JD 317 "Special"

[grnspot110]

This was my project for last winter: I started out with a John Deere 317 "rolling chassis" I bought at an auction for $40. Found an 18 HP Kohler Command from a damaged Miller welder for $200 (that's when I quit keeping track of $$$ spent). Found another 317 frame, hood, side panels, etc., new trailer hubs & tires for the front. Stretched the frame 30", modified the motor mounts to set the engine as low as possible, had a new drive-shaft made. Made a "demonstrator seat " from two after-market JD 420 seat sets. Made the bed from native white oak.

This will be used to pull my parade lineup this year & at tractor shows! ~~ grnspot

Got all this written up & discovered I can't post pictures! When I click "Manage Attachments", nothing happens! Any ideas? I'm using Google Chrome, no problems on other sites!

 

[grnspot110]

Picture posting works for me today, so, here goes!

 

[KennyV]

Looks well thought out, and a fun project.:thumbsup: KennyV.

 

[indypower]

Nice finished tractor. Kinda somwhat reminds me of the "Clampett truck". Is that "John Deere gray"?

 

[JDgreen]

Looks well thought out, and a fun project.:thumbsup: KennyV.

Very impressive and unique looking....did you keep track of the hours you put into the project?

 

[grnspot110]

Very impressive and unique looking....did you keep track of the hours you put into the project?

Thanks & no, I just worked on it through the winter. Being retired, I have more time, especially during the winter. Tractor shows & parades take up a lot of my summers! :biggrin: ~~ grnspot110

 

[bruce0777]

Picture posting works for me today, so, here goes!

That is really sharp looking great job