[AT] Something to do

[Jim Becker]

Dean really said it all here.  These thoughts (and maybe the words, verbatim) should be included with any reply to a “what’s it worth” email.

As to this batch of tractors, a few observations.  They definitely have, or had oil in them.  Oil absorbing mats can be seen in a few places, as can some oil puddles.  Look under the transmission of the 40.  Looking at the Cub, I see some lack of attention to detail.  The decals used are at least 10 years worth of wrong for the apparent age of tractor.  Maybe they bought decals based on the serial number and the serial number is older than a bunch of the parts.  Maybe it is a Heinz 57.  I also note several points of sloppiness in the wiring.  Likewise, the Super A has a bunch of black paint that doesn’t belong there.  I can’t speak to anything about the John Deeres, other than what is obvious to anyone.

Don’t get me wrong.  They are nice looking tractors that would show well.  But the bottom line is still, don’t confuse an overly shiny paint job with a first class restoration that would command a high price.

Jim Becker

From: Dean VP 
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 4:07 PM
To: 'Antique Tractor Email Discussion Group' 
Subject: Re: [AT] Something to do

After getting fooled by some antique tractors which looked really good but in reality needed a huge amount of mechanical work I think it would be unwise to make guesses as to value. I have no valid reason to doubt that these have been both mechanically as well as cosmetically restored bujt….  And with no leaks on the floor either says they have been meticulously restored or they have no fluid in them.   BUT…. Have they been mechanically restored as well as cosmetically restored? We don’t know the answer to those questions.  Without knowing that answer any value placed on them would be very dangerous. The real problem with cosmetic only restoration is the cosmetic restoration usually gets damaged doing the mechanical restauration later an d then a new cosmetic restoration is required. 

 

Look like pretty good cosmetic restorations but…..    Without further information I would place a value quite low to protect against potential future expense. AND… that might be unfair to the family.

   

Dean VP

Snohomish, WA 98290

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