[AJD] Unusual 430 "W"?? on ebay

[Bruce Mahr]

Dean: There is a 1 in front of the first 5 in the serial number.

Bruce Mahr

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From: "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net>
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Subject: RE: [AJD] Unusual 430 "W"?? on ebay


> Don:
>
> I couldn't figure out what was originally under the "W". I need to get out
> JR's book on the Dubuque's or 30 series to find out what designations on 
> the
> serial numbers were used at the factory.
>
> It also appeared to me that since the tractor had a wide front end that 
> the
> serial # plate had been modified to a "W" from something else. It also 
> looks
> to me like the serial number needed a leading "1" but couldn't make that 
> out
> either.
>
>
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
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> Don Shehi
> Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 7:17 AM
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> Subject: RE: [AJD] Unusual 430 "W"?? on ebay
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>
>
> Dean
>
> Looks like an owner that is not familiar with the JD 430 line thinks that 
> a
> tractor with a wide front end should be a "W" instead of a "U".  Weren't
> there less "430U" models made than the "430W" models?
>
> Don Shehi
> Camp Verde, Arizona
>
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> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
> Dean VP
> Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 1:11 AM
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> Subject: [AJD] Unusual 430 "W"?? on ebay
>
> Ok, someone explain what has occurred on the serial number plate on this
> tractor?  eBay Auction # 7565100599
>
>
>
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
> Forbidden fruits create many jams!
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