8n half tracks

[Clroskom]

picked up a 8n with ARPS half tracks. Anyone know value of these as I’m considering selling them separate. Located near geeenbay wi

 

[WinterDeere]

No idea... but that is so f'ing cool! I have to believe there are plenty of old Ford collectors who might be interested.

 

[Rustyiron]

Don't you have any wetlands or snow up there? Seems like a good snowmobile or atv rescue machine on a budget.
I've seen a similar setup on model T fords

 

[ArlyA]

Cool setup! Which I've never seen before in person. Seems they'd be terrible at turning...
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[Sawyer Rob]

Nice 8n's are so cheeeep to buy, pick up one without tracks and leave that as it is.

SR

 

[Clroskom]

Cool setup! Which I've never seen before in person. Seems they'd be terrible at turning...
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Actually turns really good

 

[Jstpssng]

Cool setup! Which I've never seen before in person. Seems they'd be terrible at turning...
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They do turn pretty good. Anyways, as long as the brakes work you're fine. Just don't try to go cross slope on ice... those cleats act just like ice skates.

And don't ask me how I know that!

 

[Jstpssng]

There is a set on EBay for $2995. You can ask for whatever you want of course, which might be why they've been there since last December.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/123646136548?msockid=22b2ddd2f28463772b95caecf3106299

A set for Ford N's sold this winter, asking price was $695.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226879211559?msockid=22b2ddd2f28463772b95caecf3106299

I've been toying with the idea of putting a set on my Ferguson for plowing if I ever get it running, which is why your post got me looking. $695 seems reasonable. $2995 for a set which needs work and money seems rather optimistic... especially since the tractor they go on won't be worth that much.

 

[WinterDeere]

There is a set on EBay for $2995.

If there is presently a set on eBay for $3k, it sounds like a great time to list your set at $1k and let it ride. It should trigger an email notification with a saved search, and may even pop up as a featured listing for anyone who presently has the other set on their watched items list.

Classic behavior is that folks who've seen the other listing will immediately think they're looking at a bargain, and more often than not, will bid your set up to nearly match the standing listing.

<-- used to do a lot of eBay, 20 years ago

 

[Jstpssng]

If there is presently a set on eBay for $3k, it sounds like a great time to list your set at $1k and let it ride. It should trigger an email notification with a saved search, and may even pop up as a featured listing for anyone who presently has the other set on their watched items list.

Classic behavior is that folks who've seen the other listing will immediately think they're looking at a bargain, and more often than not, will bid your set up to nearly match the standing listing.

<-- used to do a lot of eBay, 20 years ago

I could never understand this. A few years ago I was looking for a Stihl Combi power head, and found one on EBay which looked clean. Nobody had bid on it so I took a stab. I believe that I was willing to pay around 60% of new price but once I bid, others started. It ended up going for the same as a new unit... then the buyer had to pay for shipping.

 

[EdGooding]

picked up a 8n with ARPS half tracks. Anyone know value of these as I’m considering selling them separate.

I agree with Rob. I would leave it as-is and try to sell it together. If you attach a snowplow to it and wait until you guys get closer to snow weather, it would be a nice snow mover for someone, and you might get more money for it.

You can download a couple of free manuals for it here: NTC Manual Library

They may help you sell it or encourage you to keep it.

 

[Fxfymn413]

Check with Keystone Tractor Museum (Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum) to se if they are interested.

 

[EdGooding]

Check with Keystone Tractor Museum (Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum) to se if they are interested.

If you are ever in the Richmond, VA, area, it is a cool way to spend a half day or so. They don't have a lot of Fords, but have a bunch of interesting Deeres and Farmalls, as well as other models.

 

[MossRoad]

Like others have mentioned, I'd keep it together for the cool factor.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

picked up a 8n with ARPS half tracks. Anyone know value of these as I’m considering selling them separate. Located near geeenbay wi

you are in a good area where those were not uncommon.

If Bombardier (not ARPS) those flotation tracks could sell in the U$750 range if complete and in good shape. I would only be guessing on that brand but probably similar?

my 2cents fwiw