1949 Ford 8N resto project

[Hoochy]

Thank you all. I will swap the sway brackets today. Just finished the seat this morning.

 

[Hoochy]

Seat is done. Swapped sway brackets and installed swaybars. I am looking for a Dearborn swinging drawbar, stay straps and safety chain if anyone happens to have a set they would be willing to sell. I also noticed the decal I used for the oil filter housing is incorrect so I will replace it with the right one. Unfortunately I will be out of town for 10 days or so. Can't wait to get back and finish it.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Are you looking for this type of swinging drawbar?

Kirk

 

[Hoochy]

That's the one Kirk, the Dearborn swinging drawbar #230300.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

I have sold a few over the years including the one in the photo. The last one I sold to Dan (TOH) The Old Hokie. He wanted a good one to use as a pattern so he could repop them. He was going to resell the original one once he got the spec for machining them. Don't know if you needed an original or a repop one. I have Dan's cell number if you need it.
I think the stays from the drawbar to the top link can be had from tractor supply.

Kirk

 

[Hoochy]

Thanks Kirk, if his number is still the one that ends in 0631 I have it. I will give him a call but I would prefer original.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Yes 0631 is the number. Tell him I said hello.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Guess what I found while cleaning in the barn today. Not one but two original Dearborn swinging drawbars. If you didn't pick one up yet send me a pm.

Kirk

 

[Hoochy]

Thanks Kirk. I found one already. I will ask my friend, he might be intersted in one.