Farmall Cub

by **oldelf** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:16 pm

Hello,

Love reading the posts. Ya'll seem to be having a great time with your equipment. I hope to have as good a time with mine.

This is a great place. Already have conversed with some really smart people. Some nice ones too.

Love Rudi's site and TM tractor.

Could someone direct me to this welcome wagon I keep seeing. I guess I'm blinder then 10 bats cause I just don't see it.

I'll be asking a bunch of dumb questions for ya'll to laugh at in the future so get your corsetts out so you don't buste a side out.

Regards
Gene Friend
Conwa, SC

by **deputy jailer** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:20 pm

Gene

First of all WELCOME. And there is no dumb quesions here on this forum. I can guarantee you whatever question you have there will be somone here with the answer. Som good answers some not so good

but don't think less of us

WELCOME to the family

by **spiveyman** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:22 pm

Glad you made a formal introduction Gene! It is GREAT to have another gamecock on board! I'm a freshmen at USC this year myself. Hope I didnt burn you out last night! I just cant give simple answers :roll:

. Welcome welcome, welcome!

Andrew

by **oldelf** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:36 pm

Thank you for the welcome but I still need to know how to get to the welcome wagon. If someone can direct me it would be appreciated. I want to see how all the stuff works.

GF

by **spiveyman** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:38 pm

Sent you a PM - check your box

by **Jim Becker** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:36 pm

When Rudi discovers this thread, he will post the welcome wagon here. You can find it by looking at other "Introduce Yourself" threads, like his post in this one:

http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26452

by **Barnyard** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:47 pm

Jim Becker wrote:When Rudi discovers this thread, he will post the welcome wagon here. You can find it by looking at other "Introduce Yourself" threads, like his post in this one:

http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26452

Yeah, is sorta like the Wal-Mart greeter. He has his act together and is a wealth of info just as the many others you will hear from.

Welcome and don't be a stranger.

by **Jim Roy** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:41 am

Welcome Gene
You are at the greatest form on the web. Just join right in everyone here is great to answer any question you might have. You will also not find any smut or back bitting here. Again welcome.
Jim

by **Rudi** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:57 pm

Gene:

Not wanting to disappoint even though I see you found the Manual Server already..... but I finally saw the thread, so here is your own Welcome Wagon. I know it seems repetetive, but as Bill said, it is kinda like walking into Wal-Mart :big smile:

Bill, I kinda like the WalMart Greeter analogy.... kinda fits I guess :roll:

First,

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 :!:

oldelf wrote:Hello,

Love reading the posts. Ya'll seem to be having a great time with your equipment. I hope to have as good a time with mine.

This is a great place. Already have conversed with some really smart people. Some nice ones too.

Love Rudi's site and TM tractor.

Could someone direct me to this welcome wagon I keep seeing. I guess I'm blinder then 10 bats cause I just don't see it.

I'll be asking a bunch of dumb questions for ya'll to laugh at in the future so get your corsetts out so you don't buste a side out.

Regards
Gene Friend
Conwa, SC

The Welcome Wagon is a relatively brief introduction to the information that is currently available on Cub tractors, and answers many of the common questions new members ask right of the bat. Although it is a bit overwhelming :shock:

, it has been designed to actually be copied to a Word Processor such as Microsoft Word (which preserves the active links), and saved to your desktop for easy reference at a later date or when you have a bit more time to read all the information contained in the links below. Please do so, enjoy and I hope this will be a useful aid in learning more about your New Cub Tractor :!:

Filling out your

Profile is a real help. It just needs to be - State,City, County, a lot less than what is available in your local phone book. Knowing where you are will help in members offering to come help, when you are looking for parts - the area that would be useful to you etc., Also our CubFests, Mini-Fests or a simple KaffeeKlatsch/get together over coffee and a doughnut etc., to help each other benefits. Just a thought :!:

Ok, so here is the spiel

:

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. One of the other projects we have been working on and it will be a continuing effort is the The Cub Book of Knowledge. This the the place to go to get all the quick links to some very good articles written by many members of the forum on solving some of the problems we encounter as we repair, maintain and up-grade our Cubs. Keep looking for this to grow.

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 if 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. The program has been extended and no new definite end-date has been announced at this point. It is an extension only and may end rather quickly depending on available stocks. Please do take advantage of this offer and get the new safety caps :idea:

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

to the Cub Family

by **Ron Luebke** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:55 pm

welcome Gene, i hope you enjoy the site as much as the rest of us do. a great group of people here as you'll soon find out on your own.

by **Kodiak** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:33 pm

Welcome Gene, I'm just down the road a bit, about 70 miles from Greenville SC or so. Next time some of us are getting together you are welcome to jump right in and join us, we'll keep you posted

Ron Whiting

by **Pete1941** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:00 am

Welcome Gene, to the Forum and the Farmall Cub Family. Glad to have you and hope you enjoy your stay with us. Pete

by **redfin** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:48 pm

Gene

Welcome to the forum. You will soon find an answer to any question you ask. A little joking every now and then is expected , however you will get the information you are seeking. :lol: