Trying to find a place that sells new, or reconditioned 70's JD metal badges, image attached. Mine are beyond repair. Seems to be harder to find than anticipated.
Vintage JD badging?
Started by NMBlackBetty10 replies
NMBlackBettyNew Member#1 cuttin edgeSenior Member#2 Looks like some on ebay
NMBlackBettyNew Member#3 cuttin edge said: Looks like some on ebay Click to expand... I've seen a bunch on there that are more beat up than mine. I'm trying to use money to replace time and just find a new or already like factory restored. I have yet to find a new or restored set yet.
Mr. WrenchSenior Member#4 What model is that on?
NMBlackBettyNew Member#5 1979 - 410 We're 90% of the way through a full rebuild. Getting ready to paint the loader arms gray to match the boom and mimic the newer models, then build out a full custom cab from the ground up with all the modern amenities such as radio, custom sound system, A/C, Buddy Seat's, digital gages, etc. Engine, transmission, hydraulic pump, all the mechanicals have all be rebuilt, overhauled, or replaced. A dozen hydraulic lines, the custom cab and finishing the new paint and badges is all thats left. Also have a WB 1.5 Cubic yard bucket on the way and piranha bar toothed edge to go with it.
Mr. WrenchSenior Member#6 You could try these people https://thatemblemguy.com/ . They do mostly IH, but do work on some other brands.
NMBlackBettyNew Member#7 Mr. Wrench said: You could try these people https://thatemblemguy.com/ . They do mostly IH, but do work on some other brands. Click to expand... Thanks man, thats awesome! Don't see any JD stuff on their site, but i put a call in this morning and left a message to see if they may be able to help.
mudfarmerNew Member#8 I'm looking for the same thing, replying here to get updates if you find something. Thanks!
Shimmy1Super User#9 NMBlackBetty said: 1979 - 410 We're 90% of the way through a full rebuild. Getting ready to paint the loader arms gray to match the boom and mimic the newer models, then build out a full custom cab from the ground up with all the modern amenities such as radio, custom sound system, A/C, Buddy Seat's, digital gages, etc. Engine, transmission, hydraulic pump, all the mechanicals have all be rebuilt, overhauled, or replaced. A dozen hydraulic lines, the custom cab and finishing the new paint and badges is all thats left. Also have a WB 1.5 Cubic yard bucket on the way and piranha bar toothed edge to go with it. Click to expand... Must have been Dad's or Grandpa's? What else in the collection?
Deere500aSenior Member#10 This junkyard has dozens of old hoes try & see if no luck with aluminum badge could go decals like this one in pic
NMBlackBettyNew Member#11 Shimmy1 said: Must have been Dad's or Grandpa's? What else in the collection? Click to expand... Nope, bought it online. After the past 5 years and all the problems we have had with new equipment, poor customer service, a lack of mechanics at dealerships and the 1,000 other headaches. We've just decided we are better off investing in old equipment, modernizing it and rebuilding it from the ground up. Bought a brand new backhoe 11 months ago, it was in the shop a total of 7 times across 11 months. Always something electrical or computer related. Dealership wouldn't even give us a loaner. That's what $240,000 got us. Meanwhile our 1976 510 backhoe is still running strong with minimal upkeep and breakdowns. I could buy, completely restore / overhaul and modernize 5 machines for that money, and we can work on them in our own shop. The new 410 is just the first of many pieces of old iron we will be buying and fully restoring. Had similar problems with many brand new machines across the past 5 years. Both Cat and Deere. We're just done with new equipment.