Hello. I have a 44 model B that I restored years ago. I want to convert a wide front. I have an opportunity to purchase a wide front, complete with pedestal for a 47 model G. I know there is quite a size difference between the two models. Would a G wide front and pedestal fit a 44 B? Thank you for all the feedback and assistance.
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Dan in Ohio
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- Mid-Ohio
Oh ya, it'll fit, kind a like this:
Please, take no admonishment, just could not resist.
Please, take no admonishment, just could not resist.
Dan in Ohio
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- Location
- Mid-Ohio
Might be worth getting the wide front then finding a tractor to fit. Wide fronts on two cylinders were very uncommon in my area
and I never even saw one till I started collecting about twenty years ago.
and I never even saw one till I started collecting about twenty years ago.
Loren in Iowa
Member
My brother and I put a Schwartz front end, off a G, on his 1941 B. There were many sets of
holes on the Schwartz.
holes on the Schwartz.
Loren in Iowa
Member
Not the best picture, but you get the idea.
Sounds like its a moot issue now, but after rereading your original post the 1947 G axle wouldn't have worked on a 1944 B (assuming this was a OEM Deere axle and not aftermarket). The 1947 G axle would work on a late B with a pressed frame, but not your 1944. Until I reread the parts books I forgot that there are different split pedestals for early and late tractors and the early one you would have needed I don't think would have the correct holes for the axle on the bottom, and the late pedestal that would have the correct axle holes won't bolt up right to an early tractor (at least you can't mix early and late ones on an A, learned that one the hard way 
).
).Thanks Drew, the guy that I just purchased the original BW also sells parts and told me the same thing. After reconsidering...I just bought his BW complete tractor. I spent $200 more for the entire tractor then what it would have cost to convert mine. I do sincerely appreciate the feedback though. I will be back on here since the newest addition needs a block and head swap. Never done that to a 2 cylinder JD. Rebuilt plenty of Pontiac and SBC's in my time.
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