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Parts tractors...are they worth buying?

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Bama Binder

01-08-2002 06:17:02




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Is it worthwhile to buy a parts tractor? I know it really boils down to does the parts tractor have the parts you need and is it cheaper than getting them elsewhere. The advantage seems to be you don't have to chase parts...assuming the part you happen to need is there and in good shape.

The down side seems to be that the parts may be worn out on the parts tractor and of no use (I'm specifically talking about internal parts that you don't see until you pull them).

So who out there gets parts tractors??? And have you had good luck with them???

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Mike

01-09-2002 09:54:12




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 Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Bama Binder, 01-08-2002 06:17:02  
my favorite tractor, the 44 G was purchased a parts tractor. 100hrs later and a few pieces n parts later I have less than 800$ in that tractor including purchase price. All she lacks is a good paint job.. Luck of the draw



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easydoesit

01-08-2002 15:25:36




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 Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Bama Binder, 01-08-2002 06:17:02  
Hey Bama,
I find parts tractors useful when the tractor I am considering is very like the ones that I already rebuilding or the kind that I am collecting. For instance, I like G's and will buy any pieces that I find cheap. Beware however! The inexpensive parts tractor may become next years project for which you need another parts tractor. I am now putting the entire transmition back in a GM that I took out 5 years ago.

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Bama Binder - ROFL

01-08-2002 15:32:13




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 Re: Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to easydoesit, 01-08-2002 15:25:36  
I resemble that remark...I have my eye on one and I was thinking...take all the good parts off it to work on the one I have ....but then all I will need to complete the other one is..... .you know how it is...BB



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Lee

01-08-2002 13:24:33




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 Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Bama Binder, 01-08-2002 06:17:02  

I picked up a parts tractor some years ago. I'm $3K into the project of restoring it and still
haven't acquired all the parts it needs.



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Frank

01-08-2002 17:34:30




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 Re: Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Lee, 01-08-2002 13:24:33  
I hear you. I'm doing the same thing.
Frank



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---===] jer [===---

01-08-2002 13:08:26




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 Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Bama Binder, 01-08-2002 06:17:02  
I have bought two "donor" tractors for the several John Deere Model B's that I restored or am restoring. As I was going along with the restoration, I realized that I had not included some parts, and I was fortunate the donor had them in addition to the wheels, oil filter cap, and gas tank for which I bought it. Just an added benefit to having a parts tractor around. Just be sure the parts tractor is the same vintage or close. Good luck with the restoration.
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Deere2931

01-08-2002 11:57:54




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 Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Bama Binder, 01-08-2002 06:17:02  
BamaBinder it might pay to tear yours down and see what all you will need, if quite a little, then the parts tractor is the answer.
When I did my 29 and 31 D's I started pricing the parts needed and when he went by $600.00 I asked what will you take for the whole thing, get this, he said 75.00.(no heads or radiators) Needless to say I took the 31 and a 29 for 150.00. Now the 29 had the front flat spoke wheels, turned out the 31 had very few hours on it, was in great shape and used lots of parts from it. Yeah I know now, should have rebuilt it instead.
The 31 block, rods and pistons are in my 38 now.
As others said it's sure nice to just pull off parts and not spend time calling or looking for them and when you are done give whats left to the scrap man.
sorry so long, just my 11/2 cents worth. Best of luck on your restore.
Bob

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Jerry S

01-08-2002 08:30:26




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 Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Bama Binder, 01-08-2002 06:17:02  
Depends on what parts you need. A very successful salvage operator told me he doesn't make much on gears, he makes it on the parts people see and extras. If you need a few transmission gears, a salvage yard might save you lots of time and grief from your wife for having an extra around to look at. If you need a radiator and some sheet metal, you might be better to get a parts tractor and harvest it out. I like having another tractor to reference if I question how something went back together or if I can't find that one piece that I took off last year somewhere.

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ET

01-08-2002 07:38:34




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 Re: Parts tractors...are they worth buying? in reply to Bama Binder, 01-08-2002 06:17:02  
It doesn't take many parts to pay for a parts tractor on a major restoration. I like having a couple choices of parts even with apparently good parts to start with. I feel better knowing I used
the better of two.



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