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To restore or not to restore

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rob-8N

04-05-2003 10:16:03




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I just bought a 49 8N to do some work on 10 acres. The sheet metal is rusting through at the bottom (near the double raised edge), and the side panels are very wavy. The chassis is painted engine orange. I'm trying to decide if I want to invest or just use as is. What is a ball park estimate of cost? (impossible to answer??).

The engine runs good with only minor seepage out the main seal. The steering box probably needs rebuilt. few small leaks on bottom on all plugs.

If I do decide to strip the whole thing down, should I go ahead and do an engine rebuild or just replace the main seal that is leaking?
rob

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Fast Ed Ohio

04-06-2003 00:30:51




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 Re: To restore or not to restore in reply to rob-8N, 04-05-2003 10:16:03  
I would say use it for a year or two and keep it running to see if this is your choice in tractors, its your dollar, see what you can live with and what needs fixen, thats what I did 10 years ago and I still have it ( 8n ) It runs great and still looks good, it needs a little tlc now and then but after all its only 5 years younger than I am .



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Week N Warrior (MS/MO)

04-05-2003 17:13:59




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 Re: To restore or not to restore in reply to rob-8N, 04-05-2003 10:16:03  

I myself like bringing things back to a like new or at lest close to new condition. But new paint an't going to make it plow any better. I have restored several cars, trucks and boats. Just getting ready to do a tractor. I like doing engines and painting. If you do it yourself you know what you got when you are finished. But if you plan to sell it you'll probably be in the hole. But making it look good again will give you a since of pride and make you feel good about it.
One thing you need to consider is how much time can you put into it. You won't be able to use it while you are working on it. I myself work slow so I bought 3 tractors. (see "compression result question" post below) I'll do the worst one first and work up from there. And I will still have one to use.
The cost of redoing will just depend on how good of a job you want to do. Lacquer primer is cheap where seft-etching primer is not. You can get a cheap oil based paint or a two part epoxies paint.
Do you have the tools to do the job? Compressor, spray rig, grinder, sand blaster etc?
I would probably just replace the seal for now. You can always rebuild later when needed.
So to conclude, I would say, Yes, Paint it if you can. Or do like Dell said and just think about it for a while. Listen to him, He's Smart. But in the end I think the more you think about it the more you are going to want to paint it.
Hope this helps,

Carl

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BC Mike C

04-05-2003 11:12:31




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 Re: To restore or not to restore in reply to rob-8N, 04-05-2003 10:16:03  
Rob I run mine just the way I got it. I got one in good running condition and reasonable shape. Have replaced the wyring and put in a carb kit and ignition electrical stuff. Figure if I just look after it then it will last as long as me and it does not bother me that it does not look like it did in 1941. I don't look a lot like I did in 1946 either. BC Mike C "My friends are gone and my hair is grey, I ache in the places where I used to play" Leonard Cohen

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yer too eager . . . Dell (WA)

04-05-2003 10:47:56




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 Re: To restore or not to restore in reply to rob-8N, 04-05-2003 10:16:03  
Rob..... ...unless you've got nuttin else tadoo with yer monies..... .live wiffitt for year, and then you can make some informed decisions. Most people buy an N-Tractor because they're affordable and they work. Ya wants purdy, buy new Yamabottadeere.

BTW, 8N Ford redbelly "Vermillion" fades to orange. Just do some regular maintanence, get an I&T FO-4 manual..... ....Dell



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