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This 1961 Ford Thunderbird is making an appearance for this year's Reunion. The
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40th Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion \
1961 Thunderbird makes appearance at Reunion
Bill Seers will be bringing his 1961 Ford
Thunderbird to this year's Thresher Reunion.
Seers, who is the co-ordinator for the
Reunion's display of antique and classic cars
and trucks, came by his pride and joy almost
by accident.
He had agreed to help a friend bring some
cars up from Alvarado, Texas in 1980. While
there he noticed the T-bird on the same lot and
decided he had to own it.
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
merit including a 390 cu. in. engine with a
four-bbl. carburettor and power steering and
power brakes.
It recently received its second new paint job
and will look its best for the Reunion.
Last year there were approximately 50
antique vehicles in the display. The eight well-
restored trucks provided by Erb Trucking of
the K-W area were a particular favourite.
And if you are a horse and carriage enthusi-
ast Tom Penhill of Bayfield is bringing one of
his handmade carriages to provide
transportation for the dignitaries in atten-
Continued from A-14
"He said, name your price," Root remem-
bers.
With all the hard work and sentimental
value the tractor held, Root refused.
The tractor has been shown at Steve
Radford's booth for three years. This year
the tractor has been changed. An electric
starter and new motor installed, making the
tractor easier to run.
The tractor has been taken all around the
area to shows in Mitchell, Clandeboye and
the Huron Plowing Match.
It seems Root was born to work with trac-
tors. After moving into Blyth about ten
years ago, he started his own tractor repair
business, going around to local farms to fix
tractors. In the past he has restored many
other of Aubrey's old Massey tractors, all
showcased in the Massey 'display at the
Threshers.
"It's my hobby, it's what I enjoy," Root
said.
Currently, Root is working on another
surprise tractor for a friend much like the
one he built a few years ago. This one
should be ready to show off at the Threshers
too.
The two door hardtop has the original equip- dance.
Tractor gets electric starter,
new motor for better running