The owner was William W. "Geezer" DeTurck Sr. Geezer was 82 when he pass away. He was the ambassador for the IH Registry and Cub Cadet Collectors web sites. He was always willing to share his wealth of knowledge freely with any of us Cub nuts.
He used to own an Original that had the M&W 9 speed transmission in it. Bill would go to any plow day he could go to. He plowed with a Original that had the hydraulic lift on it. You could tell it was Bill's tractor because he would run 3 turf tires on the land side and tire chains on the tires.
I do not know the story behind the wheel weights. I would like to have a set for my Cubs.
Double07
Thanks for posting the add. I wish I knew about it before the sale. I would have been to that sale and hopefully been the high bidder on the originals. If anyone hears who purchase the originals send me a PM or have the new owner(s) contact me.
Rest in peace my friend. You earned it.
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