[AJD] AR Project tractor

[Tommy Wilson]

Came upon a 1950 John Deere AR today that is for sale. The current owner 
knows virtually nothing about the tractor. The bad part about that is that 
he probably thinks it is worth more than it is. Here is what I found: 
Everything is froze, transmission lever, throttle, lift lever, etc. and 
certainly the motor. All tires are flat and although they have much tread 
left, are probably dry rotted to the point of no return. Exhaust pipe from 
stack to motor gone. Magneto gone. Fuel line gone. And probably the 
biggest, there is a lateral crack on the right side just below where the 
upper water pipe goes into the motor. No telling if there are more cracks 
or not, but I'm wondering if that one may be welded fairly easily.
Now for the good parts! Cosmetically very sound, fenders very straight, 
sheet metal straight. Not much wear on the pulley from the clutch brake so 
I'm guessing the tractor never did a lot of work. Give me your thoughts on 
what it would take to repair the motor and what the tractor might be worth 
(or if it's even worth messing with). Thanks....Tommy

Tommy Wilson
Ruston, LA
1950 IH H
1951 JD B
1952 IH SC