Farmall1066 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 That’s absolutely awesome Tony!!!!! That baler looks amazing in that field eating windrows!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 13 hours ago, nepoweshiekfarmalls said: Wow, that baler is so smooth and quiet in those videos! That hay just vanishes in front of it, and the ground is nice and clean after it passes. Excellent work, Tony! Any Herb updates soon? Herb updates ! I am wanting them also ,lol. I have had couple conversations with them recently. They tell me the cab and other sheet metal is at the painters and they thought they were two weeks off of actual paint, They assure me that all components are repaired and ready for final installation when painters are done. I have learned that between my restorations , the red truck restoration, and Herb restoration; DONT HOLD YOUR BREATH ! Days turn to weeks , weeks to months , months to years . End of August will be two years that I took it to them , in my mind I am thinking another year. Hope its sooner . I worry about fires up in their area of Grass Valley, That Plumas County fire raging now is as close to Grass Valley as I can be comfortable with . Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 8/9/21 wanted one more shot at baler shake down Eddie had another field ready to go this evening . He raked it this AM and we were waiting for first sign of softness which happened around 8:30 pm . she , our #71 , did beautiful , no missed ties , feeding just perfect , I think she is dialed in . some California sunset and alfalfa field photos! our wife’s came out to help us wait for dew , should of brought chairs and beer , darn it , oh well live and learn . the two John Deere’s and Freeman balers are Eddie’s and they will be doing the real work on this field tonight . Note ; the windrows ,Eddie grows #1 Dairy and Horse Hay ! His hay bales make our balers look good ! Lol . Still in August he manages to keep the green looking bale , usually the dews have the windrows bleached . its 10:30 Pacific time now , Dont want to wake anybody up , like I did Sledgehammer one time , tomorrow I will sent BJ some videos to post . thanks Guys , I think the old #71 will go on show girl status now . However , if I find a nice field that wants wire instead of twine I would be tempted to baled it ! Lol tony 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Now I see why the lights, summer daylight is long up here, normal summer you would be cutting in the morning and rake or bale when the dew is off, not many days when we would be baling in the dark, that is a nice flat field, just picked up a 10 bale stooker on Sunday, between the moles and the hills sometimes you are sliding sideways and piling bales on deck waiting for a spot to drop, a little rodeo with baling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Minded Farmer Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Absolutely love that second to last picture! Simply gorgeous!! Glad to hear everything worked out for you. Does the 71 keep up with the Freeman? Mike P.S. If you get lost between the field & the shed.... I'd love some three wire bales. ;v) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 32 minutes ago, Absent Minded Farmer said: Absolutely love that second to last picture! Simply gorgeous!! Glad to hear everything worked out for you. Does the 71 keep up with the Freeman? Mike P.S. If you get lost between the field & the shed.... I'd love some three wire bales. ;v) That’s one race we have not run yet ! Lol all in all the Freeman would out bale the IH . well the way I been lately , very well May get lost ! Lol tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmallFan Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Here’s the the latest video! Edited August 11, 2021 by FarmallFan Added another clip to video 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Minded Farmer Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 6:46 PM, FarmallFan said: Here’s the the latest video! Thanks for hosting & posting it. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Just amazing Tony. I'm truly in awe of the time and detail that you folks put into your equipment. Just amazing how smooth it put out bales. Really hoping my project turns out half that nice. Thank you for sharing your journey with us as I know that takes a lot of time too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 8/20/21 John , Sal , and I worked Re arraigning tractors so 71 baler could claim her place as shed queen. she has showed us that she can bale and tie , so now relegated to tell stories of her history . I had to buy a lift in order to keep everything inside . today was our first arrangement , I am sure not the last . pictures of our arrangement today . 806 LP is in balers stall and next up to find out her noisy problem ! Red kid has found its spot , probably will need to cover it but for now want to enjoy it . next week we start Almond harvest and for sure it will need covering , harvest is very dusty . last pic my work Pu now fits in same stall with red kid and la case 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyDairy Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I wish I had the $ and space to help you male room by buying that 350 Reverse loader. Just love that thing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 hours ago, TroyDairy said: I wish I had the $ and space to help you male room by buying that 350 Reverse loader. Just love that thing. Thank you , I fell in love when AKWelder posted a picture of it on RP coffee shop that he had come across , it was for sale in MN from the Estate of the fella that built it and operated it till he passed . He used it to feed his beef cattle and reversed the loader to gain more traction in snow winter feeding it’s pretty unique and fun to drive . Always draws people with lots of questions and positive comments . its going to get moved into toy shed here shortly to make more room in shop . I had it in shop doing little odds and ends to it during baler project dry spells , lol still have more things I want todo but it’s fine for now. It’s a work in progress when I need a fill in . Three things I want done is replace exterior engine gaskets the are seeping from age , paint steering pedestal , ( I built this pedestal because he had gauges and switches mounted on top of propane tank, a no no imho ) go through front steering bolster , I think it needs bushings , and contemplating changing out aftermarket front wheel and fork for the factory fork and 16 “ wheel and tire . I put new rims and tires last fall and change the wheels because of welding and cracks on old ones 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qc.Can.IH man Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 So Tony… I suppose you’re going to start custom baling hay every summer now? It would be a great income to help fund future projects! lol Awesome job on the baler restoration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 19 hours ago, Qc.Can.IH man said: So Tony… I suppose you’re going to start custom baling hay every summer now? It would be a great income to help fund future projects! lol Awesome job on the baler restoration! Thank You ! I have reached the point that I have my hands full with maintenance. I have to believe that the baler project was my last big project. Just waiting on the flatbed truck being done. Coincidently my energy and money are both fading with ever birthday ! lol Good To hear from you, Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 2/10/22 Winter visit with my Girl Been recovering from Double pneumonia , Doc says , I need short walks so walked out to visit my girls and my friend Randy Van Wye shot this picture. As you can tell from the happy smile very medicinal to be among old I.H. iron. lol. Tony 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustbucketRanch Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Took me a while to get through all 30 pages lol, you and your guys did one h3ll of a job bringing it back to its former glory! Absolutely love that reverse loader as well 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 On 2/23/2022 at 11:01 AM, RustbucketRanch said: Took me a while to get through all 30 pages lol, you and your guys did one h3ll of a job bringing it back to its former glory! Absolutely love that reverse loader as well 😎 Thank You Sir ! Very kind of you ! if your ever in Central Valley Calif , look me up and we will spend some time together Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Such a surprise that Max is going to feature it on “this week in agribusiness . “ RFD TV 7 am Saturday or 7:30 pm Sunday March 12-13 / 22 . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Hillbilly Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 No surprise to us, Tony. Your restoration of that baler was, very likely, the finest all-around restoration of a piece of agricultural equipment done in the last couple years. Very appropriate that your work should be noticed and commended. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 1 hour ago, TN Hillbilly said: No surprise to us, Tony. Your restoration of that baler was, very likely, the finest all-around restoration of a piece of agricultural equipment done in the last couple years. Very appropriate that your work should be noticed and commended. Thank you sir Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostepn2001 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 l'll bet Max will be back to do more reports once he sees the rest of your restoration jobs of all the tractors and implements that you have done Tony!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIHTECH Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Congrats!! On a job WELL done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
560Dennis Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 On 8/10/2021 at 7:46 PM, FarmallFan said: Here’s the the latest video! Video of history right there ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
560Dennis Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 On 4/3/2022 at 11:07 AM, 560Dennis said: Video of history right there ! May I suggest you or wife (+sorry forgot her name ) both do a voice over to tell us The Who ,what ,when ,why about this historical event, your own words to preserve it forever. Just a suggestion! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 22 minutes ago, 560Dennis said: May I suggest you or wife (+sorry forgot her name ) both do a voice over to tell us The Who ,what ,when ,why about this historical event, your own words to preserve it forever. Just a suggestion! Thank You Dennis . I have been approached by I.H. Historical to speak about my restorations . I'll be meeting the man at RPRU in Ohio if all goes well . God Willing. April 22-23-24/22 it will be one of the features at Calif Antique Farm Equipment Show . I am pretty excited about that. Again Thank You . 560Dennis. Tony 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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