JD G vs. GM

"The model "G" was styled in 1942, and also received improvements such as a six-speed transmission, optional electric starting, etc. Due to War Production Board policies, Deere could not raise the price above the unstyled "G", unless the tractor was given a new model designation, and therefore the tractor became the model "GM", and retained that designation from introduction in early 1942 until March of 1947, when the designation once again reverted to the model "G".

"Letter series" tractors built into 1953 included the "AR"/"AO", "D", "G", and "R". The "R" was built until the end of the 1954 model year. (105EB)

Many of us consider the "pan-seat" version of the styled "G" tractor as GM models, from G13000 through G-25999. Opinions vary -- this is mine! (PatB)

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Some questions posted here actually draw opinions. Issues involving yellow fan blades (why & when), red filler caps for the gasoline tank (all-fuel tractors), the color of Delco items on the tractor, and how many holes your pan seat should have -- all bring about much commentary from the peanut gallery! 'Funny to read some of the crap folks write. Yet, each of these issues have definite purposes and/or starting and ending points.

And wheels -- my gosh, some very noteable people have made great study on wheels, and frankly -- even they are stumped for a bit with some questions raised! So long as we (1) stay on topic and (2) refrain from becoming personal -- all seems to go very well.

Have a super, super Blessed day! (PatB)

-Or also the colors of generators and lights and dashes. Wow, that used to drive me nuts sometimes.

I just wish that people would WRITE that kind of stuff down so they NEVER forget.