Old Iron in Star Valley

Tag: 1947 John Deere Model A

  • Model A First Drive

    I spent a little more time on the A, and decided to take her for a test drive.  She did okay, but still needs some work.  I don’t know if it is the timings or carb but the RPMs just wouldn’t go up, making it have no power.  Eventually I’ll get there…

     

  • Summer Restoration Project

    My summer project has been restoring the ’47 A that has been sitting on our farm for as long as I can remember.  I’m not sure exactly how long long it’s been there, but I don’t remember it NOT being there.  I’m not completely done with it, but it’s definitely made progress!

     

    Working on the 1947 John Deere Model A

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    To this:

    UPDATE: I have tinkered with it a bit more (weather permitting), and it now runs a little better.