IT RUNS!!!!

A new battery, a bit of tinkering, and it RUNS! Our very own tractor! A John Deere 1974 112 with electric lift. It comes with a plow and snow chains. I didn't get around to fixing this up before the winter plowing season with everything else going on, but it's ready for hauling wood and rocks to prepare for the winter heating season and a garden fence.

My dad was there to share the joy. He's always wanted a John Deere. He ended up with a 1972 Wheel Horse that came with his house.
The John Deere sort of came with this house. We had to trade a mighty fabulous picture of Abe Lincoln for it, but I think it was worth it. Thanks, Tom and Michele!