1951 Funk 8N Got it running and it works

This is the Funk I was talking about. Jim and I just started it up this morning and checked out the Wagner WV 3 Loader, Sherman 3-speed, and Hydraulic Lift. It all works. No cancer just some surface rust and a couple of dings on the rear fenders. I was told the Ford Tractor Dealer built this by the original owner who we got it from. It has the cast iron oil pan instead of the side rails to hold the front axle. I beleive it is complete except the tube from the pancake carb top to the air cleaner on the side. Even has the cyclone jar and cleaner still on it. Not sure but I think the side air cleaner might have a Funk adapter since it has a PCV hose to the engine and a some what different looking pre/cleaner. The original hood has the screened grill but since it is mounted forward on the tractor it can't be used to hold the intake. Looked closer at the second gas tank and it is red and dose look like it is ment to be there. I had to date it by the pump and it said Sept 1951 by the code. Since it has Script Fenders and a Script Hood that probley is the right year. Dose not have the late 52 transmission. I think I will only wash it off and put a set of original rear tires and rims I have on the back. The ones on it are kind of strange? This is the first time I have had a dealings with a Funk and they are a interesting tractor! Mark H.

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Are you gonna paint it up and sell it or is it a keeper. Looks like it is in pretty decent shape.

Thanks!

I'd love to take a couple weeks and just follow the backroads up there and see what is hidden behind barns, etc.

Eric B. from the Power Wagon board stopped by here a couple of weeks ago. He said he and his girlfriend are planning to spend most of the summer just cruising around the west/northwest area looking for Power Wagons (and other goodies). He's got a really nice setup with his big Dodge and that 40' trailer. Should be able to bring back lots of toys.