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bman

03-26-2002 09:07:55

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i have a chance to buy a 1939 h.it has new tires,new clutch and pressure plate, and good rear rims.sheet metal is pretty good. it does not have the correct seat.the motor is wore plum out,it did'nt have enough compression to even start a couple of years ago. i don't think it is stuck.it has been sitting a couple of years but the exhaust has been covered.it has cast rear wheels. the man said make him an offer, and i don't know what to offer. the serial number is 551. can any of you help? thanks a lot

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Farmall Gray

03-27-2002 20:18:18

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Re: 1939 h in reply to bman, 03-26-2002 09:07:55

I read all the responses below and I agreee.
With that low of serial # I would really try to buy it. If you want a later one, buy this one and then advertise it in red power and sell it for a profit. then buy one that runs good that isn't as collectable. I would start with an offer of $500.

Someone mentioned the rubber spoke steering wheel.
They were used on the late F-series tractors too.

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Farmall-Nut

03-26-2002 12:30:28

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Re: 1939 h in reply to bman, 03-26-2002 09:07:55

bman, I,m not trying to sound redundant, but I think everyone is trying to emphasize just what a find that tractor really is. Of all the letter series IH made the H is by far the best known. It is kinda the spokes model for the Red Iron. To think you might have restored the 50th edition is awesome. Out of the 49 before her how many our left? That would be the 2nd question through my mind. The first would be "whats the fastest way to get her home". Congradulations and good luck. Ed

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The Red

03-26-2002 11:36:35

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Re: 1939 h in reply to bman, 03-26-2002 09:07:55

For the 51st. H, I would offer $500 for starters because of the worn engine. If he counters, see if you can reach an agreeable price. I probably would stop around $1,000 personally.

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Steven@nd

03-26-2002 10:26:29

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Re: 1939 h in reply to bman, 03-26-2002 09:07:55

Engine kit will cost around $600 plus figure anywhere from $100 to $500 for machine work. Previous care makes a big difference in whether or not you will need to have the head rebuilt, crank cut, etc. A good rule of thumb is to take your estimate and double it. Trust me, little bits and pieces add up. I have $1200 in my 42 H so far, plus the machine bill will be around $400. BUT I will have a new tractor when I am done.

As for my personal advice to you, BUY THAT TRACTOR!! Anything up to $750 would be fine for a '39 H - the seats are still around, and you could fabricate a new one to look like the original.

Here are a couple pics of the H's I bought, both 42 models. Both stuck (ruined) engines and both were 99% complete. The one with the mower was $400 and the other was $150. Between the two I have had to buy only electrical parts to replace and the temp and oil pressure gauges. The engines were trashed on these simply because the exhaust was not covered on either one.
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Good luck! Please feel free to email if you have any questions.
Steven

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ff316

03-26-2002 09:49:43

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Re: 1939 h in reply to bman, 03-26-2002 09:07:55

Probably about $500. A motor that is plum wore out will cost a bunch to fix, maybe someone that has been building one can give you a guesstimate (Steven@ND perhaps?) I guess being a 39 adds some value, along with good tires etc... but you can usually find a good running one for just over $1000. Fireman

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jal-SD

03-26-2002 10:02:51

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Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to ff316, 03-26-2002 09:49:43

Serial #551? Thats the 50th H made. Jump on it & let me know what you gotta have for it. I'll come & get it ifna you don't want it! (My $0.02 worth. jal-SD)

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justin

03-26-2002 11:35:16

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Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to jal-SD, 03-26-2002 10:02:51

I hate to say it, but it is actually the 51st off of the line..

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jal-SD

03-26-2002 11:47:35

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to justin, 03-26-2002 11:35:16

I don't think so. First # was 501, not 500. 501-551=50. Either way, its probably the oldest H still "alive". (My $0.02 worth. jal-SD)

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jal-SD

03-26-2002 11:58:54

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to jal-SD, 03-26-2002 11:47:35

Whoops - re-did math & I calculated the # produced before it. 51st is right. Has anybody seen any # earlier that this one? Earliest I've ever seen is above 1500. (Another $0.02 worth. jal-SD)

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justin

03-26-2002 12:22:58

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to jal-SD, 03-26-2002 11:58:54

I have a customer that has H serial 504. I personally have serial 700

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Farmall-Nut

03-26-2002 13:07:48

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to justin, 03-26-2002 12:22:58

I dont know the # but I know a fella thats got a 39.Its unrestored but perfect.straight as a pin, runs like a top and doesn't have a leak.Something he showed me, that I never knew was IH apparently had a steering wheel change in 39. The wheel on this tractor didnt have a bare metal spoke.It was a covered spoke like the rest of the wheel.They also had 1/4 turn, slotted heads on the grill sheet metal. Really Neet! Ed.

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ff316

03-26-2002 11:19:18

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Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to jal-SD, 03-26-2002 10:02:51

Dangit, brain fart made me miss the serial #. That would be a great one for the collection!! I know where one of the first 20 JD 520's is located, low # tractors are always worth a little more.

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sod

03-26-2002 13:04:43

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to ff316, 03-26-2002 11:19:18

I understand the desire to collect low numbers, but I would rather have one from the middle towards the end of the run... I would think that they would have the bugs worked out by then.
IMHO
good luck
sod

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ff316

03-26-2002 19:51:06

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to sod, 03-26-2002 13:04:43

I see your point, I guess that's the difference in "collecting" tractors and restoring and working them. Seems that most "collecter's" tractors only get a workout during parades and shows - which is fine with me BTW.

Oh yeah - was it you, sod, asking if my Sears mower was made by MTD? I honestly don't know, it is a Custom 7. The pictures are on the Garden Tractor page. Take it easy, Fireman

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RichardC

03-26-2002 14:50:54

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to sod, 03-26-2002 13:04:43

I Think it is the early "bugs" that would make it more collectable.

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Farmall-Nut

03-26-2002 13:16:09

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 1939 h in reply to sod, 03-26-2002 13:04:43

I don't know about that? I love my Supers but I would have to take the old band brake over the clutch for longevity.I could stop dads old H everytime but I keep having to mend fences after a day on the Super C. Some of which MIGHT be operator error.

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