Greetings from Maine

[TractorTom]

Hello,
My father bought a brand new ‘47 Cub after he got out of the Navy. He bought bigger tires , hydraulics and several implements in 1948.

I just retired after 26 years in the Air Force, raise sheep, goats and cattle on the old family farm, est. 1830. I love old tractors, especially IH. I have a 1939 M, 1948 Cub, 1953 Super C, 1956 200 & a 1952 John Deere M.

I want to flip old Cubs for a hobby, but I have noticed a lot for sale, with ridiculous prices. Am I crazy?

Happy New Year

[Slim140]

Welcome to the forum. The only problem you’ll have with flipping Cubs is when you find a cheap one it will probably need something to resell it. Tires, engine smokes, brakes, clutch, any or all of that, etc. if you by a decent looking Cub for let’s say $500 and do any work on it then try and make a little money on it you’ll have more in it than it’s worth. Every now and then you can run across one with cultivators or with a fast hitch and some implements and make some money though. Keep your eyes peeled and know what your looking at and you can have some fun.

[Rob in NH]

welcome to the forum, there is a cubfest in Exeter usually in July. you should try to come if you can.

[T-Mo]

Welcome to the forum.

[Mike in Louisiana]

Welcome to the forum.

[Stanton]

Welcome to the forum!

I see you only have one post. Once you've logged a 2nd post, you'll have access to all the manuals on the server. They’re located under the "Quick Links" pull-down menu in the upper left of the screen. Go to "PDF Manuals", then scroll down and select whatever manual interests you. If you don't have any paperwork for your Cub, we'd suggest downloading the Owner's Manual. There are also Service Manuals and other information that will be helpful for your Cub, as well as some of your other tractors (except the John Deere M, lol).

We'd also encourage you to read:

• "Welcome Wagon"
• "How to Upload Pictures..."
• "Forum Rules..."
• "How To Forum"

Use the "Search" box in the upper right of the screen. It will locate answers to many of your questions.

As Shane pointed out, this is more of a hobby of ownership, opposed to a commercial venture. When something needs fixing or replaced on a Cub, so many times it's cost would eat up any profit you might gain. The sum of it's parts will exceed the whole.

Glad to have you here. Get that 2nd post under your belt and try to attach a picture of your Cub and the other tractors. We'd like to see them. Let us know if you have any questions.

[CapeCodCubs]

Like Rob said...CubFest in Exeter, Maine. Great food and TM Tractor show up with parts you might need. They are a site sponsor and bring up a few interesting tractors, expertise and parts they stock on their site. Great food and a good time.

[ajhbike]

I sent you a Private message (top right corner of the page)

[NavyBM]

Hey welcome to the forum! Im south of you a bit haha. Also a navy man myself what rate was your father?