By Bryan D. McMeen (Bmcmeen) on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 12:48 pm:

It should be fixed if Charlie'd keep his mitts off the controls

By Bryan D. McMeen (Bmcmeen) on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 12:37 pm:

How'd ya manage to archive it like this Charlie???

By Ron R. Schmitt (Rrschmitt) on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 10:39 am:

You know, I was thinking that there has never been a 1/16" scale Cub Cadet Original made. Having Scale Models make a commemorative scale model of an Original w/mower deck to mark the 50th Anniversary would be neat. Maybe even both 1/16 and 1/8 scale!!

I prefer Scale Models over Ertl since they still make toys in Dyersville, IA "USA" whereas RC/Etrl has sent all their production to China.

By Lonny Buttke (Lbuttke) on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 12:56 am:

How this for an idea.
Find the nastyest looking original that is still running and can mow grass and put is beside the newest cub cadet with a caption some thing like, still cutting grass after 50 years, now thats dependablity.

By dean sauve (Dsauve) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 09:28 pm:

A set of conerative tractors would be nice, maybe an original, 70, 149, 1650 and a 782. Sorta hit the highlights of the best models.

By KENtuckyKEN (Kweaver) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 07:43 pm:

Mike - "casual lay person" still wouldn't understand or care.

I think a "On the road" display would be nice after the main "big block party" for the people in the far parts of the country that can't make the long trip or haul their cub from say Seattle or Miami.
What would be nice but probably no way to work out the insurance details would be for a national contest of the most correctly restored cub in all models and the most voted on for best originally functional altered cub (Dan's Crawler 100C) to travel with the roving display for the far off fans/public to see in person.

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By Dudley B Currin Jr (Dcurrin) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 07:07 pm:

Well if they have live demos of what these great little machines can do. I will volunteer.
If I can get over it I mow it.
102 w/ CI 38.
We would need a patch of woods for that bunch out of possum holler west virginia.
About 4,000 acres for the bunch on the upper prarie to plow..

By Frank Morski (Fmorski) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 06:52 pm:

If you are going to make a commerative, it should be the Original, since that is whre it all started and that is the only model that will be 50 yrs. old.

By Mike Toney (Mtoney) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 04:59 pm:

It definaly needs to be more than a static display show, while nice, they show nothing to the casual lay person of what these little machines can really do.

By Dennis Frisk (Dfrisk) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 02:58 pm:

I suggested Louisville as the site for something like this 5 yrs ago but the plant where Cubbies were built was tore down for an airport expansion 10+ yrs ago.

Don't know about All You others but if MTD could get Shania Twain to appear & sing I'd be there!

By Jim Thompson (Jthompson) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 01:42 pm:

I vote Brownsville, TN.

Jackson, TN is a large enough city with plenty of places to eat and sleep, and if that is not enough Memphis will definitely have everything needed. Memphis could also provide additional entertainment options for wives, kids, etc.

By Ron R. Schmitt (Rrschmitt) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 01:08 pm:

Maybe Ertl could issue a commemorative complete set of 1/16 scale Cub Cadets spanning the 50 years starting with the 123 through today. They likely still have all the dies for the various series.

Also, for a little more out of the box idea, I think it would be really cool if MTD produced a commemorative, limited-run, re-issue of a vintage IH Cub Cadet model built to original specs as much as possible and with special decals, etc. Maybe have an on-line voting contest to pick the model like the way Boeing named their new 787 Dreamliner. I've always thought the 149 was one of the best, darn Cubbies ever made, but it's hard to beat the Originals as well when you see so many of them still going strong 50 years later too.

A national Cub Cadet Roundup sounds like a great idea as well. Maybe some of IH Collectors Club chapters could assist with the planning and organization. They have lots of experience with such event planning putting on the national RPRU's each year.

By Ben P. Corn (Bcorn) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 12:06 pm:

Sounds like a very good plan. 1. Fall of the year is always pretty most places. 2. I truly believe "if you build it people will come" so a great variety of motels is a must. 3. Guy's let us not forget the handicapp this is once in a lifetime I would not want my wife and her wheelchair or anybody else's be left out.

4. Plan exhibits and things for everybody. Children, wifes, this Cubby thing might be for us men but look around some way or another it still becomes a family project.

5. Garden tractor pulling (dead weight and running) plowing, loader work, tilling lets show the public what these thing can actually do. You guys have showed me equipment that you have made that I just marvel at.

We can sit here and just type so the old saying "should have" doesn't come back and bite us.

Least and last things need to be pretty well finalized so when the time comes everybody has at least a year's notice. I think the Cub Cadet families would be quite pleased how many people, guest, visitors would show up.

Trailer Queen maybe some of us just like to paint!!

Pops

By brendan brigham (Bbrigham) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 09:59 am:

Ken, now thats a really cool idea. We could desine a CubShuttle to cary 4+opperator with a cart to cary 8. Use donated parts from a few 1X9s. I'm sure it would see lots of service.

Bren

By KENtuckyKEN (Kweaver) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 07:47 am:

Guys think about it .. you know how crowded it is to walk shoulder to shoulder trying to see shows/vendors/dealers ect. are you sure you want to hear a few hundred Kohlers and play bumper cars with cubs ? My right hip and back gets bad just going to my mail box and I have to take a break on the carport before I can go up the steps into the house but I don't think riding around on cubs is a good idea.

A cub cadet shuttle service would be reasonable.

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By dean sauve (Dsauve) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 07:14 am:

I like the idea of the time line grouping but what about guys like charlie that have an entire collection that splits them up all over the show?

By Curtis Sanderson (Csanderson) on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 06:22 am:

OK, Charlie, Bryan, are you guys poofing each other, or am I just out here in the dust(mud)bowl seeing things? Last night about 11:18 or so, it said Charlie had a new post, and this morning about 3:45 it said Bryan had a new post, and neither one of them are there.
Or are you just doin' moderater stuff?

By Curtis Sanderson (Csanderson) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 11:32 pm:

Brownsville, Tenn. is just north of I-40, about 64 miles East of Memphis.(court house to courthouse) It's about 30 miles West of Jackson,Tenn. Which has a lot of lodgeing and eateries. This isn't scientific, but just as an FYI exercise, it will give an idea. Brownsville itself only showed 2 lodgeing choices.

By Mike Toney (Mtoney) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 10:11 pm:

you can have the yellow and white, set up by the years/models to group them together to show the time line of production to the public, have a Red corner for them 82 series cubs. And I also prefer to cruise around on the cub over lots of walking, to much walking tends to flare up my bad ankle. Cheers Mike and Michele T

By dean sauve (Dsauve) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:56 pm:

Brendan the thought of a few green rigs being towed by cub cadets is a beautiful thought. Reminds me of home with the old mans 318 green machine behind the "Deere Hunter".

By brendan brigham (Bbrigham) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:38 pm:

Ken, was thinking the same thing about the foot ball game !

Dean, The green toys can come they just have to be towed by a Cub to remind every one the yellow and white are the real workers.

By Curtis Sanderson (Csanderson) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:25 pm:

Myron- I don't think it's the cart before the horse yet. It's just trying to see how big the cart's gonna be, so we can figure out how many
horses it'll take. It's kinda fun!
Ken- Ya, I think that up and down stuff caused my brain collapse, earlier in the day

By dean sauve (Dsauve) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:23 pm:

Mike maybe we can use cub for transportation as welll as showing them off.

By dean sauve (Dsauve) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:20 pm:

ok Myron chalk it up the still being realatively young. I like this whole idea.

Charlie did you think we wouldn't give this a lot of thought. This could be a great time for all in the hobby not just the cub guys. Just to bad the green guys can't bring their toys.

By Mike Toney (Mtoney) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:17 pm:

I still vote to have it in Brownsville, current home of cub cadet and been that way since the early 80's I know alot of guys would love to tour the plant. Alot also depends on how many come, are there enough hotels in the area, places to eat. Its no good if its a small run down town with no places to eat or stay for those not camping.

By KENtuckyKEN (Kweaver) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:55 pm:

Yea Let's have it up north I mean after all they get ALL the plow days , shows , everybody's close enough to eachother they can take a cab.

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By Matt Gonitzke (Mgonitzke) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:50 pm:

I'm suggesting either northern or central Illinois for a location. I think it is a bit more of a central location than Kentucky, TN or any of those areas. Even southern Illinois would be better in my opinion.

I'd also like to see a new RED Cub Cadet again. I wonder if any of the tooling for the 82 series tractors still exist?

There's always room for one more...

By Marlin Homrighausen (Mhomrighausen) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:42 pm:

Charlie P. Not me anymore... I'm going to bed. My pea brain ususally gets me into too much trouble after the first suggestion. Others with by far more talent can takeover. Just because I am one doesn't necessarily mean that I can spell... instigator. Ya all have fun.... I'll just read.

By KENtuckyKEN (Kweaver) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:41 pm:

Digger you got this page all outa wack ... your post at top mine a few minutes later at the bottom ... RTFM ;)

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By KENtuckyKEN (Kweaver) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:40 pm:

They need a life

Arena football running OT! I want my drag racing !!

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By Charlie "Digger" Proctor (Cproctor) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:34 pm:

Looks like you guys are thinkin pretty hard about this.

By Mike Toney (Mtoney) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:28 pm:

Myron, I think most will agree it needs to be around the Brownsville TN plant area, we need a contact in that area that knows it better and to what time of year to hold it, so as to hopefully have nice dry but not super humid/hot weather. Dean does have good ideas for things for our better halves to do if they are not into tractors. I think a cub cadet homecoming would be a neat scenario, while I to lament that the Louisville works are gone. Its no use dwell on it. So many cubs have come from that plant since the early 80's when it went online that it makes the natural location for this. I would like to see the show kept outdoors, using a cub as a means of transport, espicaly for my wife who has a bad knee and cannot walk distances, is important, as well as for demostrations. The next big step is probably comunication with MTD on the location desires and what they have to say. Mike and Michele T

By Myron Bounds (Mbounds) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:21 pm:

Dean S: good points...however there are lots of carts getting before the horses. It seems to me that we need to get the basic scenario concept and a recommended location in hand before we try to expand into other areas...

Myron B

By dean sauve (Dsauve) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:10 pm:

TN would be nice, is there any other place with that much cub manufacture history? As far as the wives and kids that don't enjoy the tractors that we love they should be included in some thing. The national farm toy show in Iowa has bake sales and craft shows for the wives, not sure about the kids things I was a kid and all I wanted was the tractors (sister could have not cared less). A coloring contest for the rug rats would be good (the next paint scheme for CC ). How bout a garden tractor Dynamo. We got a couple of threasheries this month should be good for more ideas.

By Steve Tritle (Stritle) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 01:53 pm:

I'd like to see an issue of a tractor in the same type of idea of the Spirit of 76. Maybe gold coloring, or decal setups.

Their dealerships should sponsor groups to be in 4th of July parades, etc with their old tractors. This would be something everyone would be able to attend, not just a TN thing.

I love the idea of collectible toys.

By Mike Toney (Mtoney) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 12:34 pm:

I love all the ideas posted so far, but something that really needs to be stressed is mutual coperation between both of the large online groups, MTD and everybody else. Let any bygones be that and lets celebrate our beloved brands 50th!! I think I may just keep my CCO and further its restoration alone a bit, while still working the old gal weekly. I would hope to see reps from MTD at some of the larger plow days over the next couple of years for brain storming sessions with the guys. This should happen at both the large plow days in IL and IN as well as the eastern events to include as many as possible. I would hope for a show ground that could include areas to be plowed as thats what many of the operators are into and what has really grown this hobby. At the local show yesterday, they interviewed a guy on what he feels the future of our hobby is. He said that it is very bright with many more getting into the hobby due to its ease of transport over say a full size farm tractor. Less expensive, atleast for the moment, but he sees that changing as more get into the hobby. It needs to be a major event with media coverage, RFDTV ect. It would be nice to see a huge dinner sponsered by MTD/CC on like Saturday evening. RSVP would be needed of coarse. For those that dont camp, if thats an option at the show location, we need to get with the local motels to assure enough lodging for those traveling in from out of state. I cant wait till 2011. Cheers Mike

By Marlin Homrighausen (Mhomrighausen) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 11:11 am:

Myron B. Yepper, you're right. I apologize for not mentioning you also in the parade idea.

Somehow we need RFD TV (I know horse TV) to have a film of this event. And then the film being made available to the public.

Also, timetable wise. How long should the celebration table last for a show? A week, or ???. A yearlong advertising and such is a gimmee only the show length is another.

Keep those ideas roling good people.

By Glen M. Coleman (Gcoleman) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 10:57 am:

I like the whole idea of the parade, and stuff, like that free tractor that was mentioned a while ago on the main forum. I also think that cub cabdet should build a GT with all the old looks, but all the new technology, like the occ, or my favorite, the 1X8/9 series.

By Bruce Moore (Bmoore) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:55 am:

From the "back patting" department:
Everything Myron said seems perfect. His raffle idea would be great, with top prize being a restored Original with all the options and some neat attachment/implement. The manufacturing tour would be tremendous, and there HAS to be a show/demo/swap meet area.
Charlie and Bryan (or whoever holds the position of current moderators) should be our representatives on the steering committee. They seem to be naturals, as they see everything that goes on here, and could relay whatever ideas they see as useful. No, I didn't check with them first before I volunteered them.
Uncle Grumpy's concept show would be neat. I think the design contest should be started soon, so maybe something from the fans (fanatics?) could be incorporated into the 50th Anniversary model. I would think that energy usage and emissions would be a big part of it.
Curtis' parade/Guinness record idea would be a blast.
For Dean's pull, please use some kind of vintage IH tractor (LowBoy?) and maybe the latest heavy series Cub Cadet to pull the sled back, groom the track, and all those other duties. Custom Cubs could be in a special area of the show area. That could end up being huge. There needs to be several activities for kids and significant others who are maybe not quite as obsessed as some of us. Insurance people might balk at some of the competitions mentioned, but there should at least be demonstrations.
Way to go, Myron!

Other thoughts:
Kohler needs to be involved, as well as Delco and the other manufacturers who supplied parts for Cub Cadets.
Any company still around that manufactured equipment for Cub Cadets and sold through dealerships could be involved, such as Brinly and whatever other companies made and maybe still make the various blades, shredders, sickle bars, buckets, etc.
Performers with songs linked to tractors, etc. would be a neat touch. There's Dennis Doyle in our sandbox, along with a whole pile of country-type artists with songs related to what is done with these machines.

By Myron Bounds (Mbounds) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 09:07 am:

Hi Marlin & Curtis: Yes I also agree with the parade...I hinted at that with the comment #7 with the reference to the RPRU scenario....I believe that with the support of Cub Cadet collecting community (all forums) we could easily set some records here....particularly if the location is in a more-or-less central part of the US and within reasonable travel distance for all. All Cub Cadets regardless of their "condition" should be welcome...Trailer Queens and show dogs yes but there are so many more that are just regular users and not "fixed-up" that would be interesting to see....And many of us have accessories and equipment mounted that would also be interested to see...

Also, I have that display rack IH used at the Chicago Show with the Original mounted in a vertical position. I can make that and a good looking Original on it available for the static display area....There is so much to be scheduled and coordinated that I know I am looking for some folks to step up and help get this thing off the ground in concert with MTD. Any volunteers out there for lots of sweat, time & toil to get this done?? Now is the time to step up to the plate. Please put your rear-end where your mouth is... wanted...

Myron B

By Marlin Homrighausen (Mhomrighausen) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 08:07 am:

I guess I can now announce that the Cub Cadet Original that was used as the base tractor to make the hydrostatic garden tractor that IH based its decision on to build a Hydro Cub will be available for display. When I visited with the Vice President of North American Propel Operations awhile back he thought it would be a fantastic idea and the Sunstrand (Sauer Danfoss) prototype will be on display if enough interest is shown.

Myron B. Ertl or Scale Models. And perhaps a milestone type of package of (yes, they would be tiny little critters) 1/64th Cub Cadets.

Curt S. Tremendous idea with the parade. I definitely agree with the ..."not all dressers" idea and Guiness World Book Record. Show those Cub Cadets as they are in all stages of life. And include them with attachments.

By dean sauve (Dsauve) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 07:54 am:

This really does sound like a hell of a good time to celebrate the legend.
A} A garden tractor pull.
B} Custom cub show so guys can show off the really radical ones we see here
C} Swap tables
D} Kids tractor pulls on a pedal powered cub (if there wasn't one made I'll build one)
E} competitions sheading, loading, grading ect. Lets show off what they can DO not just let them look nice.

By Curtis Sanderson (Csanderson) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 02:10 am:

Everybody needs a parade. Try to get all the Cub Cadets that can, to come. (not just the dressers) If nothing else, should try for Guiness book of records for most single brand garden tractors in a parade, or even at one site.

By KENtuckyKEN (Kweaver) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 01:50 am:

Personally I'd like to see their new Hoovercraft solar powered Cub Cadets.

I'd like to see their future concepts or a design contest for such.

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By Myron Bounds (Mbounds) on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 12:44 am:

My thinking as of now:

1) The location a a 50th anniversary conclave should be tied to IH, CCC, and MTD/CC. The only place I am aware of is the Brownsville, TN Plant where Cub Cadets have been made since late 1981. IH branded and sold Cub Cadet were made there from late 1981 through late 1985. The MTD owned CCC concurrently made Cub Cadets carrying the CCC brand during this same period. Subsequently, MTD/CC assumed all operations there and have produced Cub Cadets there since. No other place can claim a relationship to all three entities that I know of.

2)A tour of the CC manufacturing facilities would be a highlight and great treat for the faithful, the collector and the casual owner attending....A great opportunity for TV and media coverage of the quality still being built into our favorite brand of Garden Tractor.

3) An ERTL (or some model maker) special double model package with an Original and a (then) new 2011 50th Anniversary Cub Cadet...

4) A Steering/Coordination Committee to select and coordinate the myriad memorabilia, brochures, posters, displays covering the 50 years of Cub Cadet....This should be a real media show for the public as well as the collectors.

5) This whole thing should be a celebration of the Cub Cadet from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

6) Get MTD involved. They are are our ally. They have been supporting us with parts and service for our collectable, though still functional, older models...I mowed grass with an Original model today!! We should be mutually supportive as well...

7) At a nearby public facility perhaps, a Cub Cadet round-up where Cub Cadet owners can show off their Cub Cadets...Kinda like the annual Red Power Round Up scenario....with sellers & booths etc. I imagine the Brownsville C of C would jump on this...

8) Raffle/drawing of some kind (to be detemined with MTD)

9) More when I think of it...

10) Lets hear some other ideas....

Myron B
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By Charlie "Digger" Proctor (Cproctor) on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 11:57 pm:

Cub Cadet 50th anniversary ideas and suggestions

What is needed is for everyone to give some ideas on what you would like to see take place for the upcoming 50th anniversary event.
People
Places
Things
You know all the usual stuff to make such an event a once in a lifetime thing.