[AJD] Interesting pair of B's on eBay - front wheels? Third B made?

Duane Larson jdlarson at comcast.net
Thu Nov 17 06:04:03 PST 2005


The rear wheels on the '39 are not factory original JD1240 - they would have 
had 12 spokes.  With 16 spokes and apparently visible bolts in the hub they 
are the replacement rear wheels with bolt in hubs, available in 1945-46. 
The fronts will take some more work.
Duane Larson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net>
To: "AT JD" <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 2:21 PM
Subject: [AJD] Interesting pair of B's on eBay - front wheels? Third B made?


> Check out eBay auctions:
>
> 7561917703 - 1939 Hand Start B Serial # 60002 &
> 7561905570 - 1940 Slant Dash B Serial # B86479
>
> The 39 B may be the third styled B made. Original flat spoke wheels. Three
> piece front wheels that look a bit like JD H wheels but H front wheels are
> not three pieces. Anyone recognize what wheels these are?  They don't show
> up in the 1940 or 1943 JD Repair Catalogs for the B. Aftermarket? Looks 
> like
> this one may go for an interesting price.
>
> The 1940 Slant Dash B is interesting too.  Called out as 1941 but 
> according
> to the serial number it is a 1940. Three piece battery covers are 
> different
> than the 1941 B tractors with electric start and light but are available 
> in
> reproduction form. Starter, starter bracket and dash look fairly complete
> except for the starter button and magnetic switch. Have yet to see an
> original that still has these.
>
>
> A really interesting pair of original JD B's. Good thing they are over 
> 2500
> miles away.
>
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
> Forbidden fruits create many jams!
>
> www.deerelegacy.com
>
> http://members.cox.net/classicweb/email.htm
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Antique-johndeere mailing list
> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/antique-johndeere 




More information about the AT mailing list