John Cranfield wrote on Saturday, March 03, 2001 (PST): Oh the memories this brought back, particularly about working underneath the combine and getting totally black. That old 726 sure kept us guessing all through harvest wondering just what would break next. Bill Rowles wrote on Wednesday, March 07, 2001 (PST): Great writing and interesting tales! Please keep sending more. How many prior editions have I missed and how can I enjoy them? Kevin Kinsey wrote on Monday, March 12, 2001 (PST): Congratulations on a minor engineering miracle! Laughs and smiles...Thanks for a good story!! jim whittemore wrote on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 (PST): Used to work for custom harvester who ran masseys. He had 410, 510, 750,760, super 27 & 92 machines on tthe place. And all were running. Like the author, I have made an ill timed joke out in the field a time orr two and agree, "look around before smarting off"!!! Loved the article dj wrote on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 (PST): enjoyed your memories. it seemed almost as if you were working for my father. Matt Lexow wrote on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 (PDT): Hey Buddy! I live in Oregon/Washington where most everything is extreme hillside. A small and unique area in the world where we use hillside combines. I worked for an A-C Dealership in the '80s. A Small Dealership, Six Mechanics. No one wanted to get involved with the combines. To me, it was a challenge, with a huge reward. I worked on C,G,M,(rarely saw non-hillside machines of these models), K,L And N series combines. We sold about 10 combines a year. Predelivery, as you know, when done right, took at least two weeks. Then I'd spend at least two weeks in the field with each machine. I know what you mean about becoming intimate with them! The operators were fearless on the hillsides! We had particular problems when Mount St. Helens blew up in 1980. Silica. Very abrasive. We chromed or hard surfaced all wear parts. The Rotaries were fun, taking at least one week to remove the cage and all augurs, header etc.. At that age I was like a six-foot one monkey! Jumping, rather than climbing down, from the top level of the machine, grain bin!. I could carry on about those days, but I don't know how much you would be interested? I still have manuals, school workbooks from West Allis, where I went to school for certification. One of the most rewarding periods of my young life. Thanks for the Web Page, Matt Neil Roberts wrote on Sunday, September 14, 2003 (PDT): Brilliant. Brought back many memories of operating a well used 726 in Cornwall in the early 1960's.At that time quite a modern machine for that part of the country but it had it's drawbacks.The drum was too narrow and knife speed too slow but it did the job and when set up right produced a good sample which could leave some of todays machines in the shade Mike Ramsay wrote on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 (PST): brilliant! Brings back memories of my childhood alan.dutton wrote on Friday, June 04, 2004 (PDT): can anybody tell me when massey ferguson kilmarnock closed . I think it was aroud 1979-80 am I correct Matt Lexow wrote on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 (PST): Glad y'all liked my memories. NOTHING stands up to a GLEANER!! Conventional OR Rotary! No better American ingenuity and simplicity, from day one. From the cylinder/open concave design to the huge wind for maximum cleaning, to the hydraulics and always innovative updates and improvements, the machines simply cannot be beat! In my humble opinion,lol! lenwood g. holo the combineman wrote on Friday, October 06, 2006 (PDT): Hi i love your story and i can relate to what you do. I also live for combines they get in your blood. In 2004 I did a tribute to the harveters with a 1949 21a what a trip. keep up the good wok Rob Beddall wrote on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 (PST): Brings back many memories of the sixties.As a teenager i worked with my father who was a contactor,in the sixties in wocestershire.we operated two 726 combines,an austin 6 ohv & a Morris 4 cylinder side valve.also massey harris balers & massey Harris?? 6 cylinder Perkins diesel tractor.

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