The WC-What do you think??

School went well, and i was informed that when i signed up for ag class, i automaticially joined FFA. This would mean that i need some sort of a project which will count for a percentage of my grade in that class, and although they reccomended a few things, but i am never buying another chicken as long as i live, and if sheep are bad i cant even imagine goats. So i asked about restoring a tractor and was told i could do that for my project.

So heres my dilema-the B is mostally done, pretty much just needs bearings, put back together, and paint, and my brush job would de-qualify it as a project.

The C is almost back together. Too good for project as is, but mabey i could park it in the tall grass and let the air out of the tires and see if the teacher will buy that. I doubt it.

This would leave the WC. It needs new rims, and all 4 tires are shot. I dont want to know what 13-24 rears are, and that thing certianly isnt getting new tires. Where could i find some used ones??? Even getting them here would be a problem.

The rims would need alot of repair work at the very least. Mabey i could get someone with good, solid newer style wheels to trade for my shotty spoke rims?? Mabey i could find someone who really wants spokes on his tractor, but i doubt it.

I could

A) sell the WC. It was given to me and i just wouldnt feel right doing it.

B) Fix the WC. It'd cost alot for a tractor i dont nessicarally want, i could put that money towards an H, but i'd need more to restore and buy an H then this thing would take to fix up. And now that im in school work is pretty non-existant.

C) give the WC away. Id be concerned about dishonest people taking a few parts off it and scrapping it. If i did this, it would go through either this site not some shady local, except for someone like R Aikin, but since he allready has a WC and a UC i dont know if he'd want another. It would be nice to have, theres just other tractors i'd rather have.

D) store the WC. By the barn or in the pasture or something. Until i have an H (ive decided that will be my next tractor) and until i have money to burn on it.

E) Trade it for an H. Its not selling it, and it would get a loving home. I could get a tractor i really want to restore, and before i need to start this project thingy. Seems like my best option. The old owner told me he just wants a good home for it the tractor he remembers as a boy. Dont know anyone with an H looking for a WC though. I'd even pay something for his or her trouble.

So, yes, its long, and im sorry about that, but i know you guys know alot so mabey you could help me out here.

I'm glad you're joining FFA even if you're forced. You'll have a good time if you get involved. I'd hang on to the WC if I were you. Granted, there's a lot that needs to be replaced/fixed on the WC, but you're probably not going to get much of an H on a trade for it. 'Sides there's a ton more H's out there and I think a WC is more special.

lanse, dont put yourself up against a wall on the ffa project with a tractor restoration. a lot of time and money, and you would be under a time limit to complete the project. choose a smaller project for the ffa, more affordable, and do the tractor work at your own pace and as funds are available. restoring an antique tractor should be fun and enjoyable.

Dear Lanse,
Do you live near any technical schools? Often a high school wil let a student go half a day to an auto-mechanics or tractor-mechanics program. It is essential to learn basic electricity, ignition, starting and charging systems, and fuel systems. It is absolutely essential to have a theoretical understanding of how these systems work and how to logically troubleshoot them. Otherwise a person will be condemned to go through life being at the mercy of old wives tales and hearsay remedies. Good luck!

I don't know if this is an option for you or not, but why not sell / trade the B or C for another tractor that you can use as a project? Perhaps that way you can get an H that would be in restorable condition, and have some money left over to put into the project.

Theres no way that B is going anywhere after all everyone has done for me.

That C is going to be a worker if i can ever get the timing cover to seal.

Rather than restore anouther tractor at this point, why not restore an implement that can be used with your B or C.. Or how about building a trailer that can be used behind these tractors. ??

That WC could be pickled for now; and wishfully be stored under cover. Sounds like you are not really eager to tear into that one at the moment.. That can change a couple years down the road..

Regardless of what you do, be dang glad you even have FFA. Here in Madison WI, they are cutting the FFA programs as well as shop classes. There just isn't any money (or so they say). Funny how they can afford all sorts of things for theater. At least the kids will be able to prance around when their car breaks down from not having the oil changed

Lanse,

FFA was the best thing in school when I was there. My project was a Charolias heifer. I went to many shows and had more fun than I could begin to tell you about.

Went to three state conventions and got the Lone Star Farmer Degree. Not to mention the judgeing teams and all the awards. Awesome time!

Wont mention we got caught drinking at an Ag show. Never do that again.

If you have the land then get a heifer and you will love it.

Talk to a local Titan Tire Dealer.As of last year in Iowa, Titan tire has given new tires to anyone restoring a tractor in FFA.

Schedule a conference with your AG teacher.

Determine how much your FFA project will "count" towards your final grade for the year.

It probably will not be more than 25%.

Get the course requirements in writing with percentages of each that determine your final grade.

Ask your teacher for a course syllabus (he/she will know what you are talking about).

If your teacher does not have a syllabus, then ask your principal for one; you should get one by the end of the day.

You might ask your teacher if you can be a "COOP" (has nothing to do with chicken houses)cooperative student.

A co-op student works for a business and is "sponsored" by the business on your project.

The business owner, your teacher, and you sit down and determine what is expected of you on the job to fulfill the requirements of your FFA project.

It is a win-win deal for everyone: the business owner gets cheap labor and bragging rights within the community, the teacher looks smart because he got you a job, and you get work experience, maybe some money, and your FFA project completed.

Schedule a visit with your county agriculture agent for possible leads to businesses that may already sponsor a program for FFA students.

Check with any agriculture related businesses within your school district.

These businesses pay school taxes every year and might appreciate a return on their tax dollars.

Since these businesses are located within your school district, there will be a school bus route near their location - transportation problem solved.

Ride the school bus to work after school and negotiate your ride home as part of the co-op agreement.

Keep in mind that the taxpayers of your school district provide a paycheck to everyone that was mentioned above.

The school board, principal, and teacher are obligated by law to provide you with a public education.

The county agent is obligated to provide you with agricultural help and advise to make you successful.

You are not spending a lot of money on your project; only spending a negotiated amount of time after school on your project.

There is no need to buy, sell, or trade tractors.

Just a suggestion that might work for you as it has worked for several hundred students here at the college.

You never know until you ask!

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Didn't old once say he would trade your orange tractor for a red one???

He did, and im sure it would work out if we werent on opposite ends of the country :-(

Lanse,

Your other 2 ain't run'n yet. You should be able to back date your work and records and use them. You have e-nuff pics from the work you have done and you should still have your re-seats. I had a year old hiefer when I started FFA, she was my project.

You don't have to start something to be a project, just start the paper work. A FFA project can be feed'n a dog if you want to use it. You have your garden. Go out today and plant some turnips, bang you got a project. Your thinking too hard.

Good Luck!

Dave

I know im thinking too hard!! I could get transfered to a study hall in about 5 minuites if i chose to. I decided to make a tractor my project, not sure which though.

Does have to be a TRACTOR? I'll tell you what I have, and if you want it for a project, I'll cut you a GREAT deal. I have a Case LAE stationary engine. (Power Unit) It's disassembled, and will need a lot of TLC, but it you put her together, it will make for a very interesting piece. AND, since I'm in Ohio too, you won't have to travel across the country to get it. My email is open if you wish to discuss it further.

You ain't gonna get kicked out of FFA and put in Study Hall. If you want to use a tractor, use one of the ones you have worked on. You don't have to start fresh. You already have pics and re-seats for the other two. I have alot of faith that you will get the WD go'n, just say'n you don't have to open a new can of worms/money pit just so you have a FFA paper trail.

Good Luck.

Dave

Yeah, but it would be neat to do it from scratch.

I've been in 2 allises and am never going back.

Never.

Running tractors only from now on. H would be an exception. Thats one thing i would spare no expence on no matter how long it takes.

It seems pretty neat, i like it. Would be better if we diddnt have the people who only joined to get the credits, and have no intrest in anything else. I appriciate the suggestion, but Im done with the livestock thing. Selling the chickens. Ive had enough. I quit.

Yep, no one can do anything anymore. I have shop all year, but an entire 1/2 of the year is spent in the books and covering the whole dont put your hand where the saw goes thing. and its woodshop. Oh well, still beats study hall

Because, we have the big tractor for the "farm". The implement lot here is pretty full, and i think i would rather put that money into a tractor instead of a plow or something that gets used one afternoon a year in the "field".

Because of the dumb@$$ at the local garage, the trailer is still on blocks in the yard. Has been since, i believe, may.

I have a $50 DB sickle mower here i would part with for the $50 i got it for. That one would take as much as a tractor to restore.

I think it may end up getting stored until the general frustration and money pit feelings from the B and the C wear away. Next tractor is an H. I dont care how long im tractorless until i can afford to restore one, but you have to draw the line somewhere.

Thats what im here for. There is a community collage near here, when youre a senior.

my project was to get a old lawnmower engine to run. see if you can do something like that does it have to be a tractor? when i was in ffa just about anything was accepted

They'll take about anything still. I think the tractors bad, and my lawnmowers are worse, but thats just me.

It is an all year project. I think im leaning toward the B.

Hi lanse, I am with the others on finishing one of your already acquired tractors,, just because you have owned them and have worked on them doesnt make it not a project tractor,, I have seen people take really good looking tractors and "restore" them..

I think you would be "legal" and ahead of the game working on the tractor you already have a relationship with,, I dont think your AG teacher would disagree,,,

I dont see any sense in selling off or trading any other tractor just to get a basket case, when you already have 2-3 of them in your dooryard,, and you have been dedicated to working on them and getting to know how this stuff works already,,

just my 2 cents,, hope it works out for you,, I have been watching your progress from the side lines since you were deemed a troll for wrecking, and rolling over your lawnmowers,,,,, you have come along way,, keep it up,, I wish I was closer to ohio,, like a bunch of others but we're not,, good luck pat

My local chapter farms about 25 acres with mostly student's fathers eqipment and equipment borrowed from implement dealers. We had a WC and a H donated to the chapter. They were both basket cases ... but... the chapter and area business chipped in and we restored those two tractors in ag mechanics class. They still use them today to assist with the farming. Since I've been out, the chapter has had a combine, drill, planter, gravity flow wagons, etc. all donated basket cases and all restored by the chapter. Some of the students don't have a solo project so the ag teacher puts them on the donated stuff. Makes for a good class project as everyone chips in a little. I know we were all proud of the WC when we got it finished.

FFA is the best class I had in school.You can learn lots of stuff in there.Just use one of your tractors and dont worry about it.

No problem ! Take that WC and make the project a welding one and convert it to steel wheels just like the local Amish do.
win -win You got your project and your tractor drivable.