ok here are some pics of what i have done in the last couple of weeks...

here is the new freeze plug in the engine

new exhaust stud

woooo hoooo first item that is fully painted, dont mind the overspray on the tire as it will wipe off

hood sanded and ready for paint

roll pan sanded and ready for paint

Thanks for the bump.

quote Originally posted by cliffw: EDIT again, . wriott, check out the John Deere in the background of picture #2 on post #9. I am Oily on that board and have asked him for more info as well as linking him to this/your rebuild thread.

thanks cliff, it looks to be a model A or B, hard to tell by only seeing the very front of it, as several models have that same front.

More pics up in that thread. Whadda ya know....the johnny popper. Like the one I drove.
He mentions that his Dad is into old John Deere tractors. You were looking for a what....(too busy just now to look) ?

quote Originally posted by cliffw: More pics up in that thread. Whadda ya know....the johnny popper. Like the one I drove. He mentions that his Dad is into old John Deere tractors. You were looking for a what....(too busy just now to look) ?

very nice looking tractor. im looking for a 1937 John Deere "62".

well i have found out that the part that i broke is not available anymore. no problem, just welded another rod on to the clevis and threaded the end for the other clevis.

as you can see the brakes are in great condition so they dont need to be replaced.

a pic of the inside of the rear housing.


thats all for now, sorry for the slow pace, it should be getting faster as soon as the sanding is done. cant wait...

quote Originally posted by wriott: thats all for now, sorry for the slow pace, it should be getting faster as soon as the sanding is done. cant wait...

Be very very careful. When this project is done you will need another. And more money, . The fun is in the doing, take your time.

Don't grind down the original welds! I would assume any tractor collector would want to see this thing in the original condition... defects and all. Sort of like orange peel on GM cars

bump for everyone to read... its almost done as most of the painting is done and i should have pics and an update later today or tomorrow...

Can't wait...there's something uplifting about taking something old and neglected and making it beautiful again...

[This message has been edited by Vonov (edited 09-10-2007).]

quote Originally posted by Vonov: ...there's something uplifting about taking something old and neglected and making it beautiful again...

It is called art.
Thanks for the update wriott !

So that's what I've been doing all these years....Hmmmm...wonder if I can get an art grant for an *artistic* automotive project?

ok here is a very needed update, ALOT of work has been done as the tractor is almost done, should have it running today... here are some pics to get everything up to date...

pics of the rear wheel weights and wheels painted




front wheels

gas tank painted

fenders mounted on frame

wheels mounted on frame

rebuilt generator

rebuilt starter

Proof once again that old tractors are fun!

My dad still has a JD model 50 that my grandfather bought new, they painted the easy parts on it about 10 years ago and re-decaled it at the same time.

I've used it myself growing up to run the hay rake, it has a job every year to run the hay elevator. Old tractors are just neat!

quote Originally posted by wriott: wheels put togeather and ready to be put on tractor

Forgive me for asking something that may be obvious, or sounding critical of your exemplary restoration...

Does that yellow overspray on the tire body just wipe off?

If you ever have to do it again, on your silver and black parts, may I suggest POR-20 (high heat) & POR-15.
It is almost idiot proof (good for me)... and you'll never see rust again... (good for the part)!

My company sells the exact color match to John deer green & yello....Should you need more

awesome restoration thread, story and tractor!

This is a thread worthy of an award. love it!

quote Originally posted by blakeinspace: Forgive me for asking something that may be obvious, or sounding critical of your exemplary restoration... Does that yellow overspray on the tire body just wipe off? If you ever have to do it again, on your silver and black parts, may I suggest POR-20 (high heat) & POR-15. It is almost idiot proof (good for me)... and you'll never see rust again... (good for the part)!

yes the overspray will wipe off because we coated the tires in petrolium (sp?) jelly to help clean overspray and to recondition the tires

Intermission...



Carry on.

That's not a John Deere, that's a John Hog

Here is a plate I saw at the Good Guys show in Rhinebeck, NY this past weekend.

I hope you get a kick out of it.

quote Originally posted by F-I-E-R-O: Intermission... Carry on.

thats too funny. could have fun with that