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02/01/10
    

"Gathering of the Green"

A biennial nationwide conference for
John Deere collectors, restorers & enthusiasts.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT TOOK PLACE IN MARCH OF 2010. ALL OF THIS INFORMATION IS STILL HERE SO THAT YOU CAN SEE WHAT YOU MISSED!

VENDORS

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      A variety of vendors offering a wide range of products and services for the John Deere two-cylinder and New Generation enthusiasts will be available during the conference. It is anticipated approximately 70 plus vendors will be in attendance. Should you be interested in being a vendor please call “Gathering” Information at 815-246-4121. The following is an alphabetical list of vendors and their products/services who will participate in the 2010 "Gathering". Please check this page regularly for additions to the list. It's a long list, so scroll down and take a look, okay?

AGRI-CRAFTS
David Nelson
New Haven, MO 63068
573-459-2321
(tractor restoration & sheet metal repair/ restoration)

AGRI-SERVICES
Jim Guarino
Alden, NY 14004
716-937-6618
(wiring harnesses)

ART & DESIGN
Bob Facklam
Pecatonica, IL 61063
815-239-1164
(pen & ink art prints )

AUMANN AUCTIONS, INC.
Dan Boomgarden
Nokomis, IL 62075
217-563-2523
(auction services)

BEDA COMPANY
David Wolfe
Arcadia, WI 54612
608-323-3087
(books on plows & plow lever parts)

CLASSIC FARM TRACTORS
Stan Heinze
Eaton, CO 80615
970-980-9297
(restoration services)

KEVIN COLLINS
Davenport, IA 52804
563-209-0468
(toys, literature & memorabilia)

CONTRARY ACRES
Mitch Wagner
Doniphan, NE 68832
402-744-2141
(NOS, used & reproduction parts)

DAVE COOK TRACTOR PARTS
Dave Cook
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-2092
(JD tractor parts)

CORK’S TRACTOR TRAUMA CENTER
Cork Groth
Eldridge, IA 52748
563-285-7009
(literature, parts, carbs & mags)

CORRECT CONNECTION
Joe & Rose Svonavec
Rockwood, PA 15557
814-926-2777
(JD hardware & fasteners)

CRAIG WELDING & MFG., INC
John Craig
Mentone, IN 46539
574-353-7912
(reproduction orchard metal & other parts)

JOHN CUNNINGHAM
Normal, IL 61761
309-662-1903
(JD memorabilia & parts)

DEERELY DEPARTED & JD HERITAGE
Allen Jarosz
Milan, IL 61264
309-787-1432
(reproduction tractor parts & publications)

DETWILER TRACTOR PARTS
Robert Detwiler
Spencer, WI 54479
715-659-4525
(JD tractor parts)

DIETRAC MACHINE
John Bennehoff
Freeport, IL 61032
815-235-3012
(reproduction linkage parts & custom machine work)

EVERGREEN RESTORATION
Jerry Trcka
Spooner, WI 54801
715-635-8629
(two-cylinder & New Generation gauges)

FARM MACHINERY ADVERTISING ART
David Schnakenberg
Vienna, VA 22182
703-938-8606
(farm machinery advertising art)

CHARLES FREITAG ILLUSTRATIONS
Chuck Freitag
Marion, IA 52302
319-377-7374
(original art & prints)

DAVE GEYER FABRICATION
Dave Geyer
Oxford, IA 52322
319-628-4257
(manufacturer of sheet metal)

THE GOLDEN GOOSE
Steve & Judith Lampert
Hudson, IL 61478
309-275-6151
(JD antiques & collectables)

GREEN IRON FARMS
Tim Sieren
Keota, IA 52248
319-698-4042
(reproduction radiator shutters & parts)

GREEN MAGAZINE
Richard Hain
Bee, NE 68314
402-643-6269
(magazine, calendars, books & merchandise)

HAGERTY INSURANCE AGENCY
Paul Stebleton
Traverse City, MI 49684
800-922-4050
(tractor insurance)

HEARTLAND AUCTIONS
Jeff McManus
Illinois City, IL 61259
309-791-1450
(tractor & memorabilia auctions)

HISTORIC AMERICAN PARTS CO.
Brandon Pfeiffer
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
812-480-0194
(JD lawn & garden tractor parts & magazine)

IRON DEER FARM
Bob & Phyllis Johnson
Sycamore, IL 60178
815-761-3709
(Sweat-Equity Quilt Bee Raffle)

J & J CLASSICS
Fred Jordan
Atkins, IA 52206
402-871-5449
(JD tractors, parts & JD items of interest)

JENSALES, INC.
Bruce Jensen
Manchester, MN 56007
800-443-0625
(manuals & history books)

JOE’S AUTO BODY
Joe & Mike Joas
Kiel, WI 53042
920-894-2134
(tractor refinishing & restoration)

JOHN DEERE STORE
Dave Anderson
Moline, IL 61265
309-765-1007
(apparel & all things John Deere)

JORDE DECALS
Travis & Shirley Jorde
Rochester, MN 55906
507-288-5483
(JD decals)

JTR COLLECTABLES
Jerry Erickson
Lyle, MN 55953
507-325-4745
(JD advertising & memorabilia)

K&K ANTIQUE TRACTORS
Kent Kaster
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-398-9883
(JD reproduction tractor parts & decals)

VIRGIL KUHLMANN
Readlyn, IA 50668
319-239-0850
(JD literature, memorabilia & parts)

KUNZE ANTIQUE TRACTORS
Otto Kunze
Ute, IA 51060
712-885-2295
(used JD tractor/implement parts & memorabilia)

LAKE AGASSIZ TWO-CYLINDER CLUB
Don Dufner
Buxton, ND 58218
701-942-3103
(John Deere toys)

NANCY LARSON
Knoxville, TN 37931
865-690-3936
(JD Service CDs & t-shirts)

DALE LENZ
Kellogg, IA
641-526-3155
(JD memorabilia)

JIM LUNDELL
Kiron, IA 51448
712-269-1700
(NOS New Gen pats, used L&G parts & literature)

MAC FABRICATIONS
Gary “Mac” McLaughlin
Granville, MA 01034
413-357-9098
(JD hydraulic overhaul service)

M & D REPRODUCTIONS
Richard Duane
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-2899
(reproduction JD parts)

M & J ENTERPRISES
Mike Williams
Clinton, IA 52732
563-212--9109
(rebuilding & restoring JD parts & assemblies)

MARK’S CARBURETOR & MAGNETO SERVICE
Mark Schraut
Rice, MN 56367
320-420-9885
(carburetor & magneto repair)

MERIDIAN IMPLEMENT COMPANY
David Dulaney
Rockford, IL 61102
815-965-0636
(JD dealer – new & used parts & service)

MIDWEST TRACTOR & PLOW
Brian Overall
Shorewood, IL 60404
815-823-6167
(tractor restoration services)

M.E. MILLER TIRE CO.
Dave Holsopple
Wauseon, OH 43567
419-335-7010
(tires, tubes & wheels)

MT. HOPE TRACTOR
David Shetler
Millersburg, OH 44654
(tractor restoration)

NEW YORK STATE TWO-CYLINDER EXPO ASSOCIATION
Alan Hain
585-227-1864
(2011 New York State Expo literature)

NORTHWEST IL TWO-CYLINDER CLUB
Ron Schroder
Winnebago,IL 61088
815-742-7947

OSTRANDER GP FARM
Mike Ostrander
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-429-1569
(Used, NOS & reproduction parts)

PINE VALLEY FARM EQUIPMENT
Marlin Smith
Panama, IA 51562
712-489-2570
(new & used JD parts)

QUICK HITCH PARTS
Gene Weitzel
Early, IA 50535
712-660-8447
(JD quick hitch warning labels, 3 pt. quick hitches, parts & toys)

R & B WEAVERS
Ron & Roberta Doubler
New Windsor, IL 61465
309-662-2218
(loom-woven rugs & concrete goose clothing)

RENAISSANCE TRACTOR
Albert Ulrich
Chehalis, WA 98532
800-784-0026
(JD restoration, repair, parts & sales)

REPRODUCTION GRILLE SCREENS
Richard Duane
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-2899
(grille screens for lettered tractors)

THE RIDENOURS
Dale & Dwayne Ridenour
Trenton, OH 45067
513-988-0390
(JD L, LA, LI & Unstyled L Parts)

ROBERT’S CARBURETOR REPAIR
Gary Hoefling
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-5311
(carburetor parts/repair & mags)

ROGER SCHRODER
Winnebago, IL 61088
815-965-7196
(farm toy restoration)

SHEPARD’S 2-CYLINDER PARTS
John Shepard
Downing, WI 54734
715-265-4988
(new, used & reproduction tractor parts)

SIGN MAN OF 0HIO
Sue & Ron Kennedy
Newark, OH 43055
740-788-8086
(custom engraved John Deere signs)

SUNSDAHL RESTORATION TOOLING
Dick Sunsdahl
Faribault, MN 55021
507-334-8966
(JD restoration tools)

THE SEAT MAN
Cory Anderson
Mora, MN 55051
320-225-0124
(cushions & backrests)

TWO-CYLINDER CLUB
Scott Welch
Grundy Center, IA 50638
319-824-6060
(service organization & publisher of Two-Cylinder magazine)

VER PLOEG ALLIED INC.
Duane Ver Ploeg
Sully, IA 50251
641-594-4395
(ag & antique tractors & parts)

JR VANDERGEISEN & SONS
Junior VanderGeisen
Smith Center, KS 66967
785-282-0591
(two-cylinder parts & books)

VINTAGE FARM TOYS & MEMORABILIA
David Haeck
Tipton, MI 49287
586-531-8683
(JD toys & memorabilia)

VIRGIL TRADING POST
Dale Robinson
Virgil, IL 60151
630-688-6287
(toys, signs & literature)

WHEATLAND POPPIN JOHNNIES
Deril Hosford
Wichita, KA 67218
316-640-5571
(tractor raffle)

WYMAN & SONS
Chris Wyman
Carver, MN 55315
952-448-3497
(JD tractor parts)

DAVID YATES
Genoa, IL 60135
815-784-3369
(JD memorabilia & collectibles)


Contact Ken Reese if you have questions.
815-578-8635
... or e-mail:   at kwreese@aol.com