My Dad Passed
 

Guys, I've had a tough day, I've only been a part of the forum for a few years, but I wanted to pass along that my Dad passed away very early this morning, 6/28. He was a lifelong IH guy, growing up on a small farm, and then working as a mechanic at a local IH dealer for 12 years. After that he worked on heavy equipment (also mainly IH) for the remainder of his career. He got me started on Cubs when I was 8......he bought a 1650 used, with a deck, tiller and thrower, to replace his tired 100.
Anyway I just needed to get this out. I really enjoy this board, and I have his 1650 in my possession. I had been going back in forth in my mind about restoring it, but now I really think I need to. If you guys could keep up the kind words, advice, and support, so I can finish this up in his memory, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks for everything guys.
Brian

Very sorry for your loss, I can't imagine but see it coming.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, it's only time that makes it bearable.
Think there is a Cub re-build in your future, what happened to the 100...
Vic

We still have the 100. Its been outside for years, but the engine was kept inside. It probably could be rebuilt. Dad bought it used while he was working at the IH dealer, and ran it for years. It broke down (and had a very minor engine fire in the very early 80s) so Dad bought the 1650, that we ran until at least 2002. It probably should get redone too, but it was the 1650 that I grew up on, and he was really proud of.

I was just curious from a historical view point, go with your instincts my friend.
Vic

Brian, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time.

So sorry for your loss Brian.
I lost my father two years ago July 27th. Worst day of my life. I posted here on OCC from the day he was diagnosed with cancer my feelings, and what he was going through, as well as myself.
Amazing amount of support from members, I never met, and few that I'd talk to. From that day on, the fine folks of OCC, became more than just "forum members", they became a family of sort.
We are here for you, in public forum, PM, or emails. If you're the type that likes to express your feelings, or need help expressing your feelings, let us know, we'll do our best to comfort you.
Out of all the good members we have, some have been through, what you are now experiencing. So just know this, we are here for you...

Brian, I'm sorry for your loss. I know you really looked up to your dad. Take the time you need. The 1650 will be there waiting when you are ready. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Brian, sorry to hear about your father, as the others have said, I will also keep you and your family in my prayers.

I lost my father 11 years ago but I was blessed to have him in my life for 41 years. I too have one of my fathers Cubs and it holds a special place in my heart. As I have heard "ol'George" say many times, each time I drive it the seat is still warm from him sitting in it.

Sympathy to you and your family.

Sorry for your loss Brian, please accept my condolences.

Brian:

Sorry for your loss. I extend my most sincere condolences to you and your family.

Sorry for your loss, time will heal your grief but you will never forget him, and that is good.
As mentioned my dad passed 51 years ago, and @ times when I pick up a tool
of his, the handle is still warm from his touch.
One tool, a pair of duck bill shears that were his fathers, is significant.

I was small and wanted my own tool box so dad & I built one from a forsale sign in the scrap pile.
My little hands were too small/weak to make the shears cut the tin, so he put his weathered/wrinkled hand over mine to help cut it.
We carefully cut the tin where he made the lines and beat the corners with a tinners hammer over a vice to make corners.
I still have the tool box as well as all of his tools.
Now my hands are weathered more than his were @ the time, but it seems like yesterday.

Do not grieve long, as your dad will never be gone as long as he is alive in your memory & heart.
The creator makes it that way.:beerchug:

Condolences to you and your family. Loosing a loved one is hard. I think its a great idea to memorialize your dad's life with the restoration of the tractor. I'm sure it will bring you many hours of reflection time while also keeping your mind busy. Love to see your progress once you get started.

Brian my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As others have said the grief will pass with time, But the memories will be with you the rest of your life. My dad passed 40 years ago and I can honestly say there hasn't been a day since I don't think of him.

Very sorry for your loss. If you need any guidance about bodywork or paint when you start the restoration don't hesitate to send me a pm, I'd be glad to help.

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers!

Very sorry for your loss. Fortunately the common bond you two had regarding things produced by IH is a vibrant passion shared by many so you will not have to look far to rekindle fond memories of his work, stories, past machines owned and used, etc. Hang in there.

Prayers sent for you and your family

Brian

Sorry for your loss. I lost both my parents in the last 3 yrs. Mom to cancer in March 2015 and dad to cancer December 2016. I also have my dad’s old Cub 100 I’m restoring. I started on it while he was still with us.

I'm also very sorry for your loss,lost my dad 40+ years ago now and still think of him when I pick up one of his tools .

Take good care, Bob

Thanks for all the kind thoughts everyone. It's been a difficult couple days, when we thought we were set, (on our way home after ordering the headstone) Mom & my brother & I went to the cemetery to look at the site, since I hadn't seen it yet. Dad wanted to be placed near his Parents if he could, so Mom bought 2 plots near them. Low and behold it was dug wrong! Mom was extremely upset, and the caretaker of the cemetery is out of town. Tried calling our priest, but couldn't get ahold of him.....BUT...I remembered he bought a new car where I work, and I called my boss and got his cell phone #, so I was able to get ahold of him. He was out of town visiting his sister, but when he heard our concerns, he left immediately to meet me there. Dad was one of the caretakers of the cemetery up until 2016, and Father felt that it needed to be right. He looked at the plot, and agreed it was unsuitable. We were able to move it 1 row over, thankfully, but still nearby his Parents. Such a relief.

Anyway, I've been reminiscing (sp) a lot the last couple days. 2 years ago the Red Power Roundup was only about 45 minutes away, so I took a vacation day and took him up there. We walked through the tractor display, and came up on a TX (tractor experimental) 5088. He looks at the sign the owner put up, and he's like "it's _______ ______? He was a customer of ours at Olson's". The owner's farm is in the next town over from where Olson's was. Olson's closed in '77. When he was still able to drive, he would visit the farms of guys he knew who bought equipment from them back in the day (keep in mind those guys are getting up there in years too) and stop and visit. He'd spend hours visiting with these guys sometimes.

Dad was really involved with the volunteer Fire Department here in town, spending 37 years. Dad, his brothers, and a cousin BUILT the department a Tanker out of an old milk truck in the late 60s. It was an IH of course. Back then the town just couldn't afford a new truck, (let alone have it outfitted for fire service) so they built a lot of their equipment themselves. We cared for the firehouse lawn & landscaping for most of the 80's (the 1650 got a workout). The firehouse was a 1/4 mile from the grade school, so Dad would load the 1650, a pushmower, and some rakes, shovels, etc after work, and I'd walk over after school to mow. The Dept finally took the last truck Dad serviced out of duty earlier this month, an early '80s GMC Brigadier chassis. The Dept got a new truck last Tuesday to replace it, and Mom took him down to the firehouse to see the new truck last Wednesday. She got his last picture that day.

Olds, I will most certainly need help with paint. I can do mechanical work, and I can get help here if I have a question, but I've never done any paint or bodywork. I appreciate the offer.

Sorry guys it got wordy, but I needed to share it. Thanks

Sorry about your Dad. Sounds like he was a great influence in your life.

Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing.

Jeff

Brian sorry to hear the news about your dad. Telling and hearing stories like that is how we heal. Sounds like he was a good man and involved in your local community. Neat story and thank you for sharing.

Brian.. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Feel free to lean on any of us here during your time of grieving. I am fortunate to still have my Father around.. But he is aging and can't do the things he used to do so easily.. He started me on Cubs back in the early 70's with a 100, later bought me an Original of my own, and then a 1450 that I pretty much grew up on.. He taught me everything I know about mechanics and life in general.. I'm not quite sure I will be able to handle the day that something does happen..

Keep the dream of restoring the 1650 alive.. i'm sure your dad will look down from above and be really proud!:IH Trusted Hand:

Sorry for your loss.:Pray:

So sorry you have to go through this. I lost my dad May of 2005, and then my mom July of 2006. Let's face it, it hurts. I pray for God's comfort for you and your family.