Alternator on UTS

[Joe Reusch]

I have a 1945 UTS that im restoring and am wondering what it will be worth after im done. It has decent tires not new (60%), redone head, all seals and gaskets replaced, and a 12 volt alternator on it. It also has the live power clutch on it that has been redone. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanx in advance.

 

[molinegb]

Alternator would not make it origianl as well as live pto. Live pto came out in early 50's. Is it mag or ditributor? A real nice 47 - 48 usually brings 1200-1800$. Good tin and manifold helps. A 1938-41 would bring more $.

 

[Anonymous-0]

why do you say 38 too 41 is worth more ??

 

[molinegb]

First I would at production numbers. There were twice as many mid to late 40's U's made.It is common to see a bar grilled U,not so on a Red nose U. The early used the rearend similar as UDLX giving faster road gear. Just my opinion.

 

[Loren in MN]

My uncle has a 1939 Red Nose UTU. I don't think he'd sell it as of now, but he's 83 an given six months or more to live. He's farmed all his life with Molines. So, there may be an auction in the future. The tractor has been in the barn for the past 25-30 years. I think he has 6 or 8 Molines still on the farm. Don't know if the engine is stuck?
I like the red nose Molines best of all the older ones.
Although, I really like driving my 1960 G-VI.

 

[molinegb]

I have 2-1939 ,2-1940's ,1-1941 UTS .Would like a 1938 UTS and UTU.