John Deere 6910

[844john]

Another build from several years ago, this started out as an Ertl 6410 and a Siku 6920 chassis, but then just sat as a pile of bits (it’s not alone there!) Anyway, I’m trying to have a sort out of unfinished builds so I thought I’d pick this up again as I’ve always had a soft spot for the 69’s. Using the Siku frame it became apparent that the wheel/cab/bonnet levels just didn’t sit right, so it was butchered and the rear end built from scratch. Hopefully it shouldn’t take too long to finish and should make a good mate for the 64.   

[alf aphid]

Can’t believe no one has made one yet. Surely next on the schuco list?

 

john have you seen your wife lately ? 👀

[Tractorman810]

38 minutes ago, alf aphid said:

Can’t believe no one has made one yet. Surely next on the schuco list?

 

john have you seen your wife lately ? 👀

i know a company measured up and took a load of pics of a very tidy 6910 a year or so back at tuckwells,where my uncle works, was one of three they had visited 1 in uk and 2 in europe according to the sales guy who assisted them.  but they wouldnt say who it was . mr softie had also heard the same info via his dealer in scotland .so i wouldnt be surprised if schuco dont do one ,they have 3/4 of the parts made already afterall  

[844john]

7 hours ago, Tractorman810 said:

i know a company measured up and took a load of pics of a very tidy 6910 a year or so back at tuckwells,where my uncle works, was one of three they had visited 1 in uk and 2 in europe according to the sales guy who assisted them.  but they wouldnt say who it was . mr softie had also heard the same info via his dealer in scotland .so i wouldnt be surprised if schuco dont do one ,they have 3/4 of the parts made already afterall  

Be interesting to see if they do Sean, hope they do a better job of it than the 6400 though

[844john]

7 hours ago, alf aphid said:

Can’t believe no one has made one yet. Surely next on the schuco list?

 

john have you seen your wife lately ? 👀

She’s gone back to working five days a week at the moment Alastair, so not really!😁

[Kirely]

On 9/9/2021 at 5:56 PM, 844john said:

 

Love your file rack John

[844john]

3 hours ago, Kirely said:

Love your file rack John

Thanks Kieran, it’s a bit rough and ready, but it does the job!

[844john]

I obviously couldn’t work out my measurements that well a few years ago! I thought the proportions weren’t just right, and after a few conversations with Ben (Fendt Farmer) we worked out that the bonnet and chassis was about 10mm too long, so out came the Dremel! The Ertl cab also needed a bit of work around the rear pillars, and also the mudguards have a raised edge which I’ve added along with the steps, and a start on the front grill

[dr-abich]

Looks awesome. Nice job with steps and grill. Can You tell us more about it?.

I like siku J6920S wheels soo soo much ;). You encourage me to pick up my 6420 conversion from a similar box as You have ;).

[844john]

Thanks Dominik, it’s another tractor that I’ve always had a soft spot for. To me, Deere got it right back then with the ‘00 and ‘10 series, plenty of operator comfort but still relatively simple to fix and just enough electrics to help rather than bewilder! Plus, the sound of a 69 working hard could make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!

I’m not totally sure on the wheels yet, but I think I’ll probably go with the ones that’s on it as I want it to have fairly chunky boots but not over the top, and I think with a little extra detailing and some paint they should look fine.

Looking forward to seeing your 6420, another one I have a soft spot for!

[844john]

I thought I’d cast a few parts that have taken a bit of work as there are a few more 10 series that I’d like to do, so bonnet, front grill, cab roof and diesel tank replicated

[WillTEF20]

Another absolute cracker John, a favourite of mine also and it’s also on the cards one day! If you’d ever part with a bonnet kit I’d be very interested  

We run a 64 & 6800 at home both from new, no 10 series though! Skipped that generation to a 69 and 7920!

[IH885XLMAN]

Drove both 6600 and a 6506 think the latter never had a turbo l nice tractors still  the 6600 was pulling a grimme  continental 

[844john]

8 hours ago, WillTEF20 said:

Another absolute cracker John, a favourite of mine also and it’s also on the cards one day! If you’d ever part with a bonnet kit I’d be very interested  

We run a 64 & 6800 at home both from new, no 10 series though! Skipped that generation to a 69 and 7920!

That picture makes me go weak at the knees! They look a very tidy pair of tractors Will, what sort of hours are they on?  We still have a 64 here, but it’s a bit unusual in that it’s an SE model which came out right at the end of the 6000 series. I’ve seen a few for sale on the continent, but there doesn’t seem to be many about over here, in fact I can’t say I’ve ever seen another one up to now. Brilliant tractors though, I don’t think ours will ever leave here.

[WillTEF20]

1 hour ago, 844john said:

That picture makes me go weak at the knees! They look a very tidy pair of tractors Will, what sort of hours are they on?  We still have a 64 here, but it’s a bit unusual in that it’s an SE model which came out right at the end of the 6000 series. I’ve seen a few for sale on the continent, but there doesn’t seem to be many about over here, in fact I can’t say I’ve ever seen another one up to now. Brilliant tractors though, I don’t think ours will ever leave here.

Thank you, we try to look after them! Their both on just over 8500 hours very little compared to some out there! Not sure on the future of ours both get used less and less due to lack of tls and us doing more road work.

I can’t say I’ve ever seen a 00 SE, plenty of 10’s about isn’t there. They are pretty bullet proof aren't they, ours haven’t been without their problems the 64 has a habit of going through viscous vans at the moment maybe due to a lot of tick over work post knocker etc!

[844john]

Ours is just coming up 9500 hours, but like you say, that’s nothing compared to some. To be fair, it’s  had very little spent on it in the 12 or so years we’ve had it. We did the brakes a few years ago as a precaution, and this spring we replaced all the rubber hoses underneath as we’d had one perish and dump the back end oil out, but apart from that just routine servicing really. You’re right, there’s a fair few 10 series SE’s up our way, but not 00’s. It came from Scotland via a dealer near Penrith, and hand written underneath the pull out radio it says 6400 SE demo, if I ever get around to it I’d like to trace its history actually.

[844john]

Front axle TLS added plus rear linkage

[844john]

Starting to get a bit nearer now. Still undecided whether to   build a front linkage or just to fit a weight block at the moment

[Tractorman810]

we know what happens when your un decided john, you just do both ,saves you worrying then 😄😄

[844john]

😆well that is the third option Sean!

[844john]

First coat of primer on. There are a few areas that need some attention that the paint has highlighted, so will follow up with some hi build primer to allow the flaws to be sanded out

[WillTEF20]

John that’s fantastic, very envious!

[844john]

8 hours ago, WillTEF20 said:

John that’s fantastic, very envious!

Thank you Will, I’m looking forward to getting some green on it now!

[844john]

She’s finally turned green, It’s just cobbled together at the moment, but I was itching to see how she’s going to look! The wheels are still to finish and paint, cab interior to finish painting, glazing, lights etc, but the end is in sight now!

[FendtFarmer]

Best one I’ve seen yet John!