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Category Archives: Cranky
Tractor Deconstructionism
Well, if anything, the fate of Cranky should help keep Wally in line! There’s only about three more things to take off Cranky’s frame before he’s totally deconstructed, then a few more things to pull off the pedestal. He actually … Continue reading
Takin’ Apart Cranky!
I began in earnest the process of stripping as much off of poor Cranky (my donor machine) as I could…. Started with the variator handle. as Cranky’s is in better shape than the one on Bror… Getting this part off … Continue reading
Starting to get ramped up for summer…
IF it ever comes…. Well, wasn’t really doing things ON my John Deere today, but I had the good fortune to get permission to bring the grubby old engine block from Cranky into my basement workroom. I spent the evening … Continue reading
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Tagged Cranky, John Deere 110, Kohler K181, Wally
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Battle scars and a post-mortem
So, some updates on Cranky… including details of my FIRST injury sustained during the work on Cranky! (Guess I gotta take down that “4 injury-free days” sign! ) So, this actually happened YESTERDAY…. It looks MUCH better today than it did … Continue reading
A Day In The Life of…. Cranky!
So, I got out to my dad’s warehouse today where Cranky has been in storage since, oh, last November, I think… Blew up his tires, went to roll him out – URK! No roll-y! DANG IT! Brake was off, shifter … Continue reading
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Restoration Plan Omega – or – Dreaming in Technicolor
Okay, since it’s already past 9:00 pm here, darkness is starting to set in and I haven’t had a chance (due to kidlet looking after and cleanup from supper and other various problems and distractions) to get out and play … Continue reading
Posted in Bror, Cranky, Ernie, Restoration Plan Omega
Tagged Bror, Cranky, Ernie, John Deere tractor 110, restoration, Restoration Plan Omega, Wally
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Laid some “groundwork” yesterday…
Well, I spent a good chunk of yesterday “laying the groundwork” as it were (ha ha!) for the Plan… Got everything dug down 3 inches. I know, you guys, HOW am I supposed to dig a basement for my garage … Continue reading
Posted in Bror, Cranky, Ernie, Restoration Plan Omega, Wally
Tagged Cranky, Ernie, John Deere 110, Restoration Plan Omega, transaxle, Wally
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I’d like to introduce you to….
the latest member of the Littletractor family… Say hello to Cranky! Cranky is a 1966 JD round-fender 110 manual lift (just ignore what the hood says). Cranky’s claim to fame (according to the PO) is he was found at the … Continue reading
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