Holiday Preview of Old Iron Gift Ideas

Spread some holiday joy with these gift ideas perfect for any old iron fan on your list.

By Farm Collector Staff
December 2012

Vintage Crawlers and Dozers
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Classic Vintage Crawlers and Dozers Vol. 2 is a great resource for teh crawler and crawler implement collector. 
Cover Courtesy Roger V. Amato & Donald J. Heimburger
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Spreading a little holiday joy? Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a special someone, you’ll find a great assortment of gift ideas here. Books, calendars and puzzles fill out this bag of goodies! Each is designed exclusively for one niche or another of the old iron hobby: You won’t find these gems anywhere else!

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Puzzles & more

Need something to focus on during long winter evenings? Why not a classic tractor jigsaw puzzle? Fun for all ages and featuring an assortment of old iron, Putt-Putt Puzzles offer a different spin on a classic American pasttime. And for those of a “red” bent, a book capturing the best of International Harvester tractor ads from 1963 to 1984. More than 160 pages of full color IH ads sure to bring back memories!

Red Power: IH Tractor Ads 1963-1984, compiled by Tim Putt, 2012, The Herald Inc., and collectible tractor jigsaw puzzles, both available from selected retailers. Contact Putt-Putt Puzzles for more information. 

Digging in

Looking for a comprehensive book on crawlers and dozers? You can’t beat Classic Vintage Crawlers & Dozers, Vol. 2. Crawlers, wheel dozers, bulldozer blade manufacturers and attachments are all here. Terrific photos and vintage advertising trace the evolution of the bulldozer. Makes and models, horsepower, weights and more — like rarely seen historic photos.

Classic Vintage Crawlers & Dozers, Vol. 2, by Roger V. Amato & Donald J. Heimburger, 2011, Heimburger House Publishing Co., softcover 11 by 10 inches, full color, 256 pages, $36.95; Classic Vintage Crawlers and Dozers. 

Start ‘em out early

Shopping for a grandkid? Check out Little Rumely Man. Perfect for grades 3-6, this book invites children to consider where a dream might take them. Old iron rarely finds its way into children’s literature, but author Beth Douglass-Silcox has woven a charming and authentic tale (based on memories of her grandfather, a Rumely enthusiast) that any child will warm to. A fun book to share with the youngster on your list.

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