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James Franks

05-07-2001 20:31:19

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Hello everyone I am new to the board and I have a question. I have a chance to buy a 51 8N that is complete and even comes with a Bush Hog. The tractor has not been started for 3 years but the guy that owns it swears it was running fine when he parked it. I know it is not locked up for sure. It needs a starter solenoid, battery and probably a rebuild for the steering and the rear end. Unknown about the hydraulics he says they were fine but you know how that goes. All the metal, hood and fenders are in good condition no rust or dents and the grill is good. He is asking $500.00 for the tractor and the Bush Hog. I dont know what these tractors are going for and I am not sure if this is a fair price or not. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Jim Franks

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Dumb Logger

05-08-2001 19:20:16

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

Hey Jim,if it's anywhere near Oregon, maybe I could go appraise it for you, just give me address and phone#, no need for you to go....

You better buy the thing before one of these guys talk you out of it, you could part it out and more than recover your money.

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rob 8N11071 KS

05-08-2001 07:34:37

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

Just to beat a dead horse even more....

The tires alone are probably worth $500.

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Colorado Cajun

05-07-2001 22:45:56

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

Buy, Buy, Buy

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8NRay

05-07-2001 21:38:57

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

I would buy it in a heartbeat.
How come I never find a deal like that?

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Fast Ed Ohio

05-07-2001 21:00:47

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

The price is ok ,But I think you may be opening a can of wormes, unless you can get tractor started to check out the many problems it may have, I think I would walk away. unless you have deep pockets and a lot of time to work on it.Around 2500 would be the going price for the average good running 8n, the one you are looking at could cost you that or more to get in good shape. Good Luck.

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Fast Ed Ohio

05-07-2001 20:59:53

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

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Scott(Ks.)

05-07-2001 20:42:57

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

Jim, That sounds incredibly cheap. If the bush hog is complete it's worth at least 1/2 of that. If you can't make a viable tractor out of it tear it up in little bitty pieces and sell it on e-bay.

Or tell us where it's at and we'll take care of it for you!!!

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05-07-2001 20:42:52

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Re: 51 8N in reply to James Franks, 05-07-2001 20:31:19

Don't buy it. Absolutely not. Tell me where it is and I'll go harangue the guy for being so greedy.
Just kidding....$5 hundred? Not $5 Thousand? I'd jump on it, sight unseen, if it as you say. Why do you think it needs a rearend and steering rebuild? The bush-hog alone is probably worth several hundred. If you had to spend $1000 to get it running, you're still way under the market. Now, if you don't want it, let me know(just me, only me,nobody else, y'hear?) and I'll be glad to take it off the owner's hands.

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James franks

05-08-2001 18:44:26

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Re: Re: 51 8N in reply to bg, 05-07-2001 20:42:52

BG, I really don't know if the tractor needs a rebuild for the steering and the rear end or not. The reason I thought it might was the steering seemed pretty loose when I turned the steering wheel and when I pulled outward on the top of the rear tires there was quite a bit of movement accompanied by a pretty loud clunk and I was reading on one of the web sites that this is a sign that the hubs and associated parts are worn pretty bad. By the way thanks for all of the replies

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Don't sell it to bg!!! Please!!

05-08-2001 02:48:52

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Re: Re: 51 8N in reply to bg, 05-07-2001 20:42:52

He's got enough to work on and finish.

;^)

Tyman

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Richard(WY)

05-08-2001 17:01:32

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Re: Re: Re: 51 8N in reply to Don't sell it to bg!!! Please!!, 05-08-2001 02:48:52

Ok boys, I started my restoration at the same time that ol' bg did, why dont we have a contest as to who gets done first. You guys could put down friendly bets or paramutuel bets on the two of us. winner gets to donate to his favorite charity, urppppp or drink it up. I work 40 plus hours a week, plus work with youth groups, etc. I have a thirty acre place to keep up with and farm animals to care for so we are both equally busy. PS I do have the right color red paint!

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05-08-2001 05:16:10

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Re: Re: Re: 51 8N in reply to Don't sell it to bg!!! Please!!, 05-08-2001 02:48:52

Hey, wasn't it you who said you have set a goal...? ;^}

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So...

05-08-2001 13:04:05

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 51 8N in reply to bg, 05-08-2001 05:16:10

...what's the short term goal on the completion of your 8N? Curious minds want to know.

Tyman

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05-08-2001 19:13:18

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 51 8N in reply to So..., 05-08-2001 13:04:05

I JB-Welded the governor side plate yesterday, in the bolt hole where the oil pan bolts into. Tried to thread it today and the whole thing broke. Replacement on the way from Texas.

Also used JB to patch a worn place in the bottom of the grille center strip where something had worn or gouged it. Needs to be profiled and sanded. Then I have a few dings in the strip that I need to hammer out.

I have the lift reassembled and ready to go back on the tractor as soon as it's painted. I have two "new" drawbar arms that I need to repair the linch-pin keepers before painting.

I have used glazing putty on the breather cap to fill the rust pits, ready to sand and paint. I lacquered the Ford blue VR cover black. I've re-"Tank-Toned" and "Silver-Cad"-ed my gas tank. I've cleaned all the paint off the distributor housing and polished the aluminum with my Dremel buffer.

I'm looking for a source to cad-plate all the other springs, clips, bolts, screws, etc I need buffed and plated. There are no cad-plating shops in eastern NC that I have found.

I have the front axle, battery box, radius arms, running boards, brake rods, steering arms, drag links, etc., ready to blast and paint.

I have new oil and gas lines, new throttle linkages, new front wheel studs, all new lug nuts, front and back.

I have the proofmeter ready to go back together as soon as I find the face-plate screws and rubber washer.

I have the carb kit ready to go in as soon as I get to the "carb stage."

I'm trying to find a set of script fenders so I don't have to cut and weld mine. Also trying to find a set or original rear rims that aren't priced like the Hope Diamond or rusted like the Titanic.

The hood needs a rust hole patched. I've beat most of the dents out and need to fill and sand.

Redoing the steering wheel with epoxy and Plasti-Dip.

Got a new bolt for the seat spring.

When you tear one down to individual nuts and bolts, it ain't as easy as it sounds to put it back together. Especially when you've scattered parts all over the farm. So , I am making progress. At least I ain't backin' up....

I figure I ought to have it by this time next year. No, I hope I'll have it back under power by June.

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Duane

05-07-2001 21:27:40

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Re: Re: 51 8N in reply to bg, 05-07-2001 20:42:52

I agree with bg, You could sell it for parts and come out smelling like a rose. Good luck, DuaneNca

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