Yesterday was a sad day

[Toomanytoys84]

Last week my dad had a guy come buy and purchase the Bolens for a sum that I found crazy. In the process of the sale, the fella wanted to see the other tractors we had around. We took him to the big shed with the 12 fully restored cub cadets. He fell in love with the 102, 105, 109 and 128 that were sitting in there.

He asked how much and me and dad immediately said not for sale. He said well hold on, everything is for sale for the right price. He spit out a number and me and dad looked at each other and we agreed to it. I think the guy either really loves tractors, or he has more money than common sense...

Yesterday evening he showed up with a trailer. Loaded up the 4 tractors and counted us out 100 dollar bills. He headed down the highway to somewhere in Eastern Kentucky.

We split the money 50/50 since we had both paid into the purchases and restorations. Dad is at the John Deere dealer today making a deal on an X570 of his own.

We have 8 restored cubs left, 2 unrestored cubs, 2 JD 110s, and the ST10 Suburban left. I shed a tear, but it may be time for us to let the rest of them go. It's probably a waste for them to sit in the shed and see the light of day maybe 2 times a year.

 

[larrybl]

$ 100.00 for 4 restored tractors? I hope I am not reading that right!

 

[Toomanytoys84]

$ 100.00 for 4 restored tractors? I hope I am not reading that right!

I meant he counted out 100 dollar bills.

 

[Cvans]

If his dad is buying a new JD with his half I'd guess it's many more than one.

 

[Lance Skene]

So two pockets full of cash makes for a Sad Day?????

I must be doing things all wrong.Lol

 

[Toomanytoys84]

So two pockets full of cash makes for a Sad Day?????

I must be doing things all wrong.Lol

Weve had these tractors for 15 years or more. Me and dad restored them together. A lot of memories.

I guess the tractor hobby has been a big bonding thing for me and dad over the years

 

[4getgto]

Weve had these tractors for 15 years or more. Me and dad restored them together. A lot of memories.

I guess the tractor hobby has been a big bonding thing for me and dad over the years

When your dad starts driving that new Deere around he's going to forget those old tractors real quick..!

 

[Toomanytoys84]

When your dad starts driving that new Deere around he's going to forget those old tractors real quick..!

I agree. He loves my x570 so much. I haven't heard from him if he pulled the trigger or not. I told him to go for the x590 to get the hydraulics. The x570 doesn't have any hydraulics.

 

[Cvans]

I told him to go for the x590 to get the hydraulics.

Good advice.

 

[Lily'sDad]

I agree. He loves my x570 so much. I haven't heard from him if he pulled the trigger or not. I told him to go for the x590 to get the hydraulics. The x570 doesn't have any hydraulics.

Sounds like your bonding just fine.

 

[Toomanytoys84]

He ordered an x590 with the all terrain tires, 54" deck, and a snow plow. He is excited but 4 week wait. Grass cutting time will be almost over.

 

[jabelman]

I wouldn't feel bad at all. intrests change the older i get i realize i can't get hung up on sentimental items and save everything. I too have been considering selling off all my restored tractors collection for the right amount.

 

[MFDAC]

The time spent together doing the restorations is what it's all about, not necessarily the tractors themselves. Sounds like you two have done great!

DAC

 

[Toomanytoys84]

The time spent together doing the restorations is what it's all about, not necessarily the tractors themselves. Sounds like you two have done great!

DAC

I wouldn't feel bad at all. intrests change the older i get i realize i can't get hung up on sentimental items and save everything. I too have been considering selling off all my restored tractors collection for the right amount.

You both are 100% right. I've always been a sentimental guy. I have a plastic tote packed little things from tons of events in my life all the way back to when I was a probably 5. Ticket stubs from events, little mementos things...

But yeah, when he offered us enough money that covered the entire restoration and give us a good profit (something I never thought I would see) we couldn't pass it up.

 

[Toomanytoys84]

This is the 102. They were 100% automotive paint, every thing redone down to nuts and bolts. It would be tough to find more perfect examples of these cubs. They weren't half done restores. That darn seat cost us more than we paid for the tractor.

 

[KennyP]

Very sweet 102!

 

[Cvans]

Very sweet 102!

Yah, picture perfect. Some people have no interest in doing the work it's strictly showing off that they can own something nice. Money and common sense don't figure into the equation.

 

[Toomanytoys84]

Yah, picture perfect. Some people have no interest in doing the work it's strictly showing off that they can own something nice. Money and common sense don't figure into the equation.

He admitted he wasn't very mechanically inclined and couldn't redo a tractor himself. Yet said he loved tractors. He will probably tell everyone he rebuilt them!

 

[mac102004]

I don’t know, to me the fun is doing the work and finding the parts more than it is using them or showing them off. If I could get back what I invested into a restored GT I’d gladly sell and move on to another project. That’s just me though.

 

[Shotgun Wedding]

Wow, that was a nice Cub!!!