What's in a name?

My cub doesn't have a name, yet.
One of my Cub Cadets, the original in the cub pictures at the home page, is named IT. I was told, when I painted it, that I had bastardized the tractor by the paint I used. I figured then, it must be illigitimate, right?
So the original got the name "IT" (Illigitimate Tractor).
 
In that case, maybe you should go with "Distractor", without "The" in front. When you get the next one, it can be "Dattractor".
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Jim - I hardly ever laugh out loud, especially when I'm alone, but your tractor names above are just great. thanks
 
Well, the posting on the office wipe-off board didn't provide me with any strong name canidates for my Cub but here are the results. Perhaps, to get the background, read the first post before reading the list.

1. Old Red
2. Big Red
3. Red Baron
4. Ye Olde Pull
5. My Detractor
6. Redneck Limo
7. Boo Boo (as in Yogi and Boo Boo)
8. McDowell Mobile
9. Bessy
10. Frank
11. Junior
12. Rouge Rover
13. Amish Cadillac
14. Getthisgoingforme
15. Mr. Haney's Treasure
16. Wait Till Next Year
17. Santa's Summer Ride
18. Rural Convertable
19. Hayseed Plowboy
20. "TEFF" Topsoil-eroding Fossil Fuelinator
21 "MOW" My Other Wife

I kinda like MOW but would have to explain it at home, which I would rather not do. TEFF would be the way to go lately- running around with chains on with no snow as of late, warm temps and lots of rain.

I've thought about naming it after my late father who worked for IH for many years and always worked on farm machinery till he died (mostly in western PA) and had red hair and was known only by "Red" to many people- but I can't bring myself to naming an old tractor after him.

I guess the name will come when I least expect it or until I get another Cub since I can't call them both Cub.

The search goes on.

Andy :?
 
We never got into naming the tractors, but the 1937 JD[excuse the langage] combine with a 16 foot header was named 'MODOC' in honor of a famous circus elephant that got loose down in East Cntral Indiana and generally daised havoc.

John, we only name the critters that are particularly ornery - makes 'em taste better on the plate, and the hurt feel better.
 
Regarding naming cows, when you are raised up poor on a farm, you never name anything edible.[/quote]

How right you are John :!: :!:
 
B.D.,
According to "Indiana Place Names", an oft-consulted tome, Modoc was platted around 1882 and named for the Indian tribe.
Local legend says that the name was suggested by a picture of a Modoc chief on a cigar box.
However, the elephant episode happened down in that neighborhood too.
I have been to Modoc, and I'll guarantee they would understand if a Cub parade went thru town! :lol:
 
I have a friend who lives near Modoc. Unfortunately, he likes those Prairie Gold Mini-flatulance Moldines.
 
I've enjoyed reading the forum for the past couple years, decided to register and jump in. My cub is known as Jane, short for "plain Jane". No starter, lights, hydraulics, pto, but alot of fun. Another note - My sisters and I hosted a retirement party for my father last Saturday. He started turning wrenches for IH in 1946 and hasn't missed a beat since. I think he is just reaching his peak at age 74, and will be spending alot of time in my shop to keep him out of mom's hair. I have many projects to keep him busy.
 
Bill, That's great to hear about your dad! I love running across the guys who used to work for IH. Some of my favorite memories of the farm are the times we went to the IH dealer for parts. All the parts and service guys really seemed to not mind kids asking dumb questions.
 
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