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How To Restore Classic Farm Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Tractors

How To Restore Classic Farm Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Tractors
By Tharran E. Gaines

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Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first class job. "How to Restore Classic Farm 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 walks readers step-by-step through the complete restoration of their tractor from disassembly to engine rebuild, from electrics to painting and final detailing. There's even a handy section on parts sources.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #275952 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-06-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 256 pages

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Editorial Reviews

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"...lovingly photographed...very detailed...describes every step to making one of these big, shiny red machines of your own." -- Book News, Inc., November 2005

"...walks readers through subjects ranging from the tractor's history to acquiring one, restoring one, and social benefits restoration brings." -- Minnesota History, Fall 2005

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Farm & Ranch News, May 2005 (circ.:19,350)
“Contains hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restores who know what works – and what doesn’t.”

About the Author
Tharran E. Gaines has written on agricultural topics for 25 years. He has written owners' manuals, repair guides, and sales brochures for most of the major tractor companies, such as ACGO's Allis-Chalmers, White, and Hesston lines.


Customer Reviews

Book - Restore tractors5
This book is great and easy to use. My husband and sons have enjoyed reading it and putting it to use. I wish we had this book years ago. High recommend to any tractor collector and anyone thinkinig about it.