The John Deere Look?

I beg your pardon!

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Not even painted frog green! What am I missing? "Nothing runs like a Deere" --- 'cept may Kubota and Toyota.

Troy, I've spoken to you about this big butt fetish before . . .

Read the Thunder Ranch article in the final issue of Kit Car.

It's not a "big butt fetish" David, it's a nice butt fetish, but I don't get the "John Deere look" comment.
troy

Troy - It's your topic. What did you mean?

Yeah, the rest of us are kinda mystified here.

Well I guess I thought most of you read Kit Car magazine and that you would have recognized the John Deere quote from the article about the Thunder Ranch Speedsters. Tom is quoted as saying that the flared body Speedsters have the "John Deere Look." I don't really know what he meant by that, but it doesn't really matter and my posting was really tongue in cheek. As I said in another posting, we all have our likes and dislikes and he has a stunningly beautiful car.
Troy

Troy,
You know that Porsche made a tractor, right?

I like the Porsche boat better than the tractor.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/boats/first-fearless-porsche-yacht-238000.php

That's kinda what I thought, Troy, but I wasn't sure. I've been looking for the latest (and last?) issue of Kit Car, but I have yet to find it.

Yes, I know Porsche made a tractor, but that doesn't explain how a John Deere and a flared Speedster have anything in common.
Troy

Troy,
There are some who believe that the look of the classic speedster is poetry in motion: the form has been argued to be the best ever designed. To them, the addition of the flares interrupts those classic lines; they're not for everyone.
I believe what was meant by the statement is that the addition of the flares suggests the silhouette of a tractor.
I don't own a fat boy, but I appreciate the looks as well as the improved handling that is achieved by the ability to have a wider stance. But I do fall into the category that prefers the original lines.
Now, I would hope that this topic doesn't suggest the argument of which is better. It kinda brings out the worst in us here, although it does bring out the best in Vince and Gerd...

Actually, I suspect that Tom was refering to the big rear-end. A tractor has (traditional tractor) - big, wide rear tires and a big wide rear end. It all goes together and looks "right" - but is definately big and gives the impression of POWER!

So I'd take it as a compliment if someone said that a wide bodies speedster had a "John Deere" look about it.

angela

Ok, let me be perfectly clear here, I have absolutely zero intent of starting a "which is better argument," that argument can be reserved for the real vs. fake topic ;-). I was really just poking a little fun at Tom's comment, which I really don't get it, but I'm 100% sure he meant no disrespect at all.
If what Terry said is correct "silhouette of a tractor" I just don't see it. If anything, I've often thought that the widebodies have a sort of steamroller look and maybe that would be a better analogy.
The "best in Vince and Gerd?" Isn't that an oxymoron???
Troy

Troy--I agree that the flared Speedster looks nothing like a tractor FROM THE SIDE like the picture of a J.D. you posted. Let's see one from the rear.

I think the moderately flared Speedster is absolutely georgeous.---Jack

I Googled over 40 pages worth of John Deere photos and could not find a single rear view shot.
Troy

"I Googled over 40 pages worth of John Deere photos and could not find a single rear view shot."
Troy

Probably because it usually includes the moonshine view of the tractor operator. ;)

I don't know...
There is some resemblance.

I must not be arteestic enough!

Lets approach this question from a different angle....look at the pictures here....i think this explains it quite well...Wide bodies are fun to look at, but you can't beat the classic body....

Aren't there any of you widebody guys who are going to help me out here? They're starting to gang up on me!!!
Troy

Just pullin' your leg Troy, my speedy is not the classic bathtub either, having been inspired by the SCCA racers of the 50's. So mine also has a VOLUPTUIOUS (sp?)butt end like yours. That's my word - VOLUPTUIOUS.

Troy...I prefer a wide body, my goal is one day having one as wide as yours...

In that case Vince, I take back everything bad I ever said about you.
Troy

Nope, I'm not seeing any similiarties either. But Johnny sure does like the company he keeps in the barn!

WIDE BODIES FOREVER BITCHES.....................There Troy, some support!

The classic 356 looks just like it's nickname...a bathtub (upside down, obviously)...there are no true styling ques at all...just slab-sided and boring....looks like a table cloth draped over a Hippo!

That being said....you know the ole' stand-by "OPINIONS ARE LIKE A-HOLES........"

Thank God that we all have varied tastes and are not afraid to express them.

BB

Billy - make sure you book your room for Morro Bay!!!!!

No need to pull your punches on this forum Billy. Why don't you just say what you really think!
Troy
PS. If you haven't booked for Morro yet you had better hurry. I booked yesterday and all they had left was 2 smoking rooms with street views.

I LIKE JOHN DEERE

Troy!

Sorry.....been away for the weekend.

Wide-Bodies FOREVA!!!

Actually, I thought that Tom's comment about the rear looking like a John Deer was referring to HIS rear. Doesn't he wear those "Long Haul Jeans"? You know.....extra wide in the seat??

Besides.....when did Tom become an expert on classic car looks??

I agree with Billy...

gn

I can heaqr it now:
Honey, does this paint color make my rear-end look wide?

Hey Gerd, here's a whole herd of Deere...your choice!

bill
unlike billy and vince i prefer my model
not the superwide body