David Moore
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Found a Doodle Bug that had been in the barn for many years. The engine was partially disassembled but all there. Took one picture when I got it on the trailer.
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John Duden
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cool!!!
Bill in Al
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Good to see you're still saving 'em David!
dean from bozeman
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Were doodle bugs precursors to ATV's? Were they raced? What all were they used for?
Poor Boys Garage
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That sure looks like a helluva cowl and hood top, I'd love to score those! Great find!
David Moore
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This one was used as a tractor on a Mennonite farm in Tennessee . It is on a AA chassis that had been shortened.
BRENT in 10-uh-C
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David, am I correct that the hood is now a tilting hood with that "hinge strap" that goes back to the rear of the cowl lamp arm location?
hardtimes
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dave,
looks like fun tinker project of great yard art!
hmm, don't know where the name 'doodlebug' comes from. but back on the hill 'truck' farms penna, these were often seen and used as garden tractors. the ones that i remember has the huge rear ends/trans and were used to pull stumps also!
looks like fun tinker project of great yard art!
hmm, don't know where the name 'doodlebug' comes from. but back on the hill 'truck' farms penna, these were often seen and used as garden tractors. the ones that i remember has the huge rear ends/trans and were used to pull stumps also!
David Moore
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Brent, Yes the two hood tops do hinge up.
