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How To Restore Your John Deere 2-Cylinder Tractor
by Spencer Yost YES! The man from A.T.I.S. has written a book about restoring John Deere Tractors!!! Check it OUT!!! |
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John Deere Model B Restoration Guide (Motorbooks International Authentic Restoration Guides) by Robert N. Pripps No book is going to tell you how to do everything, but this one will sure point you in the right direction. It contains a good overview of the changes that were made to the Model B during the 18 model years it was in production. |
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How to Restore Classic John Deere Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors by Tharran E. Gaines Color photographs demonstrate the procedures for overhauling the engine and restoring the major components and body of Waterloo-built and Dubuque-built John Deere tractors, often referred to as Johnny Poppers. Gaines, who writes manuals and brochures for tractor companies, identifies which models are most collectible and recommends sources for parts. |
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How To Restore Classic Farm Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Tractors. by Tharran E. Gaines Sometimes we need all the help we can GET! This book has hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works . . . and what doesn't. |
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John Deere Tractors and Equipment 1837-1959. by Don MacMillan, Russell Jones This is by far the best book ever written about the history of the John Deere Company! It is just loaded with period photographs and illustrations of just about everything John Deere ever made. |
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John Deere Tractors and Equipment Volume Two 1960-1990
by Don MacMillan, Russell Jones, Roy Harrington This book picks up where the previous one left off. It continues the story of the "modern" period of John Deere history. |
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John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractor Buyer's Guide (Paperback)
by John Dietz The book provides useful descriptions and buying tips for John Deere two-cylinder tractors from 1914 to 1960. For prospective buyers, collectors, enthusiasts, and all John Deere lovers trying to make sense of the plethora of two-cylinder models out there, this book is an indispensable guide. |
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John Deere Blacksmith Boy
by Margaret Bare Meli really LIKES this story about the life and times of John Deere. But the book is currently "out of print". Amazon.com can help you locate a copy of it. Just click on the title. |
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The Man Behind the Plow... Robert N. Tate by Connie Fairfield Ganz Robert N. Tate was one of John Deere's earliest partners - from 1848 to 1852. Read all about his life in a book written by his great great great grand daughter!! |
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Illustrated John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractor Buyer's
Guide (Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide
Series) by Robert N. Pripps No, the book won't tell you exactly how much your tractor is worth, or exactly how much you should pay for one; but it will give you a good indication of the relative value of one tractor versus another, and why! There are great overviews that tell all the options that were new with each model. |
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John Deere Farm Tractors : A History of the John Deere
Tractor by Randy Leffingwell This is a terrific history of the John Deere tractor from the early experiments all the way to the 1960s. It's not just a pretty picture book; the writing is interesting and very informative. The photography is SUPERB! |
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Antique Tractor Bible by Spencer Yost Spencer Yost is the fellow who runs ATIS (Antique Tractor Internet Service). I don't own this book yet, but I looked through a friend's copy. It's GREAT!! It'll tell you EVERYTHING you want to know about tractor collecting. Don't take my word for it. Click on the cover or the title and read the reviews sent in by others!! |
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How to Restore Tractor Magnetos by Neil C. Yerigan All brands are included here, but there is certainly a generous John Deere section. You'll learn exactly how a magneto works, what can go wrong with it, and how to fix it. |
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Big Green : John Deere Gp Tractors (Motorbooks International
Farm Tractor Color History) by Robert N. Pripps, Andrew Morland (Photographer) All kinds of interesting information is packed into this one. Not just a history of the two-cylinder tractor, the book contains charts with stats on each tractor. The photography here is excellent! |
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How to Restore Your Farm Tractor by Robert N. Pripps This is not strictly a John Deere book, but the techniques presented here will apply to any brand of tractor. There are handy hints here on everything from freeing up a seized engine to taking care of your tires, rims and wheels. |
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Vintage John Deere by Dave Arnold This is a little of the early history, but mostly the two-cylinder years, starting with the Waterloo Boy. The photos are all beautiful restorations, and the illustrations are literature from the matching period. |
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John Deere Tractor : Data Book by Lorry Dunning If you are really serious about the details when you go Deere hunting, you need this book. It gives you serial numbers, horsepower ratings, production numbers, etc. |
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Classic John Deere Tractors (Enthusiast Color Series) by Randy Leffingwell More fantastic photography! Some excellent shots of many of the rare variations of all the models of John Deere tractors, including the "New Generation" |
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How Johnny Popper Replaced the Horse : A History of John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors by Donald S. Huber, Ralph C. Hughes I know this sounds like a children's book, but it's NOT. It's a VERY well written and illustrated history of the two-cylinder tractor, published by none other than the John Deere Company!! |
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Old Tractors and the Men Who Love Them: How to Keep Your
Tractors Happy and Your Family Running by Roger Welsch I haven't read this one, but I have seen Mr. Welsch's website! His tongue is permanently attached in his cheek! He really knows what he's talking about and his humor keeps your attention as he gets his point across! |
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Busted Tractors and Rusty Knuckles : Norwegian Torque Wrench
Techniques and Other Fine Points of Tractor Restoration by Roger L. Welsch I haven't read the second one of Mr. Welsch's books either, but if the writing is anything like his website, you'll love it! He's a humorist as well as tractor collector! |
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The American Farm Tractor : A History of the Classic Tractor by Randy Leffingwell There's a great John Deere photo on the cover, but this book is about all brands of tractors. A great tribute to the development of farm technology. |
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Classic Farm Tractors : History of the Farm Tractor by Randy Leffingwell Mr. Leffingwell always chooses his cover shots well, doesn't he? This is another fascinating history of our agricultural heritage. It includes photos of every brand of tractor you can think of. |
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