Sampling Of Stories Featured in the Current Issue of FARM SHOW Magazine:
Silo Trailer Attracts Attention
Edward Gross sees plenty of puzzled looks when he transports his Unadilla silo to tractor and auto shows. Besides obvious ties to agriculture history, the 10-ft. model draws interest at auto shows because it was built as a trailer by Lynn Truck and licensed as a 1940 Lynn.
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‘Pickup On Steroids’ Made From Box Truck
When Randy Thompson needed a place to store his 4-wheelers and ATVs, he thought the box from a vandalized 1999 Ford F-800 truck with 335,000 miles and a 5-speed standard transmission would do the trick.
“I went to see the truck to make sure the box would be ...
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Top Link Bumper Speeds Implement Hookups
Tony Chicklo made a simple metal bracket to keep the top link on his Ford 8N out of the way when he hooks up 3-pt. implements. He says his homemade top link bumper automatically keeps the link away from the pto shaft, so he doesn’t have to hold it by hand.
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He Customizes Farm Toys With 3D Parts
You won’t find anything but red in Allen Konwinski’s personal farm toy collection of International Harvester and Farmall tractors. But as a custom builder, he thrives on adding personalized details on 1/16th-scale tractors of all colors. Demand for his work is the result of his attention to detail...
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Mower Becomes Multi-Purpose Utility Cart
Paul Clifford of Dixmont, Maine, gave new life to a broken-down mower by transforming it into a multi-purpose yard tool. Now, he has a handy runaround cart with a hydraulic dump cart that easily unhooks.
“I paid $50 for the mower,” says Clifford. “I have thr...
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Truckers Stop The Sunburn With Sun Blocker
“Truckers tan” is common for people who spend a lot of time in trucks. It can lead to skin disorders, including cancer.
Scott Catuzza’s $70 Arm Rocker Sun Blocker is inexpensive insurance to avoid that. As a former trucker, he experienced the pain of a sunbu...
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