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Posted by Brian in NY on November 19, 2004 at 06:20:58 from (24.97.78.198):

Well, I am real excited because I just found the records (old sales slip) that identify my Grandpa's old H that he bought new. They match up with the tractor that is sitting out in a pasture of the old farm. My Dad doesn't know yet...I want to surprise him when I pull into his driveway. He can't stop talking about that old girl...it is one of his fondest childhood memories. The tractor is not in the best shape...but has only been sitting outside for about 9 months now. Prior to that had been inside the barn but they pulled it out when it looked like the barn was going to fall in (it did.) So...I am pretty sure the feller would sell it. I talked to him about it before and we (my brother in law and I) weren't sure if it was the right tractor or not because we didn't know the serial # and there are several other H's on the property.
My question is this...the guy doesn't know what kind of connection I have to the tractor. I didn't say too much when I was there talking to him cause I didn't want him to think I was the most recently born sucker. Should I tell the guy..hey this is a family tractor and would mean a lot to me to bring it home and restore it...or should I take the approach...I guess I'd be interested in that one there for a parts tractor? I don't mind paying a fair price...but I don't want to either get raked over the coals or lose my chance to grab it. I feel like I gotta do something right away...I really want this old girl bad. What do you guys think? By the way the current owner is an old friend of the family...my dad went to school with him.

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