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justlaugh93 asked on Oct 01, 2009: What is the movie where a man travels across Georgia on a John Deere tractor to see his brother?
MystMoonstruck answered:
The Straight Story (1999)
starring Richard Farnsworth, Harry Dean Stanton, Sissy Spacek, Everett McGill
IMDb synopsis:
Alvin Straight is an elderly man with a quiet life in a small country town. When his brother gets seriously ill, he decides to put away their differences and visit him after many years. So, alone he begins a long journey through hundreds of miles, just to see again his brother, even if it's the last thing he will ever do.
IMDb synopsis 2:
"The Straight Story" chronicles a trip made by 73-year-old Alvin Straight from Laurens, Iowa, to Mt. Zion, Wis., in 1994 while riding a lawn mower. The man undertook his strange journey to mend his relationship with his ill, estranged, 75-year-old brother Lyle.
Here's the movie
trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OnsVDKjh pc&feature=PlayList&p=D489C6B333 8BD4EE&playnext=1&playnext_from= PL&index=21
Karman asked on Sep 09, 509: where can i find really old john deere tractor parts?
Hondu answered:
You can buy ready made fuel lines at most auto or farm supply stores the diameter, length and fittings you need, or any auto repair shop can make one for you if you have the old one or know the required dimensions. If you have a mechanic friend or neighbor they can look at the fittings on the fuel tank and carburetor and tell you what size they are.
Surprisingly enough there are still some model D's working and a regular JD dealer can supply many parts for them.
There are several outlets online for antique parts. A couple of them are www.theoldtractorco.com or www.oldantiquetractorparts.com.