Posted by JohnDeereJimOhio on April 11, 2013 at 06:29:20 from (174.238.160.52):
A tractor story from the other side first off let me apologize for the length of this but thought some of you might like this story. As most of you know once you start collecting old iron it becomes an addiction that is a part of you. I am constantly looking for other tractors to add to our collection and truly have a passion for antiques, which is focused on two-cylinder John Deere’s. I am lucky to be surrounded by family that also enjoys the hobby and have passed down great memories and advice. My grandfather, my dad, myself, my better half, and our son are all involved. On numerous times I have told my better half that I found a great deal on a tractor and we need to buy it.. Usually she is on board, sometimes she is not thrilled. However hardly ever do I get told no. To support our hobby I buy and sell tractors on the side of all makes. However I find that every time I buy an old John Deere to sell it stays in the garage or barn and never leaves… Usually I am the one to say “it was such a good deal, we won’t ever find another”, or the one to become emotionally attached to the tractor. Yesterday however that was not the case. I found a 1941 John Deere H for sale on craigslist on Tuesday that was about two hours away from where we live. The guy had just listed it and I called him, it seemed like a “Great Deal” asked him to hold it for a day and I would be up to get it. My good friend was supposed to meet me after work and ride up with me, but canceled last minute. The lady decided she didn’t want me to go alone through the storms we were having so she came instead. My plan from the start with this tractor was buy it… Clean it up a little and sell it.. Make some quick cash give someone else a decent deal and finish a couple other projects. However when we pulled up and the little H was parked in this garage I knew my plans were all over. She was instantly smiling, and when the H popped off and was sitting there running I think for a minute she loved it more than me. After I looked it over and didn’t see any huge flaws, I paid the man and loaded it up. Once in the truck Sabrina was smiling, and looking at me and said “we cant sell it, its too cute, and we wont be able to find another in this good of shape, plus its perfect for our son”. I started laughing and told her it sure does feel great to be on this side of the conversation. So now we have a 1941 John Deere H in the collection, and in line for restoration.. It has a rebuilt carb and mag, the sheet metal is almost perfect on it, it has a good tag. It is missing the shutters, 3 way fuel valve and the top part of the hitch… Needs one tube and one wheel needs some repair… Long story short were keeping it… Hope you enjoyed reading this, as much as I enjoyed sitting on the other side of the fence for once...
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