11 1/2 hrs. later, we have a 147
 

Well we were on the road at 7:30 this morning headed for Minnesota in search of a lonely 147. And brought her back to join the rest of the crew.
Man it was a long eleven hours for this boy.
It's got the electric lift that will make lifting my implements a whole lot easier. The PO said it's got an electric problem, he forgot how to put it back together after taking it apart. At least I know it runs, he drove it on the truck, but he told me it doesn't charge. It has a rebuilt S.G. and 3pt. and 48" deck that's in real nice shape. I think I did pretty good on it.
I'll get better pictures tomorrow. Now I have the 7h, 10h, 12, and 14h tractors in my fleet of "classic" tractors.

Nothing like a good road trip to find a great Cub. It looks good. Is a good thing you did that storage expansion huh? :biggrin2:

Zippy I hear ya! I went to meet one of the deere guys this morning to give him his new 8- cart. I got a #2 cart body. I like them road trips. How dose the elec lift work? I do some work on a guys 126 with elec lift, they really surprised me how strong they are.

Zippy sweet find on the 147. Gee that is one heck of a road trip. I would really like to find a nice 147 or a 149. Got yourself quite a collection started. Keep up the good work. :beerchug:

DWayne, the storage shed is filling up fast, but it's all good.

Vince, the PO told me everything did work until he "fixed" it and now he can't figure out the wiring on it. I'm hoping to get at it early next week and find out more about it.

Cubs, I liked the looks of the 147, but I now notice there is something different with the headlights compared to pictures I've seen. There is no headlight rings, or emblem, and I'm wondering if the headlight panel wasn't home-made. When I get it off the truck I'll be able to tell better.

Zippy,
Nice 147!! Looks like she's got some meaty rubber on the back. Looking forward to more pics.

Todd Congrats on a sweet 147! Looking forward to your updates! I really enjoy those!

Zippy,
the 147 is a great tractor.I had one that the PO took off the e lift because of the cost of replacing the gear.Nice find,you beat me by 5 hours on your drive time.
Cubs and bxrs.
I have a 147 that needs a motor,otherwise everthing else is there.

Nice score on your 147, Todd! :ThumbsUp:

Nice score, it looks like a dandy. I just found my 147 a few days ago, and I almost feel guilty having driven just 13 miles to pick it up.

I agree about the 147's, they have a great look and interesting history with those frame gussets to hold the big 14's flywheel. Shoot us a pic of the headlight panel, I think mine is original.

:beerchug: