FatDan's money pit.

[FatDan]

Hi. Just wanted to say hi to everybody. I traded for a '48 Cub, and I found out how neglected it was. It seems everything is either worn out or broken . I've been observing the site for quite a while before registering. So far I've found all the information I needed in the arcives. I like to keep a low profile, So I don't like to ask a lot of questions unless I can't find the answer elsewhere. I'll try not to brother the forum anymore than I have too/ Glad to be here, and I've learned a lot so far. FatDan

[ricky racer]

We welcome everyones input, that's what makes this site so great. Welcome aboard, this is the best Cub website on the planet.

[Barnyard]

We like to be bothered. It gives us a reason to be here.

Welcome to the group.

[hoosier]

Lurk and learn is what I do mostly. These guys know what they are doing.

[randallc]

Welcome to the forum from Arkansas. This is a good place to spend a little time if you like cubs.

[jpcubs]

Glad to see another okie even though you are just tryon ok. Is there a IH salvage just west of you? I think it is carney or something like that. I Don't post much but I get on here every morning an read all the posts. If you get up this way stop by. I'm in copan ok. jp

[Stanton]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have ya neighbor!

You might be interested in the NE Ok Cubfest held in Dewey, OK each Spring. This and other Cubfest information may be found here: viewforum.php?f=8

[Mike in Louisiana]

Welcome to the forum. Nice to see people search before they ask a question. Don't forget there are no dumb questions.

[JRICK]

Welcome FatDan! I think most of us have had a money pit at one time. When you get the Cub up and running again it's worth every penny spent...Reading the post and taking other members advice has saved me several dollars...JRICK

[FatDan]

Thanks for the welcome. I have learned a lot. and so far I've been able to find everything I needed to know just searching . FatDan

[clintmo]

Welcome. It seems like I learn something from every thread I read, even if the topic's been covered a million times before.

Clint

[John *.?-!.* cub owner]

Don't feel alone. My first cub was a reasonable price, and included several implements, but was not running. On the cub itself, the only thing that did not need work other than seals was the transmission and finals, and they needed seals all around. The generator was bad, the starter was bad, the magneto was bad, the brakes didn't work, you could almost see the air looking at the cracks in the rear tires, and the engine was so worn I had to replace it. That was approximately 30 years ago, and about 3 years ago I refurbished it the 2nd time. Yes, my cubs still work for a living, though not as hard a work as they were originally built for, which was farming up to 40 acres.

[CSA_CUB]

Welcome to the the best forum on the Web for Cubs. I too read it just about everyday and search for answers to my many questions. These guys are great and quick to respond to your questions or problems offering up many great ideas to fix it. Here is a wealth of knowledge here us it.

[Eugene]

Been thinking about this topic for a while, specially the money pit portion.

If you are expecting to get your money back or make a profit on your time, maintenance, and parts in a Cub. Not going to happen. In my case and I suspect most others, not any where close to what the tractor would bring at auction.

In my Cub's case, how do I put a value on 15 years of mowing, trailer work, and occasional garden tilling.

There are many ways at looking at this topic. Despite the investment, return has to be considered.

[Rudi]

Dan:

G'day and Welcome to the Cub family. We like to hear how our new members are progressing with their cubs .. not just the problems but the solutions as well that you might come up with as you go through the Cub. Good thing Cubs are kinda small - keeps the money pit from getting too big