Furthermore, 1960 Ford tractors can be bought from top-rated sellers on eBay, so you can shop confidently. The value is dependent on the condition, rarity, and demand for the hubcaps. Most other changes were minor or internal and not visible. It was changed from one piece cast aluminum to one piece cast iron. Put them on Ebay and see what they will bring. In fact, the Thunderbird-style roof was restricted to the Galaxie four-door Town Victoria, a pillarless hardtop. The dash panel was also changed to fit properly with the new steering box.
The first number is the 3, 4, or 5 digit model number, depending on the series. This is especially true for the Ben Franklin coins 1948-1963 and the earlier Liberty Walking halves. Ford Tractors during the 1950s and 60s Ford Tractors Ford Motor Company entered the 50s battling a lawsuit with former partner Harry Ferguson and fighting to rebuild their market share after being out of the U. The button was moved from the left side of the dash to its new spot just in front of the shift lever. Also note the key switch on the right side of the dash and the 4 spoke Ford truck steering wheel.
It should probably be referred to as an 8N built in '47. The figures shown here do not represent the sale price of the tractor models involved and should not be used to evaluate what your tractor is worth or what you should pay. The Ford model 9N tractor was introduced in mid-year 1939 as a joint venture after a handshake agreement between Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson. A longer oil line was added to route the return oil from the oil filter through the governor for added lubrication. If someone wants them really bad to complete a restoration they will pay plenty. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation.
At serial number 42161 the engine block casting was changed for better cooling around the valve guides. They worked much better than the early ones. In 1961, Ford brought out a new, higher-powered series of tractors that would see them through to the end of the decade. Then came into the picture in 1938, and an aging Henry Ford was back in the U. The 9N and later 2N tractors were painted all gray. Since they were the same as the tractor engine, many have found their way into tractors as replacement engines over the years. Horsepower increased across the line and the color schemes were changed.
We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Manufacturer Model Avg Asking Price Count Low Asking Price High Asking Price Puller Avg Asking Price Ford 100 1171. All got a new medallion for the front of the hood and new styled rear fenders. The camshaft and head were upgraded between serial number 70000 and 85000. Hope this is of help to everyone out there! The last big change of the year was at serial number 9N45899 when a new steel grille with vertical bars right was introduced to replace the fragile aluminum grill used since '39 left. The value of your car can only be determined by an expert and even then it is only an estimate. Ferguson went out on his own for a while and then merged with.
It was all Ford designed, since Harry Ferguson had gone his own way and was no longer involved. There were many different variations of the Model T built in 1922. By the end of the decade, there were only around 10 tractor companies of any consequence left. With its high, 30-inch ground clearance and front wheels that would fit between corn or cotton rows, the Farmall could cultivate crops as well as plow. Production of the 1948 8N model began in July 1947.
Note how the oil filler tube was moved down and toward the rear of the block to make room for the generator to be mounted on the left side. Ford purchased New Holland in 1985, creating the Ford-New Holland line. There were some notable changes in '49. The industrial model tractors had a heavy steel frame and were designed for pulling only. Early models also had a larger capacity unpressurized radiator with a chromed cap. The engine now had a side mounted distributor with separate coil on the right side and the new 8N10001 generator was mounted on the left side of the engine.
The person above wrote 'the value of gold was. That works out about £5-6. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Note the snap in battery cover is removed showing the fuel inlet in the center of the tank. The hood had a screened air intake on the right rear side and the Ford script was embossed into the hood sides. In late '54 Ford introduced the new expanded line up of the hundred series tractors for '55.