53 40c colour
53 40c colour
it appears that the deep down original colour of my '53 40c 3 roller, is yellow. how come?
- Stan Disbrow
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Re: 53 40c colour
Hi,
Because it was originally for the industrial market. Until the advent of the 440 series, all Dubuque machines were the same for the ag and ind markets - except for the paint color used. A lot of folks have painted over yellow with green.
Stan
Because it was originally for the industrial market. Until the advent of the 440 series, all Dubuque machines were the same for the ag and ind markets - except for the paint color used. A lot of folks have painted over yellow with green.
Stan
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Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
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Re: 53 40c colour
So is what you're saying, all 40C's were painted industrial yellow but the ones headed for AG were then painted green?
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53 40C 61623 (3) roller
54 40C 62435 ALL FUEL (4) roller 3 point hitch
55 40C 70680 (5) roller 3 point hitch
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50 MC 12147
52 MC 15855
52 MC 18039
53 40C 61623 (3) roller
54 40C 62435 ALL FUEL (4) roller 3 point hitch
55 40C 70680 (5) roller 3 point hitch
Re: 53 40c colour
No, paint was just an option, they could be either color. What I have heard of happening is that the dealer had an industrial yellow crawler on the lot that did not sell, and to sell it to an ag customer, they repainted it green.
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- Stan Disbrow
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Re: 53 40c colour
Hi,
Some owners get a yellow one and decide to paint it green as well. I have also seen machines in other colors for commercial outfits which repaint things in their colors.
Unless you have one where it has been in the family since it was new, any color paint might be found. It has been a long time.
Stan
Some owners get a yellow one and decide to paint it green as well. I have also seen machines in other colors for commercial outfits which repaint things in their colors.
Unless you have one where it has been in the family since it was new, any color paint might be found. It has been a long time.
Stan
There's No Such Thing As A Cheap Crawler!
Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
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Re: 53 40c colour
So does this mean either color would be considered accurate in terms of a true to original restoration ?
50 MC 11526
50 MC 12103
50 MC 12147
52 MC 15855
52 MC 18039
53 40C 61623 (3) roller
54 40C 62435 ALL FUEL (4) roller 3 point hitch
55 40C 70680 (5) roller 3 point hitch
50 MC 12103
50 MC 12147
52 MC 15855
52 MC 18039
53 40C 61623 (3) roller
54 40C 62435 ALL FUEL (4) roller 3 point hitch
55 40C 70680 (5) roller 3 point hitch
Re: 53 40c colour
Yes. If yourself want to be sure, have it archived, original color may be listed.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
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Re: 53 40c colour
Good idea , however 2 cylinder told me it could be 8 months to year or more to get a serial number document back due to China virus backlog
50 MC 11526
50 MC 12103
50 MC 12147
52 MC 15855
52 MC 18039
53 40C 61623 (3) roller
54 40C 62435 ALL FUEL (4) roller 3 point hitch
55 40C 70680 (5) roller 3 point hitch
50 MC 12103
50 MC 12147
52 MC 15855
52 MC 18039
53 40C 61623 (3) roller
54 40C 62435 ALL FUEL (4) roller 3 point hitch
55 40C 70680 (5) roller 3 point hitch
Re: 53 40c colour
Never fails.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
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