[AJD] model B

[Jim Robinson]

Rev Gerber,

Did you remember to check those grill screens?
I forgot to remind you!!!!

Jim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rev. Gerber" <drgerber at fuse.net>
To: "'Antique John Deere mailing list'" 
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Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject: RE: [AJD] model B


>I will check my grill screens next time I am at the farm, which should
> be Friday/Saturday.  I will also check the serial number.  If I don't
> get back to you regarding the grill screen dimensions, ping me again
> cause I get forgetful very easy.
>
> Rev. Dr. David R. Gerber
> Mt. Airy United Methodist Church
> 2645 North Bend Rd.
> Cincinnati, OH  45239
> Phone: 513-541-0307
> FAX: 513-541-2575
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
> Of Jim Robinson
> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:59 PM
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> Subject: [AJD] model B
>
> 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.<
>
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