[AT] '31 JD D, how do I value it?

[charlie hill]

Some advice that is worth exactly what you paid for it.

Don't neccesarily believe everything the guy tells you even if he is a nice 
old man.  ( I once took the word of a nice old man on a woods RM 59 mower 
that was in "excellent condition".  I had to replace every bearing and 
spindle in it before it cut the first blade of grass.)

Educate yourself about common problems with JD tractors.  (I'm not a JD guy 
but there are things like loose or cracked flywheels that are expensive to 
fix.)

I assume being a 31 it is on steel but if it has been converted to rubber 
tires be sure to consider the condition and replacement cost of the tires.

Other than  that,  I like Cecil's advice.  If you want it and have the money 
go over and try to cut yourself a deal.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 6:40 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] '31 JD D, how do I value it?


>> Called the number.  $2900.   Runs good, the old man just can't turn it 
>> past compression anymore.   (I haven't seen it running)
>>
>> Seems to me that this is almost twice the value though.  Am I wrong?  How 
>> should I value it?  I have no use for this machine, but I'd like to have 
>> it.  This would be a first machine for me, if I decide it is worth it.
>
>
> My feeling is that it is almost impossible to tell someone what
> a particular tractor is worth -even a John Deere - without looking it 
> over,
> driving it around and listening to the noises it makes.
>
> It is worth exactly what you or someone else is willing to pay
> for it and not one penny more. If you have the $2900 and want to part with
> it, you will own it. Personally, I would go there and chat with the guy
> for a while about it. Don't be in too much of a hurry and see what you
> think after you have been there for a while. Most prices are asking prices
> and he might have it higher than he is willing to take because he figures
> he will have to come down.
>
> I sold an unrestored 1943 JD BR on rubber 6 or 7 years ago for $3K
> and the guy is still very happy with it. He spent several years restoring
> it to even better than "like new" condition and has a nice showpiece.
>
> Cecil
> -- 
> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> what you said.
>
> Cecil E Monson
> Lucille Hand-Monson
> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>
> Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment
>
> Free advice
>
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