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'37 JD G?

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G-MAN

01-15-2003 07:53:55




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Is there any such thing as a '37 "G"? I've seen several unstyled "G"s that were referred to as '37s, but I was under the impression that the "G"s built in '37 were actually 1938 model year tractors. There's one for sale on the photo ads right now. Serial #2200. Wouldn't that actually be a '38?




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randy hall

01-15-2003 19:30:46




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 Re: '37 JD G? in reply to G-MAN, 01-15-2003 07:53:55  
i have g # 1540 and i always called it a '37. i bought it near evansville indiana in '82 and it was a real basket case, i don't know how someone could drive a tractor on flat tires so long that the spokes poked through the rims. when the two cylinder magazine was still just a newsletter a older fellow wrote in that his dad had bought a g new and the serial number was 1540.we wrote back and he said he could remember when the tractor wasn't very old and the dealer came out and put the bigger radiator on it, he said it needed it because it boiled most of the time. i restored this tractor and really enjoy driving and useing it on belt work at our fair.

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Chances R

01-15-2003 17:11:58




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 Re: '37 JD G? in reply to G-MAN, 01-15-2003 07:53:55  
Yep, my father has serial #1007, which makes it the 7th one built. Low radiator, and on the rear axle housings the JOHN DEERE is done by raised letters, (and is straight across istead of tapered. I dont think I have a picture of it at my web site.



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There were 1937 G tractors

01-15-2003 08:48:32




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 Re: '37 JD G? in reply to G-MAN, 01-15-2003 07:53:55  
If you look in the serial number registers for the unstyled "G", it is very clear that "G" tractors 1000-2600 were considered 1937 models, as there is a note accompanying the entry for #2601 "Beginning of Production 11/02/37". In this era, Deere changed model years on or about November 1, which was the beginning of a new fiscal year. In addition, #2600 was built on 10/15/37, with a two-week gap between it and #2601. There were also significant changes between #2600 and #2601. No doubt in my mind.

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G-MAN

01-15-2003 09:21:02




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 Re: Re: '37 JD G? in reply to There were 1937 G tractors, 01-15-2003 08:48:32  
What were some of the significant changes made between #2600 and #2601? I did some quick browsing in the "G" parts book and all I found at that serial number break was a change in exhaust valves and a change in radiator sides. The reason I brought this up is that I don't think I've seen a serial number guide make reference to a 1937 "G", including the one on this board. I realize that most serial number guides need to be taken with a grain of salt, but I think I also read in a J.R. Hobbs book that all the "G"s built in 1937 were considered to be 1938 model year tractors. I could be wrong on that, so I'll have to check the book again and see.

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DP Another Thing!

01-15-2003 08:15:41




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 Re: '37 JD G? in reply to G-MAN, 01-15-2003 07:53:55  
That tractor would have been a Low Radiator model when new. Be interesting to see if it still is!



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G-MAN

01-15-2003 09:25:16




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 Re: Re: '37 JD G? in reply to DP Another Thing!, 01-15-2003 08:15:41  
The picture is kind of inconclusive on what radiator it has, but it almost looks to me like it has the higher radiator in it. The description makes no reference to a low radiator, so I don't think it still has it. The ad was posted on 1/13 in the photo ads section. The tractor is on full steel and he's asking $10,000 firm. Is that about what something like that is worth? It just seemed a little high to me, but I don't know much about the unstyled "G"s, besides that I'd love to have one.

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DP

01-15-2003 10:36:47




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 Re: Re: Re: '37 JD G? in reply to G-MAN, 01-15-2003 09:25:16  
Went and looked at the photo. Real hard to see, but it looks to have been changed to the high radiator. If it runs as good as stated, and with the orginal steel all around, I'd bet he'll get it.



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G-MAN

01-15-2003 12:08:30




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: '37 JD G? in reply to DP, 01-15-2003 10:36:47  
You're probably right. I imagine that the wheels alone are worth a pretty good chunk of change. It looks like a nice old tractor, but I like driving my tractors too much to ever consider buying one that's on steel.



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DP

01-15-2003 12:24:53




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: '37 JD G? in reply to G-MAN, 01-15-2003 12:08:30  
I've got a 1935 A on rear skelton wheels, and seldom take it out of the shed. The ride is very rough unless in a soft field, and when driving around the yard, the lugs poke holes in the rock surface, and disturb the rock base. Just go in and start it now and then to keep it exercised!



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easydoesit

01-15-2003 14:51:58




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: '37 JD G? in reply to DP, 01-15-2003 12:24:53  
I can't believe you guys! The ABSOLUTE most fun is to take a tractor out for a drive on skeleton wheels on medium soft ground. Smooth as glass. Just about every tractor show that has open ground I "open up" the G or A or B that I brought on skeletons and let them roll out there by myself. That's when they're at their best. It's a fantastic ride. The media people love it too. (I don't like the flats on lugs too much because they tear up the ground)

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DP

01-15-2003 08:12:32




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 Re: '37 JD G? in reply to G-MAN, 01-15-2003 07:53:55  
G's built in 1937 ended at around SN 2650. There is lots of disagreement as to weather they are called 37 or 38 models.



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