RARE FIND--WHEN JOHN DEERE AND STUDEBAKER RULED THE MID-WEST. 1947 John Deere Edition (Molene, Ill) M-5 Express Pick-up farm truck. Resoration started in 2001 and completed in 2015 by local gearhead and street rod mechanics at Mt. View Automotive in White Salmon. Moderization including addition of rebuilt Chevrolet 305 V-8 engine, Chevrolet 315 HydroMatic 3 speed transmission coupled with a Ford 3:12 rear. Electric fan cooling system. Power Disc fronts, drums rear. New suspension and a power steering unit. Less than 1,000 miles on rebuilt engine, drive train and other mechanicals. Upholstery is new black leather. Pick-up bed made of oiled marine teak with stainless steel glides. Full tonneau cover for bed. Really fun truck to drive and enjoy. A real head turner on the road. Original Vin # M535247.
