"Gathering of the Green"

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS 2008 EVENT HAS ALREADY TAKEN PLACE. ALL OF THIS INFORMATION IS STILL HERE SO THAT YOU CAN SEE WHAT THE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE WAS IN 2008. 2008 Workshop and Drop-In Session Schedule       Hi, I’m Meli, the Putt Putt Girl, and I have some exciting information for you.       The “Gathering of the Green” 2008 will offer a wide variety of extremely interesting and informative technical and historical workshops and drop-in sessions which will appeal to John Deere antique two-cylinder and New Generation tractor enthusiasts - ranging from the beginner to the most experienced as well as those interested in John Deere implements. Skilled workshop and drop-in session leaders from across the country will assemble in Moline, Illinois on March 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2008 to share their experience and knowledge with “Gathering” attendees.       Although plans are still developing, most of the workshop topics and leaders have been confirmed for inclusion into the conference program. Workshop sessions will take place throughout the day on Thursday, March 13, Friday, March 14 and until early afternoon on Saturday, March 15. Workshop sessions are 1 ½ hours in length with many new topics and some repeats from previous conferences. All workshops and drop-in sessions will be held in the Holiday Inn Moline Airport.       Below is the 2008 workshop and drop-in schedule. NOTE: This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.       Special Note: Check the WORKSHOPS page to see a brief description of each workshop. THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008 8:00 – 9:30 Restoration for Beginners – Don Ward Collecting John Deere Memorabilia – Greg Stephen Theory, Adjustment & Troubleshooting of Two-Cylinder Distributor Ignition – Tom Donahy 10:00 – 11:30 TCX, TSX and One- & Two-Barrel DLSX Series Carburetors -- Duane Larson Art of Fine Tuning a Two-Cylinder Tractor – Cork Groth Deere & Dogs (Lanz Bulldogs & Alldogs) – Neil West 11:45 – 1:15 John Deere Diesel Tractor Repair & Restoration – Albert Ulrich John Deere Moldboard Plows – David Wolfe Selling Yellow: Deere & Company’s Move Into Industrial Equipment – Ray Wood 1:30 – 3:00 John Deere 800 Series Hitches – Dean Van Peursem What’s New from Jorde’s Decals – Travis Jorde Tip Shop for John Deere Two-Cylinder and New Generation Tractors – Dan Brotzman 3:30 – 5:00 Basic Tractor Restoration: The Rusty Acres Approach – Dan Peterman Electrical Conversions: 6 to 12 Volt, Electronic Ignition & Alternators – John “T” Nordhoff The Unstyled John Deere Model B Tractor – Bruce Johnson FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008 8:00 – 9:30 The Spoker D: Preserving the Past, Providing Value for the Future – Kent Pribil Tractor Sheet Metal Restoration, Prep & Painting – Dave Nelson Old & Unusual Clutches (rebuilding & repair) – Mike Williams 10:00 – 11:30 The Waterloo Boy – Kent Kaster GP Series: Total Restoration Tips – Cork Groth John Deere Dubuque-built Tractors: The Rusty Acres Approach – Dan Peterman 11:45 – 1:15 Stopping that Front Wheel Shimmy & Power Steering Problems – Richard Duane John Deere Model G: From Front to Back – John Bennehoff John Deere Memorabilia the First Century: A Look at Identifying & Preserving Historically Important Artifacts from the 19th Century – Tom McMurren 1:30 – 3:00 Experiences of Bringing John Deere Tractors to Market: From Concept to Customer – Johnny Dickinson Lawn & Garden Tractor Collecting: A Fast Growing Hobby – Brandon Pfeiffer Yesteryear Deere Dealer Review – Don Angstadt 3:30 – 5:00 Restoration of the Model L Series – John Hoffman Battery Charging Systems: Operation, Testing & Troubleshooting of Generators, Voltage Regulators & Cutout Relays – John “T” Nordhoff Notes from a John Deere Tin Bender (JD sheet metal tool & die design@Waterloo) – Gene Holmes SATURDAY, MARCH 15 8:00 – 9:30 Buying, Rebuilding & Farming with John Deere Model 830 Tractors – Don Dufner John Deere Powr-Trol System: Description, Overhaul & Testing – Gary McLaughlin Working with Restorers: Fuel for Thought – Hyler Bracey 10:00 – 11:30 Restoring John Deere New Generation Tractors – Dan Brotzman The Auction Method of Marketing – Vern Mariman Preserving the Past: Collecting John Deere Belt Buckles – Mark Wikner 11:45 – 1:15 Magnetos: History, Application and Servicing – Duane Larson Preserving the Past in Miniature (Toys) - Mark Wikner Lessons Learned & How To Convert a Farmall F20 (What?) to a V-8 – Jim Wise 1:30 to 3:00 Shop Safety: The Ying & Dang of It – Brian Holst & Shane Hatch Shipping Tractors & Parts to Europe & Visa Versa – Arjan van Lenthe Keller’s Colossal Collection: The Rest of the Story by Video & Word – Walter & Bruce Keller FOR A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH WORKSHOP CLICK HERE DROP-IN SESSIONS Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:00 – 11:30     Flowers & Bows – Arrangements 101 – Susie Shollenberger 2:00 – 3:30     General Restoration & Repair – Don Ward & Mike Williams 5:00 – 6:00     Wheels of All Types – Duane Larson Friday, March 14, 2008 8:00 – 11:00     Make & Take with the Smiley Deere Ladies of Minnesota & Iowa 9:00 – 10:30     Jorde Decals: A Review – Travis Jorde 11:00 – 1:00     24 Volt Ignition System: Starting, Charging & Lighting – Tom Donahy 1:00 – 4:00     Make & Take with the Smiley Deere Ladies of Minnesota & Iowa 2:00 – 3:00     Tractor Sheet Metal Restoration, Prep & Painting – Q&A – Dave Nelson 5:00 – 6:00     Electrical & Mechanical Round Table - Q & A – John “T” Nordhoff & Don Ward Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:00 – 10:30     Everything You Wanted to Know About Gauges – Q&A – Jerry Trcka 11:00 – 1:00     Tips from a JD Technician – New Generation JD – Q&A – Ron Schroder Special In-Hotel Activities for the Ladies Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:00 – 11:00     Flowers & Bows – Arrangements 101 – Susie Shollenberger Friday, March 14, 2008 8:00 – 11:00     Make & Take Crafts Session by the Smiley Deere Ladies of Minnesota & Iowa 1:00 – 4:00     Make & Take with the Smiley Deere Ladies of Minnesota & Iowa

FOR A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH WORKSHOP CLICK HERE