Posted by Marty K on May 04, 2009 at 07:25:07 from (135.245.10.3):
In Reply to: 450 LP questions posted by Evan Shockey on May 04, 2009 at 05:20:56:
You have a gem there! I am about 3/4 completed with a near-perfect restoration of my 1958 450 LP, s/n 25804 C CR. I have Guy Fay's "Numbered Series Farmalls" book and it has production numbers in the back. Problem is, I don't have the book here at work. If my memory serves me correctly (which it usually doesn't), there were around 1,100 450 LPs built. I will bring my book tomorrow and confirm.
Hold onto that LP head! I hope it's in better shape than mine (pulled the head off my engine twice to repair cracks). Regarding the T/A, they can be put back in if it's a factory delete tractor. There is a shaft in the clutch housing that takes the place of the T/A if it was not installed in the factory. I know this because mine came from the factory WITH a T/A (according to the serial number), but it doesn't have one now. Also, my serial number indicates it came from the factory with a transmission-driven PTO, but it was cobbled up in the field sometime during its life and now has an independent PTO unit on it (which I like).
I have over 1,000 pictures detailing my restoration journey on this thing over the last 2 1/2 years. I am interested in sharing them with you if you'd like.
As far as worth/value, always hard to say. I MIGHT be able to sell mine fully restored for $6,000, but I have over $7K in just retoration expenses to date (not including the $3K purchase price). It will be a fantastic tractor when it's done (hopefully this year). Have fun with yours!
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