1940 Ford 9N

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Hello. So, I don't know a lot about the Ford tractors. I have an Allis and a couple Massey's. But I found this 1940 9N for sale.
He wants $6500 CANADIAN. Is it worth it? I just use them for shows and parades. No real work. But anything to look out for?

I see it has an alternator and 12 volt conversion. And I see he added a gas shutoff and inline filter. Any alarm bells you see here?

Thanks.

 

[arto98607]

Nice older tractor, but is that fuel filter in backwards?

If taking this to shows, the fuel filter, shutoff valve & clamps stand out like a sore thumb in what looks like otherwise nice restoration, I suppose same for the alternator.

Yes I understand they are all very practical if the tractor was used for any work.

 

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Are carb parts still readily available for these? I'm thinking he had issues at some point because the original owners manual he has with it has written in ink on the cover "Carburetor Page 80" LOL

 

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Nice older tractor, but is that fuel filter in backwards?

If taking this to shows, the fuel filter, shutoff valve & clamps stand out like a sore thumb in what looks like otherwise nice restoration, I suppose same for the alternator.

Yes I understand they are all very practical if the tractor was used for any work.

That doesn't bother me too much. My 55 Allis has a GM alternator on it also. I'm I'm probably going to be converting it to electronic ignition also.

 

[Tinhack]

$4800 USD would put it at the high end of 9Ns around here. If it's a good paint job, runs good and everything works, that's a pretty fair price. But as Art says, the valve and filter make me cringe for a restoration. Easy enough to change or hide though.

 

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$4800 USD would put it at the high end of 9Ns around here. If it's a good paint job, runs good and everything works, that's a pretty fair price. But as Art says, the valve and filter make me cringe for a restoration. Easy enough to change or hide though.

I think I have read aftermarket parts have very good availability for these old Fords? Correct?
Any concerns for getting stuff to make it right?

 

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I had found a beautiful Ford 3000 diesel fully restored but he won't move form $11,000.

 

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And it's not the price that bothers me, it's the price for something you have no idea of it's actual condition. Is it just a paint job? So many scams these days.

I had a couple other "fully restored" tractors I offered on, that looked beautiful, and as soon as I asked for a video of them running because I am over 8 hours drive away.....they said ya no problem....now no more response or video from them.

 

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Main alarm bell I see is the tractors location. It isn't close to me.

 

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I had found a beautiful Ford 3000 diesel fully restored but he won't move form $11,000.

Let him continue to enjoy that tractor. Maybe 4500 in excellent condition. I don't care if it has air conditioning.