Restoring and playing with these little tractors is no longer just a boy's game. Ellen is one of the many women who are proud Cub owners.  She is currently working on a Cub that was handed down through her family. 

(Photo by Barnyard)

 

Here is a shot of Ellen working on her Cub at Stonethrow in Gillsville Georgia.  The front axle was removed for repair.  Billy Ray explains how to take the looseness out of the steering as Seth looks on.

Her Cub is a 1951 her dad bought in 1955.  This little tractor has always been a part of her life. She grew up on that Cub and learned to drive it at an early age. Being a tom boy, (and still is), she loved it and looked forward to any opportunity to "ride the tractor".

 

It was always known between Ellen's seven brothers and sisters that she would get the cub some day.  She took possession of her in July of 2007, five years after her Father died and one year after her Mother's death.

 

Ellen Says, "Although Daddy would not want her to be a show piece I want to make him proud by taking care of her. With the help of my friends on the forum (www.farmallcub.com) I know that I'll be able to accomplish that."


Her first parade was in May of 76 when she drove it in her senior parade in downtown Monroe Georgia. Since that day she has enjoyed other parades as well as any chance to get in a little "seat time".

(Photo provided by Ellen)

 

Everybody loves a parade and that includes Ellen.  Here she enjoys participating in the Maysville Georgia Fall Festival Parade.

 

Ellen has a barn that belonged to her Dad and every now and then Ellen takes a little walk through this "magic barn" and finds a new treasure that has been hiding in there for many years.  So far she has found, a mower, a grader blade, and much more.  She is always ready to surprise us with a new find and make us as jealous as all get-out.

 

Ellen spends time with the Cub every chance she gets and she has no problem getting her hands dirty if need be.  When a repair is needed she has wrenches in hand and tackles what ever is required.  No job is to big or to small where Ellen is concerned.

 

All in all, Ellen considers herself nothing more than your typical Cub owner.  she always enjoys her Cub, whether she is using it as intended, driving it in a parade or just tinkering with it at home or one of the many CubFests.