ri702bill 8,319 #1 Posted April 9, 2022 We have all seen them, dead WH tractors in the front yard as a lawn ornament, one last stop before the scrap yard. Some of the members have posted pictures of theirs. My questions are - what is the resale value of something assembled from a mish-mash of 3rd rate parts? Better to sell the parts individually? I realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder (buyer). I have enough not-really-usable stuff kicking around here to assemble one - an 854 broken frame, noisy 3 speed unidrive, siezed up 5HP Tecky, and some awful looking tin. Comments please. Bill 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #2 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) Build it, someone from Connecticut will see it and think it is a real jewel, hear they are worth a fortune there. Edited April 9, 2022 by 953 nut fat finger 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #3 Posted April 9, 2022 1 minute ago, 953 nut said: Build it, someone from Connecticut will see it and think it is a real jewel, hear they are wort a fortune there. Do I detect a bit, just a bit, of sarcasm there??? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #4 Posted April 9, 2022 Could be an interesting thread. My thoughts: IIFF the parts being assembled are really truly NOT USABLE for a tractor then the assembled piece is ONLY for visual appeal... Then... 11 minutes ago, ri702bill said: beauty is in the eye of the beholder (buyer). Value?? Market areas vary of course. $200??? IIFF you have parts that could be repaired or reused... Then... 12 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Better to sell the parts individually? YES. Value? Well that would obviously depend on the part. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #5 Posted April 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Build it, someone from Connecticut will see it and think it is a real jewel, hear they are wort a fortune there. Add words like classic or antique, not many made, it might add another Franklin to the price 2 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #6 Posted April 9, 2022 Just now, rjg854 said: Add words like classic or antique, not many made, it might add another Franklin to the price And vintage. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #7 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) @ebinmaine - yup, all these parts are 3rd rate - not worth the time and money to fix any of them. Even got a frisky pan seat - the one with the open crack that pinches your backside - I'd be glad to see that go... Bill Edited April 9, 2022 by ri702bill 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #8 Posted April 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: And vintage. And let's not forget "ran when parked", "will run with TLC" - that stands for Tomorrow with Lots of Cash 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,107 #9 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) I traded a barely running and nothing seemed to help it Raider for a 60 Suburban with no engine and seized transmission. The Suburban is yard art and 2 people have already wanted to buy it. 23 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Build it, someone from Connecticut will see it and think it is a real jewel, hear they are worth a fortune there. BBBBBBBBBBBWAHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAA!!! Didn't notice Connecticut plates but I will keep an eye out! Edited April 9, 2022 by squonk 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,864 #10 Posted April 9, 2022 And “a rare one year only model” 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #11 Posted April 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, ri702bill said: a frisky pan seat - the one with the open crack that pinches your backside In my possession that would be called a frisbee. Pinchy mah tushy a time or two and I'd rip the @#&$#@ thing off and chuck it/huck it/sling it somewhere. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,707 #12 Posted April 9, 2022 Quick story…… I was heading to the next town over from me to pick up a free Wheel Horse from a gentleman who knew I collected them. He gave me basic directions so I figured I’d drive around till I found his house. While searching for his house I happened to look in the backyard of a house and saw a C-141 8-speed. I kinda knew this wasn’t his house because he told me he had a lot of stuff in his yard. This place was the opposite. So I knocked on the door and a guy with a French accent answered, I asked about the tractor and he told me he just bought the house and it came with it. He said he had no use for it and I could take it! Since I already had ramps in the truck to pick up the other tractor and had a buddy of mine with me, I backed up to it and we pushed it into the truck. I then found the guys house I was looking for and the tractor he wanted to give me was rusted beyond repair. I politely declined it and showed him what I just picked up, we all couldn’t believe it! After bringing the tractor home I put a solenoid and a battery in it, cleaned the carburetor and it ran like a champ. A few months later I purchased a loader in Connecticut and the paint matched so perfectly it looked like it had been together its whole life. It has the wrong hood decals on it but they match the loader decal which I think makes it even better. Here it is with a couple others. 2 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #13 Posted April 9, 2022 I get positive feedback on mine all the time. Lot's of CT. Second home owners, maybe I could make some $$$. The only one my Bride has any attachment too, so not for sale. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #14 Posted April 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, c-series don said: Quick story…… I was heading to the next town over from me to pick up a free Wheel Horse from a gentleman who knew I collected them. He gave me basic directions so I figured I’d drive around till I found his house. While searching for his house I happened to look in the backyard of a house and saw a C-141 8-speed. I kinda knew this wasn’t his house because he told me he had a lot of stuff in his yard. This place was the opposite. So I knocked on the door and a guy with a French accent answered, I asked about the tractor and he told me he just bought the house and it came with it. He said he had no use for it and I could take it! Since I already had ramps in the truck to pick up the other tractor and had a buddy of mine with me, I backed up to it and we pushed it into the truck. I then found the guys house I was looking for and the tractor he wanted to give me was rusted beyond repair. I politely declined it and showed him what I just picked up, we all couldn’t believe it! After bringing the tractor home I put a solenoid and a battery in it, cleaned the carburetor and it ran like a champ. A few months later I purchased a loader in Connecticut and the paint matched so perfectly it looked like it had been together its whole life. It has the wrong hood decals on it but they match the loader decal which I think makes it even better. Here it is with a couple others. Nice line up! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #15 Posted April 9, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: And vintage. only applies to those in Maine 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #16 Posted April 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, JoeM said: only applies to those in Maine Ayy-ah. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #17 Posted April 9, 2022 I’ve had a wanted add for a round hood basket case just for the yard art value. Zero leads… I only want one that is not a candidate for restoration though… Has value to me… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #18 Posted April 9, 2022 I keep my "yard art" behind the garage so it can't be seen.... 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #19 Posted April 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, roadapples said: I keep my "yard art" behind the garage so it can't be seen.... That would be "The outdoor parts department" - most of us have one - or two .... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,317 #20 Posted April 9, 2022 I’ve posted my yard art machine here plenty of times. But here it is again. I paid up for it because I only wanted this style machine, anything newer just looks like you have trash in your front yard (just my opinion). This one had a Predator motor on it and red, white and blue paint all over it. I asked the seller about a price reduction if I left the Predator behind and he agreed. Wire wheeled the cheesy paint job off of it, let it get a little rust/patina on it and then shot the entire thing with a coat of clear to stop the rusting process. With no motor it looked kinda funny, so a small locked-up Briggs is sitting on it with a couple bolts to keep it in place. I love how some kinda green moss is growing on the Briggs! I will have to deal with the front wheels at some point. Or maybe put a couple pieces of rigid pipe in the ground to prop up and support the front end. Value? Priceless! I have never driven this one and I get as much enjoyment out of it as the ones I can drive around. NOT FOR SALE 3 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,641 #21 Posted April 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Sparky said: NOT FOR SALE It kinda ties the whole yard together. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #22 Posted April 9, 2022 Why waste these tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #23 Posted April 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Pullstart said: And “a rare one year only model” Yard Art rare Wheel Horse model not running. If make from mismatched parts that would be true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #24 Posted April 10, 2022 Sparky, it needs that Rusty Sign "Not For Sale". 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #25 Posted April 10, 2022 57 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: Why waste these tractors. It's not a waste if the parts are past practical safe use. Many things can be restored. Some are just too far gone to be practical or financially viable. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
