782 conversion

[Stephen Novick]

I have a John Deere 455 “ sorry to swear” on forum. That I want to install a 782D hood and side panels grill . Got the hood need side panels and front grill. If somebody has to sell. Thinking it would look real cool. If I could pull it off. I would paint all green Red of course

 

[Stephen Novick]

Well that went off like a Led Balloon

 

[jstich]

John Deere Forum

 

[spndncash]

I don't think the crickets are from john deere ownership its because the 782D is a bit rare so the panels would be rare. if you need the hole for the muffler there is also the 1572 and the 1512 they are basically the same just in white. I am going to guess that the JD hood and/or side panels have broken. I've never seen a 455 that had a external (to the body) muffler, do you need the hole for the muffler from a 782D? if you just want the same panels with no hole then that opens up the models with that grill, hood, sides tremendously.

 

[knolte]

As a long time JD and CC fan, unless the tin work on the JD is trashed I would repair and keep it in place. Even if the parts were all available and affordable, changing them to fit the JD would be a real hassle. I wouldn't say don't do it. It's your money and time and that is your prerogative. Both tractors are long time almost classics if you will and I think changing them would be more trouble then it would be worth.