[AJD] model B

[Jim Robinson]

Dave Ernst and Rev Gerber,

Since the subject of 1947 B's is on again, I thought I would try this again.
As some of you know, I have been inquiring about the grill screens on 1947 
B,s  for the last few years.
I will post my question again in hopes of finding more information.
Thanks,
Jim

>Hello,
Since it is getting closer to spring and tractor shows and back road
drives, I thought I would post this again. Hope you all don't mind.
>
> I have two late styled model "B's", serial numbers 209275 and 209276.
> They both have grill screens with 1/4 inch square holes instead of the
> 1/4x5/8  rectangular holes that seem to be on all of the rest of the
> "B's' that I have seen. I have found 3 more B's with this type of screen
> ( one in MO,one in CA, and one in Southern NE) and they were all within
300 serial #'s of mine.
> I know that some were made, but I would like to find out how many and
> why this screen was used and if they were just used on 1947 B's ?? I am
just curious enough to wonder how many were made using that material---
was it 50 or 500?????
Maybe  someone out there knows someone, who knows someone, who worked at
the factory during that time period and can supply the answer.
I am sure over the years that many grill screens have been switched
around on different tractors, so it would be impossible to know the time
period for sure.
If any of you see this type of screen, let me know what it was on  and
the serial number. I will try and keep a record of the findings and keep
you posted.<