Hi everyone. This is my first post of my 420C after many years of work. I first would like to thank Lavoy and all the members who have shared their knowledge on this site, they have been a big help to me on my rebuild. I purchased this nonrunning, used and abused iron in 2004 and over the next 12 years of spare time I tore it down to the last nut and bolt and brought all parts back to factory specs. Back in 2004 I purchased a JD420C factory shop manual from the local John Deere dealer and developed a first name relationship with same as I shoveled cash across the parts counter and received many much needed parts. I have never added up the total cost on this rebuild as that way I am able to look the dear wife in the eye and honestly say I have no idea what I have spent on the 420C.
I still have a few things to work on, the rock guards, Battery box right & left sides and I'm sure I'll find some others.
Now, I am working on the Gearmatic 8A winch and would like to get in touch with Lavoy regarding Parts (clutch and Brake bands being the main ones).
Now I'm sure everyone will be checking these pictures (if I manage to upload them). The tracks are off a JD440IC loader and someone has welded angle iron grousers on the trailing edge of the pads. The Chains and pads are installed on the 420 in the proper direction.
Sorry these aren't in order, I'm barely functional on computer.
Once again a GREAT site.
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1956 JD 420C with Gearmatic model JD40 blade & 8A winch, 1935 Caterpillar 22, 1948 Ford 8N