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Originally Posted by sdbob

I hope you enjoy losing your mind. Really it's a challenge that few of us could or would do,$$$$. My grandfather operated a 'steam shovel' back in the 20s.He had me on an old cat dozer when I was little, still have pics. My great grandfather a stone mason had the first truck in Latrobe, a 1907 Gramm. I have pics, looks like a conestoga wagon without the horses. Those older pieces of equipment probably were designed to last. My 60s Cub Cadets just keep going with maintenance. Good luck.

I am actually having a lot of fun losing my mind! Sounds like your family had some pretty cool toys way back when!!!