'46 2N...Done

[JOKER in Alberta]

Well, except for the headlights.
Finished at last.
$$$$ and a gazilion man hours later. Here she is.
Haven't acurately added it up yet, but I'm thinkin' about $4500 including tires.
Had the crank and the head done at a machine shop and the tires mounted at a tire shop.
Everything else I did myself, including some so-so body work. The hood and grille where in pretty rough shape.
Anyway, just wanted to share some final pics that I took today.
Thanks again to all the forum imput. Couldn't have done without you guys.
Tom

 

[Plane Bart]

Joker the only way you could make that 2N look better is to put all of those pretty girls of yours around it. :lol:
you did an excellant job you should be proud
I see you got some ford blue on that seat cover also.

 

[Billybuck]

Beautiful Joker! Almost too pretty to use.

 

[Sawatch 8N]

Sweeet...! Those early ones got some kinda style!

Luv it.

 

[GB in MT.]

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Tom;
Lookin' GREAT!!!!
Well worth all the waiting, for all the parts!!! LOL

Gary 8) [/i:2b80b4c700][/b:2b80b4c700]

 

[HCooke]

Tom, Looks great. As you know I like those 9/2N's painted original gray. You'll never get all your money or hours out of it, but the satisfaction of a job well done is priceless!

Harold

 

[Den N Ms]

JOKER,You've got it lookin better than new,and ya got that paint slick also.Just get them lights on and its parade/show ready.

 

[JOKER in Alberta]

Hey, thanks Den

 

[Bruce(VA)]

Looks great! Now just don"t get it dirty!

 

[JOKER in Alberta]

Well thanks Harold.
Yeah, I know you're an original kinda' guy.
I set out to do an original as possible spec.
And yes, I know I'll never recover the expense.
Was not my intention to sell.
You're right. It is a great feeling of satisfaction to complete this project.
Not sure if I'll ever get to that amazing collection of yours though.
Tom

 

[JOKER in Alberta]

LOL!!
Yeah, that's a dillema isn't it.
I guess I'll keep using the '44 for work.
Keep this one for showin' off!!
Thanks again, Bruce for your help and info along the way.

 

[Billybuck]

Joker - were you dissassembled for painting? Spray or brush? How many coats? Catalyst in the paint? I don't expect results like that but it sure looks great.

 

[JOKER in Alberta]

Yes. Dissassembled down to every nut and bolt.
Blasted,wire wheeled and parts washer every piece.
Painted before re-assembly.
All cast iron parts where done with a brush.
Sheet metal parts where rattle canned.
Paint is Ford/New Holland Tractor and Implement Battleship Gray.
As close as we could mix to the original color.
Used aluminum rust paint on the rear wheels to replicate the zinc plating.
Two to three coats.
No catalyst, but dried rock hard.
Quite impressed with the product. (Not cheap though)

 

[heybusdriver]

Nice job , looks terrific.


Happy Tractoring
Stan
1949 8N146710
1949 8N179555
1949 8N197904
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1950 8N254079
1951 8N362039

 

[BillM (OH)]

Super job - betcha it's the best looking 2 in AB.

 

[Dunk]

Awesome!!

 

[JMOR]

(quoted from post at 19:21:27 10/18/10) Well, except for the headlights.
Finished at last.
$$$$ and a gazilion man hours later. Here she is.
Haven't acurately added it up yet, but I'm thinkin' about $4500 including tires.
Had the crank and the head done at a machine shop and the tires mounted at a tire shop.
Everything else I did myself, including some so-so body work. The hood and grille where in pretty rough shape.
Anyway, just wanted to share some final pics that I took today.
Thanks again to all the forum imput. Couldn't have done without you guys.
Tom

ery, very nice! You sure got more patience than me. I'm sure you will get much future enjoyment & pride in a job well done. Hope you have some show/parade opportunities up there.

 

[Walston]

Very well done!

 

[John (TR)]

Very nice!

 

[Billybuck]

Wow. You really went all out and should consider showing her. Gives others an idea of what can be done, with enough time, patience, and talent.

 

[William Fissell]

That looks great and you should be proud!

 

[Bruce (VA)]

You're welcome. Glad to help.

 

[2Ns no waiting]

Very sharp! Well done!

 

[davcon]

Very Nice! Great to see such a success.

Looks alot like mine

 

[JOKER in Alberta]

Hey thanks,
Wow, they are alike.
Nice job yourself.
Still lookin' for headlights too?