A New Year of Auctions to Fill Up the 2017 Calendar

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A New Year of Auctions to Fill Up the 2017 Calendar

AUCTION NEWS - Every year, I pore over our calendar thinking and dreaming about upcoming travel plans. This year is no different. If able, I head to the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club’s annual show in February to escape the Midwest winter. By February, I am over winter’s stark beauty that I was enthralled with at Christmas. The winter snow and frosted windows come February take on a gloom that makes me want to head anywhere south. I want to soak up the…

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Reasons to Collect Garden Tractors

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Reasons to Collect Garden Tractors

THE NEWBIE - Antique Power magazine features all makes, models, and sizes of vintage tractors, including garden tractors. Newbies to the hobby of tractor collecting might want to consider these smaller relatives of full-sized farm equipment as fun and practical alternatives. Interest in collecting, restoring, showing, and even pulling vintage lawn and garden tractors continues to grow, yet they are still very affordable. Phil Scott, newsletter editor and membership director of the Northwest Vintage Iron Club—EDGETA Branch 36, in Washington state, suggested this…

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Winter Auction Action for the New Year!

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Winter Auction Action for the New Year!

AUCTION NEWS - The National Farm Toy Show celebrated its 39th show the first weekend in November in Dyersville, Iowa, the farm toy capital of America. One of the highlights of this toy show, besides kicking off the farm toy season, are the beautiful farm layouts. Adults and youth alike compete in the farm layout competition, and they never fail to impress.

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How to Restore an Antique Tractor Steering Wheel—Pros, Cons, and Professional Tips

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How to Restore an Antique Tractor Steering Wheel—Pros, Cons, and Professional Tips

THE NEWBIE - At Antique Power magazine, we have seen newbies do beautiful work restoring an antique tractor. Fortunately, one of the easiest and most satisfying parts to restore is the steering wheel. Since “The Newbie” would never want to “steer” you wrong, I asked professional restorer Dale Fye for some steering wheel repair tips. 

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