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dukeboy440

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Yeah ok, not on the show. And not car related but I thought a few might like to see things and get a kick out of it.

6 days ago, I came up with an idea to surprise my grandfather, who’s had a very rough year losing my grandmother the day after their 56th year wedding anniversary and all the changes that has brought fort, by restoring his 1956 Model 60 John Deere. He had one when he was a teenager and loved it. Sadly it was sold for other reasons, there was a tragic farm accident involving it back then, anyway several several years ago he finally found a duplicate of that tractor and bought it. It was rough and needed some work, engine was rebuilt and we got it running earlier this year. But it desperately needed sanded and painted and he just didn’t have the physical ability or money to do it. So my brother and I got together, stole this tractor out of the barn last Friday and tonight, we’re putting the finishing touches on for a big unveil on Christmas Day.
Enjoy

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Just waiting on the rims to dry, another coat of paint for them and then off we go

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So he has no clue? Man you gotta video it when he sees it.
 
You did good. I agree with Rusty...you need to video your grandfather when you give it back to him. You’ll never be able to replace that moment, and I suggest it will be THE moment of your Christmas this year. And your grandfather’s Christmas.

Very cool gift.
 
appears there are 2 spots in the "GRANDSON HALL OF FAME " for you and your brother. i reserved them for you guys a little bit ago. AWESOME!!!!!!!
 
Wow, thats it the coolest story with pictures I have seen all years Chris, good job men.
 
So he has no clue? Man you gotta video it when he sees it.
He has zero clue. Nada. We almost had it off the place before he walked out. Told him I was borrowing it to take pictures with. He bought it. Hook line and sinker. I’ve done that before with various tractors so it’s not unusual.
 
appears there are 2 spots in the "GRANDSON HALL OF FAME " for you and your brother. i reserved them for you guys a little bit ago. AWESOME!!!!!!!
That’s if our wives don’t kill us first.... neither are exactly thrilled at the moment. It’s taken time from then during this holiday season. I think they’ll get over it when they see it. Course they’ve got bets we won’t finish
 
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