I had a 9N an pulled stumps and stuff, doing "wheelies" - Now I thank God almost everyday that my foot didn't slip off the clutch at the wrong time! Be Careful! God Bless! Thanks!

I logged many years with the same tractor at first with chains for chokers then a farmie winch it’s good to see hard working folks like your selfs still using these tractors love the music and your life style thank you for making this video

Let’s all take a second to give that poor little trailer some props too. Holy crap.

Well I’m 2 mins and 57 seconds into your video. Never seen any of your videos before but I already into it. Barefoot on an old ford tractor, stopping at a spring to get a cold drink, dirt roads, kids playing outside instead of their faces glued to a television playing video games. Good on ya folks. I like the way yer livin. 👍🏼 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I remember my dad telling me, a matchbook was handy to have back in the points day. You could use the striker area on the matchbook to give the points a rough file, and then use the cover thickness to set the gap. He said it could work in a pinch.

I grew up on one of those little tractors, my Dad bought it in 58, It served him Faithfully for 48 years until her passed in 08. It is still in the family and still going. It is amazing to me how simple and how overbuilt those little tractors were!! You are Blessed among men to have a Wife and Family that will work with you! . God Bless and Keep you!

The memories this brings back. Growing up in the 1980's I farmed with my grandfather, spending many hours raking hay on an 8n. I was too small and too light to push the clutch down and had to stand up pulling up on the steering wheel to push the brakes and clutch down. Learned to back a trailer on that thing... nearly killed us with that fast reverse speed. He bought new in 1954 (I think) and it's still running today. Really great farm tractor.

Well, this video came up after I saw one of your newer ones, so I know you haven’t killed yourself in a tractor rollover for a couple of years after this one. I see comments about the dangerous operation, and a bunch of the inevitable comments scoffing about the ‘safety police’. Trust me, I wouldn’t ever willingly get my front tires off the ground, much less do such a dynamic maneuver as you did. Ford 8Ns are notoriously light in the front end for lifting weight on a boom. So I have three inexpensive suggestions. First, build and mount a box for the front and load it with 200-300 lbs of rocks when you need to use the boom. Second, get a couple of comealongs and use the tractor as your base to winch the logs up until you can just lift and pull without having to bounce. Third, make an A-frame to run your chain over just in front of the log to keep the leading edge from digging. There are ways to achieve these goals without being hard on your machine or overly risky. Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of farm deaths, and most of those operators thought they could get things done too.

Your videos with the old 8n tractor have been very helpful to us in our household. Thank You for your hard work on sharing.

The distributor was changed from front to side mount halfway through 1947. Please take notes from these folks warning about the dangers of pulling from a high point like that. I almost lost a friend and neighbor this year to a tractor rolled over backwards. By the grace of God it was wet and muddy so the tractor squeezed him down into the mud rather than immediately killing him. He will forever have back problems and leg problems though. We (30ish) people spent over 3 hours digging him out and raising the tractor enough to get him out. It is so much better to learn from other's bad experiences than to create your own.

when pulling anything heavy with any tractor you should pull from lowest point on the tractor other wise it flips and you dont have a roll over cage.dont walk along the path of danger bud just not worth it

nice video, not sure how I came across your channel, glad I did,

Good video. I'm glad your channel showed up in my feed. You remind me of one of my neighbors as a teenager. It's uncanny how much you resemble him. I was just waiting for the rope instead of a belt to hold up your pants. He also had a beautiful wife. She could really cook. Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories of my childhood. I also had a neighbor that had an old Ford tractor like yours, he drove it more than his car.

That was a big day! Didn't think you were going to snatch that first log (big sucker). Persistence paid off. The beauty of a drink from a crystal clear spring. Those logs must be worth something to travel that far for them. I'm glad to see they are going to some use. This video was enjoyed by someone still on the "mouse-wheel". Bravo!

Enjoyed the video. Sometimes it's good to see it as it is, no bells no whistles, look forward to more.

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Hard working family. Brings back memories of when I was younger. Hard work like that makes a good man. Also love the music. It goes well with the video....

I really enjoyed it and love to see people who take care of their equipment. My brother and I grew up farming with an old Ford and it seemed the front end was in the air a lot and it was not unusual to see one of us riding on the hood for counter weight; not recommended but common practice in days of old.

You have the good life lots of people dream on having a life like that. Keep the video's coming.

Man I was 10 years old working an old 8N just like that pulling stumps and skidding logs on my dad's place. That old tractor is still running too.. Brings back some memories.. BTW, OUTSTANDING facial ornamentation, my bearded brotha

I just had to watch this episode again, bout the 3rd time, tractor pulling was very entertaining along with music and scenery, I need a drink of spring water........

I almost feel the taste of that fresh water in my mouth. When I was a child we used to go to the forest for mushrooms and spring water with my grandfather. Sadly now almost all the land is private in my area, fences and barriers everywhere.

Truly enjoyed the music, and that's a very attractive helper you have there. It must be nice to live in a place where you're not afraid to drink the spring water. It's heartbreaking to see what gets dumped into the water where I live.

Just happened across y’all’s channel and want to say after watching a few vids it’s really refreshing to see a couple of hard working down to earth people doing things their own way one with nature. God bless you both, I’m a new sub and look forward to following you along on your journey.✌🏼🤟🏼🤞🏼

Nice to see someone working the hell outta their vintage machines. Flog those antiquated mules!

I have the same taste in music as you all. Thanks for the well balanced videos. This kind of videos takes skills. Amazing how much Arkansas mountains look like East TN mountains where I've live my whole life. 63

Awesome editing skills! Love the music and the way you and your lady put these together

Nothing like good wood love the video , done that many many times . Your helper is just beautiful too

I just got a ford 8N 6 months ago and I got my firewood and other farm work with it and it a great tractor .. Great video. Love the country scenery

THE TREES WERE A GREAT FIND BUT THAT MUSHROOM IS A CLOSE SECOND. I AM PULLING WOOD WITH A JOHN DEERE A LOVE THAT SOUND

Amazingly beautiful lady and shots on tractors in sun ☀️ light low in the sky is always optimal lighting, I hour before dark, nice thanks y’all BigAl California.

Those are some serious Ford tractor skills ... Those, by the way, are my favorite tractors of all times ...

Cantor hook saved my back from rolling logs around, and you are a wild one.

Another awesome video. I could watch them for hours. That's a funny scene with the kid in the background wielding a six shooter. Looks like a toy. You two are inspiring on every level. Thanks for sharing and for the great cinematography, music, and personality 😇.

Love the tractor. Also like the music and videos a lot. Thanks for sharing.

Wonderfully beautiful video. Fantastic choices for music. Enjoyed the views.

Awesome, nice trailer load of wood 👍 Thanks for sharing.

Great video. Enjoyed it very much. That spring and clear creek remind me of where I grew up in Central Texas. I used to fish in Clear Creek catching Bluegills and shellcrackers. Many springs where I would stop to drink cool clear spring water.

Can't believe I haven't seen this channel before! What an exciting trek with that 'ol tractor, in style! What a haul!

The young lady is a bondafide "cutie." What a doll. BTW: Video was very well shot, produced and edited. Love the music and the lighting could not have been better for you!

I'm surprised at the many negative comments. I thought it was a great video . We have 7 antique tractors and do the same type work y'all do. That Ford is a light tractor but it gets the job done!

15:30, that scene makes me think of the collapse of the world, and a few survivors are driving around in old tractors (which I love) getting wood for themselves for heat/cooking. Really nice!

That’s a mighty fine looking tractor! Great video! Awesome music too!

Nice vid, nice music but you are a chancer. Never drive a tractor like that. Just takes your muddy boot to slip from the clutch when your up like that and it's all over in a split second. It's not worth it.

I love my old 8n I got a 48 she is a work horse

Always loved these little buggers! Stay safe!

When you can drive a tractor like this and know it that well. You know that tractor like back of your hand and trust it! No other tool like it. Great videos

Seeing this brings back memories, popping the clutch of an ol 2n to get stuff done aint nothing like it. You use what you have to get a job done and i respect that.

I've got an 8n built in 51 it's really cool to use old stuff

That ain’t no way to run a tractor. I would have hooked the log on the front and backed it out, pull it right out without flipping or breaking the front end of the tractor, definitely a pretty lady!

Those are nice logs. We recently did the same thing with my tractor and a car trailer. We loaded that with 12 ft logs and four feet high . That sure made that tractor snort. We loaded them with the loader. I have a boom like yours and its very handy. We have set railroad ties with it and all kinds of things. That is hard work but always enjoyed getting logs out. We did find it was easier to move them in logs than cutting them on site due to time restraints. I have also put in an electronic distributor. I don't know if they make one for the 8n. my tractor started so hard was miserable with rain no rain. After I put it in it always starts. Its been outside. Best money i ever spent. Hope it helps. Thanks for the video.

Should have lowered the boom, taken a shorter hitch on the log, then lift. It would have come out easy. Wheelstands are very hard on tractors. Can break the front axle.

Love the old tractor working great song also

Absolutely awesome video!! We recently bought a Ford 2N, thats how we found your channel. Great cinematography and love all the music! Very enjoyable, you both look very happy! Kevin and Gretchen

Great video work! Now im ready to tackle my 5 acre tillable field with my '52. 8n.

LOVE IT.. YOU HOOKED ME, NEW SUBSCRIBER.. LOVE THE OLD 8N

Enjoyed your video! Great music and beautiful lady!

Gotta say I like the way your livin!

He road that 8n that far i bet he slept good that night .lol. Enjoyed the ride🇺🇸

You got a good looking partner. I also have a 48 8n- and I felt bad when tractor quit. A 1/2 inch wrench is pretty handy to have. Have a good life

Block and tackle, snatch block would be your best friend. Oh and it wont kill you.

i Really Enjoyed watching this clip , thank you for uploading

When dragging stumps out of the ditch, you should not attach your chain that high. Better attach the chain to your trailer point between the wheels. Then the tractor is much stronger and it will not make wheelies that easy

i did a eletronic ignition on my 8n, works great and always turns on no problem

Beautiful Ford. I have a '50 I just recently bought, great little tractor.

Beautiful video, music and life.

Great video! You drive that Ford just like my Dad did. . Great memories of the 8N. Made me tear up

We really enjoyed seeing this video, then subscribed and sort of "binge" watched some last night. Really some good video and loved the one about the chicken coop, why you built it like you did and how well it all came together. I so love watching a couple work together. So many times the lady is just "eye Candy" and doesn't really do much, not like you lady who works right alongside of you. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos, older ones and new ones to come. Your property looks like a small slice of heaven. Keep safe and keep on posting videos.

That was so great to watch. Thank you. :)

I love your videos and have been watching all of them. Great content, pacing, and music please keep it up!!

I grew up on a 9N back in the early 80's takes me back remembering

Great video, love the cinematography! Great to see that old equipment still earning it's keep 😁

The best video on you tube. Keep up the good work.

Damn good way to tear up a tractor. It's yours, go ahead. I get logs with mine too. 50 model 8n. I made a smaller boom with a set of forks. I put a set of bumper hooks and a chain. Along with a hand crank cable. Works great.

A match book cover is 11 thousandths of an inch. BTW that is the same gap as the points on a Rolls Royce Merlin aircraft engine.

Be careful you don’t break that front axle picking the front end up like that.

Beautiful video thanks for sharing ! ♥

A simple day, in a simple life, of simple people…respect.

Hey guys, I spent half my growing up on Ford 8&9Ns. What amazing little machines they r. Like u I spent half of that time w the front end in the air. I was really impressed the way u handled those giant logs & the set up couldn't have been worse as that big rut was right in the "making hay section" & of course even the road was a slight uphill. Gravity has its way w all of us & everything was against you. One would think that job was impossible but w that little tractor & your experience & skill it became possible & what a big score. U really got the most out of your equipment that day. Brought back a lot of memories of my dad & me & my buddies. Not sure how utility companies can do that sort of thing. For a tree lover it's a crime. Way to go in being ready w tools & again expertise to fix your points. Love the channel. PS saw this when it came out but just got around to saying something now. I watch all the time. Is there something I can do forum guys?

Folks bought a small place on Snavley Lane, Wyoming, back in 1951. I grew up operating a Ford 8n. Finally just bought my own 8n for pasture work on our place above the Salmonriver.

I wish you and yours a long happy life God bless

love the music guys may god bless u both and i love the vid keep them coming

Be careful do not flip the tractor on your self!

@ Carving A Path I know the log lift acts as a wheelie bar but, man you you have what I call CRAZY BALLS of STEEL. You drive that tractor as if it will never roll over on you. I wish I had your bravery with my Ford 851

You guy's do a real nice job on your videos , love the old Ford N series got myself a Massey Ferguson 165 now . turned me onto the Lost dog street band too .

I liked the video life being more simple.

Great channel and song selection!

Just inherited my in-law’s Ford 8N and can’t wait to put it to work! Needs a good paint job now that it’s home from being fixed up.

Hey guys I just subbed I loved the videos I enjoyed watching that 8n work it reminds me of my dad clearing out our farm when he first bought it he only had a piece of a Ford 4000 but he could make it do just about anything and it lasted for years just be careful but I’m sure ya don’t need told that have a good one

I love your videos and your tractor. I have a ‘39 9N and a ‘52 8N. Great tractors

Great video.. I believe the simple times are disappearing..so sad

Nice editing - cannot believe that trailer carried that load.

I just got one of these old tractors. Its in pretty rough shape. Can't use it yet. Today I'm watching videos of them getting a feel for what they can do. I hope i get someone who knows what they are doing to fix it nice video!!

Balls of steel been in the seat many times great live country action don't worry about the hater or safety police they didn't grow up country I jus fired up a 49 8n gota love the simplicity some people lives have become way overly complicated bet half of them never drank from a natural spring onward brother

bro , you are one wild 8 n wrangler

I had a Ford 9n and changing the points was a bear. Only did it once and once was enough. You have a good woman to hang with you logging. I know because I've got one too, I don't know what I'd do without her.

Beautiful country.

Think id be towing the wood out with chain hitched lower down on axle so dont risk turning tractor over

Lost dog street band 😀.....great choice in music.

Great vid, great music and you two are hard workers, new subscriber here. Two thumbs up!!!

I grew up on a 1953 Ford jubilee ( all but the same tractor). At 7 years old I was driving it helping my late father horse hoe up potatoes and pull a two handled cultivator. I would stand up on the transmission hump to look over the hood. To stop I would push all my weight down on the clutch and bat the stick out of gear as the clutch peddle would be on its way back up. I was not heavy enough to hold it down. By 12 years old I was pulling fire wood and logs ( long trees) out of the woods. My father would always drill in my head to get my foot off the clutch. And never take my hand off the hoist control. He said riding the clutch would take it out in no time and to use the tractors weight with the hoist to raise the front end up, by adding weight to the rear wheels and also as a safety in the event it started to go up too far. He said you will never get your foot on that clutch fast enough if it starts to go over. Great video. Brings back memories. His was destroyed in an accident when a truck lost its brakes and ran over him. Splitting the tractor and killing him. 😢