[AT] John Deer B

[Dean Van Peursem]

Pharmr,

The tractor having been owned by his father changes the equation significantly. How much is that
worth to him? That may not allow him to sell this tractor at a low enough price. Unless the insides
of the engine, transmission, rear end are in useable shape, a complete restoration will probably
cost more than its market value if the starting price is free or scrap value. Unless this JD B has
some unique factory or aftermarket features it is kind of considered a "Plain Jane" JD B. And
therefore the family value may exceed its real market value. 

Dean Van Peursem
Snohomish, WA

Only in America ......do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.


-----Original Message-----
From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
Of Bruce Moden
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 5:37 AM
To: AT Tractor Antique Tractor
Subject: [AT] John Deer B

Looking for information,
 
I am looking at a 1950's vintage JD-B, has been in a hedge-row for about 12 years, rubber is
inflated, gentleman selling it inflated them with air, can't tell me if the rears had any calcium in
them - tractor belonged to his father.  It will turn over using a "bar" but not running, no battery,
has hole in radiatior, definatly a restore project.
Anyone out there who has done a "B" restoration that can give me some hints as to what to look for
as pitfalls in this restoration?
 
Thanks,
Pharmr Bruce 


      
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