Hi all from Southern IL/ISO 8N

mhein68

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Hi all,
I am a new member from southern IL... Evansville IL is about 1 hour south east from St. Louis...I am 46 married, with one adopted daughter... I am interested in the N series.. My departed father was really into his 9N and it motivates me to fallow him.. Except I am more interested in an 8N...
I have looked on Craigslist , but it seems none of them will answer there emails?? Which is odd if you really want to sell it right???
Is there anyone on the list have a 8N for sale in the St. Louis area? I am looking for one fairly cheap.. remember I am married with a child! :lol: LOL.... I had one in line for $850 but the seller wouldnt budge on price... Even if the engine was locked up! :cry: Anyhoo I am learning alot from the forums!! :lol:
 
At $850, I'd expect to find a non-running parts tractor.

$2k for a running tractor w/ decent tires & sheetmetal & working hydraulics is a good price.
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Are you looking for an early 8N with the front mount distributor
or a later 8N with the side mount distributor and proof meter?
It does seem to make a difference in price sometimes.
Not nearly as much difference as location and condition of TIRES though!

I bought a front mount non-runner, not froze up with a 5 foot Ford
rotary mower last year for $400. Tires were fair, one rear rim bad.
Had it running three hours after I got it home.

For $850 I would expect a runner that needed work. Maybe tires.
No way I'd pay that for an N with a locked up engine in my area.

$2000 would get you a running tractor in the hundred series here.
Again, all location, things are different everywhere you go.
 
What are you planning to do with a tractor?
Are you looking for an N specifically cause your dad had one, for something to tinker with? Just something to prettify and to bring to shows? Or do you need something to use on your property? Maybe do some plowing, discing, mowing or skid a few logs, etc?
It matters a lot which direction you're thinking about going.
An $850 N that is stuck can be a huge money pit. By the time you get it running again and put tires on it if needed. Plus the inevitable mission creep...
If you want a worker you are much better off spending 3 times that amount up front and get one that already will do your chores for you.
Tell us more about your purposes for buying a tractor and we'll be able to help you find one better.
 
Hi all,
Thanks for the reply's... I am looking for a tinker project and a working tractor. Do the local tractor "rides" and parades maybe and use it to blade snow the who knows... I did some research online that said not to expect too much price for a locked up N... And also the tractor dealer that was selling it told another that he would sell it for $700... then when I asked he wouldnt even budge on the price.... After reading your reply's I am seriously thinking of holding out for a runner... I have no problem putting money and effort into working on this tractor... I am hoping to find a 51-52... My search will go on...
Like my brothers said I have a 50/50 shot of the engine in the one I was looking at working.. So maybe I should concentrate on find a running tractor and take the gamble out of it! Thanks again all! This is a good group!
 
I would look for something that needs little work. Like others have said, mission creep. U will find plenty to work on and make better over time. I wouldnt buy one locked up unless i was ok with the possibility of it being a parts tractor and even then i wouldnt give 800 for it. U should b able to find one that runs great and needs a little work for less than 2k. If ur not dead set on an N u can get a newer tractor with more features for about the same $. I have seen Ultradog preach it many times, and truthfully he is right. I just bought a 850 for $800 and it needs a lot of work, not what i would recomend for someone looking to use it right away, but it starts and runs like it is. My point being 800 is too much for an older tractor that is locked up.
 
I too, would pass on that one.
(dealers I work with, I'd give them my card with a 500 offer and tell them to call me when they get sick of looking at it and wholesale it)

If you are set on a 8N, you are looking for the right one.
The later side distributor/proofmeter ones have all the improvements and upgrades to the N line.
In my area, they bring the most, but you can still find a decent one for 1500-2000 if you are patient.
Tires are the biggest cost/negotiator, but I'm going to go against the grain here.
Good tires are a plus, but a good late model 8N with bad tires....cheap, I might consider.
11.2-12.4-28's on Ford wheels are probably the most common size I see for sale used.

And like UltraDog says, if you just like old red-grey Fords, you might consider a NAA or 600/800.
The NAA and 600 series are painted the same and are very similar in size to a N, with a lot of better features.
And believe me, most onlookers will call them an 8N anyway.
When I have one of my NAA's out, I don't even bother correcting people anymore.
When they say 'Nice 8N', I just say thanks.......
 
Welcome to the forum
I was out in that area Ofallon Illinois for a couple months a few
years ago I sure miss Pappys BBQ over in Saint Louis
Put more money to it and buy a running tractor with good tires
Drive it around and use it for a while find out what works and
what don't work
 

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