New member some northern PA

[1977IHCC1650]

Hello everyone. My name is Stu, and I look forward to being a member of this forum. I am a retired truck driver, and a single parent for the last 13yrs. to a tractor loving young man. I found our old 77 1650 with a few attachments in very good running condition as the engine had been recently freshened up. The previous owner had to many other things going on and decided to sell it. We got it very reasonable, and I figured it would be a fun project for my son and I. I have gone through it, and it is almost done now,,,except for a new paint job,,,but it still looks good. We have installed all new steering parts, and wheel bearings. I only have the trunion left to freshen up and it is ready to paint. i also rebuilt the driveshaft, and carburetor needed some attention also. It starts right up and runs very strong. We pushed so much dirt with it over the summer as we installed new water lines for the local retirement park. i was so surprised at how much dirt and rock this thing could handle. I never thought it would fill in 4ft. deep trenches as easily as it did. The tires are filled, and has original wheelweights and chains. It really likes to push,,lol! I also have a JD318, but the engine is due for a rebuild or a repower as it is burning allot of oil. Well it has almost 2000hrs. so I can't complain. We also have an 80's era Ford 3910 with front loader and backhoe that I do all the big jobs with. It is great to have a small real tractor that is tough as the Cub is to fit into those small spots where the Ford cannot get, and not tear up the lawns! I hope to pick up some more tips as we continue to bring it back to near new condition, and hopefully help someone else doing a similar build. We are also big fisherman and have a nice fiberglass bass boat and do bass tournaments with our local club and avid hunters also. Nice to meet you all.