End of an Era

I mentioned this in a different thread a couple of days ago, and thought I would post a specific one.

For those of you who like and own the F series tractors, you have probably dealt with or know of Rice Equipment in Clarion, Pa. Well, Gordon has finally decided to retire. He was an IHC dealer for many years, and when he closed his dealership, he decided to specialize in pre-1939 IHC parts. Gordon and his son Joe bought out the inventory of many many closing IHC dealers across the country. His son Joe, specializes in letter series, 1939 and newer parts. For those of you who personally know Gordon, he is just one he11 of a nice guy and has unending knowledge of F-series tractors.

I went to visit Gordon this past summer and chewed the fat for over 2 hours. Everyone will be happy to know that he is in resonably good health for his age, and is doing fine. He joked with me that he is a bit sad about retiring, but is looking forward to NOT getting up and going to work in the cold warehouse/store in the frigid north central PA winter months.

Rice Equipment is still open for business and will be run by his son Joe. Joe's storefront is Joe's Farmall's and Rice Equipment will also remain a storefront as well.

I wish Gordon all the best, and am thankful to have known the man and call him friend.

When I was working on the rear end of my Regular and called Gordon for some parts, I told him what I needed. When it was delivered it had a couple of extra parts (Felt washers) that I did not even know I needed. There was a note with the box letting me know where they went and how to put them in. I was very impressed.

Gordon, Had walked or should I say talked me through many F"s I have done over the years. I had only none him over the phone and was glade I was able to see him and the mrs. a two red power round ups. Mabe he can talk with us on YT now that he will have time. oldiron29

Sorry to hear that. He"s been a good supplier. Good luck to him in the future.

Gordon is not only a good source of parts, but he is a great source of knowledge on F-Series tractors (and their W-Series cousins).

I suggest that Guy Fay or some IHC historian, interview him to document some of his vast IHC knowledge. For example, Gordon is the only reference I have found for the F-12/W-12 "Lite" crankshaft.

Gordon, we will miss you!

I second that idea!

So, Gene or others, you know Guy, see if he would be willing to do some interviews with Gordon. I can set it up.

My email is open.