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From So. IL

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:55 am
by Jerry P
I've got a nice old Lo-Boy that has given me lots of great service. Over the last 10 years or so I've had it, I've scrounged several implements and have a complete set up that I'm real happy with. This little tractor has done all that I've called on it to do around the few acres we have.

I've never really known what year it was but based on the serial number (11243J) and reference here it looks to be a 55 or 56.

Maybe one of you can tell me a little about it?

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:27 am
by Bigdog
Jerry - Welcome aboard!
Acording to the serial number chart:
http://www.atis.net/CubFAQ/cub_faq.html#q13
your lo-boy is a 59.
Having a variety of implements is good!

Where are you located? (state, city) Not trying to be nosy - just give us a better idea of who may be able to attend local events.

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:33 pm
by John(videodoc)
Welcome aboard Jerry. Southern Il, proabaly not to far from you over here is Paris, Il....... Mark your calendar, 4/14/07 docfest at my place. cubs, trractors, implements, fellowship from all over midwest sounding like. Should be a day of fun, food, and playing with tractors. :D

Heres a pictures of my 59 loboy, "basketcase"
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/v ... 9%20loboy/

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:47 pm
by Rudi
Jerry:

First, Image to the greatest forum on the internet, and to the Cub Family. You will find that all the folks on this forum are kind, helpful and just full of Cub info and knowledge. They also happen to be the finest folks I have ever met :!: :D

Ok, so here is the spiel Image:

I would suggest that you read this thread: New Members and Visitors, Please READ Prior to Posting. There are many great links to informative pages such as the ATIS FAQ's 1 and ATIS FAQ's 2, The Best of H.L. Chauvin who has written very interesting articles on troubleshooting common problems with your Cub.

Also, you might want to visit the Cub Manual Server as there is tons of info on servicing, maintaining and re-building your Cub. In addition to this basic information, there are also a number of other useful tools available on the server. There is the Specialty Services page which has contact info for neat stuff like getting your seats recovered, buying quality Decals, Serial Number tags and a host of other neat items. Also there are the Parts Pages - both Used Parts Suppliers and New Parts Suppliers pages with links to quality dealers. I am always looking for YOUR favourite dealers for New and Used Parts to include here. These pages are intended to complement our Official FarmallCub.com Website Sponsors:

I would also recommend that you visit Binder Books and purchase the three most important manuals you can own for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding your Cub. These are the Owner's Manual, the GSS-1411 Service Manual and the TC-37F Parts Manual. Although they are available on the Cub Manual Server, it is better is you also have your own paper copy. Binder Books is the only Authorized IH Publication Reprint House and they have the best quality manuals available. Most other's are not of the same quality. Just a personal thought here, the I&T Shop Manuals, although helpful in some areas, really are not sufficient for the job. If you wish though, they are good additional reference works.

IF you really want to get the skinny on all things Cub, might I suggest you get a copy of Ken Updike's Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet's :?: . While you are at it Original Farmall Cub and Cub Cadet is Ken's latest addition to the series. Along with Guy Fay's Letter Series Originality Guide, these are three must have's in anyone's collection.

In addition to the above information, don't forget to check out the various articles that are available to help with your Repair, Restore, Rebuild or just your Maintenance Projects. There are a number of sub pages such as Electrolysis or Rust Zapper's, Maintenance Tips, Jigs and Techniques, Implement and Part Sketches and of course the Paint, Decals & Other Finish Questions which has the Paint Chart and the Paint Committee Decisions links.

Oh, and while the program still lasts.. you might want to check the Announcement: Navistar Free Gas Cap Offer - On-Line Form thread at the top of the Cub Forum and send away for the new style safety cap before that program runs out as well.

I truly hope that you enjoy your Cub and that you will be a frequent contributor to the forum. Again, Image to the Cub FamilyImage :D

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:32 pm
by Ron Luebke
welcome :!:

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:43 pm
by Kit Sumner
Hey, Jerry, Glad to have you on board! :D

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:58 am
by cowboy
Hi Jerry :!:

Welcome to the form :D Lookin forward to talking tractors with you :!:

Billy

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:13 pm
by Mac from NS
Hi Jerry,welcome aboard.

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:51 pm
by Don McCombs
Welcome to the forum, Jerry. :D

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:00 pm
by trac48
wellcome Jerry :D
I think you have the tractor I am looking for. :wink:

Looking forward to see some pictures :wink:

Gilles :D :D :D

Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:29 am
by Jerry P
Thanks all. Nice be part of a good group. I'm near Red Bud, IL and not far from Frederick Town, MO. In fact, those boys at JP Tractor were real helpful when I bought the blade from them.