How to Restore Classic John Deere Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors [Paperback]

Tharran E. Gaines (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 2003

Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first-class job. "How To Restore Classic John Deere Tractors" is packed with hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works . . . and what doesn’t. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the complete restoration of your tractor from disassembly to engine rebuild, from electrical repairs to painting and final detailing. There’s even a handy section on parts sources. With Gaines’s guidance you’re well on your way to showing off your shiny "new" classic tractor! Say, you wouldn’t mind giving me a hand with this starter, would ya?

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About the Author

Tharran E. Gaines is the author of Voyageur Press's "How To Restore Classic Farm Tractors." He has written on agricultural topics for 25 years, and his work includes owners' manuals, repair guides, and sales brochures for most of the major tractor companies, such as AGCO's Allis-Chalmers, White, and Hesston lines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (July 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896586014
• ISBN-13: 978-0896586017
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable book, but....., August 1, 2007

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James Hall (Flagstaff, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Restore Classic John Deere Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors (Paperback)

Nice pictures, and enjoyable to read. But as an actual reference for restoration it is pretty lacking. It varies from being either too general, or in some instances specific to a particular model that you don't own. It either assumes you are a competent backyard mechanic, or that you are new to turning wrenches. The author has apparently never restored a tractor himself, but he has interviewed at least two hobby restorers, and apparently has watched them do a few.

I would rate the book higher (at least 3 stars) if it wasn't titled as an "ultimate restoration" reference. It isn't.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview, December 8, 2004

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M. Klusman (Parkersburg, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Restore Classic John Deere Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors (Paperback)

This book give a very good overview of what to expect if you've never done this kind of work before. It is not a step-by-step road map on how to do the work, but it'll give you an idea of what is in store for you. It's a nice read to get you psyched-up to start a project.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Guide of using "Green" to pilfer "GREEN", September 8, 2005

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David Q (Lodi, CA. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Restore Classic John Deere Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors (Paperback)

Not Mugh Here, information is scant, lacks detail, content and so on... I've found sales flyers more informative...