1941 John Deere B

This is my 41 B that I bought at an auction and restored. I spent about 800 hours working on this project with a total cost of over $3,500. Not perfect, but Im happy.

[@mowoodworking7320]

When my Grandpa Oliver got back from Korea in 1954, he bought a 1941 John Deere model B that had to be started by hand just like the one that you were showing us in this video.

[@daverexroat6761]

nice restore on this tractor.

[@gerrybmalkin]

well done time and money well spent. you will make the old farmers smile

[@GreenIronGarage]

Thank you! And the best part is I get to use it. This spring it will run my auger wagon to fill feeders for my sheep

[@KirkDurstonquest]

You did an amazing job that you can be proud of! Glad to see that old classic up and running and looking like new again.

[@GreenIronGarage]

+Kirk Durston Thank you! It will always be a very special tractor for me

[@Natethanastysnake666]

Awesome job

[@4gauge10]

Looks"showroom new"a real show and go piece.

[@GreenIronGarage]

Thank you!

[@24681359David]

@@GreenIronGarage This is what a real restoration looks like!

[@cooperturner2347]

Good job on the tractor and I bet that you will take good care of it. Almost makes me jealous.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😬😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@mx500a4]

Great job

[@GreenIronGarage]

Thanks!

[@johnnyholland8765]

I am just finishing a 1939. I have north of 5000 in it so far. It literally has new everything. Guess you have to pay to play...

[@GreenIronGarage]

It will never be worth that much to anyone else, but the learning along the way is priceless!

[@huntingandstuff9489]

That might have been crustier than the b I did. Turned out really nice

[@GreenIronGarage]

Thanks! It was quite the learning experience, and took a lot of cash haha. But well worth it

[@huntingandstuff9489]

@@GreenIronGarage yeah a lot more cash than a guy would like

[@bchydrotransit]

what's the music called I love it a lot

[@andrewbratlie5023]

mine looks just about the same when you started.. going thru and rebuilding it all. what did you use for paint, and any tips?

[@GreenIronGarage]

I used a brand name van sickle. If I did it again I'd get the John Deere stuff and do a clear coat and all of that. Be careful with the oil lines inside the crankcase. make sure they don't rub on anything and they are easy to cross thread

[@ronjohnson3695]

I worked in a auto machine shop years ago and a John Deere cylinder head came in one time ,but it wasn't near as bad as this one . Probably needed valve seats and valves !

[@deerepower337]

No air cleaner??????

[@GreenIronGarage]

Has a K&N pod filter

[@c827q]

Where did you order the new pistons from?

[@GreenIronGarage]

Boy that was a long time ago...I'm sure I have record of it somewhere, unless the machine shop ordered them for me. I'll see what I can find out.

[@GreenIronGarage]

Pistons were ordered by the Napa that had the machine shop that did my engine work, not sure where they got them from.

[@peejaygeee]

Wow! What a restoration. Strangely the first 1941 model B l have come across that is exactly like one l knew and loved. My father drove maintained and used a1941 mod B from delivery in U.K. until 1961. That tractor was used almost daily for the whole period and never ever missed a beat. I tried to obtain details when the farm was sold but it together with three other JD B’s was whisked away before the farm sale. I must congratulate you on your labour of love it is a joy to behold. Could tell you more but so slow typing. Good luck.

[@shirleyliu2159]

what's this music called?

[@GreenIronGarage]

+Shirley Liu not sure, found it on Free Music Archive I think

[@bchydrotransit]

2011nm what's the music called again

[@woodrowwilliams1812]

You could probably record a bit of it and play it into the sound hound app to ID it.