Let's talk 461 Haybine again.....

You are right, they seem to be worth nothing here in PA, as I bought one for almost nothing last year even though it seemed to cut OK, (but we didn't run it hard at all, because hay was already done).

The rolls are like brand new, which is why I bought it, but I never ran one this old. Got the manuals and operator guides, we are planning to tear down and rebuild starting next month. If there is some kind of show stopper, then I guess maybe I would part it out.

I see that many parts are discontinued, but may be available at a yard, or salvage. Seems like most common wear items can still be had (unless the book is wrong). I looked for a decent picture of the sheetmetal, but can't seem to find one. Looks like they didn't have much. Anybody have good pictures of the rear of this machine? Any old ad liturature? Also, decals seem to be an issue, as they are one of those discontinued items. Anybody know someone who makes up NH decals?

Another thing, is that outfit that took all the NH old parts still shipping them? My buddy over in the Service Dept left, and I haven't talked to some of the others since the early '90's.

Anything else we should look for before investing lots of $? Any advice greatly appreciated. Glenn (formerly of New Holland, worked over in the "White House" computer group 'til 1985)

I have a friend that worked at one of the places that shut down. He also acquired a few parts for Ford, MF, and NH through auctions and other means. Only place that I can think of where I have seen a diff for either a Ford or MF from factory new and never used. LOL, but just try to purchase it...he has no idea what the stuff he has fits, but if you show any type of interest in buying it the price automaticly goes WAY UP.

If I can find it; may have some literature and decals that might work on the cutter stuffed somewhere in my tool box on the farm. If interested I'll take a look when ever I go home to Cen Tx next. Not sure when that will be, but will take a look.

later days mate,
Jim

Your friend must be a true "collector". It would be interesting to see that stuff, I'm sure he is pretty proud of it LOL!

If you have any literature or decal sets from that series, maybe they could be used to have some new decals made. I'd be grateful if you looked, at your convenience, as this isn't a high pressure job. We just want a machine that cuts hay, and it might as well look good too! I had thought I might get a "government" copy of the decal prints, but no luck yet.

There were about 7 of us who were hired into NH, after a real long dry spell. They called us the "rookies", as everyone there had been at NH many years. Some of us were in Service, some in Engineering, some in HR, and a few of us in DP. I am pretty sure there were a couple left a few years ago, but there have been a lot of changes since then. Right after we started, the Ford buyout happened, and the place started changing.

I ended up going north, but still get down that way every so often. Do they still do the plant tours? I would love to see how things have changed since the last time I was there.

I remember seeing the robots and foundry in Belleville and being impressed by the whole thing. I understood they emptied out Mountville, with a lot of those parts going to DPNI. That was the biggest warehouse I'd ever seen at the time. (Guess the JD Distribution Ctr in Moline has that honor for now... Went on a tour there a few yrs back.)

Anyway, we ran a Ford farm growing up, still have the tractors and equipment. Always went with NH for hay equipment though.

If I'm down that way, do you ever entertain visitors?

Glenn