RFD Vintage Country

Dave Bishop tells the story of his Sears and Roebuck barn in Tazewell county. We also hear from Kira Santiago who operates Kira's flowers on the property.

This weeks Vintage Country features Terry Leitschuh of Madison County as he talks about “Bernie’s red truck”. The 2003 ¾ ton Chevy truck is just over 20 years old, the technical definition of a classic vehicle. But the driver of that truck for most of those 20 years, got his wings last week and won’t be needing his drivers license anymore. Terry’s Dad, Bernie (Montgomery County) passed away Monday...

We learn about Case IH's celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Farmall tractor.

Jim Taylor talks with the One Room Schoolhouse that is part of the Mercer County Historical Society.

DeLoss Jahnke talks with Sherry Schaefer CEO/Editor of Oliver Heritage and Heritage Iron Magazine.

This week Rita Frazer shares the story of ‘Dusty’ a 1951 GMC farm truck. Owned & rebuilt by Matt Wells of Morgan County. Matt grew up on a southern Illinois farm and always wanted to take things apart and put them back together, he’s a self- proclaimed gear head. Matt is a past Illinois FFA President and is the current VP of the Mid-West Truckers Association. Today, Matt and his wife Christina...

Farm Broadcaster Max Armstrong shares the story of some of the family tractors that were restored and are in his collection.

Aledo area collector Ron Dillavou emptied out a corn crib at his farm in the 1980’s to house a massive collection of farm collectibles.

Dave Copple, Peoria County, shares the story of his 1955 Harvester.

Jay Kelly, Manhattan Park District, shares the story of the Round Barn Farm in Manhattan, IL.

Jersey County Farmer Mike Turner and several family members tell the story of a 1975 International Grain Truck.

Welcome to Episode 1 of RFD Vintage Country. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Warren Kaeb from Buckley in Iroquois County. Warren talks about his refurbished 1951 John Deere A.