Re: the wonderful 50's 60's, questions for all

Posted by Farmerboybill on September 17, 2004 at 19:36:26 from (209.83.11.49):

In Reply to: the wonderful 50's 60's, questions for all posted by caleb on September 17, 2004 at 16:36:18:

That does sound like a worthwhile project. When your classmates have blown thier paychecks on cigs and alcohol to have fun, you'll have a line of functional, valuable equipment. Running across a field on a Deere 730 diesel will get you more enjoyment than the hangover the next day.

I'm only 4 years older than you and don't have the experience you're looking for. What I can do is recommend you pick up two books - John Deere Tractors and Equipment Vol.1 - 1837-1959 and Vol 2 - 1959-1990 by Don McMillan and Roy Harrington.

The two authors are very obviously towing the company line, though. They never say anything remotely bad about any of John Deeres more questionable ideas like the hydrostatic FWA on the 20-40 series tractors. In the appendaces of the books are specs, years of production, nebraska tractor tests, and serial numbers on tractors.

NE cowman's advice makes good sense. Go to auctions and sorta get a sense of what things are going for. Once you feel that you know the market a little, you'll start to see whats going cheap and what's going high. I could kick myself for not grabbing a Ford 9N a couple months ago that went for $1250 at an auction - tires were so new, they still had nipples and paint was perfect. I coulda turned it around for 3500 easy. Of course the winning bidder mighta bid me up to 3400, but I'll never know. Starting out, it pays to be color blind.

Also, let it be known you're looking for old stuff. I was talking to a guy I work with about my search for a 12a in working condition. He mentioned that his uncle had a 30 sitting in his shed and I expressed interest. In the end, the uncle gave it to me for the courtesy of getting it out of his way. It's not showroom new but I did cut Grandpas little bit of rye with no problems.

Good luck with your search.

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