rear tires of 8/12 (two ply also) were available as optional equipment. These tires were factory mounted tubeless." I completely stripped...
by jpackard56
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: What would you like to see? And Polls
Topic: Buyer Beware List?
Replies: 3
Views: 6161

Re: Buyer Beware List?

Well I've been happy with my dealings with our sponsors here at CCC. I also feel I have been treated very fair and honestly by every member that I have dealt with here at CCC.

I agree, Ebay "not so much"
by jpackard56
Sun Aug 12, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: New to me lathe
Replies: 72
Views: 58275

Re: New to me lathe

Steve,
I also thank you :notworthy: Some great web sites there :!:
by jpackard56
Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: Cub Cadets and Shooting the Breeze
Topic: 3rd 169
Replies: 15
Views: 11914

Re: 3rd 169

Nice save, keep us posted :beer:
by jpackard56
Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: Toys for the Big Boys.... uh, Collectors
Topic: My Collection
Replies: 7
Views: 11531

Re: My Collection

Some unique ones in there. Nice collection ! I know they get finger-prints but I really appreciate seeing them out of boxes. I know it would be a lot of resizing but have you thought of lining up a series of individual photos for those of us with "fuzzy computer eyes" ?
Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:
by jpackard56
Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:43 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Boiling Oil ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7420

Re: Boiling Oil ?

Thanks for the feedback guys... I really don't know how hot this oil was. I'm borrowing my brothers in-fared temp gun over the 4th. I do know that when the oil hit the grass clippings etc. when the yellow "gizmo" shot off it sounded like frying chicken and was all bubbling and boiling in appearance....
by jpackard56
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:30 am
Forum: CCC and MTD Built Cub cadets
Topic: Boiling Oil ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7420

Re: Boiling Oil ?

Oh and Im a ford guy, just incase its brought up, :lol: Is that a bad thing? If so I'm in trouble cause I was a truck fleet mechanic for them in my checkered past. Now I'll drive anything I can afford, translation CHEAP !! But we still have some Fords...My 2000 F-250 4wd Power Stroke (59137 miles) i...