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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Jim Becker</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=deanvp@att.net>Dean VP</A>
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Friday, September 18, 2020 4:07 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=at@lists.antique-tractor.com>'Antique Tractor Email
Discussion Group'</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [AT] Something to do</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Dean VP<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Snohomish, WA 98290<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of
ignorance, and gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of
misery."<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>..Winston
Churchill...<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>