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JD 70- yes or no

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Donald

08-14-2001 13:39:31




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I have a chance to get a 70 gas with a cast front axle,has a burnt out manifold,fluid in tires,fair grill,some other small problems and its bigger than what I was looking for. But it runs well and its affordable.Would it be worth the trouble to make it a parade guality unit.Any opinions? I'm fairly new to this.




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G Taylor

08-15-2001 20:00:56




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
Buy it. Our 70G is the common row crop & is the 1st choice to operate for most putting around jobs.It's one ground pounding tractor. And that's with two New Generation & eight two cylinders to choose from. If there is a wagon the be backed up the gangway then the 2355 gets used. As previously mentioned the "R" position on the transmisison stands for "race". Manual steering is a little stiff too. It keeps winning 2nd at the tractor pull with 15.5x38 Firestones in the 6500lb class. If I could just judge that track better & get the weight,drawbar & pressure correct for the changing conditions.....

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Jack

08-15-2001 14:11:27




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
I bought a 56 70 that was stuck and I mean stuck but stayed with it till I had it restored and now I enjoy it every time I walk into my shop or decide to cut weeds.I take it to shows,parades.and pulls and get compliments all the time.I will say that with live pto and power steering it is 6500 lbs bare,but if your not going to haul it much you should get it.Just go to some shows and count how many you see,it won't be much.I like that long green shiney hood.Good luck to you with whatever you decide.Jack(TN).

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Leroy

08-15-2001 18:20:07




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 Re: Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Jack, 08-15-2001 14:11:27  
Have a 1955 70 with power steering really great tractor get it you'll love it.



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Leroy

08-15-2001 18:19:34




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 Re: Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Jack, 08-15-2001 14:11:27  
Have a 1955 70 with power steering really great tractor get it you'll love it.



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Guy

08-15-2001 17:21:26




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 Re: Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Jack, 08-15-2001 14:11:27  
I've owned a 70 for about a year and like it a lot. Mine is the three wheeled version which makes it sort of unusual, but when it comes to yankin' power, it ain't gonna' give up to any other tractor. The 70's got where it counts. By that one and take it to pulls/shows, you'll love it!



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Doc

08-15-2001 15:21:14




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 Re: Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Jack, 08-15-2001 14:11:27  
Donald,
I just bought a 70 gas last week. It's too big of tractor for me at this point, and I am in way over my head, but I can't wait to get at it. I say go for it, I did!
Doc



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Chuck

08-15-2001 12:26:13




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
by no means say anything to discourage a hobby, however have had many John Deere's and have found one thing out. It costs as much to fix up a lower value tractor as one that has a lot higher value and will offer a resale or trading value. I know many have said that this doesn't matter but try swalling a big loss if you want to trade or change tractors in the future.



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Harry

08-15-2001 11:44:54




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
I'm sure I read somewhere that there wer only around a 1000 70 gas standards made,if you found a running one Don,don't waste time. Go get it.



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Dave 2N

08-15-2001 11:30:01




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
Don-
I have a 70 that I restored from scratch (and I mean scratch). What everyone says is absolutely correct. Clooney is right but so is DP below. I cursed mine when I first started the restoration but you couldn't buy it from me now. Over the last couple of years, I've noticed an increasing interest in the number series, particlularly the 70's. People call looking for them and there weren't that many made. It's a neat old tractor but do what your heart and wallet tell you to do.
It will sure jerk things out of a snowbank or a mudhole in a heartbeat.
I show mine locally, pull it at fairs and it's not for sale.

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Mick

08-15-2001 06:49:45




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
Any chance to restore an old John Deere is a great opertunity. I say yes! go for it!
Mick



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Mick

08-15-2001 06:49:35




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
Any chance to restore an old John Deere is a great opertunity. I say yes! go for it!
Mick



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Donald

08-15-2001 06:22:12




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
Thanks for your input and comments. I will keep you informed.



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Clooney

08-15-2001 06:18:34




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
Don, the 70 is a fine old tractor that has it's place in any collection but it is big, heavy, gas guzzling, hard to steer & difficult to load & haul, & even in low gear moves at a pretty good pace. (I know as I have one), I very seldom take it to shows because of the above. It seems the old spoke wheeled hand starts attract more attention, are easier to parade & much easier to store, haul & use. About twice a year I really get the urge to take the old 70 out & put it to work & listen to it beller the sound of POWER. If you have always wanted a 70 or love to put 5+ gallons of fuel in every time you take it out, like to back up at super-sonic speeds & have a trailer & truck that has 8,000+ towing GVW capacity, then by all means get it. On the other hand, as others have stated, there weren't that many made & if you don't get it now you will always look back & regret passing it up.

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poorerbut

08-15-2001 06:08:39




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
First, I am prejudice because the'70 is my favor-
ite. Second,show quality '70's take a lot of time,
effort,and parts.Third, you gotta have a REAL
trailor to haul them safely to shows. Fourth, I
wouldn't start a '70 restoration for my first
tractor. Last, I'd do it in a heart beat !
If you have someone around experienced and have the time, patience, and finances then I wish you
all the best. (Do some parts shopping before you
decide. ) There's good help here on the board. pb

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Magoo

08-15-2001 05:55:05




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  

Sounds like you need to tell me where the 70 is located and then take a look at one of my 1956 model 420 .



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Russ

08-14-2001 22:00:43




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
I have a 70, but be prepared to have some ponys in your truck, and a heavy duty trailor. I found that even with rear wheels all the way in, I could barely get between the fenders on the trailor.



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DP

08-14-2001 20:58:30




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
Hi Donald, As mentioned below, the early numbered series are still a bargin. The 60's a plentyful and may be a little slower catching on, but the 70's are of a fairly low production number, and will become a good collectors item. Go take that tractor for a little test drive and make up your own mind. Good luck to you! Don



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Richard

08-14-2001 15:08:33




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
If a show tractor is what your lookin for, then the 70 would do you fine. As mentioned, the prices reflect that as of yet the 50, 60, 70 tractors aren't sought after as much by collectors. Many believe that these models with their all green dress, yellow wheels are the sharpest lookin model series that Deere produced in the two cylinder era. Myself, I like the 30 series. Buy now while their still reletively cheap, as in 10 years things could be different.

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Rev JJ

08-14-2001 14:22:06




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 Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Donald, 08-14-2001 13:39:31  
In my opinion, and having owned and used several of 'em, the JD 70 is is one of the neatest tractors goin'; slow speed(975rpm)engine combined with modern features. 70s are the sleeper tractor right now among collectors. Plus, they're still good in the field.

Will a 70 be worth it? Only if you like big, loud, lugging poppin' johnnies.



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JD Ol' Timer

08-14-2001 16:27:37




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 Re: Re: JD 70- yes or no in reply to Rev JJ, 08-14-2001 14:22:06  
Don, if this is your first experience with collecting & showing JD's I would not recommend this tractor.. first of all it's very heavy & requires a good rig to haul & transport it. Secondly parts for the 70 are hard to come by right now for some reason, so you're going to pay more for them. Unless you are going to try the tractor pull circuit, this tractor was made for heavy work & not parades.. don't get enamoured with having a BIG tractor.. stop & think what do I really want this tractor for.. it's up to you but believe me, you'll thank me later if you start a little smaller first!

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