I began restoring a '48 John Deere D back in the winter. This tractor was purchased new by my BIL's father who I knew fairly well.When the father passed away ownership of the D went to my BIL's brother who stored it for a number of years. When he asked me to restore it I was thrilled and honoured as I knew what this tractor had meant to the family. As I work on it I often think of Jim (the original owner) and how proud he was of this machine. I wondered what he felt the day he drove it home from the dealership (after all a 20 mile drive with a D does take some time!)Was he nervous about making this tractor "pay"? Would he be more productive and be able to buy that other farm? what would his neighbours and family think of this purchase? Moreso than automobiles I think old tractors are not looked at as a tool or a thing, but more of an indication what kind of a person the owner is. Although Jim had been gone for close to 20 years we still refer to this tractor as "Jimmy's D"....a monument to another farmer.
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