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Thought I would repost some pics of my family's Deere collection.
My 1947 Model A. Bought it from a family friend in 2000 because I wanted a cheap tractor to bush hog the pastures with. Plus I love old stuff. Then I got bit by the tractor showing bug. Tore it apart and mechanically rebuilt it and used it around the farm for about 7 years. Then, in 2009 I gave it a shiny new coat of paint and new tires. Now all it does is sit in the garage and travel the show circuit during the summer months. It is featured in the 2012 Steiner Tractor Parts Catalog at the beginning of the JD section and also on the inside of the back cover.
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After:
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My Dad & I's 1956 520 - My grandfather bought this one in the late 60's. 4 generations of my family have driven this tractor. It has been turned over once (1970's) and restored 3 times. It was our biggest tractor to farm with until about 10 years ago. It came from a farm about 15 miles away from our house. The original owner's grandson who drove it growing up got to see it at our local tractor club show when we restored it in 2008. This was the tractor I grew up driving and didn't know any other one existed. I spent many hours in this seat. This one also is in the Steiner's catalog along with the A. It stays in the garage most of the time, but does get to rake hay during the summer and attend tractor shows with the others.
During the tear down:
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After:
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My wife's 1969 John Deere 4000 Diesel. Notice I said the wife's tractor, not mine! Her aunt and uncle purchased this one new. In the mid 80' her uncle died so my wife's Dad bought it and farmed 200 acres with it. In 2003 he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and quit farming. So, we bought it from him before he died. I use it to pull a 15' batwing bush hog and bale hay with. I am slowly gathering pieces and parts so I can tear it apart and restore it soon. The wife wants to make this project a class A restoration with no shortcuts. So, it isn't going to be cheap to say the least. It is going to take me a while
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How it sits currently:
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Last but not least of the family Deere herd is my sister and brother in law's 1964 4020 Diesel Powershift. They have been going to shows with us for the past 4-5 years and usually adopt one of our tractors to drive and show. In the fall of 2010 they decided to purchase this 4020 and have one they call their own. My Dad and brother in law brought it in, tore it apart, and gave it a cosmetic face lift along with a few mechanical fixes. It was in good running condition when they bought it, so only small items were needing attention mechanically. Now it too sits in the garage and only comes out to attend shows and parades.
When they purchased it:
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After the face lift:
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My 1947 Model A. Bought it from a family friend in 2000 because I wanted a cheap tractor to bush hog the pastures with. Plus I love old stuff. Then I got bit by the tractor showing bug. Tore it apart and mechanically rebuilt it and used it around the farm for about 7 years. Then, in 2009 I gave it a shiny new coat of paint and new tires. Now all it does is sit in the garage and travel the show circuit during the summer months. It is featured in the 2012 Steiner Tractor Parts Catalog at the beginning of the JD section and also on the inside of the back cover.
Before photo:
After:
My Dad & I's 1956 520 - My grandfather bought this one in the late 60's. 4 generations of my family have driven this tractor. It has been turned over once (1970's) and restored 3 times. It was our biggest tractor to farm with until about 10 years ago. It came from a farm about 15 miles away from our house. The original owner's grandson who drove it growing up got to see it at our local tractor club show when we restored it in 2008. This was the tractor I grew up driving and didn't know any other one existed. I spent many hours in this seat. This one also is in the Steiner's catalog along with the A. It stays in the garage most of the time, but does get to rake hay during the summer and attend tractor shows with the others.
During the tear down:
After:
My wife's 1969 John Deere 4000 Diesel. Notice I said the wife's tractor, not mine! Her aunt and uncle purchased this one new. In the mid 80' her uncle died so my wife's Dad bought it and farmed 200 acres with it. In 2003 he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and quit farming. So, we bought it from him before he died. I use it to pull a 15' batwing bush hog and bale hay with. I am slowly gathering pieces and parts so I can tear it apart and restore it soon. The wife wants to make this project a class A restoration with no shortcuts. So, it isn't going to be cheap to say the least. It is going to take me a while
.How it sits currently:
Last but not least of the family Deere herd is my sister and brother in law's 1964 4020 Diesel Powershift. They have been going to shows with us for the past 4-5 years and usually adopt one of our tractors to drive and show. In the fall of 2010 they decided to purchase this 4020 and have one they call their own. My Dad and brother in law brought it in, tore it apart, and gave it a cosmetic face lift along with a few mechanical fixes. It was in good running condition when they bought it, so only small items were needing attention mechanically. Now it too sits in the garage and only comes out to attend shows and parades.
When they purchased it:
After the face lift:
