Wanted--Dad's JD 40 Crawler.

2010OWNER · Post by **2010OWNER** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:17 pm

I'm looking for my father's 40C crawler. It had a "Seattle Iron Works" blade and a CarCo winch. The canopy had a round top. Last I heard, about 20 years ago, it was in the Port Angles (Washington state) area.

Reply on this message board or email me: brianbrehmeyer@yahoo.com if you've seen something like it. Even if it isn't for sale, I'd like to take a look at it.

I've dug through what few papers I have but haven't come up with a serial # yet. It had a 5 roll undercarriage and was purchased new around '53 or '54.

This is a picture taken when he first got it. Kid in the picture is my older brother.

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Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:20 am

Hi,

I wish you much luck in finding it. I have my dad's 420c, and know exactly why you're out there looking.

Stan

russ61 · Post by **russ61** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:13 pm

I too have my dads 1010.Thats really a neat old picture,never saw a canopy like it.We are a sentimental group holding on to our old machines and memories. Like I've been told,If I have to explain you would'nt understand anyway. Good luck and keep us posted.Russ

BLS · Post by **BLS** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:58 am

Russ

There is a 40C on Ebay with the same cage, can't tell if it has a winch or not...

ebay #: 320041589389

location Whidbey Island, Washington...

Good luck

Brian

BLS · Post by **BLS** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:13 am

sorry Russ,

I was reading the name from the top to the bottom...

jdjoe_indiana · Post by **jdjoe_indiana** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:47 am

Hey I saw this on ebay, it's the same cage as your dads. Thought I would pass along the info. Joe Item # 320041589389

jdjoe_indiana · Post by **jdjoe_indiana** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:50 am

Hey, it's in Washington State. Can't tell if 4 or 5 roller, has externally mounted blade. No winch, but with that odd cage I hope its the one. Joe

2010OWNER · Post by **2010OWNER** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:53 pm

Thanks for the reference. I'm trying to arrange a personal look see. There is no winch on the ebay crawler. The blade and cab are identical to my father's 40C.
I don't see a dent in the cab I expected, nor a repaired crack in the transmission case.
I'll keep you posted.
Brian

2010OWNER · Post by **2010OWNER** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:25 pm

Thanks for the reference guys. The seller and I have agreed on a price and I'm going up to Whidbey Island to pick it up Sunday, 11/12.

The winch was taken off by the 2nd owner after dad sold it (broken bull gear). The current owner has had it for several years and, as I understand it, did the painting and refurbishing. I'll pump him for history information when I get up there.

The dash has been replaced with diamond plate. Looks OK, but I'll be looking for a replacement black dash. Undercarriage has some broken welds and broken repair welds.

My oldest boy came in as part owner, hopefully he has deep enough pockets for us to restore it to as original as possible.

Brian

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:59 am

Hi,

Man, don't you just love it when a plan comes together like that!

Stan

2010OWNER · Post by **2010OWNER** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:18 pm

Yeah, I don't believe in the supernatural, but it sure is a huge coincidence that I should start looking just a week or so before it is up for sale on eBay.
And, when I decided to let it go, my kid calls up and throws some money in the pot. Apparently he was talking to my nephew. My nephew got the home phone number of the seller so I could make a deal after the auction closed.
Like I said, I don't believe in fate, or a conspiracy, but a lot of things happened at the right time, in the right order...
B.

Tigerhaze · Post by **Tigerhaze** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:15 am

It could be called "divine intervention", if you are so inclined.

Congrats!

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