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Never say never - '67 Cub
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- Dusti Snider
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
I've been on a couple lo-boys. I wouldn't have one for that reason...you gotta be an acrobat or something.
I swear IF I keep it, a lot of people won't understand it, but I think the deluxe seat will have to go. It has no cushion in it at all. Yesterday I cut a piece of 3/4 plywood to have something to sit on. I can't imagine how hard it would be if my butt were sitting on 4" of foam. I'd almost be tempted, were they not so "desirable" to cut the arms rests off of it...
I swear IF I keep it, a lot of people won't understand it, but I think the deluxe seat will have to go. It has no cushion in it at all. Yesterday I cut a piece of 3/4 plywood to have something to sit on. I can't imagine how hard it would be if my butt were sitting on 4" of foam. I'd almost be tempted, were they not so "desirable" to cut the arms rests off of it...
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
A deluxe seat with the CORRECT cushion on it is a lot better than a piece of plywood...
Most of the seat cushions you can get these days are just a piece of plywood with some foam on top. AFAIK, the "correct" cushions are hollow with springs and a bit of padding like automotive seats.
Most of the seat cushions you can get these days are just a piece of plywood with some foam on top. AFAIK, the "correct" cushions are hollow with springs and a bit of padding like automotive seats.
- Dusti Snider
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- Tractors Owned: 1951 Farmall "M" - Restored
1949 Farmall Cub - Original "Blue Ribbon Reconditioned"
1953 Farmall Super AI
1934 Farmall F-12
1929 Farmall Regular
1956 Ford 640
1972 Ford 4000 - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Mercer County, West Virginia
Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
Matt Kirsch wrote:A deluxe seat with the CORRECT cushion on it is a lot better than a piece of plywood...
Be that as it may Matt, the height of it would still put me higher and closer to the steering wheel...
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
Dusty:
Otis has a lot of work into it and it is really nice. It should be kept special I guess .. kinda one of a kind so far. Suggest you keep the Lo-Boy for mowing duties and let Otis relax in the barn. Take him out for shows and stuff and maybe a joyride or two a month
Take the deluxe seat off and put on a pan seat .. upholstered if possible ..
This one is going to work. It isn't getting redone for a long time I imagine.
Those who are tall seem to have difficulty with Lo-Boys. Us shorter folks .. not so much. Must be the legs or something....
Otis has a lot of work into it and it is really nice. It should be kept special I guess .. kinda one of a kind so far. Suggest you keep the Lo-Boy for mowing duties and let Otis relax in the barn. Take him out for shows and stuff and maybe a joyride or two a month
Take the deluxe seat off and put on a pan seat .. upholstered if possible ..
This one is going to work. It isn't getting redone for a long time I imagine.
Those who are tall seem to have difficulty with Lo-Boys. Us shorter folks .. not so much. Must be the legs or something....
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- Dusti Snider
- 10+ Years
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- Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2003 9:10 am
- Zip Code: 24739
- Tractors Owned: 1951 Farmall "M" - Restored
1949 Farmall Cub - Original "Blue Ribbon Reconditioned"
1953 Farmall Super AI
1934 Farmall F-12
1929 Farmall Regular
1956 Ford 640
1972 Ford 4000 - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Mercer County, West Virginia
Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
I sure wish the hood on mine was in that good o' shape...
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- Brendan In NC
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1964 Farmall 140 #27512
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
You Never know dusti a little body work an a coat of paint an a (Pan Seat!) it will look great next to Otis!
Tractors are like watermelons..Eat the red and throw away the green!!
Brendan Dixon Greenville NC
1964 Farmall Cub #223883
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
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Brendan Dixon Greenville NC
1964 Farmall Cub #223883
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
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- Dusti Snider
- 10+ Years
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- Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2003 9:10 am
- Zip Code: 24739
- Tractors Owned: 1951 Farmall "M" - Restored
1949 Farmall Cub - Original "Blue Ribbon Reconditioned"
1953 Farmall Super AI
1934 Farmall F-12
1929 Farmall Regular
1956 Ford 640
1972 Ford 4000 - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Mercer County, West Virginia
Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
Wow Brendan that is sharp!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
You get what you pay for. My 63 has the original spring deluxe seat and the 78 has a factory foam seat. My butt has never bottomed out on either. Tried one of the aftermarket seats, sat on it once, said "no way". Wish I had gotten the padded armrest a lot sooner!
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- Buzzard Wing
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
I have both a cheap aftermarket seat base and and to originals (with springs). The originals are still in great shape and are very comfortable. Pretty sure Hamilton Bob sells the good ones with springs. http://www.hamiltonbobs.com/Bottom-for- ... 206375.htm
Rudi, you do know a Lo Boy has NO 'suspension' with a pan seat??
Rudi, you do know a Lo Boy has NO 'suspension' with a pan seat??
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- Brendan In NC
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- Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:54 pm
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- Tractors Owned: 1964 Farmall Cub Red Square Nose # 223883 one of 2300 built before they switch to Yellow and White.
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
Just a Clean Strong run of the mill Farmall 140 with very little Wear.
Also have a bit of equipment
Woods C-42 Belly mower, 1963 IH McCormick #215 Plow, IH #144 Cultivators, IH Side Dresser (in need of some work non working at the moment) - Location: Greenville N.C
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
Dusti Snider wrote:Wow Brendan that is sharp!!!!!!!!!
See Told you! you an Al need to get bit by that yellow June Bug! HaHa
How Bout This 1973 Cub!
Tractors are like watermelons..Eat the red and throw away the green!!
Brendan Dixon Greenville NC
1964 Farmall Cub #223883
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
Tractorguy140, YouTube
Brendan Dixon Greenville NC
1964 Farmall Cub #223883
1964 Farmall 140 #27512
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- Buzzard Wing
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
I will leave Al to his opinion.....
I spend a lot of time on a yeller Cub and you really can't see much yeller from the seat. I did recently add a red Cub to the flock (a 12 VOLT one, with key start) but still love my yeller ones the most.
I spend a lot of time on a yeller Cub and you really can't see much yeller from the seat. I did recently add a red Cub to the flock (a 12 VOLT one, with key start) but still love my yeller ones the most.
1971 Cub (Rufus) 1950 Cub (Cathy) 1965 Lo Boy Fast Hitch (Nameless III) 1970 Cub 1000 Loader & Fast Hitch (Lee)
- Rudi
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
Buzzard Wing wrote:Rudi, you do know a Lo Boy has NO 'suspension' with a pan seat??
No, I didn't Larry but I guess since it has a cushion it won't be too bad
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
As I see it there are really two issues with the Lo Boy accessibility. First is getting on and off and second is once you are in the seat how much "room" you have. With the variables of two different seats and two different length steering shafts and what ever may have been owner modified (including the actual size and shape of the owner ). No wonder it gets troublesome to compare and different opinions.
I have a '63 round nose Lo Boy with deluxe seat. My only annoyance, other than the getting on and off, is my left knee hits the steering post. I think I'm gonna put a piece of one of those pool noodles around it.
This discussion finally clicked for me what was up with the gold plated cub in this vine discussion.
http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=79417
and specifically this picture from ebay of it (auction has ended) scroll way down the listing for pictures; I'll refrain from the restoration quality discussion here but there are a couple comfort/accessibility modifications to mention.
#1 A spring seat will work on a Lo Boy????
#2 Is having the seat two inches to the left worth the trouble of the bracket between the seat and seat post?????
#3 The fenders moved out, especially the right one, would give a bit more room although you'd still have the bracket.
I have a '63 round nose Lo Boy with deluxe seat. My only annoyance, other than the getting on and off, is my left knee hits the steering post. I think I'm gonna put a piece of one of those pool noodles around it.
This discussion finally clicked for me what was up with the gold plated cub in this vine discussion.
http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=79417
and specifically this picture from ebay of it (auction has ended) scroll way down the listing for pictures; I'll refrain from the restoration quality discussion here but there are a couple comfort/accessibility modifications to mention.
#1 A spring seat will work on a Lo Boy????
#2 Is having the seat two inches to the left worth the trouble of the bracket between the seat and seat post?????
#3 The fenders moved out, especially the right one, would give a bit more room although you'd still have the bracket.
- Dusti Snider
- 10+ Years
- Posts: 601
- Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2003 9:10 am
- Zip Code: 24739
- Tractors Owned: 1951 Farmall "M" - Restored
1949 Farmall Cub - Original "Blue Ribbon Reconditioned"
1953 Farmall Super AI
1934 Farmall F-12
1929 Farmall Regular
1956 Ford 640
1972 Ford 4000 - Circle of Safety: Y
- Location: Mercer County, West Virginia
Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
Well, my '67 isn't a Lo-boy...I just can't get on and off the thing period, and it's because of that blamed seat. IF I were keeping it, and I've decided I am not, I would definitely have to get rid of that deluxe seat and replace it with a pan.
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- Rudi
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- Tractors Owned: 1947 Cub "Granny"
1948 Cub "Ellie-Mae"
1968 Cub Lo-Boy
Dad's Putt-Putt
IH 129 CC
McCormick 100 Manure Spreader
McCormick 100-H Manure Spreader
Post Hole Digger
M-H #1 Potato Digger - Circle of Safety: Y
- Twitter ID: Rudi Saueracker, SSM
- Location: NB Dieppe, Canada
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Re: Never say never - '67 Cub
Dusti:
Hope you find a good home for that '67 Cub. Before you get rid of it, can you send all the data to Raymond for the database? Have some fun with it before it goes bye-bye. I can understand the dilemma on the deluxe seat. Me -- I am short so I don't have those problems ... I always knew there was an upside to being a short round Bavarian aside from Spaetzle und gulasch
Hope you find a good home for that '67 Cub. Before you get rid of it, can you send all the data to Raymond for the database? Have some fun with it before it goes bye-bye. I can understand the dilemma on the deluxe seat. Me -- I am short so I don't have those problems ... I always knew there was an upside to being a short round Bavarian aside from Spaetzle und gulasch
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