[AT] Anyone see this JD R on Ebay?

Thu Jun 3 14:43:23 PDT 2004

I suspect you are right on the money John.  In fact if the truth was known
the "appraisal" was probably for $6700 not $67000.

Charlie
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> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net>
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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
> >
> > What people can dream, people can do! George W. Bush
> >
> > www.deerelegacy.com
> >
> > http://members.cox.net/classicweb/email.htm
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
> CWI47 at comcast.net
> > Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 10:14 AM
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> > Subject: Re: [AT] Anyone see this JD R on Ebay?
> >
> > 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
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Mike Sloane" <msloane at att.net>
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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?
> > > >
> > > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50921&item=3818474932
> > &rd=1
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > LeRoy
> > > >
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