Henry Fords Model Ts became more to America than just the first affordable cars. In the late twenties many companies built kits to convert them into tractors.  Thrifty Farmer and Utility were just a couple of the kits that were created The conversion kits were availble for sale through catalog purchase.  Ford Model T (left) … Continue reading Creativity of Conversions

First off, I'm going to be honest about this tractor. I added it to my collection with the possibilty to sell. In fact, I wasn't looking for an addition. I'm like every other collector, though. It's hard to pass up a deal. I also firmly beleive we all get caught in the "chase" My friend … Continue reading Shaw Du-all R6+

My collection is an investment. With that being said, I don't purchase tractors only to resell for a profit. Happily, that does happen, or at least I get a return on my investment. I have sold at a loss, but I chalk that as a lesson learned. All in all, I'm a collector  more than … Continue reading The H is a True Artifact Now

I'm working on a submission for Lawn and Garden Tractor Magazine about Shaw Du-all. I know big surprise, right? The most frustrating thing about research is that information gets lost to history. In the case of Shaw Manufacturing, some but not all material is gone concerning the N model tractors. I'm a member of a … Continue reading Does it exist?

Recently, I proclaimed to a couple of tractor friends, "I may be too stupid to own antique tractors." There may be truth to that statement, but I'm willing to take measures to be smarter. I'm fortunate to have the right people in my inner circle. If not for them, my venture in owning certain tractors … Continue reading Adjustments, The backstory on My Shaw N5

There is a little town in  southeast KS that was founded in 1871. Oklahoma wasn’t even a state yet. The era of gun toting outlaws and native Americans still were at large. Kansas was mostly roving prairie,maybe a little wheat. Galesburg was a young town on a vast land. Stanley Wilbur Shaw was born on … Continue reading Stanley Wilbur Shaw 100 Amazing Years

I have been approached recently on my insights on tractor values. I won't claim to be an expert on the topic, but I do have some advice. Maybe that and an added two cents probably wouldn't buy anything. None the less, here is my story. I started collecting Shaw Du-alls a few years ago. I … Continue reading How Far Are You Willing to Go?