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JOHN DEERE COLLECTOR

Emmert Curtis of RR 2, Box 53, Oakland, IL 61943, is a collector and restorer of John Deere tractors, as shown on the back cover of this issue. From top to bottom, the tractors are:

A 1951 JD D completely rebuilt from the ground up to factory condition.

A 1953 70 gas tractor purchased at a farm sale for $1025 and completely rebuilt from the ground up to factory mint condition: sandblasted, new paint and rubber. Curtis invested $5,000 in this restoration.

A 1956 JD 620 with Lester Curtis (Emmert's brother) in the Oakland 1986 Corn Bread and Bean Festival. "This tractor was a wreck when I started on it but it is like new now. Engine rebuilt, brakes, clutch, all linkage, new radiator, starter, generator, gauges, battery, battery box, seat cushion, new paint and rubber, over $5,000.00 invested in this 620."

A 1938 G,...

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