TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Ford 9N, 2N & 8N Discussion Forum

Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

Dan

11-02-2005 16:55:09

Report to Moderator

Tonight I FINALLY finished one of my scripted 19" front rims that I picked up at the antique tractor boneyard a few weeks ago. I never knew old paint could be so hard to wire wheel off! There is minimal rust pitting, and I have coated the rim in phosphoric acid after I took the pic below to convert any nasty rust still hiding in the bottom of the pits and in the cracks and crevases. I hit the inside where it is usually pretty rusted with a good coat as well. After it dries, I wil lightly sand it smooth, primer with Rustoleum Auto Primer, then paint with Tisco Ford Medium Gray spray paint. I will post the finished pic later.

third party image

Before
third party image

After

Dan

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

2fordsmike

11-03-2005 07:49:46

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 16:55:09

Learn something new everyday. Been around Ford tractors since they were new. Did not know the Ford logo was on the wheels. I have one wheel, on one of my Fords, that looks absolutely correct and says IH.
Wonder how Tisco paint compares in looks and quality to NH? I believe there overhaul parts are about as good as there are. Mike-Iowa

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Gaspump

11-03-2005 09:18:27

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to 2fordsmike, 11-03-2005 07:49:46

I too have a 51 8N that I purchased, 6:00X16" tires that came to me on IH rims. Yes they are identical. Standard style of the day. Likely the original owner got a deal at the local IH store. And You too will find 16" rims with the Ford logo, got some.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Dan

11-03-2005 07:53:30

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to 2fordsmike, 11-03-2005 07:49:46

Mike - the Ford script was only on the 19" rims for a few years - so finding one is rare. To find one in such good shape is even more rare.

The Tisco paint is ok for a "poor mans" paint job - which all of mine are. They will not hold up as long as those $100 a gallon paints will - but is a dead ringer to the original Ford Grey color, and is only about $6 a spray can :-)

Dan

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

flathead

11-03-2005 05:35:08

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 16:55:09

Dan,

When I got my 8n, it came with three 19" wheels. I picked the two best ones and after sandblasting, was pretty excited to find the Ford KH stamp on one of them. It was pretty faint and I was careful not to get any glazing putty in the scripts. After I got the primer and paint on however, the script completely dissappeared. Oh well, 50 years from now when somebody else decides to restore the tractor they will be suprised to find the script like I was. I still have the third "spare" in the shed which I never sandblasted, so it may have the script also. I need to find a three wheeled 8n to go with it.

flathead

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

lonestarjeff

11-02-2005 20:06:27

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 16:55:09

Looks good Dan! The original paint on my rims was very tough. They must have baked the heck out of'em. I used a combination of wire cup & sandblaster to get them clean. They looked so good w/ new paint I hated to turn them over to the tire guy.

Wanted to ask if the rims are riveted to the centers.

BTW, just got my N-newsletter this week. Nice article!

Jeff

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Dan

11-02-2005 20:18:22

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to lonestarjeff, 11-02-2005 20:06:27

Jeff - the backs of the rims are not riveted to the edge part. It looks like it is spot welded, but I cannot see any welds. Here is a pic of the back of the rim.

Thanks for the kind words on my article, I was pretty pumped about it.

HTH,
Dan

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

lonestarjeff

11-02-2005 21:14:25

Report to Moderator

interesting in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 20:18:22

Until now I thought all K-H front wheels were riveted. I'm looking to find a match to my riveted one.

Jeff

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

FarmerDawn

11-02-2005 17:01:28

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 16:55:09

Oh my gosh! Dan, it's beautiful even un-painted!!!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Dan

11-02-2005 17:15:35

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to FarmerDawn, 11-02-2005 17:01:28

It is rare to find a set of original Ford scripted 19" front rims - it is even more rare to find them not bent up or with deep rust pits in the metal, it is even more rare still to find a set with good inner tube stem holes that are not corroded out. Now, taken all of this, you can imagine just how hard it was to keep a straight face and look disinterested when the boneyard guy told me he would take $20 for them - "Well - I guess I'll take 'em cus I really need 'em..." :-)

I don't even need them, heck I have two sets already sand blasted, primered, and painted sitting in my garage now - but there was just no way I could walk away from that deal. Besides, I need something to keep me busy while I am waiting on my next project...

You think they look nice now - just wait until you see the finished product!

Dan

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Paul K in IL

11-03-2005 16:51:01

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 17:15:35

Ya need to buy this 1939 9N I have for sale Dan. That will keep you out of trouble for a looong time. It has double lined fenders and everything. Granted they are a little beat up but that ugly gold paint kept the rust from getting to them.

I am starting to feel the need to take a road trip down south and might as well pull my trailer while I do it so let me know if you are interested. I have a load of pictures I can send you.

Paul K.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Dan

11-04-2005 04:03:31

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Paul K in IL, 11-03-2005 16:51:01

SEND THE PICS! My email is unlocked, so send me an email with your email address so we can correspond.

Dan

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

jimNCal

11-02-2005 21:05:49

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 17:15:35

Dan, Your "next project" should reach you tomorrow or Friday. Too bad you live so far away. I'd love to have a set of 19's for my Jube but shipping might be a bit much, eh?

jim

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Dan

11-03-2005 04:30:16

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to jimNCal, 11-02-2005 21:05:49

Jim - I sent you an email...

Dan

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

FarmerDawn

11-02-2005 17:22:14

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to Dan, 11-02-2005 17:15:35

It's kind of like having great works of art just "hanging around!" I can only grin in delight, thinking of your response when the guy said he'd let you have them for $20! How extremely, totally cool! You know, you'll just have to get another tractor so you have something neat to put them on!!

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

jimNCal

11-02-2005 21:13:31

Report to Moderator

Re: Original Scripted Front Wheel - Cleaned in reply to FarmerDawn, 11-02-2005 17:22:14

Now THAT'S an argument I haven't used yet.... I have all sorts of 'odds 'N' eNds pieces of tractors I could build more tractors around. If just used the Shermans, Everetts, and the Howard, I could have me at least 10 more!!. LOL

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy