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January 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
In this issue there are several John Deere restoration stories
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
Restored Kelly Engine
My father bought this engine new in Coon Rapids, Iowa
CLINTON COUNTY SHOW
We have a club called the Clinton County Antique Machinery Club
RESTORING A JOHN DEERE GP WIDETREAD
The tractor was broken apart in the middle to make painting easier
1913 Ellis 1 and 3 HP Upright 1 Cylinder, 2 Cycle Engine
This engine was bought new by a Mr. W. J. Radamaker of Johnson
Another Ellis...
It is a 2-cycle engine which runs well and develops quite a bit of power
RESTORING My JOHN DEERE MODEL BR
My first restore job was a basket case Model G.
TANK FOR HIRE
Tank For Hire
Don't Throw Anything Away! It Might Work With An Engine
I was always greatly interested in anything mechanical
OCTOBER 12th & 13th LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
The Student Chapter of Agricultural Engineers
MARLENE'S LINDEMANN
As we sailed on by I asked Marlene if she saw the Lindeman.
As Fate Would Have It
There were about forty stationary engines for sale
1928 Tractor Repair Lists
Printing three tractor repair lists
JOHN DEERE B RESTORED
The John Deere was a 1935 short frame
West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival
The 17th Annual Old Gas Engine Show
MY MASSEY HARRIS 12/20
Massey Harris began building the 12/20 in 1929
Bitten by the Bug
It's been almost a month since we went to the auction.
February 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
Steam & Gas Show Directory.
KANASAS-OKLAHOMA Show
4th Kansas and Oklahoma Steam and Gas Engine Show .
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word.
PHOTO ALBUM
This Fordson tractor was built 1919, and is pulling an Oliver plow.
When Horsepower Was Measured At An Honest Rate
George six months fabricating parts fitting pieces assembling engine.
IN MEMORIAM
Ken's Dad, Vice Pres. Early Day Gas Engine.
Three New Books from Richard A. Day
Book Review.
Otto's New Lease On Life
This Otto engine pump and supply water to the nursery stock.
FRENCH TRACTOR COLLECTOR NEEDS HELP
Universal Model D tractor, Moline Plow Company.
1912 7 HP HERCULES
This is the story of my very first engine restoration.
CANAL DAYS 1985
A model steam engine which was operated on compressed air.
AN UNUSUAL JEEP
Lundahl Morris Ill-Mo Tractor and Engine Club.
Rebirth of an 8 HP Fuller & Johnson
Fuller Johnson side shaft gas engine.
The Real Fordson Story
The X-Series Ford & Son Tractors
Unknown Tractor Update
Encyclopedia of American Farm Tractors.
A Cat Half a Century Old
While at the Kansas-Oklahoma Show at Winfield.
March 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
The Directory contains the listings of 476 shows the largest number ever.
Galloway Rises From the Ashes
Six burnt down hulks, all a uniform color of red rust.
IN MEMORIAM
Art Mausehund will be sadly missed by everyone who ever met him.
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word.
A. D. Mast Urges Gas Engine Education
Mast believes that demonstrations of the way engines work are important.
ENID Oklahoma SHOW
Fascinated youngsters kept the little Rumely busy all day.
LINN
Manufacturing Corporation.
Junk Pile Tractor
Nova 5 HP engine has run for many years on junk pile tractor.
Down on the Farm
First refrigeration was a Servell that burned kerosene.
HAY BALER? NO, A HAY PRESS
The hay press paraded in the Calvalcade of Power at Old Threshers in 1981.
Old Engine Restoration Tips
The instruction and parts manuals are very useful in restoring an old engine.
Dry Cell Batteries In Ignition Use
Best battery life is seen on very slow turning engines.
ShowtimeOn a Grocers Parking Lot!
First free public show.
EARLY REID HISTORY
Joseph Reid, Inventor and Manufacturer of Oil and Gas Engines.
POST CARD
1948 Schramm Ford air 60 crawler.
Finding Engines At County Fairs
Attending small county fairs.
April 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
Marine Engine Books were Reviewed
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Story started at North Jersey Antique Engine and Machinery Club's Show
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
The Harvest
Annual Fund Raising Event of the Historical Association
SMITHBURG STEAM & CRAFT SHOW
11th Annual Smiths-Burg Steam & Craft Show
MUSEUM PIECES STOLEN
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
California Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association
Fire Extinguishers for the Antique Engine Enthusiasts
Use of Fire extinguishers to Prevent Disasters in Future
New Club
People Attending an Organizational Meeting
History of the Globe Iron Works
Globe Iron Works Co. remained a Corporation until 1913
Where are the Shaw?
A Shaw is a Garden Tractor that was Built in Galesburg
Valley Historical Engine Association Show
Gas Engine Show Sponsored by Valley Historical Engine Association
TIME WARRIOR BAGS I.H.C. ""LB""
Loses Finger in Process!!
Youthful Memories Brought Back
Bill Wallner belong to Edge &.T Association
Central Massachusetts Show
Activities of the Traditional Yankee Engineuity in Action Show
1932 40-62 HUBER
Restoring the 1932 40-62 Huber
ANOTHER JOHN DEERE
Deere Tractors at 1945 Steuben County Fair
Restoring a Bull's Eye
The Bull's Eye Engines were Manufactured in Warren
IN MEMORIAM
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association
THE NASH STORY
5 HP Nash Engine Manufactured by the National Meter Company
Help For A FRENCH Collector
Eastern Fayette Guilford Museum of Guilford
ENGLISH Plea For Help
Tractors have been Sandblasted and Resprayed
The Lehr Big Boy
Lehr Claims a Big Chrysler Engine
POST CARD
Arizona Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association
May 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
The 1986 Steam and Gas Show Directory
FORD V-8
The tractor was scheduled for production later in 1938
Haybaler Remembered
A 1909 picture of a stationary baler making round bales
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
1919 IHC 8-16 TRACTOR
This experience was worth all the effort taken to restore the tractor
MAY PULL
The past five years I have been primarily building models
1920 Moline Universal D
The engine is set out in front of the drive wheels
RETIREE RESTORES PUMPJACK
Fuller & Johnson pumpjack engine about 20 years ago
The Chilhowee Antique Farm Machinery Collectors Organization
3rd Annual Fall Show
A Jaeger Cement Mixer
Fifteen years ago I attended my first antique engine show in Buckley
THROUGH THE YEARS WITH DIFFERENT DEERES
A new B John Deere (1945) with starter, lights, power lift
South Lake County Agricultural Historical Society Show Report
The results of this Farm Show were the beginning of an annual event
Old Charter
The one thing that seems to set these engines apart is the unique fuel system
ROUGH & TUMBLE
The show included a wide variety of items and something for the old and the young
My Allis Chalmers ""U""
The hood and fender were in good shape
The Gas Engine Area at Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
The first gas engine exhibits of about 20-25 engines were displayed at the 1959 Reunion
IN MEMORIAM
Stanley was one of the five original founders of the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show
1944 M-M ""Z""
The engine in the Z tractor was of an unusual design
Nardin, Oklahoma Show
In northern Oklahoma, about 30 miles south of the Kansas state line
Rebirth Of A Sattley
These valves have a slightly larger stem and head
John Deere Enthusiast's Magazine
Readers have submitted stories on such things as restoration problems
Rose City Community Threshing
The first show Harvey had was a gas engine show
Antique Engine & Tractor Association Celebrates New Permanent Home
A Waterloo 1 HP engine and a John Deere A tractor
Photo Album
Major Acquisition in Vermont Museum
POST CARD
The brass cup shaped part is for priming the water pump
June 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
The outlook for gas and steam shows, threshermen's reunions and other events.
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word.
John Deere ""B"" ADAPTATION
Lifting and guiding parts are from an older model JD cultivator.
Eastern Shore Show
The steam engines, antique cars, live steam models and a team of oxen.
New Life For A ""B"" JOHN DEERE
John Deeres, and discovered this one covered with hone suckle alongside the interstate
IN MEMORIAM
STANLEY MACK was one of the original founders of the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Inc.
A TALE OF TWO RESTORATIONS
The first task was to strip the tractor of all sheet metal.
Gib Key REMOVAL
The tab on the key should be carefully examined to insure that the face toward.
STUMPTOWN STEAM THRESHERS
The slow engine race in the antique class was won by Jim Fisher on Harrison 20 HP Russell.
Square Piston Engine
The valves are of stainless.
On the Move
The Delaware with George Washington on Christmas Eve.
Eclipse Begins Collection
The Fairbanks-Morse Eclipse 1 HP pictured here.
Vermont-Made Engines
Vermont Life magazine and several of the company.
Dear Willie
The only man in that neck of the woods that had any tools for harness fixin.
ENGINE HUNT
The best thing to do is carry a lunch.
HELP FOR SWEDISH COLLECTOR
16 HP and the other is a 1910 Sandbacken 10-12 HP.
Story of a Judson
Judson engine that was finally brought to the point of reasonable restoration.
A LARGE GAS ENGINE
The gasoline is drawn directly from a tank considerably lower than the engine.
PHOTO ALBUM
The model I have is a working tractor just as the big one except it uses battery ignition.
You Married Your Best Investment
Engine collecting she is recruited to the arts of engine painting.
TREASURE STATE FLYWHEELERS, INC.
The club mails out approximately 44 cards per month.
PANORAMICS
The views are from Rough and Tumble
POST CARD
The tractor has a two cylinder opposed engine.
July 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
Miniature railroad operating clubs formed the Mini-Rail Corporation.
Reflections
A brief word
Reflections
A brief word
GAS ENGINES POWER ICE CREAM FREEZERS FOR WORTHY CAUSE
The 30th annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale, sponsored for World Relief.
CUSTOM Manufacturing Company
Custom tractor was marketed through Lehr Equipment Sales, Inc.
CUSTOM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Custom tractor was marketed through Lehr Equipment Sales, Inc.
Mid-Iowa Antique Power Association Holds First Show
The estimated attendance at the Mid Iowa Show was 5000 people.
Utah Antique Collectors Finally Organize
Utah Antique collector's first show was held on June 7-8 in Huntsville.
Cedar Valley Engine Club Threshers Reunion
Corn was shelled with a 2-hole corn sheller.
THE 12TH ANNUAL LESUEUR COUNTY PIONEER POWER ASSOCIATION THRESHING SHOW
Eighteen acres of oats and spring wheat were threshed.
HISTORIC Engines MOVED to Macon
The Macon County Flywheel and Collectible Club.
Camp Greek Threshers
10th Annual Camp Creek Antique Machinery and Threshing Show.
1985 BOSWELL INDIANA SHOW
The 1985 Boswell Show was held in perfect weather.
FOR STEAM FANS Stationary Engine Society Newsletter
An informative newsletter can have for a new organization.
Collector's Dream Becomes Collector's Nightmare
A large two page ad was printed in Gas Engine Magazine.
1/3 Size John Deere 1 HP
Robert Best had planned on making only 15 sets of castings.
IN MEMORIAM
Emery Hurst Cordill was one of The Pioneer Harvest's oldest members.
Eagle Tractor
Eagle tractor was manufactured by Eagle Manufacturing Company in Appleton.
POST CARD
Otto Engine is in excellent original condition and very complete.
August 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
A Watkins marine and a Rumsey are not so common colors.
Reflections
A brief word.
Reflections
A brief word.
In the Family for 62 Years
Albert's grandfather Purchased a Waterloo Boy gas engine at local farm sale.
More Scratch Model Building
Wives and mothers are some of the most wonderful things.
WATKINS MARINE ENGINES
George R. Quinlan was interested in marine engines.
Oldest Surviving Blackstone Engine
In Blackstone engine, fuel is kerosene stored in the large base casting.
A Reader Responds
Associated-United Engines.
Cliff Collette's Rumsey Engine
Rumsey Engine is a very rare and unique engine.
1985 Warren County Old Threshers Show
The Warren County Fairgrounds have numerous buildings and sheds.
He's A 'One-Lunger Fanatic
Bert Dado is an enthusiast for the mechanically antique and unique.
TWO FOUR-WHEEL DRIVES
In olden days farmers shared the farm work with a team of horses.
BUILDING Scale Models
Michael Kolb Decided to build a half scale model.
PHOTO ALBUM
Farmall Super MTA.
Classic Auto Productions
Classic Auto Production's show was held at Orange County Fairgrounds.
IN MEMORIAM
Elmer K. Rice was always ready to do a favor for anyone.
POST CARD
Stefanyk collects stationary gas engines, and model trains.
September 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
Steam and Gas Engine Clubs
Reflections
Description of Inertial Governor Components and Actions
The Story Of A Sentimental Garden Tractor
Assembling the Chain Driven Grand Haven Garden Tractor
IN MEMORIAM
1921 Port Huron steam engine at the Bureau Valley show
Cracking CORN
Erin helping to crack corn on the family grist mill
Acquiring and Restoring a RAWLEIGH-SCHRYER
Restoration of Rawleigh - Schryer
TEMPLE ""Master Workman""
Twin Vertical Temple Model Master Workman
A TRIP TO MISSOURI
1-ton Chevy Trucks and 3 Trailers Headed for Carthage, Missouri
Time Passes On
Driving to Work on the Massachusetts Turnpike
THE WHITE PINE Logging and Threshing Show
White Pine Steam and Threshing Show putting on its 8th Annual Exhibition
A Miracle In The Wheat Field
A Farm Boy's Love Affair with the Tractor
TIME WARRIOR FINDS STOVER KKeeps Fingers
Pinto Gets Headache
Craycraft Auctions Collection
Mr. David Craycraft Dealing with Antique Engines, Restoring and Showing them
GATHERING Up the Pieces
Shows & Parades at Southwest Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association
Second Owner Tractor
Stories about Second Owner Things
ATTENTION ALL ELLIS OWNERS!
Article Indicates a Desire on the Part of Ellis Owners
GRANNY'S LI'L PUTT-PUTT
Granny's Li'l Putt-Putt just keeps Saying Chuk-Prrrrr
The Life of a G. P.
John Deere G. P. at the Shade Mountain Antique show
POST CARD
Wow! What Fun!
CASE GAS AND OIL TRACTOR RECORD
Formula used to Determine Year of Manufacture on Case Machines
A Bigger Collection
Problem to find an Ad or Auction with Gasoline Engines Advertised
October 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association
Reflections
A Brief Word
ABENAQUE
Machine Works Show
Auction Time
At Hudson Valley Old Time Power Club in Hudson, New York
Farm Master
Cushman manual with a Sears flier stapled to the front
Report on a Unique engine & Horse Show
It is a show of engines and other farm machinery
2 HP Fairbanks Morse Vertical Engine
Originally, the engine pumped water from a 300 foot deep well
Farm Toy Museum
National Farm Toy Museum and community center
Black Beauty
The engine was made in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
MORE VIEWS FROM CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
1986 Central Massachusetts show held June 28 and 29
IN MEMORIAM
Roger had many loyal friends who will miss him greatly
Wallis Collector
Schmidt's unusual collection includes a model of every Wallis
TASMANIAN
Tractor Rescue
J. I. Case Collectors Form Organization
Persons interested in obtaining a membership application
PHOTO ALBUM
The Hart Parr tractor line and later Oliver was sold in Ontario
SOUTHWESTERN ANTIQUE GAS & STEAM ENGINE MUSEUM
The museum's activities include collecting, documenting
A THRESHING BEE
A Threshing Bee
SAMSON MODEL M TRACTOR
1921 SAMSON
November 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
Reproduced some Color Pages from an early New Way Catalog
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
New Way Jewels
The catalog is described in the accompanying letter from the Stephen B
Made From Scratch
Arnold Collects Engines and Hand Tool Grinders
How Often Do Magnetos Need RECHARGING?
Recharge Magnets by Methods which Produce Inadequate Energy
IN MEMORIAM
Herman arranged several threshing bees at his farm near Lamar
A Hard-Won Witte
The story of Collection of Old gas engine
Photos From Harold Gaddye
Iowa had a few nice engines in his large collection
Engine Oddities
Restoring the Engines and Display at Annual shows
HEAVY METAL
Summer of Fairbanks-Morse diesel engines
The Antique Engine, Tractor & Toy Club
Club Membership Grown Far beyond First year Expectations
The 1923 Farmall
The Story of the Farmall
In The Rough
Richard tells the engine is in the undergrowth and bushes along a driveway
POST CARD
Screen Cooled Stover Engine was manufactured by the Stover Engine Works
December 1986
FROM THE EDITOR
December issue has some interesting materiala couple of stories
WEBSTER MAGNETOS
And Their Applications.
WEBSTER MAGNETOS
And Their Applications
WEBSTER MAGNETOS
And Their Applications
435 DIESEL TRACTOR
The engine also got all new bearings, pistons, and liner kits
Third Annual Delaware Agricultural Museum Show
The museum opened to the public in August 1980
ROOTS OF MOTIVE POWER
Captain Don Steamboat Naish is at the helm for most meetings
NATIONAL
The star of the show was an 1880 2 HP Otto Silent
IN MEMORIAM
We are pleased that Agnes, his wife, will continue to attend meetings and shows
1 Year and 1000 Mile Sharpies
There was no way to fit the Escort around the engine
WHITE WATER DEERE
They haul it home and let the rust continue and dust collect
MODEL BUILDING
The flywheels are made of plastic mud flaps from a semi trailer
Unusual Club
Captain Don Steamboat Naish is at the helm for most meetings
REFLECTIONS
A Brief Word
WITTE ENGINE FITTING
The magneto, bracket and trip rod must be so lined up that the trip rod does not bind
The Auction of the Century
The Crossley was under market value
Reader's Poetry
Eating Pie
Some Thoughts on Liability Insurance
Jack Versteeg, president of the National Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association
POST CARD
7 HP Sparta Economy
THE FLIVVER
It was so rough that no one dared
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Bill Groves found this poem wrapped and under the Christmas tree for him last year
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