Re: Burned Tractors?

Posted by Gene Davis (Ga.) on September 05, 2004 at 21:08:13 from (66.82.9.43):

In Reply to: Burned Tractors? posted by Derek Broerse on September 05, 2004 at 18:33:25:

Worked for a John Deere dealership in the 50's. Owner had a new 420W to burn totally, even burned tires off. Dealer settled with insurance company, then the insurance company sold it back to him at a salvage price, the serial number was written off inventory lists, and what little of the s/n tag left was given to the insurance co, The dealer then told us to put it in the corner of the shop and when things were slow we worked on it. We replaced all seals and major gaskets, tires wiring all electrical components, tires etc. Did not go in to the motor though, and then when we sanded it down to paint we first painted it with aluminum paint to fill most of the rusty metal pits, (now they would probably use epoxy primer) and we repainted it back like new. He carried it to his farm and ran it several years till he retired and sold out. Last time it was heard from in about '61 it was still going strong. Would have been too costly to do if you had to pay retail price for parts and labor, and don't want to jump on one like that again! Gene Davis

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