About Us

Agri-Crafts specializes in sheet metal restoration and fabrication for all types of antique tractors.  We strive to offer the very best workmanship through quality restoration products and highly skilled craftsmanship.

Background
Owner and operator Dave Nelson has nearly 25-years experience in the auto body field.  His first job was in a shop that restored Corvettes, street rods and muscle cars.  Then, he set his sights on collision repair and has since worked for auto dealers including Ford, Dodge, BMW, Mercedes and Infinity. 

Combining his knowledge and experience in the auto body field with his passion and understanding of antique tractors, Dave began restoring tractors in the late 1980s. His hobby soon grew into a business which he now operates from his farm near New Haven, Missouri.

Partnering with Charlie Niedergerke, Agri-Crafts is also able to provide mechanical restorations. Charlie has 28-years experience as a journeyman mechanic, and he is familiar with all makes and models of vintage tractors.

Location
Agri-Crafts is suitably located in the heart of the Midwest approximately 55 miles southwest of St. Louis, Missouri. Worry-free shipping is available. 

Testimonials
Ken Reese of McHenry, Illinois writes . . .

Dave Nelson does exceptional work! I restored a 1950 John Deere B and am currently working on a 1939 JD B.  Dave has renewed the sheet metal on both tractors - hood, grilles, medallion and related parts.  The ’50 B has been on display at the John Deere Collectors Center and appeared in The John Deere Tractor Legacy 2005 calendar.

Dave Nelson’s work is extraordinary.  He is a talented, experienced craftsman who is a professional auto body technician who knows tractors inside and out!  Dave doesn't cut corners and does the job the right way.  At every tractor show, I receive enthusiastic compliments on the sheet metal and paint on my 1950 JD B.

If you want first-rate sheet metal renewal/repair on your tractor, I highly recommend you contact Dave Nelson.  You won’t be disappointed!

Al and Mike Barabagallo of Imperial, Missouri write . . .

Dear Dave,

Thank you for the great job you did on our John Deere 730 Diesel. Your straightening of the sheet metal on the grill, hood, nose cone and fenders made all the difference in the final product. The hand finishing that you did using no filler material made the painted surface look better than brand new.

We are so proud to show this restored tractor off in the shows and parades that our tractor club participates in. The time invested in your work really pays off and we just could not be happier.

You can be very proud of the work you do. Thank you again for taking the time to help us with our restoration project.