THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume VI, Issue VI Page 3 July 1, 2002 Probasco Engine and Tractor Show By Jeannie Wendell Ogden Valley News People came from all over the United States to participate in Harold Probasco’s show and swap meet held May 31 and June 1, in Huntsville. Mr. Probasco says, “They come here and brag about their good stuff.” Those attending this year came from as far away as Ohio, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and California. With enjoy getting together, he said his “old iron fever” is not as strong anymore and there won’t be another one this time. But . . . remember . . . he said that last year. There were a variety of unique antiques to see at this year’s event—a 1922 Ingersoll-Rand air compressor, a 1925 Maypole braider from New England, Farmall tractors of all kinds, a 1920 cement mixer, internal combustion engines, and several antique trucks and vehicles. Roger White came from Craig, Colorado. He also calls it “old iron fever.” He originally began collecting tools, then later became fascinated by old machinery. He brought a water hopper engine made by Chase The Probasco family as they mix work and pleasure at the Probasco Engine and Tractor Show in Huntsville. From left to right: Gary Probasco, his wife Julie, La Quita and Kirk Probasco, Harold and Opal Probasco and Buck Probasco. Marty Simonson of West Point with one of his prize tractors. them they brought their fine pieces of old machinery and gadgets from a past era. Mr. Probasco began holding auctions in 1985, and continued the annual tradition for several years. Each year Mr. Probasco declares, “One more time.” Mr. Probasco and other enthusiasts belong to several antique machinery clubs, participating and supporting each other in these national events. Even though the Probascos really Roger White of Craig, Colorado with water hopper engine. Manufacturing from 1913-1916 in Mason City, Iowa. Today there are only four in existence. The engine is NEW LISTING ! ! Ken Turner 940-9000 4336 North 3800 East Liberty MLS#296989 $535,000 Beautiful 6500 sq.ft. home w/ attached in-law apartment on 4.89 acres with North Fork River in backyard! Please visit my website@: www.kenturner.org cooled by a water bath around the cylinders that puts out about 4 horsepower. The engine weighs about 1,000 pounds. They were used to run water pumps, grist mills, cement mixers, and flat belts before electricity. He wanted to thank Harold “Shorty” Probasco for his hospitality. Most everyone in the Valley knows who the Probascos are. Harold and Opal Probasco, along with their sons Buck, Gary, Kirk and their wives (Julie and La Quita), host the event. Harold Probasco stated, “It’s a family run operation; I’m the supervisor and they (his boys) do all the work.” The boys refer to their father as the “Captain.” “He pretty much tells us what to do, and he doesn’t tolerate shirkers,” said Gary. The Probascos also have another son, Dennis, and three daughters. Gary Probasco stated, “The Captain will be talking to Dennis,” being that he was on vacation and they were there doing all the work. Harold and Opal’s boys rearrange their schedules and vacations to make this event a reality. Suzanne Ferrin of Clearfield, the secretary of Great Basin Antique Machinery, says, “It’s a bunch of friends getting together. They share information and talent, and help each other out wherever they are needed.”