1949 Ford 8N resto project

   / 1949 Ford 8N resto project #11  
Forgota pic of tha basket case LOl

That looks pretty good to me.

My 1964 MF135 diesel had the front grill mangled, but otherwise ran OK.

My 1951 Minneapolis Moline BF tractor had zero compression and needed a complete engine overhaul.

My 1948 Farmall Cub also needed a complete engine rebuild. And additionally had a flange broken off the front of the engine block that I had to reweld.

Those last two are what I call beaters.

Good luck with your project.
 
   / 1949 Ford 8N resto project #12  
I didn't think that the 8n had a proof meter till '51. I have two 1949 models and they don't have them
 
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Well, I am finding out all the different parts on this tractor and you are correct, so the instrument panel and proofmeter were either added to a 49 motor or viceversa. So far the older steering box and older style axles point to a 49 with 51 parts LOL.
 
   / 1949 Ford 8N resto project #14  
So, what you truly have may be a basket case?? :)
 
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Yup, basket, but it should turn out allright. Heck, even the rear fenders are wrong, look like from a 601 ....:laughing:.
 
   / 1949 Ford 8N resto project #16  
When dealing with 60 plus years old tractors who's to know what we are really working on, I love to see the old iron being restored to factory or to everyone own taste. You really do have a good base to rebuild. Keep us posted on the progress
 
   / 1949 Ford 8N resto project #17  
It appears you do nice work, but gotta ask so don't take this the wrong way....

Why does everyone paint the 8n's the wrong color? The "Ford grey" they sell at TSC is NOT the right color. It looks as the one you did is wrong. But could be the lighting.

That proofmeter looks beautiful BTW.

What do you do with the tractors when done? Just don't seem cost effective to try to make money at restoring and reselling. A good restored runner in my area may bring 2500-3000. A basket case cost 1000 if the motor is good. Add some misc parts and new rubber.....your into it for 2000-2500 bucks. And is a TON of work to make $500 on. And even tougher sell as most looking for an 8n want a runner vs a beauty queen
 
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LD1, no offense taken. I am all in favor of constructive criticism.I really do not know what colors he used on that one, he's the painter, but that one is his and guess he went with what he likes. It might be the light, not sure, but you are correct. It is supposed to be more of a cream color than light grey. I will ask him to use the correct colors on this last one, which looks like will get too expensive to profit so I will most likely just keep it and do light work around the property.

As far as what we do with them, the JD 1010 is my deer camp tractor for mowing and grading roads, planting food plots etc. We also have 13 acres at home and we plat peanuts, corn and veggies, so it gets a share of that work also.

The Branson 3510 with FEL we use for mostly FEL work and finish mowing.

The ferguson was restored and sold.

His 8n, the one picture, is kept at his hunting property in Georgia. Food plots and such.

Guess we do this mostly for joy and entertainment, perhaps a lil pride and satisfaction when they are all done. The is certainly no money to be made but a great feeling and sence of accomplishment in the end.
 
   / 1949 Ford 8N resto project #19  
Its gotta be joy, because you'd have to get 7-9k$ for a good resto on a good tractor to pay expenses, and pay yourself.
 
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Had to go out of town for a week so not a whole lot done other than my partner did some more preassure washing. Will start tearing down next week. Some parts started showing up.
 

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