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Just a slight typo with the zeros that's all. First 700-900 9N's had cast aluminum hoods and doglegs. As for aluminum parts condition is value. For cast alum. dashes keyswitch location determines some collecibility too. If on lower right or right dash that's early. Same goes with push starter button (on left with key on right early 39). On left side it is a late 39-40 cast alum dash Key on steering column mid 40 and on... Cast aluminum parts inlcude:
Transmission cover with dipstick on cover:early 39. Standard cast alum. cover late 39 to somewhere in mid 40. Inspection plates of cast alum fairly common. Cast alum PTO cover 39 to early 40 4 spoke steering wheel in good shpae some value. expect 200.00 for it in very good condition. Tractor steering wheels sitting out in the elements took some abuse. But same 4 spoke Ford truck wheels can be found with some effort in great shape today. Just remove the horn mechnaism and replace it with a polished steel disc in the middle of it. As far as rstorations: your newly acquired 39 would be of more interest to a collector. Consider restoring your 39 if it is complete. Depending on dash condition a good ship yard that welds aluminum propellors should have the expertiese to repair your dash with minimal fuss and correctly. Or, you will be able to locate an exact replacement with some effort, some ads, and some calls. Certainly not impossible. Here's the kicker: YOUR CAST ALUMINUM HORIZONAL BAR GRILLE if original and in good shape is valuable. ANd considering and assuming that your rear wheel hubs are smooth without hot riveted centers your 39 9N is a 5 star tractor (highest rating) worthy of restoration rather than the 40 that has somewhat lower collectibility value at 4 star. Can you get another parts tractor for your 40 and restore that 39. It would be a shame to part it out. Double check your brake levers and if they are identical that is another 39 feature as well as forward facing grease fittings on your front spindles. Is the generator a small generator? It should be if intact to your tractor. Generator body should be the same size as the cast pulley on it. It is not uncommon for those to have some value. and range anywhere from 350 to 400.00. I would definitley not part it out if it was me. But that's me and others don't think twice about it. But considering it as a complete 39 you are way ahead of the game. 9N'er
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