[AT] Anyone see this JD R on Ebay?

Thu Jun 3 14:02:58 PDT 2004

Well Guys, after looking at the listing and reading all the postings
regarding this "R" I have to say that while it may be a nice tractor it is
way over priced IMO! I have a 52 R with a factory installed cab, runs like a
top, had it at the Amanas Colonies Expo and I'd take a lot less for it and
mine is like new. But as always "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" I
think Dean is correct as far as the generator goes. I suspect that the
seller has "alternator" on the brain. I would guess that at auction the "R"
might bring $4500 to $6000, at least in this area.  Just my .02 worth.  John
Grant,  Michigan
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> LeRoy:
>
> I would be very suspect of this whole story. Too many things don't add up.
> The age of the Son-in Law and the tractor age doesn't really compute with
> the age of the possible Father -in-Law. Something doesn't add up. I can't
> tell if what is on there is a generator or an alternator but I do know a
> generator originally was installed at the factory. If I had to guess it
> looks like a much later generator rather than an alternator.
>
> There is a bullet hole in the left side of the hood or about the size of
> one. The rear tires are of a mismatched lug design which doesn't jibe with
> the story. I suspect the 200 hours are actual hours on the new hour meter,
> not actual hours on the tractor. Rear tail light is missing, etc, etc.
>
> Without being able to touch and feel this tractor my gut tells me this is
a
> real con job. It does appear to be in good shape but there is no way to
> touch up 40 to 50 year old paint w/o it showing significantly. I think
this
> whole tractor has been repainted and maybe restored at one time.
>
> Beware of third party story writers who admit they don't know what they
are
> talking about. But write a compelling story anyway!  Me thinks I would
keep
> my hands on both back pockets. Too much opportunity here for creative ad
> copy. I have no idea where anyone could get an appraiser to come up with a
> value such as this on a JD R tractor. I cannot think where they would get
a
> comparable to hang their hat on. Beware of distant prophets bearing
strange
> gifts.
>
> I sometimes believe that if it truly were a gem the story would get around
> the local area and it would get gobbled up. Those that need a story get
sold
> on eBay!
>
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
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> I take it back.  It has been repainted since overspray on belts and
wiring.
> If that part of story is BS the tale of the broken Hour meter is too.
> (Replace and claim any hours)  I'd be very wary.  If it is like described
> then would be good deal.  But, Leroy I don't BELIEVE IT.
> John Cable
> CABLEKNIVES of GR
> Grand Rapids, MI
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>
> > Was JD equipping their tractors with alternators in 1952?
> >
> > I doubt that any appraiser would put their signature on a $67,000
> > valuation of an antique tractor, unless someone was trying to inflate
> > the value of an estate. The fact that it has few hours on it doesn't
> > seem that strange, but why would it have only 85% original paint if it
> > were stored indoors in a dry climate? Something is a little fishy here.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > LeRoy Price III wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Been looking at this and reading the story behind it, including the
> > > appraised value.
> > >
> > > 200 hours on it....
> > >
> > > Think the story is believable?  The appraised value?
> > >
> > >
>
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> &rd=1
> > >
> > >
> > > LeRoy
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