Posted by Eastsider on January 21, 2014 at 19:51:44 from (24.111.75.41):
In Reply to: Farmll H Reatoration posted by Nick167 on January 21, 2014 at 15:25:08:
I am currently restoring my grandpa's H. I define restored as taking everything apart, and repairing or replacing whatever needs it. So far, I have spent $1500 on the engine block and gaskets (new sleeves, pistons, machine work etc...) and about $300 or so on the cylinder head work. I have bought every gasket and seal for the entire tractor and have spent about $800 on that. I didn't have to buy rear tires, but if you do, it will be another grand or so. The front tires and tubes were $250. I have used multiple cans of brake cleaner at $3 each, lots of blue shop towels and haven't even gotten into the transmission yet. The new clutch and pressure plate ran about $200 if I recall correctly. To get some of the cast pieces I needed, I have purchased another tractor or two to take apart and get the needed items. Of course, if you do that, you can sell some of what you don't need as well. When it comes time to paint it all, I will probably spend $300 or more for materials using IH brand paint and epoxy primer....if you buy auto brand paint, that cost will be a lot more. A new seat runs $125 or so... And if you ask someone to do all of this, you will have hundreds of hours into it to pay for. I really haven't bought any bearings yet, but probably will need to. So, I guess you can get an idea of what it costs to do it...there isn't a set cost, each one is different., but plan on a minimum of $5000 and don't be surprised if it is more!
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