Looking for good 8N rebuild

[Kingstonfarm]

I just inherited my dad's 1950 8N tractor (his grand father bought it new) and I am looking to restore completely - most of the parts are in place and it runs barely - I was looking for someone around Memphis Tn that knows these tractors and could actually restore for me- engine overhaul - fuel, electric, cooling etc... also looking for complete paint job and restoration to original condition. Does anyone know of someone within the area?

 

[Ken(Ark)]

.... and I am looking to restore completely ....

That can be a wide range depending on who you talk to . Get it in writing , but I doubt that you will get a good price up front before it is disassembled and trusting someone with an open check book is a big gamble .

N Complete completely restores these old Fords . It would probably be worth it to have it shipped there if you want perfect , otherwise you may be paying for someone to learn the do's on dont's on your dime .

To pay someone you are looking at an easy $5K unless they cut corners .

 

[Ultradog MN]

I've never checked N Complete's prices but
would bet they would charge closer to double
that $5K for one of their restorations on an
N.

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 12:41:08 04/04/16) I've never checked N Complete's prices but
would bet they would charge closer to double
that $5K for one of their restorations on an
N.

Back when they were still under the original management and still posting prices (quite some time ago) their base cost to restore [b:cbc78e952d][u:cbc78e952d]YOUR[/u:cbc78e952d][/b:cbc78e952d] operational 8n was north of $8k. Hand rubbed show quality urethane with clear coat paint job was another thousand or so. And I am sure any major issues like replacing roached castings or cracked blocks was also additional. Their claim was they would essentially "re-manufacture" the tractor inside and out. I'm sure they did a really good job for that price ;-)

TOH

 

[Kingstonfarm]

(quoted from post at 10:26:21 04/04/16)

(quoted from post at 12:41:08 04/04/16) I've never checked N Complete's prices but
would bet they would charge closer to double
that $5K for one of their restorations on an
N.

Back when they were still under the original management and still posting prices (quite some time ago) their base cost to restore [b:321ec1a441][u:321ec1a441]YOUR[/u:321ec1a441][/b:321ec1a441] operational 8n was north of $8k. Hand rubbed show quality urethane with clear coat paint job was another thousand or so. And I am sure any major issues like replacing roached castings or cracked blocks was also additional. Their claim was they would essentially "re-manufacture" the tractor inside and out. I'm sure they did a really good job for that price ;-)

TOH

es thanks, considered N Complete, but its about 600 miles away and the prices of their rebuild is well north of $10K, was hoping to find a good shop/person closer home and for less of a restoration.

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 14:07:31 04/04/16)

(quoted from post at 10:26:21 04/04/16)

(quoted from post at 12:41:08 04/04/16) I've never checked N Complete's prices but
would bet they would charge closer to double
that $5K for one of their restorations on an
N.

Back when they were still under the original management and still posting prices (quite some time ago) their base cost to restore [b:4b7c6daded][u:4b7c6daded]YOUR[/u:4b7c6daded][/b:4b7c6daded] operational 8n was north of $8k. Hand rubbed show quality urethane with clear coat paint job was another thousand or so. And I am sure any major issues like replacing roached castings or cracked blocks was also additional. Their claim was they would essentially "re-manufacture" the tractor inside and out. I'm sure they did a really good job for that price ;-)

TOH

es thanks, considered N Complete, but its about 600 miles away and the prices of their rebuild is well north of $10K, was hoping to find a good shop/person closer home and for less of a restoration.

Even doing it yourself a "restoration to original condition" with more than just makeup is going to run you $5K.

Any body man can do the sheetmetal - there isn't a lot of it and you can load it into a pickup and take it to them in pieces. Maybe get away for under $500 if there isn't a lot of rot to fix or new panels to buy.

Take the engine to a good automotive machine shop and they will rebuild it for you - probably $2500 and up if they do a thorough job. Maybe $1500 for a dunk and paint job.

New tires all around another $1500.

New electricals - another $500

Wire brush and spray the chassis yourself - free ;-)

As you can see the costs escalate rapidly...

TOH

 

[Kingstonfarm]

(quoted from post at 11:28:45 04/04/16)

(quoted from post at 14:07:31 04/04/16)

(quoted from post at 10:26:21 04/04/16)

(quoted from post at 12:41:08 04/04/16) I've never checked N Complete's prices but
would bet they would charge closer to double
that $5K for one of their restorations on an
N.

Back when they were still under the original management and still posting prices (quite some time ago) their base cost to restore [b:aefea0e444][u:aefea0e444]YOUR[/u:aefea0e444][/b:aefea0e444] operational 8n was north of $8k. Hand rubbed show quality urethane with clear coat paint job was another thousand or so. And I am sure any major issues like replacing roached castings or cracked blocks was also additional. Their claim was they would essentially "re-manufacture" the tractor inside and out. I'm sure they did a really good job for that price ;-)

TOH

es thanks, considered N Complete, but its about 600 miles away and the prices of their rebuild is well north of $10K, was hoping to find a good shop/person closer home and for less of a restoration.

Even doing it yourself a "restoration to original condition" with more than just makeup is going to run you $5K.

Any body man can do the sheetmetal - there isn't a lot of it and you can load it into a pickup and take it to them in pieces. Maybe get away for under $500 if there isn't a lot of rot to fix or new panels to buy.

Take the engine to a good automotive machine shop and they will rebuild it for you - probably $2500 and up if they do a thorough job. Maybe $1500 for a dunk and paint job.

New tires all around another $1500.

New electricals - another $500

Wire brush and spray the chassis yourself - free ;-)

As you can see the costs escalate rapidly...

TOH

Thanks, I like this option and I think this is the right approach for me - I will keep looking for someone in the area that might be familiar with these types of jobs. thanks

 

[Den N Ms]

Kingstonfarm,I live close to Memphis,and may be able to help you out.Email is open email me and we can talk.

 

[Kingstonfarm]

(quoted from post at 17:19:30 04/04/16) Kingstonfarm,I live close to Memphis,and may be able to help you out.Email is open email me and we can talk.

en N MS- I am new to the forum and am looking for your email and as soon as I find it, I will send you an email so we can talk, mine is open as well, I think, and you can email me while I try to find your email.

 

[HFJ]

kingston: if u look at the thread in modern view, there's a button at the bottom of den's post to let u send him an email. yours is not set like that - u can enable it in your account settings.

 

[JWA]

I am in the Somerville area. Shoot me an email.

 

[Kingstonfarm]

can you shoot me an email? I can not access your email for some reason.

 

[JWA]

Just give me a call.. 901-233-6993, Bill