Old gas tractor show.

Just a few pictures from the show. Okay, maybe more than a few. lol



One of the tractors I spent many hours on. We were amazed at the time. 45 hp.


There were row after row of old tractors. This year's highlight were Oliver and Hart Parr.


J. Dirt will like this picture.


Can't read in picture but here are 2 Massey Harris.


Too bad they had to place the porta potties where they did. Mid Michigan Old Gas Tractor Association. Soon will be 50 years for this show.


The above ia an A and below is the H. We had both and the H is the first tractor I ever drove. Later I drove the A (our big tractor at the time) and an Allis Chalmers WD then later another Allis Chalmers but a WD45.



Hope you enjoyed this.

 

I think there were a few there. I could not stay too long so many tractors I did not get pictures of. I could have hitched a ride as there were many trailers with seating pulled by old tractors but I chose to stay on my feet and get closer to some.

 

Altho I don’t have much to do with tractors, I appreciate the old iron- great pics Backwoods Savage



My maternal grandfather did have a one of those Deere trike tractors... just don’t know which model... will have to see if my mom remembers.

 

Count on the third week of August. Would love to meet you there or at my place.

 

Thanks Eric.

 

What’s the difference between the “A” and “H” Deere models?

 

Although this tractor is painted red, I was always told it was actually a Deere... can anyone set the record straight?
This was my dad working on the driveway of my childhood home, circa 1970...

 

Size. Like the difference between a midget and a 6' man.

 

Except for the red it looks like a JD.

 

That one wheel in the picture was in sad shape. I wonder what the story on it?

Yes, seeing the older equipment brings back memories. I also liked the old corn sheller which I used daily many moons ago. And the scales. I wanted to see the sawmill in operation but it didn't appear they were going to fire it up and no announcement if they were just delayed so I wandered away. Same with the handle shop. I remember going to the place where a farmer made all sorts of handles. His grandchildren donated the shop to this place.

It really is a big thing every year and they also do many things like bringing in schools and showing how things are done. They also donate to local things and even give scholarships. It is amazing too how many they draw in every summer.