IHhogfarmer Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 The Farmall Plant In Rock Island, Illinois rolled off the specially painted 1066 as the 5 millionth tractor. Friday February 1st, 1974 at 9:00 AM. The tractor had about every option that could be had. A celebration after coming off the line was done to recognize this industry first achievement. The first Farmall Regular produced at the Farmall Works Plant in October 1926 was also present. The 1066 today is at the Ft. Benton, Montana Ag Museum. IH released a five minute film on this celebration in 1975. The guy here is Stan Lancaster. He was Vice President of North American Farm Equipment Division (I think that’s his correct title). Speaking on the mic is Joseph Hart, I can’t remember his title. The other was Farmall Plant Manager Tom McCallister. This was at the August 26th, 1976 introduction at Chicago’s McCormick Place for the new 86 Series. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaredT Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 The little lady in the second pic was sure showing a lot of leg for that time, nothing by today's standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray54 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, JaredT said: The little lady in the second pic was sure showing a lot of leg for that time, nothing by today's standards. I would agree with you in the farm sector of life, might of raised a few eye brews. But the mini skirt was from the 60's it came along with the music of the era. I am just a bit to young to give the exact year. But was very aware by being in college in 74. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 What is the serial number on this 1066? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 hours ago, JaredT said: The little lady in the second pic was sure showing a lot of leg for that time, nothing by today's standards. They looked rather short to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHhogfarmer Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, bitty said: What is the serial number on this 1066? Would be interesting to know. I’m sure its out somewhere. @Farmall1066 any leads to this thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasnake Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 This was/is a good day for me personally, 3,900 days alcohol free and started my 16th year retired/pensioned, see how long this can go on, back to regular programming. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jass1660 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 And 10 years later the company was for sale…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
856 Custom Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 46 minutes ago, jass1660 said: And 10 years later the company was for sale…. https://images.app.goo.gl/9qTjtXPcyc138hmq5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall1066 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 6 hours ago, IHhogfarmer said: Would be interesting to know. I’m sure its out somewhere. @Farmall1066 any leads to this thought? I do have it listed, I’ll have to try remember to look it up when I get home this afternoon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bud guy Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 hours ago, jass1660 said: And 10 years later the company was for sale…. My first thoughts were of the factory workers in the first picture going on strike just over 5 years later pretty much nailing the lid on the coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHC5488 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 11 hours ago, bitty said: What is the serial number on this 1066? #2610172U035153 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rowehl Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 17 hours ago, ray54 said: I would agree with you in the farm sector of life, might of raised a few eye brews. But the mini skirt was from the 60's it came along with the music of the era. I am just a bit to young to give the exact year. But was very aware by being in college in 74. That February 1 was in 1974. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillman Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 2/2/2023 at 8:49 AM, Big Bud guy said: My first thoughts were of the factory workers in the first picture going on strike just over 5 years later pretty much nailing the lid on the coffin. to the casual viewer that might seem the reason IH failed . it wasn't by any means. Yes it was one nail . but it was a perfect storm that was unavoidable. What often gets overlooked is every mainline manufacturer went bankrupt or sold( or involved in a sale) in the 80s except John Deere ,It was a very tough decade and there was too much manufacturing capacity in the industry, too much debit and high interested rates caught up with all of them 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHhogfarmer Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, hillman said: except John Deere Even they had a good sized strike of their own in 1988. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bud guy Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 29 minutes ago, IHhogfarmer said: Even they had a good sized strike of their own in 1988. JD and Cat had strikes in 79' same year IH did. Only once company survived. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bud guy Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 33 minutes ago, hillman said: to the casual viewer that might seem the reason IH failed . it wasn't by any means. Yes it was one nail . but it was a perfect storm that was unavoidable. What often gets overlooked is every mainline manufacturer went bankrupt or sold( or involved in a sale) in the 80s except John Deere ,It was a very tough decade and there was too much manufacturing capacity in the industry, too much debit and high interested rates caught up with all of them You are right but it didn't helpl. One thing that is indisputable is JD was the better led and managed company. Don't know if this is true or not but I read despite having record profits and sales right before the strike, their profit margins were still only half of JD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHhogfarmer Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 41 minutes ago, Big Bud guy said: JD and Cat had strikes in 79' same year IH did. Only once company survived. I knew of 1988 but not ‘79 for the other two. Thanks 32 minutes ago, Big Bud guy said: Don't know if this is true or not but I read despite having record profits and sales right before the strike, their profit margins were still only half of JD I think you are right. Sales went up in the late 70’s. I’ve been reading about it in Lee Klancher’s Red Tractor book. I will have to post the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jass1660 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 JD had strike last year CNH still going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bud guy Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 minutes ago, jass1660 said: JD had strike last year CNH still going on. I think the CNH just ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillman Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Big Bud guy said: You are right but it didn't helpl. One thing that is indisputable is JD was the better led and managed company. Don't know if this is true or not but I read despite having record profits and sales right before the strike, their profit margins were still only half of JD . They were servicing huge debit with double digit interest rates which also slowed development of new products and kept profits down . You know this but it don't make as good a spin😐 just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redturbo Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I stood on those steps while my Dad sat in the seat after RPRU 2014. Great paint scheme, cant beat red & white for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
int 504 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 2/1/2023 at 10:56 PM, vtfireman85 said: They looked rather short to me Looks like they both reach the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 minutes ago, int 504 said: Looks like they both reach the ground. I wouldn’t have said either was reaching the ground in that shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHhogfarmer Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 How about this shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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