Welcome to what are most likely the world’s finest in terms of authenticity as well as appearance. These sets are for all two-cylinder John Deere tractors including the “GP” tractors. These sets are for tractors from the 1924 “D” through the last “830” tractor of 1960. This includes all the A, B, G, GP & H tractors in between!
Fastener Selection: Particular emphasis for fastener selection going into these kits is nut & bolt style, and bolt length. Bolt length is important not only from an appearance point of view, but because many turn into blind holes, fasteners that are too long may tighten before you have tension with leaks as a result. Lengths such as 7/8” and 1-1/8” in square head (machine) bolts are not generally available commercially. As a result, many are hand-made!
Hex Nut Selection: Many of these kits call for studs, the dominant sizes being 5/16” and 3/8” in diameter and of varying lengths, and for the Styled D, we have two that are 7/16” diameter. For the two smaller studs, where hex nuts are called out, heavy hex nuts are supplied because they more faithfully represent factory original styles; ergo they look better!
Fastener Specifications: Most of the parts in these kits will arrive at your door in plain finish and lightly oiled to prevent corrosion. Some parts will be supplied with zinc coating as supply dictates, but will meet all the following criteria. All stud stock meets ASTM A36 (Gr A), all nuts meet ASTM A563 (Gr A), all square head bolts meet ASTM A307 (Gr A), and all hex head cap screws are Gr 5 per SAE J459.
Packaging: Kits are packaged in 6‐mil plastic bags, product insert sheets (folded) are included in each kit bag. Product Insert Sheets serve to define fasteners in the set and show where they go – using relative Parts Catalog page & item reference numbers as appropriate. For most UnStyled tractors, Pats Catalog data is no help, thus a map (or diagram) is inserted. The bag containing fasteners and insert sheet is then shipped using appropriate types of Priority Flat Rate mailers. Items are produced in, and shipped from DeLand, Florida 32724.
Fan Shroud and Shutter Bolt Sets: JDHPUBS.COM supplies these nuts, bolts and screws too. If interested, please seek a quote for the items you need. Specify tractor model and serial number when seeking a quotation for these sets.
Four Links
New Product Review, Green Magazine, December 2008
UnStyled Tractors -- Photo Gallery for Models A, B, D, G, GP & AOS
Styled Tractors -- Photo Gallery for Models A, B, D, G, H & R
Numbered Series Tractors -- Photo Gallery for Models 50, 60, 70, 520/530, 620/630, 620 Orchard, 720/730/ and 80/820/830
Prices
UnStyled Tractors @ $45 per set,
Styled Tractors plus 50, 60 & 70 tractors @ $40 per set,
520/530, 620/630, 620 Orchard, 720/730, 80, and 820/830 tractors @ $30 per set.
Dealer Prices
Call for Net Pricing when purchasing 25 (or more) sets. You may choose any “mix” of radiator bolt sets to make up the minimum purchase quantity of 25 sets.
Shipping & Handling
When buying a single set, add $5. All sets are shipped using Priority Flat Rate Mailers.
Multiple set Buyers AND International Shoppers are encouraged to call or write to obtain a quote for shipping before finalizing a sale. I will consolidate to the maximum extent allowed.