PeacemakerJack 10,650 #26 Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) And the prize goes to Mike!!! Now that everyone knows what I’m chasing, let’s hear some stories about your experiences with the “Super C”! Edited December 7, 2017 by PeacemakerJack 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #27 Posted December 7, 2017 Madison is in the rear view mirror! Traffic was steady but nothing like it will be in 30-40 minutes At the stop my traveling buddy woke up and said the famous line, “Are we there yet?” “No son, ONLY 360 miles to go though!” Next stop—Dubuque 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,866 #28 Posted December 7, 2017 Well i dont have a c195 but i hear they are a real beast! Cant wait to see yours up close Josh. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #29 Posted December 7, 2017 If you guys come down for Portage next summer, you can take him for a spin!!! For those of you from warmer climates and to document for my story here—it’s cold today! diesels don’t give the best fuel economy when it is this cold! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,405 #30 Posted December 7, 2017 Too many clues Josh ...these guys know their horses! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #31 Posted December 7, 2017 I had no doubt that they’d get it sooner than later. Now I’m interested to see who all owns or has owned one. I believe that @Aldon had one a year or two ago. Maybe he’ll chime in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,199 #32 Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) Josh, Just a suggestion: I'm not sure of your whole route but it looks like you may be on I90. On your way home you could avoid Madison traffic by getting off at Hwy26 & run that north. It's pretty good road until you get close to Beaver Dam. Edited December 7, 2017 by Achto 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,374 #33 Posted December 7, 2017 10 minutes ago, Achto said: Josh, Just a suggestion: I'm not sure of your whole route but it looks like you may be on I90. On your way home you could avoid Madison traffic by getting off at Hwy26 & run that north. It's pretty good road until you get close to Beaver Dam. I'm sure that's a fine suggestion and all. But, I'm going to make a better one. You just head east until you get past New Hampshire. I'll keep that tractor up here in Maine for you and exercise it every once in awhile. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #34 Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) A quick Breakfast stop in Dubuque! zach—I know you’d be a great employee but if I don’t come home with you, momma will kill me! Can’t wait to see this thing loaded! —good suggestion Dan, I’ll keep that in mind for the return trip. Thanks— next stop—Cedar Rapids... Edited December 7, 2017 by PeacemakerJack 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #35 Posted December 7, 2017 If I had known there was a super C anywhere that close I'd already have it here - great score . There are some very odd things that come up for sale around the Madison area , not sure why either . Last year an ad popped up for an Atlas/Clausing model 1810 , just like mine but in mint condition for $600 - I should have in hind sight gone after it . I'd get rid of half my herd for a Super C and possibly the big D as well if I could find one . Sarge 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #36 Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) there are only a handful of GT’s that I would travel 900+ miles in one day to bring home. A nice C195 is obviously one of them. I’ve bought a variety of stuff from Madtown over the years and you are right lots of unique stuff shows up there for sale... Just passed Monticello...there was an awesome plow day nearby that I attended in 2013 and 2015. Claudia plowed for the first time there on GhostRider in his “old clothes”... my little sweetheart! I do anything for that little girl (Dont tell her!!!) The field was literally a quarter mile long. She rode side saddle so I could sit on the other fender to lift the plow and work the clutch. I’m officially half way now! 232 miles to go Edited December 7, 2017 by PeacemakerJack 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,405 #37 Posted December 7, 2017 17 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: I would travel 900+ miles in one day to bring home. We need to get you some professional help Josh but I doubt there is a cure. Hopefully My man Ryan doesn't catch this or there'll be hell to pay! We are impatiently waiting For your convenience 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #38 Posted December 7, 2017 I wish I could say that this was the craziest road trip I’ve ever done but not really! As a missionary kid I grew traversing this great nation. By the time I was 15 I had been in all of the lower 48 at one time or another. A short day for us was about 10 hours of drive time. Although this is longest run I’ve ever taken to get a tractor, it pales in comparison to some of those early childhood runs. however, Ryan, you don’t want to get on mommas bad sideshe might just... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #39 Posted December 7, 2017 Passed Mt Pleasant a little while ago. The GPS says we are less than 100 miles away . Now In Missouri getting closer to the herd from which I will rustle! But wait—they hang horse thieves in Missouri! I have cold hard cash! Better get a bill of sale! Don’t want to get strung up... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,315 #40 Posted December 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Passed Mt Pleasant a little while ago. The GPS says we are less than 100 miles away . Now In Missouri getting closer to the herd from which I will rustle! But wait—they hang horse thieves in Missouri! I have cold hard cash! Better get a bill of sale! Don’t want to get strung up... I have the Missouri State Patrol on high alert, so you better take the back roads...... 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #41 Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) And I even posted pics of my horse hauler! I’m doomed just passed Monticello, MO! I think I just passed one of those a couple hours ago. Having trouble coming up with original names are we? Edited December 7, 2017 by PeacemakerJack 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rp.wh 1,074 #42 Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, PeacemakerJack said: however, Ryan, you don’t want to get on mommas bad sideshe might just... I have a trip to go on but kinda waiting for right moment. I like going on trips but you have me beat on the miles my longest so far is 780 and 13hr day 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,029 #43 Posted December 7, 2017 27 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: getting closer to the herd from which I will rustle! But wait—they hang horse thieves in Missouri! Look out, they know what your rig looks like! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #44 Posted December 7, 2017 that is still a beast of a day Ryan! “A trip to go on”—are we talking a rustle or other? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #45 Posted December 7, 2017 I’m starting to feel like Luke Duke! The GPS sent me on to the back roads. Maybe so I can run incognito and escape from those hounds! 34 miles to the herd 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rp.wh 1,074 #46 Posted December 7, 2017 31 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: that is still a beast of a day Ryan! “A trip to go on”—are we talking a rustle or other? We are talking rustling some horses, yes more then one possibly! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #47 Posted December 7, 2017 After nearly 8 hours in the saddle, I’ve reached my destination of Laddonia, MO. Time to get to work—pics to follow! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #48 Posted December 7, 2017 Here it is... came from fellow forum member Elliot Ness. Many thanks to him for his patience and hanging on to it for four months till I could carve out the time to make it down. As with any old tractor, there are some details to attend to but it seems to run good and strong. Can’t wait to give it a personal once over in the upcoming months... 10 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #49 Posted December 7, 2017 That's a lot of right there... would make for the perfect FEL platform. Nice score. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,315 #50 Posted December 7, 2017 Nice. Larry didn't have that one when I was at his place back in April. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites