1958 Ford 821

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My Grandpa bought her in the early 60's. I rode on Gramps lap, as a child, cleaning up snow. At 10 years old, started operating her. After many years of use, abuse, and neglect. Gramp turned her over to me in 1998. The engine ran ok, but worked to pick the empty loader bucket off the ground, leaking everything, booger welded scabbed repairs, and almost useless. Its been an on going restoration, a ton of fabraction, and also added an older Kelley backhoe. She's not a show piece, but she works good and saves my aching back a lot. Sadly, my Grampa passed on 02/2004 at 94. I wish he could see his tractor now! Makes me proud. Submitted by Kirk Waterhouse, from NH