Check out this custom! 8N replica 308-8!

[Pullstart 63,201]

This is on a local auction site, I hope to be able to watch the sale.  If anything, the pictures sure do give a whole lotta inspiration!  I was first attracted to my first 502 Because it reminded me of my Uncle’s old 9N that he had restored years ago.... I wouldn’t expect a newer model to be base for such a replica.

 

 

 

[Pullstart 63,201]

For comparison here is a walk around of a real 8N.  I’d say the builder did a great job recreating this!

 

 

[LengerichKA88 1,883]

That’s cool!!

[cleat 6,715]

Cool !!

 

I learned to drive tractors on a 1959 Ford 861 Powermaster like this.

 

I guess that I should create one of these...

[fast88pu 3,324]

Cool

[WVHillbilly520H 10,374]

Well that should be the inspiration for all the 3pt enthusiasts... @PeacemakerJack the owner/builder ought to be putting up the blueprints for that little tid bit.

[clueless 3,012]

I want it . I would make that 2500 mile round trip for that.

[Pullstart 63,201]

I don’t understand why someone would sell it in the first place, unless it’s an estate liquidation of a deceased possibly?  

[diesel cowboy 263]

That's cool.  I've been looking at this kit to build one for a few years now http://www.awesomehenry.com/gtkits/  Just never got around to making the time to get it  and build it

[peter lena 8,876]

imagine the look on a newbie,s  face that just spent 4k  at h/d  on a die cast Deere, seeing that, not having a clue, pete 

[953 nut 56,165]

               This Oliver  I saw last year was well done too.

[Pullstart 63,201]

Well, someone wants this worse than I do, I fold.  I hope the new owner is or becomes a member here so we can enjoy the journey vicariously!

 

 

 

[cleat 6,715]

Well, if you were to actually build this complete unit and account for your time then that is a low price.

 

[Pullstart 63,201]

18 minutes ago, cleat said:

Well, if you were to actually build this complete unit and account for your time then that is a low price.

 

 

I totally agree!  I just have my toy cash allocated towards some commitments at the big show already.  With the sales tax and buyer’s fees, this thing is knocking on $700 and it has two hours left for bidding.

[Pullstart 63,201]

Bidding ended, out the door the price is $1,161.87!  3% discount to cash buyers, of course!

[aSingularity 13]

Man, that may well be one of the coolest things I've ever seen

[AHS 1,474]

On 5/22/2019 at 12:38 PM, WVHillbilly520H said:

Well that should be the inspiration for all the 3pt enthusiasts... @PeacemakerJack the owner/builder ought to be putting up the blueprints for that little tid bit.

Yes! I was looking at that quite a bit. The bottom one are connected to the axle... one could rig something up like this!!

[WHNJ701 4,165]

if I remember I think someone at sometime sells these as a kit along with replica types to adapt to garden tractors.  I have seen similar nice ones selling around the 2k range

[Pullstart 63,201]

40 minutes ago, jabelman said:

if I remember I think someone at sometime sells these as a kit along with replica types to adapt to garden tractors.  I have seen similar nice ones selling around the 2k range

 

Wow, just for the kit?

[WHNJ701 4,165]

1 minute ago, pullstart said:

 

Wow, just for the kit?

I don't know how much the kits were, I saying the finished tractors

[AMC RULES 37,141]

 Not a big fan of turning my beloved 's into...

something they're not, never were, or ever will be.  

[clueless 3,012]

1 hour ago, AMC RULES said:

 Not a big fan of turning my beloved 's into...

something they're not, never were, or ever will be.  

Craig, as we use to say in the 60's, open you mind and let it run free .

Peace, Chris.

[bc.gold 3,403]

On 5/22/2019 at 11:58 AM, clueless said:

I want it . I would make that 2500 mile round trip for that.

 

Order your 8N kit and have it delivered.

 

https://www.farmshow.com/a_article.php?aid=24715

 

Kit Turns Garden Tractor Into Mini-8N

Don Knasel started converting garden tractors into mini-8N Fords as a way to help older tractor collectors get around tractor shows. Now he sells kits for conversion.
“I saw so many old guys who were having trouble getting around, but were too bullheaded to use a mobility unit,” recalls Knasel.

 

A Ford N-Series collector, it was only natural his solution was a kit that made a garden tractor look like a mini-8N.

 

He developed a fiberglass kit that he now sells to those who wish to do their own conversion. It consists of a single piece fiberglass hood that fits over most standard garden tractors. Simply remove the existing hood and use some 1-in. by 3/16-in. metal strapping to make a couple of brackets. The new fiberglass hood is reinforced at the bottom and uses two bolts to attach.

 

Kit includes hood, bumper, 12-volt working headlights, radiator cap, grille decals, hood script, Ford badge, and rear fenders with single rib and script. Sells for $625.
“The hood is intended to overlap the dash by an inch or two, but some customers have gone to the point of taking an old Ford N dash and downsizing it to fit,” says Knasel.

 

Knasel also converts step-through Kubotas to order. A standard one-seater goes for $1,800 with a two-seater priced at $2,500.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Don Knasel, 11777 Tawawa-Maplewood Rd, Maplewood, Ohio 45340 (ph 937 489-8440; don@awesomehenry.com; www. awesome henry.com).

[bc.gold 3,403]

I have no affiliation with awesome Henry the manufacture of the 8N kit for garden tractors.

 

http://www.awesomehenry.com/gtkits/

 

Awesome Henry

Red Belly Lawn Tractor Fiberglass Kit

Need a project to build with your son or daughter?

How 'bout your grandson or granddaughter?

Or maybe you'd simply like to let your tractor buddies know where your allegiance lies.

Owners have told us they have converted their lawn tractors so they could mow their lawns in style. Others have adapted the kits to spraying equipment and all sorts of imaginative and practical uses.

Other individuals who are up in years and suffering from disabilities have dressed-up their toys so getting around the tractor shows is less of a burden.

The uses are endless.

 

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[Pullstart 63,201]

Honestly, there are a lot of cool features on the tractor that went through the auction.... however, the cool factor is a bit lower to me knowing it’s a mass produced kit.  I think it’s a sweet tractor, but I had more appreciation when I thought the hood was a creation of the builder.