Making my dream come true! Bought a John Deere A tractor from the Waterloo Boys!
Johnabilt- half John Deere, half Peterbilt!
Beginning the process of tearing apart the engine and making sure it is in perfect working condition
Steve Koser - going over parts of the engine
Ivan happy with the progress on the tractor.
The Waterloo Boys have spent endless hours working on the tractor.
Planning out the route
Road testing the tractor to make sure it can pull the weight of a camper and all the supplies
Ron Burkholder and Red Hurst.
Waterloo Boys at it yet another Thursday evening.
My grandkids Taylor and Tanner, and son-in-law JR Martin
A 1984 Peterbilt 359 cab is purchased to become the tractors new cab
Cutting apart the Peterbilt cab
Tractor Cab Frame begins to take shape.
My 98 year old Aunt- Lizzie Lapp. She has been an incredible support and encouragement. She plans to ride with me on the tractor when I am in PA!
Johnabilt- Part John Deere, part Peterbilt. This emblem was designed by Eugene Nolt.
Loading up the tractor for display at the Thresherman's Reunion.
At the Thresherman's Reunion at Rough & Tumble, Kinzers, PA
Going through the parade at Thresherman's Reunion
On display at Thresherman's Reunion
Interview with Murph and Casey of WIOV radio station
Bucket air ride seats from Hunter Peterbilt!
Placing the cab onto the tractor
Grandson at work.
Painting by Irvie Martin - looks great!
Fresh from the paint shop of Irvie Martin
Irvie Martin unloading it at ERM for interior and wiring
Wiring up the cab at ERM.
Grandson Tanner helping in the shop
Dashboard
Installing the lights Ron Burkholder and Tanner Martin
Ready to add the shiny stacks!
Wiring is complete!
Lights work!
Check out the chicken lights across the top of the cab.
December 28th, loading for pin striping and final exterior details.
So mighty it can pull a Peterbilt rig!
Lighting up the night
At the Harrisburg Farm Show with family
Check out the rooster on the front of the tractor... proudly leading the way!!
Watch the tractor evolve from ordinary farm machine to a retrofitted “Johnabilt” John Deere tractor with a Peterbilt cab! Follow the work and progress as the team plans, organizes, and develops the trip.
