Re: [ihc] Thank you, Santa Claus!!...(Long)

[John Hofstetter <hofs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

on 1/4/04 8:58 AM, Mike & Sherry Bolton at ihmike@domain.elided wrote:

> It's time to turn the page now, and devote my time and treasure to the
> true object of my IH fixation. The *Special* Scout I mention is none
> other than the *Last Scout Built*. Its condition leaves something to be
> desired, but it is far from hopeless. It will take a considerable
> investment, but the special nature of this machine demands that it be
> brought back to a respectable condition.
> It will be made available at occasional show and events for those who
> want a glimpse into the past to that moment when that particular Scout's
> rolling down the line meant the end of a very proud endeavor.

I'm (probably speaking for all of us) certainly glad it ended up in the
hands of someone who will cherish it. Congratulations, Mike.
> 
> Here's a view of how it looks today:
> 
> http://www.redpowermagazine.com/uploads/upload.cgi/Visitor2Woods.JPG

Doesn't look too bad from the outside, at least in that picture.

> 
> While the Scout was being built, the workers at the Factory wrote
> somewhere on the truck where it would not be discovered for some time.
> They painted the bellhousing Farmall Red, and wrote in Permanent Marker.
> Here is what was written on the bellhousing on *The Last Scout*:
> 
> http://www.redpowermagazine.com/uploads/upload.cgi/Clutch2.JPG

That's amazing. 
> 
> The purchase of this Scout at this time represents the Christmas present
> from my wife to me, as she has been very understanding and supportive.
> In truth, it'll probably be Christmas presents, and birthday presents
> from her to me for years to come, as the Scout gets body mounts, and
> floor pans, rust patches, and end caps. I'll keep all you Digesters
> informed as days go by.

Thanks for sharing your Christmas present. I'd be jealous except that I
wouldn't want to take on as much work as you are taking on. Good for you!

John

John Hofstetter
www.goldrush.com/~hofs