Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum

What to do with grain drill?

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Dave

06-16-1999 07:03:00




Report to Moderator


My father gave me his old wooden wheel grain drill. It is is great shape, not missing a single piece, has original but slightly faded paint, has always been stored indoors, and has been used almost every year up until this year. I think it is a McCormick Deering, but I haven't seen it if a few years.I was hoping you could share your thoughts as to what I should do with it. Is the original faded paint worth more than new? Should I restore it or keep using it? What would you do with it?

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
KB

06-16-1999 18:58:39




Report to Moderator
 Re: What to do with grain drill? in reply to Dave, 06-16-1999 07:03:00  
I have to say keep it original. It is okay to clean it up and give it some shine. Definitely do not refinish. It will totally destroy the value.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Mark S

06-16-1999 10:53:57




Report to Moderator
 Re: What to do with grain drill? in reply to Dave, 06-16-1999 07:03:00  
Dave, I would restore it if possible. Money wise, I think (opinion only) it would be more valuable say to collectors or restorers of tractors who (like I am) shoot for "show room floor" appearance when restoring tractors. A big interest now is to add the implements. So, why have a "used" looking grain drill behind a "new" looking tractor? I have a old JD horse drawn corn planter and I'm trying to find out which model as all the markings are worn off. I'm pretty sure it's pre 1925 and I still plant 2 - 3 acres of sweet corn with it! It is not restored yet but I will probably start on that this coming winter. I want it to go behind my restored 1941 JD Model B. God Bless!

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy