Let's start by following the YouTube link below (Tap the picture) https://youtube.com/shorts/2eiA9PvHVU8?si=TP-Jmt0VUwM7cwXb Saturday, August 22, was proclamed Antique Tractor Preservation Day by the Illinois House of Representatives. A ceremony was held in Pekin, IL, to celebrate. The day became official in several states beyond Illinois, but the celebration is still yet to grow nationwide. The … Continue reading Creating an Official Day
Yesterday, Illinois House of Representatives proclaimed August 22 Antique Tractor Preservation Day. A ceremony and tractor show was held in Pekin, IL, celebrating the day. Two young gentlemen were in attendance, displaying their antique treasures. Cooper Krieter proudly displayed his 1969 Patio John Deere 110. This tractor has the exclusive one-year, only white painted engine. … Continue reading 10 year old Pekin Friends share Tractor Passion
Saturday will be a special day. Not just Illinois, this is a national event. I've been in contact with Kevin Bresnahan, who has been working hard to create the event in Pekin. Kansas native Michael Hinton has been pursuing this on a national level. Stay tuned for in-depth coverage. I plan to share more details … Continue reading August 22, Antique Tractor Preservation Day
Well traveled would be a fitting description of Evan Speicher. As a tractor collector, the young man has been known to attend far distant shows. He resides in Elk City, KS, and maybe there are no close by shows. That may also explain why he began hosting a show 3 years ago. He admitted that … Continue reading S&S Lawn and Garden Tractors
The Sangamon County Farm Bureau added a new display in their Hayloft Building during the 2026 County Fair. The Bureau mailed a plea flyer with their early registration for the annual Russell Minor tractor drive. Five area collectors answered their request. The result was a very nice antique agriculture display. The display doesn't only consist … Continue reading Fun at the Fair
Let just start with a video I filmed in Doug's shop. Looks pretty sharp! I don't claim any credit on how the tractor turned out standing tall. That's on Doug Edwards of Edwards Tractor Restoration. Doug is a very experienced painter. He has been practicing his trade for many years. He painted heavy equipment for … Continue reading The R8 “Barn Find” Reveal
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