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upnorthwi 10-30-2012 19:33:57 76.2.221.25 Report to Moderator	HI, I have a chance to buy a 1954 Ford NAA that is in very nice shape. It ran a year ago, won't start now, but when I looked at it it cranked over. The owner was told it needs a new ignition switch. She's 70 years old, they are the original owners. The tractor is still 6 volt, was always serviced by a shop, the top end was redone at some point, maybe an overhaul, she wasn't sure. The tires are all good, the metal is all perfect except for a quarter size dent on one of the legs. There's not many leaks that I can see. My question is what would this tractor be worth or what would be a fair offer. I may be able to get her to get it running, but not sure. She's asking $1000, I offered $500, she came back with $875. I think there may be some more room to negotiate. What does anyone think? What's a fair price? What do you feel about the NAA? Thanks in advance, Tony [Reply]   [No Email]
Jim WI 11-01-2012 06:43:05 69.174.58.84 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   I'd have given her the $1000 without thinking twice. 'Course, then I'd have had to explain to my wife how that nice tractor followed me home... [Reply]  [No Email]
NoNewParts 10-31-2012 15:40:35 67.240.145.25 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   NAA's are great little tractors only real weakness is the 8N style rear hubs. not a biggie, easy to fix/maintain as most posters here know, I am super cheap, I will work for days on something, rather than buy a new part. But, a NAA and a nice old lady, I would have paid the 1000 (still a great deal) or I would have had to take all the mirrors out of my house............... [Reply]  [No Email]
russb wa 10-31-2012 14:58:07 67.185.6.72 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   Spokane Craigs List, 1954 NAA $2500 looks a little rough. I was thinking of giving it a look see, price seems high, but OBO: http://spokane.craigslist.org/grd/3346339873.html [Reply]  [No Email]
Bill Rowles 10-31-2012 11:10:39 76.2.232.2 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   You better grab it before someone else does. I bought a '54 NAA from a widow some years ago and paid a lot more than that at auction. Try to start it with ignition switch wiggled back from "fully-on" enough to get a little motion on the amp meter while it cranks on the starter....switches are poor and mine has always been intermittant causing me to observe the amp meter when starting engine. [Reply]  [No Email]
John in MIch 10-31-2012 09:57:21 68.61.103.49 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   Where is she? I'll give her the $1000 and drive 500 miles (each way) to get it. [Reply]  [No Email]
ZANE 10-31-2012 08:53:30 98.83.75.179 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   Give the woman her money! You aught to be ashamed! Zane [Reply]  [No Email]
01BIRDDOG 10-31-2012 06:06:16 50.147.88.242 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   She's asking $1000, I offered $500, she came back with $875. I think there may be some more room to negotiate. What does anyone think? I got my 8N in about the same type of deal. Was bought new by a gentleman about 200 yds. from where i live. I was dealing with granddaughter and offered her $500.00 knowing nothing about engine except it had 1000.9 hrs. on it since new. She said $1000.00 and i took it home for $750.00. Battery,points and plugs, all fluid change,one new rear rim,and rewire lights. Runs perfect and lift is perfect. I added pies and fronts since i will use a Woods finish mower on it this coming spring. [Reply]  [No Email]
Charnerl 10-30-2012 20:19:13 66.175.157.115 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   Give her the $875 and kiss her, you got a deal. [Reply]  [No Email]
upnorthwi 10-31-2012 02:14:16 76.2.221.25 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to Charnerl, 10-30-2012 20:19:13   She's a nice old lady, but if she gave me the tractor and gave me $875 I don't think I could bring myself to kiss her, I'll take a hand shake! [Reply]  [No Email]
Royse 10-30-2012 19:46:16 69.36.49.151 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to Bob Purinton, 10-30-2012 19:33:57   I like the NAA. It has live hydraulics, which was a definite plus from the other N's. I also like the Red Tiger engines that started with the NAA. If all the tires are good as you say, it probably would have followed me home at $875. If you can get it for a little less even better as long as you're not taking advantage of her. It may need a key switch, they were weak. Then again, it may just need the points cleaned. [Reply]  [No Email]
upnorthwi 10-31-2012 02:11:41 76.2.221.25 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to Royse, 10-30-2012 19:46:16   Thanks for your thoughts. I'm used to the N's, but really haven't heard much on the NAA. I didn't think about the red tiger much. [Reply]  [No Email]
William Fissell 10-31-2012 11:05:20 209.140.86.171 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to upnorthwi, 10-31-2012 02:11:41   I like my Jubilee, and I paid a lot more for it than any of the $$$ you are talking about. If the castings are all OK, and the tin is OK, $1000 is a steal. [Reply]  [No Email]
upnorthwi 10-31-2012 16:05:14 76.2.221.25 Report to Moderator	Re: 1954 Ford NAA in reply to William Fissell, 10-31-2012 11:05:20   When you say if the castings are OK, Is there something or somewhere in particular I should be checking? If you're talking about cracks, I assume they will be obvious, not some hard to see hairline?? [Reply]  [No Email]