New Member from S. Louisiana

[D Reid]

Good morning all,
After a couple of months of browsing and going through this site, I now know I need to become a member here. This site is solid gold for experience, know how and a passion for Cubs. I've been actively looking for a late model Cub for mowing and gardening without much luck. I had a longstripe Y&W Cub in about '95 that I let slip away when my uncle would contact me every other day wanting mine and I gave in. He eventually gave it to his grandson who promptly got rid of it without me knowing. Oh well, serious lesson learned. Until that day comes when I find another one, I'll continue reading and digesting the great posts and replies. Thank you, Dennis Reid

[Dale Finch]

You might put on your calendar a great Cubfest next year in Bogalusa, LA, (usually in March). It's a 2 or 3-day event where Farmall folks gather to work on each other's tractors, give advice, eat great food and tell tall tales!!

Tractors & implements often change hands as well... sometimes coming from great distances via "Cub Express". So if you haven't found a Cub before then, you might have a chance of having one brought down to you. And if you have found one, you could take it to the LA Cubfest to get help with any issues you might have with it!

While you're "strolling" through the forum, check out the HOW TO section...full of great info. And when you start looking at cubs to buy, review this post:

viewtopic.php?f=145&t=17225
WELCOME!

[Barnyard]

Welcome to the group. Since you are only 2two hours from Bogalusa, I agree with Dale about attending that CubFest.

[Pap]

Welcome to the forum Dennis.
Enjoy Your Ride.

[BullDAWG]

Howdy from south Mississippi,
Though I don't think I've ever stopped by your town I probably went close by on highway 90 on my way from Homa to Corpus Christi. Your under 2 hrs from me as the crow flies. Welcome and after you post 2 times you can access the PDF files. Lots of info there on cubs, implements etc. There's owners manuals, repair and parts manuals. Once you can access them click on the 3 bars in the very top left corner. Scroll down to the PDF option and have fun.

[BullDAWG]

Dang autocorrect wants to keep changing Homa to home lol

[Stanton]

Welcome to the Forum, Dennis!

Take some time and read through a few threads to acquaint yourself with the Forum:

• Welcome Wagon
• How to Upload Pictures to a Post
• Forum Picture Posting And Other Interesting Things You Can Do
• Using the Forum

As BullDAWG mentioned, after you’ve logged your 2nd post on the Forum, you'll have access to the all the PDF Manuals on this site. There’s a few ways to do that:

• From a desktop or laptop, go to "Quick Links" in the upper left corner of your screen. Hit that and a pull-down appears where you'll find "PDF Manuals".
• You can also go to “Cub Info” in the upper toolbar, then hit “Rudi’s Manuals”. From there, you can access a variety of information.
• If you're using a phone, go to the "Links Directory" (second category down the main page). Once in "Links Directory" , scroll down to the second section "Tractor Parts & Manuals" and you'll find them there.

You'll be able to download an Owner's Manual (very strongly recommended) and any service manuals that interest you. Implement Manuals are also available.

Since you're on the search for another Cub, there are several threads in the How To Forum>Miscellaneous Ideas that may help in your selection/decision. Located here: http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=145

Once you've bought a Cub, as a reminder of what to do when you bring it home, you might find this beneficial: What to do with a Cub you just brought home

There are a lot of good threads dealing with Cub repair and maintenance in the How To Forum. Located here: http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=11

We’d encourage you to take the Safety Test located in the Safety Forum: http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=68084

There should be a serial number plate, located on the front, right side of the tractor where the steering rod connects to the front end. That number may be entered in the "What Year is My Cub?" category located here: http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/app.php/page/cub-information

There are also casting dates on your cast iron pieces that you may cross reference here: http://www.tmtractor.com/id/id_001.htm

Once acquired, take some pictures of your new-to-you tractor and post them, we’d like to see them.

Remember:

• Pictures are limited to 500 KB file size. Use an image reducer app or program to downsize pics.
• When you have a specific question, start a new thread in the appropriate sub-forum.
• Before posting, use the Preview button before hitting Submit--it'll show you exactly what your post will look like, including pictures.
• When adding your comments to a thread, be sure to look at the date of the last poster. If it’s more than a 6 months old, the posters are probably not going to see it. Consider starting a new thread.

Glad you joined us.

[Mike in Louisiana]

Dennis, welcome to the forum.

[D Reid]

Wow, thank you gentlemen, I do feel welcomed. I've been working on finding a late model longstripe and tomorrow morning I'm on my way about 4.5 hours away to pick one up. Wish me luck!
Thank you,
Dennis

[BullDAWG]

Don't be in a rush, make sure no castings are cracked/welded. Must run or only pay just above scrapyard price. Remember tires were expensive even before Biden jacked up the prices of everything. If tire are at 50% then take at least $300 off price. Another tip is have different amounts of cash in different pockets. Say asking price is $2500. Have $1800 in wallet. Offer that. Then have say $200 in front pocket. If he doesn't go for 18 try $2000. Count bills in front of em. Cash in hand is better than someone saying they'll pay ya x-dollars.

[coppersmythe]

welcome to the forum from a fellow south louisiana member . you will find a wealth of info here , i still am amazed with the detailed "problem solving" here . This forum reminds me of "click and clack , the tappet brothers " on PBS saturday morning ( RIP ). coppersmythe..................... feel free to contact me ..........................