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newbie from eastern PA
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:48 am
by jcsmith
Greetings, I'm Chris from Northampton Co, PA. I've a 1968 104 with a K301 replacement engine ( 1996 vintage ) . Currently tractor is apart for a quickie refurbishing to preserve from further deterioration until I can afford a proper restoration . See y'all around the forum. Chris
Re: newbie from eastern PA
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:19 pm
by Bob Perry
Welcome to the forum. I have a 104 myself. I use it for roto-tilling and it's unbelievable how good it does, and how dependable it is. And the folks on this site are very helpful.
Re: newbie from eastern PA
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:38 pm
by jcsmith
Thanks Bob. BTW , what's a doodle bug? Chris
Re: newbie from eastern PA
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:14 pm
by Rudi
Chris:
A Doodle Bug is a tractor that has been made from an old car/truck parts/chassis. Many folks in the 20's/30's etc., could not afford a real tractor but were able to acquire a junker that they could then convert. I have my father-in-laws doodle bug which was home built using parts from an old Studebacker, a Ford and a couple other vehicles that I haven't been able to identify. It is powered by a 6hp Briggs and Stratton engine. Amazing tractor.
Here are a thread on Doodle Bugs.
Home Made Tractor And here is a site search on
Doodle Bugs
Re: newbie from eastern PA
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:39 am
by Mike in Louisiana
Welcome to the forum Chris
Re: newbie from eastern PA
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:09 am
by Tezell
Welcome.