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1952 Model A

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Blake Edwards

12-08-2000 07:02:32




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I have a 1952 John Deere Model A that was given to me to fix up. I live and work on a 1400 acre farm but this is the first time i have tried to restore a tractor. It has been sitting in a field for about 15 years. The engine is stuck, the gas and oil cap has been left off for a couple years+. We tried to drag it into the barn but the back left wheel is stuck and wil not roll. I was just wondering if this tractor is worth spending my time and money on. Thanks

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Bill

12-09-2000 10:30:00




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 Re: 1952 Model A in reply to Blake Edwards, 12-08-2000 07:02:32  
I would look at the block and head to see whether you see any breaks or cracks where it might have frosen and busted. Your back wheel could be a brake stuck. If all looks fine, by all meens, fix it. I hate to see things die!! We need people to pick up this kind of hobby! Bill



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Bill

12-09-2000 10:29:59




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 Re: 1952 Model A in reply to Blake Edwards, 12-08-2000 07:02:32  
I would look at the block and head to see whether you see any breaks or cracks where it might have frosen and busted. Your back wheel could be a brake stuck. If all looks fine, by all meens, fix it. I hate to see things die!! We need people to pick up this kind of hobby! Bill



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Greg H.

12-08-2000 09:57:24




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 Re: 1952 Model A in reply to Blake Edwards, 12-08-2000 07:02:32  
Clooney has a point, but if it were me, and the sheet metal was there and fixable, and if someone thought enough of me to give it to me, than I'd put the effort into it. Will it cost more than it's worth? ofcourse, but you will have saved it from becomming just another tractor carcus in a fence row on your farm. The late A, like the one you have does have a straight 6 speed transmission, as opposed to the high low 3 speed,which does make them more useful as pullers due to their lower first gear, plus does it have a three point, and powertrol? There may not be anything rare about a late model A but I feel they were the best of the letter series of rowcrops, and hope someday to find one for myself. I don't mean to insult you in any way, or horn in on your project, but should you decide you don't have time to work on her, and would consider selling it, post back, and tell us what state your from, and how much you would let her go for. Thanks, and good luck, Greg H.

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Blake

12-08-2000 16:42:54




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 Re: Re: 1952 Model A in reply to Greg H., 12-08-2000 09:57:24  
Greg, I might would consider selling the A, give me your e-mail address and we'll talk.



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clooney

12-08-2000 08:19:21




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 Re: 1952 Model A in reply to Blake Edwards, 12-08-2000 07:02:32  
Blake, unless this tractor is of some special value, like your fathers, or the tractor of your childhood or a high crop, it probably isn't worth the price to restore it. There isn't anything special about the 52 A & they can be bought in good running condition for very little money compared to what you will have into that A when you are done. It costs lots of money to restore a tractor that is in the condition yours seems to be in. Maybe you can find another A in your area & use the 52 you have as a parts doner.

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