Thursday, 3 January 2013

From the Old to the New


When we were coming home today, this little red tractor was parked near Goblin Lane alongside the black wooden railway bridge. For decades, it stood, one wheel missing and up to its axle in farm yard slurry.
The chassis was rotting and the big end probably gone.


And then, Farmer John set about and restored it. Now it trundles up and down the single track road, carrying hay and straw to feed his cattle over the winter months.
There's a little bit of rust around the exhaust and the one headlight's got a bit of a droop, But little Massey Fergy's looking good, don't you think?
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  1. Anonymous3 January 2013 at 11:13

    She's got life left in her yet.

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:37

      I think she's scrubbed up quite well :)

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  2. Kath3 January 2013 at 12:50

    There's a children's book there Molly "Tales of a little red tractor"!

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:39

      Kath, you're putting ideas in my head - hmmmm.

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  3. Stevie Taylor3 January 2013 at 13:03

    wow! Nice rescue! we've got one sitting in the backyard, covered with a tarp, that could use some of that lovin'. Stevie @ ruffledfeathersandspilledmilk.com

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:41

      Hello Stevie. Thank you so much for visiting my site. Love your blog posts too. Your New Year's Day did have the edge on mine - happy anniversary.

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  4. Joanne Noragon3 January 2013 at 14:11

    Well done. Probably a deal more than a winter's worth of work.

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  5. Kathy3 January 2013 at 14:22

    Aw, sweet. I'd better not show this to my DH, Molly. He hasn't forgiven me yet for having to sell his old tractor (not a Fergie) years ago when we moved to the vicarage and still makes noises about getting another one. :-)

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:43

      We have a 1961 International which is still working and still a little gem - you can't beat the little tractors.

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  6. Susan Heather3 January 2013 at 16:18

    Goblin Lane - wonderful and I love the Fergie.

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:45

      Been up Goblin Lane many times - never came across any goblins though (yet)

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  7. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe3 January 2013 at 17:28

    She is one fine tractor now. A facelift was all she needed.

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:46

      Amazing what a bit of TLC and a lick of paint can do xx

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  8. Cro Magnon3 January 2013 at 21:44

    Shouldn't she be GREY?

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:49

      No - it's the right colour - Massey Ferguson 1965 3 cylinder diesel (informed by O/H)

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  9. Linda P4 January 2013 at 03:12

    Now back in use this old tractor must be a cheery sight.

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    1. Molly4 January 2013 at 12:50

      We passed it again today. I think it's brilliant that it's been brought back into service.

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  10. Elaine4 January 2013 at 03:21

    What a cheery little tractor - I love the droopy 'eye'.

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  11. A Heron's View5 January 2013 at 15:41

    Should it not have been fitted with a protective roll bar incase it overturns ?

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  12. Little Blue Mouse5 January 2013 at 15:59

    It's amazing how things like that can be restored - I wouldn't know where to start!

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    1. Molly6 January 2013 at 14:04

      LBM - you can turn an old T shirt into an amazing designer top - I would be more than happy to be half as creative as you are.

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  13. Ms. Becky8 January 2013 at 12:46

    that's a lovely restoration. looks good as new.
    wishing you and yours a healthful, happy new year Molly. take good care now.

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