And It Was a Happy Holiday Story . . . With Heart Warming Photos

[Zeek 2,284]

CHAPTER 1

So I learn a neighbor is selling a Cub 128 puller (with a 16HP motor)  .  I delayed a few days and thought I better at least look at it   Bad move, no way I wasn't buying it . . .

 

I know I just committed a sin because she ain't red, but a deal is a deal 

 

She ain't pretty, but the guy dumped a lot of money in the engine and pulling accessories. It is set to go with wheelie bars/weights/hitch/tach/carb spacer/shift lock/exhaust, heck he even threw in four scales so I can pre-weigh it in the garage  The tractor is rock solid, straight and pretty rust free.

 

Now before you say "carb spacers are illegal" and assorted other advice, I only plan on using at "fun pulls" in the area.  I don't really have the time for competitive pulling (yet).

 

Chapter 2

So, I have to get it in the garage without my wife freaking Fortunately with the holiday, I was off Monday and my wife planned a shopping trip with my niece who happened to be staying with us few days. "That's awesome honey, you guys have a great time today and shop till you drop." 

 

I then hooked up the trailer grabbed the Cub, off-loaded it washed/dried it and had it under a cover in garage in t-minus three hours.  That included washing the mud tracks off the driveway after having to drive in the dirt to pick up said Cub avoiding "Hey honey, what in the world were you doing with the truck today that you were in the mud . . . .?" 

 

Chapter 3

1. Park truck beside covered tractor so wife doesn't notice there is something under there other than a pet unicorn.

2. Go inside and promptly order some jewelry online 

3. Wrap jewelry upon arrival and wait for the occasion when wife needs something from that side of the garage and discovers new addition OR I find Captain Morgan can be effective at helping her better understanding certain things 

4. Hope it all works out and none of your Red Square buddies let the story slip at the Spring Show so you are not on to wife #3  Seriously, I think she be over it by then, plus I made SURE I finally fixed the non-working rear hatch on her SUV last night that I have been putting off for weeks 

 

And it was a happy holiday in Dillsburg.

THE END

 

Lastly, some pictures.  With a butt like this, how could not . . . 

 

Edited December 31, 2015 by Zeek
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[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,039]

Good luck with you adventure , since I hope to go to the Big Show , I hope to meet what's left of you. Hope the gift for the wife is at least equal or higher value than the puller. If not your  A_ _ is grass and I know who will be guiding the mower. Not sure I would want a ride on that , broke my back once.

[squonk 38,911]

There better not be a Tecky under the hood or I'm tellin!!!!! 

[KC9KAS 4,741]

My wife always says, "jewelry prevents head-aches"!

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Nice score Zeek, but...won't all that pulling stuff swap over nicely...

to something  red, and more appealing to the eye?    

[Zeek 2,284]

2 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Nice score Zeek, but...won't all that pulling stuff swap over nicely...

to something  red, and more appealing to the eye?    

 

That's a good thought and I can't say I wouldn't swap it for something like that. It was just a good deal at a good location at the time.  I figured worst case I'll paint her up because a lot of guys are into the direct drive Cubs. Heck, maybe I'll paint her red 

5 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

. . Hope the gift for the wife is at least equal or higher value than the puller. If not your  A_ _ is grass and I know who will be guiding the mower. Not sure I would want a ride on that , broke my back once.

 

It will be because as far as a recall I paid next to nothing for the tractor  

[AMC RULES 36,945]

 I too, picked up a couple of them...   

"oh, you know...next to nothin"  engines today. 

[Don1977 604]

You can paint it RED some IH came red.

[RedRanger 1,468]

1 hour ago, Don1977 said:

You can paint it RED some IH came red.

I'd paint it like this!

 

[neil 2,398]

I want $200 in Cash or I'm gonna tell your  Mrs 

[rmaynard 14,888]

On 12/30/2015 at 2:49 PM, Zeek said:

...I find Captain Morgan can be effective at helping her better understanding certain things 

 

Great story Tom, there is only one question, does Sue have to drink the Capt'n or do you?

[Zeek 2,284]

On 1/19/2016 at 7:34 AM, rmaynard said:

 

Great story Tom, there is only one question, does Sue have to drink the Capt'n or do you?

I keep that on hand for her consumption.

 

Funny follow up is we were out in the garage yesterday for snow blower and shovels and she never noticed it . . . .

[rmaynard 14,888]

That's funny. My wife didn't notice the nerf bars on my Tacoma until 2 days after they were installed.

[clueless 2,898]

My wife only notices them if their not red.

 

Chris in Florida

[Zeek 2,284]

I'm sure once it warms up here the cat is going to be outta the bag when I fire it up to get it ready for the Little Guy's Show in Manchester, PA.  I'll be sure to share  . . . timing is everything and I think I may have sufficient credits by then as long as I don't screw it up 

Edited February 1, 2016 by Zeek

[WNYPCRepair 1,875]

I've noticed my wife looking around the garage as she walks through lately. Probably wondering how much I am spending on all those tools.  To her credit she hasn't said a word though.