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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => Classifieds - For Sale => Topic started by: St Paul Steam on December 30, 2023, 08:00:19 pm

Title: Re: Ertl John Deere 3hp cast iron toy "modified." "SOLD"
Post by: IndianaRog on January 01, 2024, 04:43:41 am

Bruce, though this one is "SOLD", I would be interested to buy a similar ERTL toy modified as you have this one...just in case you have another...beautiful work.

Rog

Title: Re: Ertl John Deere 3hp cast iron toy "modified."
Post by: RichSteamTx on December 31, 2023, 10:16:50 am

That is some great items!

Title: Ertl John Deere 3hp cast iron toy "modified." "SOLD"
Post by: St Paul Steam on December 30, 2023, 08:00:19 pm

I modified this Ertl 3hp cast iron toy to be ran by a steam engine, I replace the axle with a 3/16" od axle, reamed out the bore to a tight tolerance & added 2 oil ports to lubricate the axle. & tapered the drive pulley to accept a flat belt or round belt.this is 30+ yrs. old so not brand new by any means, but in very good shape with minimal paint loss or scratch's, I just enjoy converting these. I priced them on Ebay and they sell for more than I'm asking with no work done to them. $50 (inc. shipping to US) just pm me if interested please. I will inc. a Poly belt to drive it & (2) wheel chocks to help hold it in place.

https://youtu.be/99XvpaXrsfA