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TEA Ferguson Tractor... The little Grey one ! Went everywhere and pulled a lot of bogged cars in my early years including 4 wheeled drive Landrovers. Started about 7.
So did I.
Wow ! That shown is a later model Ferguson and originally was RED (Someone painted it Grey) Ours was an early 50's TEA series Petrol with heaps of three point linkage. The one shown is Diesel and great little machines as well. The TEA sold some huge numbers, was three speed Slow, Slower and almost stopped... The pedals, Clutch and brake were easy to stand on and press down to engage gears then release slowly for smooth take off . I was 7... approx...So did I.
The world was a wild place back before everything became so strict.Wow ! That shown is a later model Ferguson and originally was RED (Someone painted it Grey) Ours was an early 50's TEA series Petrol with heaps of three point linkage. The one shown is Diesel and great little machines as well. The TEA sold some huge numbers, was three speed Slow, Slower and almost stopped... The pedals, Clutch and brake were easy to stand on and press down to engage gears then release slowly for smooth take off . I was 7... approx...
My next venture was a D7 International Rubber tyre Tractor without a lot of bells and Whistles. Took all my strength at 9 to Hold onto the Mudguard with both hands and push the Clutch in and carefully releasing one hand to move the big gear shift into place and release the clutch... often with a jolt . Oh they were the Days !
@Harald I can only imagine how stressed out he must have been through that whole experienceLiving on a large property, hustling through all kinds of conditions, boggy thick black mud, semi swolen creeks after rain , through ploughed fields graduated to Land Rover (with the spare atop the bonnet) and so on ! When it came to get my licence, and after a few around town lessons from Dad, off to the Police station, Sarge climbed in and we left up hill, with him saying Oh you just completed our up hill start, then turned down a lane, halfway through I broke for a Dog, then got a lecture on how to cause an accident with un-necessary braking.. turned right around the clock onto the Main street... 45 deg Angle Parking with Rear to kerb Saarge bleated along here find a park. ! Did and reversed in , stopped and put the hand brake on.. with him still mumbling and for Gods sake dont hit any... I broke in and said we are already parked... he let ought a sigh and said get me back to the station I have had enough ! Dad later told me he wanted to know how I came to have such high driving skills .... he scared the hell out of me (Safely within the speed) he controlled the vehicle... He dosent know to this day I hold a A+ Dynamic driving certificate for car control lol
I did.. First bougt the wife a car, taught her... then two children and tught my Daughter and did a little with my son but he basically shared himself around , mates, Driving instructures, and they are both pretty good drivers, but living in City conditions become a little overwhelmed in the Country, recognising not all bends are formed correctly bring a lot of people undone, avoiding pot holes, washed out edges, both can be hazardous to tyres not to mention improper speed limits, especialy for newer drivers just to see a Tradie come along over the speed limit and take quick reactions to avoid them sometimes. (They always seem to be in a hurry) Thank you for you interest Xe , keep the Q's coming I don't mind.. nice !@Harald I can only imagine how stressed out he must have been through that whole experiencedid you end up having any kids of your own that you had to teach to drive?
Well, you're certainly a lot more patient than I am. I would never be able to teach anyone how to drive. I am a bit of a control freak so I would really struggle..I did.. First bougt the wife a car, taught her... then two children and tught my Daughter and did a little with my son but he basically shared himself around , mates, Driving instructures, and they are both pretty good drivers, but living in City conditions become a little overwhelmed in the Country, recognising not all bends are formed correctly bring a lot of people undone, avoiding pot holes, washed out edges, both can be hazardous to tyres not to mention improper speed limits, especialy for newer drivers just to see a Tradie come along over the speed limit and take quick reactions to avoid them sometimes. (They always seem to be in a hurry) Thank you for you interest Xe , keep the Q's coming I don't mind.. nice !
Wow! A Ford Escort! I bet it looked terrific, and in such a classic colour too!I had 8 half hour lessons, couldn't afford the full hour, in a British Racing Green Ford Escort. Passed the test first time and was then gifted the car. Didn't I just feel so special driving down the high street!!