Don't get me started on tractors, both of my 8N's are not running at the moment. Both had a carburetor go bad, got one fixed and now the water pump failed.
I grew up in suburbs, my dad was old by the time I came around. I learned no practical skills. I learned all my stuff after I moved to the sticks.
Matt has no interest in the tractor or chainsaw or any of that stuff. He is learning some car stuff since he is driving, but not a country kid.
Wish I was there! 8N's are cool, and I'd love to tinker with them. I'd work on them for you, free of charge, and feel like I was getting the best of the deal....