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antster

02-11-2007 13:20:03

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Hello tractor world, thanks for all your replys to my ad yesterday. This is what I'm running into, this old 9n needs lots of work, also it was my grandfathers tractor. So I really don't want to sell it. I was just comparing apples to apples. Do I restore this old 9n or just sell it. All the sheet metal is to far gone to be saved. The engine need to be ruild built. Need all four tires, rims too. I could go on and on. So this is what I ask to the tractor world, I live outside of Detroit, Michigan. Does any know of a 9n tractor that is for sale for parts. Looking for everything that I stated above. I working with a low budget so I not looking for an expensive tractor for parts. They say if you reach out for help, someone might help me get started in the right direction..
Thanks again to everyone reply to my ad and have yourself a great day..... Anthony ps all your help is very greatly appreciative!!!!! !!

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don b

02-12-2007 06:56:23

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

ANTSTER..... YOU SAY....".So I really don't want to sell it."

DON'T don b

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Bruce i n 100 Mile House

02-11-2007 19:24:56

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

If you want to keep the tractor in the family and possibly pass it on to one of your children do as I did.My father inlaw passed away several years ago and I talked my mother inlaw to letting me have it rather than selling it to a fellow down the street for $500.It had a blown engine (BIG hole in # 1 cyl, the steering box was shot ,the three point didn't work,it had no grill,the tires were hooped,all the sheet metal was bad,the axle seals leaked.I could keep on going it would take too long.I took it apart piece by piece and started to rebuild it slowly.The steering box was first then I just kept on going as I saved up a little money.It took me over 2 years and countless hours and about $5000 in parts.But when it was done it felt Great.My father inlaw and mother inlaw are both buried in the cemetary right next to my property.The first ride I took was next door. I opened the gate and drove it right up to their resting spots and parked it there,said a couple of words.I'm sure that Heinz and Irene would be proud to see what I had done.My 7 year old grandson helped me with the project right from the beginning.He learned a lot.Mostly things don't happen over night but they do happen.The day we were done I gave it to him.The very next day we took it to town and entered it in the Victoria Day parade.He sure was one proud little boy.Oh by the way we got best of the parade and have a BIG blue first place ribbon that hangs in our shop.Just my 2 cents worth.Take some time to make your mind up as to what you want to do,don't rush.GOOD LUCK.

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Carl S in NH

02-11-2007 18:52:20

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

You face a difficult decision, regardless of what path you choose. I was moved by Ultradog's reply below. But the practical side of me can't bear to see one of these wonderful machines just sit and moulder away.

If you know what your grandfather would want you to do, that would make it easier to make a decision. One way you could look at this problem is like this: even with that tractor in as bad a shape as it is in, I'm sure it has many usable parts. Your grandfather's tractor could "live on" in some other folks' tractors - a transmission here, an axle there, and so forth. Sort of like donating organs when someone dies.

In the end it's your decision to make. But I would rather see it recycled into other people's tractors OR restored by you, rather than just sitting in a field to rust away. Hope my ideas help you.

Carl

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roger '40 9n

02-11-2007 15:58:46

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

Where are you "outside of Detroit"?
I live west of Ann Arbor.

Roger in Michigan...

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 16:11:59

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to roger '40 9n, 02-11-2007 15:58:46

Roger,

I'm in Superior Twp. Just east of AA in Dixboro. We have property just north of M-14 that we are building a new home on. That is where my 53 Jubilee is located.

Paul.

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Dunk

02-11-2007 15:58:39

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

There are some awesome answers below, especially by Ultradog MN, and Ken (Ark)!!

I need a better tractor than my 49 8N, badly, and I have the money in the bank to buy one.

But there was a time when I didn't, and that ole 8N and me have been thru he!! together.

We have took my Daddy's place from gone, to a wonderful piece of property.

I bought it with some of the life insurance money on my Dad.

If I do ever decide to buy another tractor, I won't part with it. I can't.

That will be up to my heirs.

My Dad was 40 years old when I was born, and I am an only child, my Mom was 7 years younger than him, and I lost them both before I was 25 years old, I am 50 now.

If you folks still have your parents don't take it for granted, let them know how much you love them, and need them, before it is too late.

May God Bless You, each and every one.

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jimNCal

02-11-2007 18:00:16

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Dunk, 02-11-2007 15:58:39

Man, that's bitter pills Dunk. I lost my Mom to a gunman in '81 and I still miss her. My Dad's still as tough as nails and I drove an hour each way to visit him just today. He's still a great source for wise counsel and easy companionship. I can't even begin to imagine life without him.

I guess we'll have to be your family now. I'm in.

jim

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Dunk

02-11-2007 18:17:04

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to jimNCal, 02-11-2007 18:00:16

Bless Yer Heart Jim.

I hope justice was served one way or the other in your Mom's case.

Do make sure he knows how much he means to you.

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jimNCal

02-11-2007 18:24:41

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Dunk, 02-11-2007 18:17:04

Yes and no on justice. He plead guilty to 2nd degree and got 6 years with an 'extra' year for the use of a gun. Did 4 years 8 months B4 parole. Hung himself 3 days after getting out. Go figure.

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Lance in Brenham, TX

02-11-2007 17:32:20

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Dunk, 02-11-2007 15:58:39

Wow Dunk. I too lost both parents and only sibling to a car wreck in May 1988. I was only 25 then. Now I have my own houseful of kids. And I totally agree it gives one a completely different perspective. I am completely sentimental about anything that belonged to my parents or grandparents. I now have my dads diesel tractor, my uncles 8N, another uncles Farmall B, and my grandpas Farmall B. I'll keep them forever!

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 14:40:56

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

If you decide to restore the tractor you may want to check this out

9N on Craigs List

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Dunk

02-11-2007 15:37:39

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Paul Schultz, 02-11-2007 14:40:56

Errr.... Ummm....

You may want to check that link again...

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Hobo,NC

02-11-2007 17:05:55

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Dunk, 02-11-2007 15:37:39

I had to fiddle wif it but werked, I clicked on Flagged and went to the top left and clicked on Craigslist then in the serch box typed in 9N, 2 or 3 9Ns came up fer sale.

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 16:07:23

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Dunk, 02-11-2007 15:37:39

Dunk, the link works for me.

Paul.

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Dunk

02-11-2007 15:38:27

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Dunk, 02-11-2007 15:37:39

Posting flagged down by craigslist users
(The title on the listings page will be removed in just a few minutes.)

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 16:10:20

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Dunk, 02-11-2007 15:38:27

...actually the link was loading from my cache. You are right it is down (odd, it was up just an hour ago).

Paul.

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 16:34:00

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Paul Schultz, 02-11-2007 16:10:20

Here's the same craigslist ad from 1-2 weeks ago...

9N on craigslist

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Ultradog MN

02-11-2007 14:31:08

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

I know I will be considered a heretic for this.
Maybe in more ways than one.

When my father died he left his 2N to me.
I put tires on it and got it running good, painted the hood etc, then bought a few tools to pull behind it.
I was hooked.
But...
I soon realized there were other, newer tractors out there so I sold the 2N and bought a Ford 3000.
Now I know my dad wasn't an emotional kind of guy so I am confident that if he saw my tractor today and knew I had parlayed his tractor in to the one I have he would be proud of me. He was pragmatic.
And I try to be the same.
That said, if you are interested in your granddads tractor because it was HIS then by all means restore it and enjoy it for what it is. But if you are interested in it because you need/want a tractor then sell it and use the $ to buy a better one. You will be money ahead.

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Ken (Ark)

02-11-2007 14:21:28

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

Your best bet in my honest opinion is to let it set there and keep the good memories. You probably will never get enough money for it to be happy about selling it or you will wish you had it back later . Most of the people on here work on their tractors because they enjoy it . We usually have twice the money in it than it is worth . You don't want to halfass do it , so its going to cost $2500 + if you do most of the work.It's not costing a penny to set there . But if you hade to ask what to do with it , then its not really a project that you need to take on right now. I'm not trying to burst your bubble or let you down , it kind of the same for me . I have so many projects that I want to do , but if I live to be 150 I won't get them done .

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BDT in Minnesota

02-11-2007 18:00:40

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Ken (Ark), 02-11-2007 14:21:28

Ken, I couldn't agree with you more....The only other thing that comes to mind is to make sure the tractor is properly mothballed and pickled for the time being...

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Drmeatman

02-11-2007 13:57:34

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

Anster,I"ll add this for thought,,, My oldest son had (2)Ns parked in the bushes,not running and in BAD shape.He is needing a little help so I go and get both tractors and start work on them.Both will cost big && but he's helping so I don't factor in the $$.Weigh all the factors.

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 13:34:57

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

I don't have a parts tractor or know of one nearby. But, there are several of us on this forum from Michigan. Where in the Detroit area are you? There is a shop in Hamburg, MI that does a lot of N series tractor work.

Paul (outside Ann Arbor)

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antster

02-11-2007 13:38:41

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Paul Schultz, 02-11-2007 13:34:57

I live in westland

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antster

02-11-2007 13:42:26

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:38:41

Do you have a phone number to this shop that is in Hamburg, Mi?

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 14:08:29

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:42:26

His name is Skip. Here is his contact info:

11400 Old Hamburg Rd.
Hamburg MI. 48139

(810) 231-3361

I have never contacted him or been to his shop. So, using my name as a referral won't mean much to him! :-)

Paul.

You can see a forum post with pics of his shop by going to the "other" N tractor forum and searching for: "I checked out Skips Ford 841 Diesel 4x4 today"

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Paul Schultz

02-11-2007 13:55:57

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:42:26

I just learned of its existence a week or two ago. I'll see if I can find the reference.

Paul.

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Drmeatman

02-11-2007 13:31:14

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:20:03

Anster,from what your saying and discribing,you have a tractor that is going to cost big $$.But you say it has a sentimentle "value".Big call!! I would suggest you put some figures togather and decide if you want to go that much.Believe me the list begins too grow so factor that in also.That will make the picture clearer.

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antster

02-11-2007 13:40:57

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to Drmeatman, 02-11-2007 13:31:14

Yes I know what you mean, I could buy a running one cheaper then what I would put into this one I have. Just a tough one to figure out.

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antster

02-11-2007 19:39:40

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Re: Reply to my ad about an Early 9n in reply to antster, 02-11-2007 13:40:57

Just wanted to thank everyone for there reply!! Good night:-)

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