Ford 8N | Antique Tractor Restoration | (PART 2)

[@bruceblaylock1397]

Awesome job on that 8N, your Father in law should be very proud of that little Ford!

[@born2soon]

Great job and I really enjoyed the videos. I have a restored '51 8N with Sherman transmission. The speeder sign in town clocked me at 28 mph in a 35 mph zone. You have convinced me to put new rear tires on it. The fronts are new, but rear tires weren't in the budget and they are dry rotted. Wife bought me a tachometer and Ford script stencils for Christmas. My grandfather had a '49 8N. Grandma sold it for $200 to help pay for his funeral in 1969. I kept it in the back of my mind that I would have one some day. Bought mine last March, 51 years after Grandpa's passing.

[@realLuisGiordano]

A Ford tractor like that was the very first motor vehicle I drove in my life, when I was 9 years old

[@stevenswm9844]

Beautiful job! I spent many a day on an 8N growing up on a farm, but it was Blue and Grey. I loved that tractor! I only wished I had that all important upgrade like yours...the padded seat! lol

[@tylerrsmith443]

That mud on the tires and foot plates made me anxious. Thing is too clean!!!

[@elzorro9987]

Nice job. It is great to see those old tractors being brought back to life and beauty.

[@4321grp]

My Dad bought a new 8N in 1951. He liked it so much that afterward he bought a used 9N also, He did a lot of farming with those two tractors, a couple years later he traded the 8N for a new Jubilee, then later he bought a new 960 to use with the Jubilee.

[@MrJohn714]

Something about old tractors,..just makes you feel good!

[@John-gd4jj]

I do this same thing with 2 9 and 8N Tractors and your work is very good. Thanks for the school-ing

[@dp.2766]

Beautiful machine!

[@hanketue1845]

Awesome job have a 49 that been wanting to do this just gives me the more inspiration to do so thanks for the videos

[@MrSiestaFiesta]

I never knew that the 8n had the hi-low option. Interesting build!

[@davidshipulski4532]

They had the Sherman Step-Up/Step-Down, Step up, and the step down. step up/down had high gear, low gear, and then standard which eliminated the overdrive. the Step up has Sherman high and low. the step down had regular and a very low geared shift for tiling, trenching, etc.

[@rjmara]

Very nice restoration,and a beautiful piece of machinery,I’m looking to get an 8n or Jubilee myself one day.

[@oldbuzzard76]

That tractor is so nice I would never use it for work Back 40 or back road cruises and a few shows . Old Henry knew how to give his products style !

[@finncampeau4922]

Glad to see it’s got a 6v battery in it

[@bigboss4298]

Beautiful tractors, nice job on my favorite the 8n!

[@spurgear4]

My 8N is one of my most treasured possessions.

[@joecnc3341]

Mine too! I call mine "Henry"

[@cogpastorc]

I have restored dozens of tractors like this. I think you are doing a really good job. I would have you working in my shop. Keep up the good work.

[@johngrace199]

My Grandfather had one of the same vintage...great job.

[@jaecubed592]

This came out amazing. I'm thinking my first restoration will be the 8N Ford.

[@thomasbeck9075]

Outstanding job best I have ever seen I love the way you kept it all original down to the 6 volt system 😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 the way it was and should be I own 2 of them I wouldn't want to part with them

[@jamesyeo2947]

Brilliant restoration as always! even with one of the lift arms being the wrong way round.

[@markeholbrook]

Beautiful restoration, I bet it looks great 3 feet away or less, I've seen some on youtube that might look OK from a hundred feet away, at least most are shiny. I can tell you take a lot of pride in your work, it's beautiful, looks like it just rolled out of the factory!

[@markbuilt]

Nice Job , we had a couple of those on the farm when I was a kid , Use to use them on hay rakes . All I remember was the down draft carb and one used more oil than gas .

[@donalddowland3202]

Great job

[@joecnc3341]

Beautiful restoration!

[@garyjones7198]

Very nice job... Love those old Fords...

[@1crazynordlander]

I am getting one of these soon from a friend that is in really tough shape. I subbed! Nice job!

[@AimlessMoto]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@richardm1631]

You did a great job I like those older ford tractor 👍👍👍👍

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

my first tractor drive was in 1952 on a john deer through the barnyard gate I was 6. My best friends had a ford and I drove it when needed.

[@tommyhunter1817]

I would never take that out of the garage. Looks WAY too good.

[@wayofthewordwow7574]

Beautiful Tractor!

[@ItsDaveLore]

Wow amazing job on the tractor, my grandfather had a Massey Ferguson to30 and I'd like to restore it eventually

[@leerite3587]

Very nice! Thanks for posting.

[@ericcrosco6271]

Really nice job!Looks great!I have my paps old 51 that was passed down to me I want to redo one day.Wish I had more time.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

I'm rushing out to order the paint for a project early May. What is the best paint for Ford 8N. I don't think I want to use a compressor, and I want to paint the tractor with it all together but remove the hood only,and tape off the rest. I'm not usually like this, and I'm usually anal about detail, but I don't have all the time I want to devote toa proper project, so I will degrease it, wipe it down, allow it to evaporate water for a day, then spray, spray, spray. I will sand down the hood, prime it and be careful to get two coats on that. What brand of paint are you using, and do you know it it also comes in an aerosol can? Does Rustoleum also make a good authentic red color? Thanks for your input.

[@TRONMasterMCP]

Great 👍 job. Looks fantastic.

[@regparsons5674]

Nice Job! Good work

[@AimlessMoto]

Thanks!

[@shawnlanders2034]

Nice job on that tractor. My dad has an 8N ford tractor on the farm but we never drive it. It just sits.

[@639Beaver]

Beautiful. I love Ford.

[@AimlessMoto]

Thanks!

[@kenarnold9132]

I grew up with my Great Grandfathers 8n. Dad bought it from him for $500 with a 2 bottom plow and bush hog. Genny was worn out, and for some reason Dad never wanted to get it fixed, nor update it to a 12 volt system. Either park it on a hill or jump start it! I learned to drive on that thing! Didn't have the Sherman transmission though.

[@retiredlife848]

Where did you buy the gray paint and do you remember the color name and number? I'm looking some that will match the tail light that's powder coated also. Nice looking restoration.

[@jeremyc3431]

The 50 to 52's Did not have wings. The floorboard with the tool box in it was a jub/Naa floor board. 53 and 54 year. They got rid of them due to holding water Nd rusting out. I like them. Nice video and freak looking 8n.

[@moman0166]

When I rebuilt my 8N I put a 8 volt battery in it and turned up the voltage regulator and it starts better plus the lights are brighter. I got that tip from a old Ford mechanic.

[@bbdbkd]

beautiful restoration

[@clembuck6006]

Looks Great

[@ditzydoo4378]

The floor board tool box was an option on the Jubilee series. The 9N never had floor boards, only pegs that were great at catching your pant leg.

[@jimbuford4147]

They look very nice.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Beautiful tractors. We just got an 8n with a loader a while ago. It needs a lot of work.

[@AimlessMoto]

+Love2boat92 Thanks! We actually just put a loader onto the 800. It came with it originally, but needed a ton of work. We built a new bucket for it, and had to get a new pump. I may do a little up-date video on that one, stay tuned!

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

AimlessMoto Welcome. That's pretty cool. Our loader is really arckaic looking. To dump the bucket, you pull a pin from the drivers seat. Lol. Hopefully it doesn't need a new pump because that is in the transmission. I really enjoyed seeing these tractors.

[@AimlessMoto]

The 800 we have has a shaft that comes out of the crank to a separate pump mounted to the loader, and the loader frame is it's own fluid reservoir. Is the loader on your 8N made out of tubing? We used to have one on the 8N that was all tubing with a very narrow bucket, I think the hydraulics hooked into the PTO drive in the transmission like yours. We ended up selling the loader... no need for it.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

AimlessMoto That's interesting. I've seen those kind before on youtube. They're pretty neat. The loader frame on our tractor is not made out of pipe. It looks sort of like a modern day loader frame. We could use a loader on the tractor quite a bit.

[@slimpickens9544]

First off let me say great job, looks fantastic I literally just bought 04/12/2020 a 1952 8N and im watching videos to see if i think im smart enough to rebuild one i wont lie im a little afraid.if you would share with me some of the cost and how did you find all the replacement parts i would greatly appreciate it

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

Would you mind sharing where you got the lights AND the seat cover? LOVE the seat cover! We just bought a 52 Ford 8N and we actually have it running but it's missing these parts I am asking about.

[@ke8qr]

Pete, I will be painting my 1952 8n this summer. What colors (Red/Gray) did you use, and are they original Ford colors. Love your work.

[@dbrownjr.1410]

Great job. Maybe, you'll show step by step wiring up the lights. I see plenty of the 12v conversations. I'd like to see the 6v version.

[@cdunning6988]

great job beautiful tractor! take care!

[@stevenk7419]

Beautiful job!!

[@garynicholson1678]

love the line up.

[@CarlosLopez-ov4bp]

stellar job!

[@erikgonzalez3576]

Nice job

[@lostinmyspace4910]

May I ask where did you get your paint? What brand, and what number of paint is Ford's proper matching?

[@dlynes]

awesome job!! looks great!

[@AimlessMoto]

Thanks!

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

Awesome Job! I love when you keep the tractors period correct. 12V system's ruin a good restoration job when its suppose to be 6V.

[@thomasbeck9075]

Exactly I'm glad to see someone who agrees with me most of those 12 volt conversions are botched jobs and they don't work right

[@jamesbailey7785]

Hey young man; Good work on ole bird:))) My senior neighbor has one. I have been helping with some upkeep on stuff. He has been using ole Jub for his 1/4 acre garden work . I went to check oil the other day and she was way overfilled, I checked the rad fluid and a lot of oil in coolant. I did not see any water on oil dipstick, just very black thick oil. I asked about last time he changed:))) He said, he only uses for an hour or so a few times a year he cannot recall ever a complete change. I have read that crack in block would be most likely but many instances the head or gasket could be issue. Debating if I want to tackle a overhaul. Any insight you could lend would be welcome:))) Where do you purchase your parts? Best; Tom

[@deerrudy]

Great Job!

[@superdaddyninja8468]

Hey nice job! I've got a baby blue 8N needs alittle work we just really use it with the brush-hog. Keep up the good work man. Was diggin the backup light! :]

[@mmd.618]

It’s been awhile and I’m not sure if you remember but what paint did you use for the hood and fenders?

[@AimlessMoto]

Its Ford red and Tan we found in a Dennis Carpenter magazine. Tractor Supply carries the same stuff I think, I just don't know the paint codes.

[@tylerjames9549]

U wouldn't happen to have the paint codes you used on your 8n. Its beautiful i just got one and starting to year her down and do the same

[@Nickadoo500]

really good job!

[@NeMoC53]

Everyone seems to complain about the music but I quite like the john Denver remix. I can’t find it tho. Who’s remix is this?

[@AimlessMoto]

It's by Pretty Lights.

[@thomasr.miller5553]

THANKS, you made my day. love to see it done WRIGHT! Fantastic job .WE love old tractors.

[@AimlessMoto]

+Thomas R. Miller Thanks Thomas! I just painted up the "fords" on the emblems and we're wiring up the lights this weekend. I'll do a followup video!

[@thomasr.miller5553]

FANTASTIC.{(:-)

[@cocoanightnmare]

Where did you get the running board/toolbox? I'd love to add one of those to my 8n!

[@AimlessMoto]

Dennis Carpenter

[@ReadinessLinks]

Where did you find the seat cover? I am restoring an 8N.

[@AimlessMoto]

Dennis Carpenter

[@Sonar37]

Awesome!

[@diytips4028]

Where did you find a radiator shroud that fit?

[@AimlessMoto]

Dennis Carpenter... this was a while ago.

[@corybeard3426]

what did you do to fix the fan shroud issue

[@AimlessMoto]

bent it slightly, just enough to clear.

[@xxzxx9770]

How much did this project cost?

[@jayj8664]

Where did you get the step ?, I'd like one for my 8N

[@AimlessMoto]

Dennis Carpenter

[@Jakester428]

Can you tell me the paint and thinner you used please. And also about how much you if to thin it

[@AimlessMoto]

The paint was from Tractor Supply Co. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/majic-town-country-tractor-truck-implement-1-gal-ford-red And just use standard medium thinner, about 5 parts paint to 1 part thinner. A gallon should easily do the entire tractor.

[@Jakester428]

AimlessMoto thank you so much, I'm 17 and my 46 8n is my biggest project so far. So I want to get it done right

[@austincraft327]

where did you get your paint from thks!!!

[@AimlessMoto]

Dennis Carpenter.

[@johndaltonspeak2134]

What was the red paint you used?

[@AimlessMoto]

Dennis Carpenter

[@brendasmith6714]

just inherited what i believe to be a 1952 ford 8n-b.. appears to be in good shape.. 6 volt also...would like more operating info and a good reference manual to keep it operating.... my first tractor,,,,,grampa had a ford 2000.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Brenda...you may want to consider converting to a 12 volt system. I hired a mechanic to do it for me. Mine was converted with a 12 V battery, and a Chevy alternator, and now it starts like electronic ignition...so quick, and no more grinding to get it started.

[@brendasmith6714]

@@lostinmyspace4910 thanks,am considering the change to 12 v . also seeking a new wiring harness as the coating has come off and have a lot of bare wires.. seeking a place to buy parts online. Thanks for your input.. gonna be fun.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

@@brendasmith6714 In Michigan, there's a well known national parts dealer called Steiner Tractor Parts; they have a huge array of parts ;see catalog >>www.steinertractor.com/portals/0/Images/misc/2020-catalog-cover.jpg Also, place to consider is Tractor Supply for parts and accessories.

[@matteckert6676]

Are you sure thats a 54? They stopped making the 8n in 1952

[@Fordfarmer9700]

Beautiful restoration!! And I take it that you're from West Virginia?

[@AimlessMoto]

Nope, we're located in Massachusetts... but there are no catchy songs about this state.

[@ajcs1000]

If you're located in Massachusetts, then why was there a box from a Pennsylvania/ New Jersey area equipment dealer at 6:01?

[@Fordfarmer9700]

Avery Spellmeyer probably a delivery I'd say

[@ajcs1000]

That's what I thought, but you never know.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

@@AimlessMoto Oh yes there are songs about Massachusetts>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZLCmIqQp6mHaac and here>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/e564p2CJrtOUmLM and here>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4qbiH6Mg8d1gtE and here >>kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIi5lHykbLZnecU and here >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/aom6ipicmp54sKs

[@mjay3312]

Where did you buy the tires?

[@AimlessMoto]

Local tire shop, Pete's Tire Barn.

[@robertandreaccio]

What brand and kind of paint did you use

[@AimlessMoto]

Enamel from Tractor Supply.

[@terrywasson3773]

Where do I order a seat cover like that one

[@allenallen6474]

Tractor cost?

[@backinthewoods2022]

Beautiful job I bought one restored and have a bunch of videos of it Doing work if you care to check them out on my channel. My first tractor so fun to drive. I just bought lights now I have to install. Where do I get the wiring to go from point “A to B”? I’m trying not to scratch mine too bad👍

[@oldthudman]

If you now have a 12v system on the 8n I'd put LEDs in the headlights/taillights.....etc.....

[@AimlessMoto]

Nah, we just put 12v bulbs everywhere... it looks kinda wrong with LED's...

[@propelledaxe8735]

How was the rear lights wired? I was gonna run a wire along the whole thing but i dont know what was the original way or how you did it

[@AimlessMoto]

+PropelledAxe Originally there was a hole in the fender so the wire passed from the outside to the inside, then down to the axle, then across the axle under the seat. From there, it passed through a little hole on the transmission case on the right hand side (if you're sitting on it) then up under the dash to the switch. The switch itself is wired to the key. Make sense? Originally the wires were wrapped in black fabric/electrical tape. If the tractor came with a spot light on the back, it was wired into the harness with the tail light.

[@propelledaxe8735]

thank you!

[@michaelwood2297]

Nice job on the tractor. Does anyone know it you could install a magneto on a ford 8n tractor?

[@AimlessMoto]

A magneto? Why on earth would you want to do that? It's easier just to slap a 12v Alternator on it. The only things you will need to change are the battery (to a 12v), and all of the bulbs to 12v. You can use an AcDelco alternator for a small block Chevy, 305/350 etc.

[@jayss10]

Nope, OEM starter is AOK with 12 volts going to it. Also remember if you were to switch from 6 volt to 12 volt it now needs to be a negative ground. 6 volt systems were typically positive ground.

[@5xgreentv33]

You should of wired wheel it or sandblast it the paint with come off easy

[@sylvaincarmel7008]

Where did you buy your pieces, i need the adress to by some, if you can give me the name to order some

[@AimlessMoto]

Dennis Carpenter for most of it. This was a long time ago, parts have gotten scarce.

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

It is probably the video but the color looks off. None the less, that is a beautiful machine.

[@shobud7561]

Good looking tractor but you didn't vedio your painting process ! That's the part everyone was waiting on !

[@leoheadbands7621]

What year and model is the tractor??

[@AimlessMoto]

Leo Headbands 52 8N

[@corybeard3426]

8n with side distributor was built between 50 1/2 to 52

[@AimlessMoto]

I mis-spoke, it is a 52.

[@decadantdog4444]

Would have been nice to hear the engine when you took it for a drive instead of that stupid music.

[@davidbruce5524]

I learned on a Ford 8N ... I was 10

[@lazyj1001]

the bolted were never painted on the just to let you know it was a option at the dealer ship to get them painted

[@thetree3402]

Where's the generator?

[@AimlessMoto]

Pause @3:29 and you'll see it, left side front of the engine.