what's it worth?

[bernie in va]

Styled B, new tires, good condition but not restored, runs, but owner states needs head gasket. Not sure of year of mfg

 

[Pat Lafon]

I got one for $1250 this year that was an older resto and needed tires but runs and works just fine.

 

[Mike M]

Hopefully you don't have a cracked head or block.
A simple head gasket can turn into some serious dollars to fix.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Bernie,
All I see buying is the price of the (HOW??) new tires,plus scrap iron price (or deal with the owner on repairs if more than a gasket).

 

[Dave H]

Bernie

I smell something in the breeze. Yep she just needs a head gasket!!

If that is all it needs, why doesn't he flip one on and sell it as solid runner?

 

[happydeere]

make a deal with him if it needs more then just a head gasket id say he should agree

 

[bernie in va]

thanks everyone. I've talked to the owner since I posted and he stated he wanted $1800 but that wasn't in stone. I haven't made him any offer as yet.

 

[NW MO Poppers]

$500.00

 

[jturbo10]

$1800 is way too high for a tractor with known head gasket issues and other unknown mechanical issues. I agree with Gary that a starting point is scrap iron prices plus allowances for new tires and other features. Unless you are ready to take on a long term restoration project don't buy this tractor. Spend a bit more and buy one in running condition and you will be years and dollars ahead. Conditional deals with the seller are very dubious and non enforceable and likely worthless. Ask the seller to fix the tractor first and then give you a price...don't be surprised when he declines. JMHO

 

[RobMD]

Have you priced new tires lately? For craps sakes, man!

 

[Pat Lafon]

I just put 4 new on mine for under $800.

 

[Anonymous-0]

A few months ago I purchased a 1952 B in really nice shape with 95% tires at a sale for $1250. It did not run and when I found that a wire off in the distributor was the reason, I was real nervous. When I started it to load, the oil ran out of it everywhere. The carb had leaked gas in the oil. Changed that, rebuilt the carb, and had a nice tractor. I was lucky! Don't make the same mistake. Hear it run. Maybe pushrod tubes??

 

[RobMD]

where and what kind?

 

[Pat Lafon]

Titan 12.4 by 38's and 5 by 15's on the front. All Titan and made in USA! All shipped, mounted with new tubes under $800.00. I posted a while back about ordering thru your local Farm Bureau office.

 

[jd b puller]

Before you get all gung ho and fall in love with a tractor, look around. For instance, on the first page of the Photo classifieds is a early styled B for $850 that's running.