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Old 09-30-2013, 11:51 PM
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Default Newbie to Cub Cadet, Soon to own 1971 129

Hi All,
This weekend I am picking up a 1971 IH Cub Cadet that is/was my grandfather's. He has moved into a care facility recently so I am the lucky one in the family to take ownership of his pride and joy.

He bought it new and it has been stored indoors all its life. I remember he would keep it in the basement before he had a shed. As far as I can tell it is all original and in great shape.

It comes with wheel weights, chains, 42" mower, snowthrower, blade and rear plow. There may be something else there as well, didn't see all of the shed.

I am currently a Wheel Horse owner but know the build quality of these cubs and am looking forward to owning one. I am presently doing frame off restoration a Wheel Horse 310-8 that can be found at RedSquare.com. If interested look for the thread named "310-8 restoration/rebuild". Hope I didn't upset anyone by proclaiming that. I know there are die-hards for both manufacturers. I prefer to look at it as both are tough, well built machines and I will soon be able to enjoy both!

Looking forward to learning more about Cubs so I can keep this in the best condition possible while still working it hard. That's what they're built for right?!
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Old 10-01-2013, 06:07 AM
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Welcome to OCC! Glad to have you!
We like pictures here!
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Old 10-01-2013, 10:25 AM
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Welcome to OCC! Looking forward to your pics, when you get your cub home.
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Old 10-02-2013, 03:36 AM
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cub cadet 71 that my pop pop got new and gave me in 85......restoration just started
cub cadet 100......was a friends grandfathers, given to me in 93.. restoration almost finished
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Old 10-07-2013, 12:55 AM
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OK folks, I've got pics!
She had not run for 6 years. A good battery and few shots of ether got her to fire up. A little rough at first but she smoothed out and has started several times on her own now.

Next weekend she will get a good bath and look even better.
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Nice looking 129 and attachments!
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Nice looking 129 and attachments!
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Welcome to OCC! Sharp 129!
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Old 10-07-2013, 12:09 PM
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Nice tractor and I am sure you will use those implements quite a lot.
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Old 10-07-2013, 03:03 PM
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Nice to see you taking over the care of your Grandfathers tractor. Looks like he took very good care of it and I trust you will do the same. Congrats and Welcome to OCC.
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