Fixing 1950 Ford 8N Tractor in Desperate Need of Repair! | Roadworthy Rescues

In need of a new riding lawn mower, Derek heads east to find himself a 1950 Ford 8N tractor. But with a cracked engine block and a bees' nest for a battery, Derek will have to revisit his farming routes to make this implement operational.
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[@ronbrown330]

watched the Barrapoopa last night and this today, what more could a feller ask for.

[@Nakamura65]

isnt this the tractor he got running couple weeks ago from his other property?

[@HairlipButcher]

Could use a lil zip ties n bias plies along with it.👌

[@kevindavidson6715]

@@Nakamura65this is from last year sometime

[@j.d.8593]

@@Nakamura65 Nah, same model but that other one was in WAY better shape and that was filmed not too long ago, this episode was filmed almost a year ago.

[@mr2gordons940]

Big difference in attitude working with something he knows front to back and really likes, and something he doesn't fully understand and doesn't really care about. Lots more fun with the tractor!

[@Canned0Laughter]

Towing a Ford tractor with a 55 Chevy. What a life. I would love to work with Derick.

[@Radiowild]

My Father had a 1948 8N tractor. It was an absolute workhorse! We had a bush hog we used with the PTO to cut the lawn in our field. We connected a plow blade to the 3 point hitch to clear snow. Just a great machine!

[@kerrylewis2581]

Love this kind of content. No turbo, no nitrous. Just plain old Americana at its finest.

[@jackcooper4936]

Dude restoring a tractor, with a 55 Chevy and doing comedy. Legend.

[@greenmachine6146]

love the lightning cube and make-it-happen-er

[@steveshoemaker6347]

🇺🇸

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

His own channel Vice Grip Garage is even better. Sometimes 2.5 hour revival stories...

[@jamiegoodell4735]

This guy here knuckle busted or busted knuckle I love watching his stuff he makes it look so easy but yet he's like roadkill but better

[@NileKelly]

That's MURICA, y'all!!

[@papatomsthoughts]

Ok, can not get any more 50s than this. Love it. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@scottcrenshaw7737]

I worked for a marketing company that supported part sales for New Holland Corp, which owned the Ford tractor line at that time. (early 2000's). Parts for 8 & 9 N tractors were still a major seller even though they hadn't been produced for over 50yrs.

[@alwaysdream7642]

I spent a many of hours doing work on my grandpa's 8-n back in the 70's. Loved the video Derrick!

[@bengagnon6947]

2 classics just goes to show you they don't build em like they use to! Good job Derrick keeping these gems running and bringing them back to life! I've said this before only complaint is i wish the episodes were longer...🇨🇦

[@Sparky6977]

Thanks Dude!!! Always my oasis from the insanity of our world!!!

[@davidgough1161]

I would be proud to work that 8N! That is a very nice tractor.

[@barrybarkley1316]

My first car was a 55 with the 6 and 3 on the tree. I love that tractor and car!

[@sczorroc1552]

I bought a 1948 from a guy that rebuilds them and no matter when I go out to start it, it fires right up, love it and will never get rid of it. Unbelievable how this tractor was built so solid.

[@johnlineberger9560]

First tractor I learned to drive on. Grandad bought new. Never left the grove. 100% sickle bar mower.

[@Michael666CA]

Same, His had a Sherman forklift attachment for his sawmill. Backwards steering was crazy to go from that to normal lol. And with the weight bias steering would get caught up on rocks in the yard, So you didn't hold the wheel tight.

[@kodak_jack]

You replaced the scripted rear fenders with plane jane ones?!!!!! Oofta.

[@dubbledub4588]

Interesting. What could have been restored/re-painted into a really cool, classic tractor was turned into, well, that GRAY thing. Mr. Bieri and I quite often have very different tastes, that's for sure.

[@Hagop64]

Yeah can't say I'm a fan of it being all gray. Think the red/gray contrast would have looked much better.

[@leslieforster1774]

I have absolutely no need for a tractor, but I've always loved Ford 8N's and 9N's and now I want one

[@40sVintageYT]

I bought a basket case 2N at auction last year, despite living in a neighborhood and not even having enough property to need a riding mower. No regrets.

[@yvens001]

@@40sVintageYT LOL

[@ricktucker5130]

You can use it for more than just mowing I really like seeing old equipment being saved and used the way they were meant for really enjoy seeing this video

[@roberthayes5037]

They are all worth fixing and restoring. I recently bought a 8N and I love it. Most of them need lots of work to bring them up to specs but they are definitely worth it. Parts are cheap and you can find them everywhere.

[@donmckinney7255]

Derrick is the ultimate hillbilly everyone should aspire to be! Love yall and what u do. Nothing but respect!

[@saladtrucker]

First time I've ever seen someone from Minnesota referred to as a hillbilly lol

[@janeames1513]

@@saladtrucker hillbillys come from all over the country, some of the most redneck people i've ever met were from wisconsin and the dakotas so minnesota would fit in perfectly i'm sure

[@waynerohde1036]

​@@saladtrucker actually North Dakota

[@SundayOrmond]

Well, I’ll be - was not expecting this little surprise! Thanks a bunch.

[@jamesmeredith381]

Nice to see it saved and not in the scrap yard!

[@jeffsr8300]

I pull a Befco 50" behind my 9n and our yard looks like a golf course without the chemicals.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@oldsranch]

The 60" rear discharge Woods mower is THE perfect mower for the N tractor. Ive got 40+ years on these tractors and have used about every mower out there. Best combo there is for that tractor. Period.

[@josephaumann849]

“But the whole town said that he should’a used red, but it looked good to Dereeeek”…. 😂

[@johnanchovie2b]

Beautiful restoration!

[@PhilipImler-s1d]

Love the air freshener on the tractor!! 😂

[@marktatum2592]

Fresh Shave is the flavor.

[@paulstaab1705]

The way it used to be! Definitely a teeshirt.

[@jacklabloom635]

I have a 1952 Ford 8N Tractor. Runs great. I use it to grade my road and to skid logs for firewood.

[@tripresidue]

I have a lot of childhood memories with a tractor like this. My granddad had it for over 50 years, did all the work himself. The guy he sold to restored it.

[@random-person1]

You can definitely tell the difference between a homemade video (made with a gopro) and having a film crew come along with you. Always great to see old vehicles being brought back to life.

[@eclipsegst9419]

"It's a delicate, but firm, but soft, but aggressive procedure" haha that about sums it up.

[@andrewk6844]

Im glade you said , Ferguson system , which changed tractors for ever. what you painting it Stonely grey from Massey

[@markchapman2585]

I would definitely take it over any riding lawn mower. It come out great 👍🏻

[@xuanjordan3596]

Best family feller KZbinr arround the world 👍🏼 done‼️🚒🚜

[@stephenriley9084]

Nice. We had a charity tractor run through town last week. A lot of classics. Regards, Stephen.

[@StonkeyDomp]

Man that rig turned out nice, I really liked the grey more than I thought I would!

[@DoubleD132]

First thing i ever touched as a resto was an old grey fergy, i was 9 years old in rural cumbria in the uk, helping my 17 year old mate next door on a farm :D

[@1957kwick]

Liked it. Better with the original colors.

[@jackhoward4515]

This is fantastic very impressive!

[@75novaguy73]

Love these old tractors. My dad and dad's dad had several ford tractors.

[@RumbleBones]

Nice. (I liked the red and white two tone vibe.)

[@landoncook4529]

My grandfather had one of these, and I was supposed to have it when he passed, but my uncle sold it before grandpa was laid to rest.

[@AdmissionGaming]

Unlucky

[@kevinvilmont6061]

Holy agricultural childhood. You know a lot about tractors.

[@timallen6025]

That’s sharp , astute rig put together 👍

[@delrayshaffer6376]

Nice restore. But I prefer the original colors and Ford stamped fenders. The all grey reminds me of a military vehicle. Hope you enjoy this classic tractor and get many years of use.

[@JonsMG]

Yeah, the grey he went with is the traditional 9N/2N color

[@demoman1965]

that turned out great, great job there

[@Butters_Stunts]

I thought I was gonna hate the primer look, but it’s sharp!

[@paulcooper9135]

Love the All Grey paint .. just needs some red pin stripes!

[@brucevallee5623]

The tractor looks choice. Thanks for saving it

[@haroldchase4120]

Love the tractor restoration and the color selection was solid

[@keyper555]

Now that is a gem, a couple tubes of JB WELD will fix that crack...WTG on the restoration, looks fantastic!!!

[@gregorybarth930]

I was kinda thinking it should have been brazzed. Hard to weld cast iron especially the old 1950 cast iron. Or use some lead

[@jruskiin3296]

love this series keep it going!!!

[@He11cth3r3]

I like 8ns, we have 2 and they’ve been reliable for 60+ years

[@theda850two]

For my lawn tractor, a FarmAll A, I went to the local motorcycle shop and picked up used motorcycle tire cast offs, they have a rounded shoulder that does not gouge into the turf / sod and they are free !

[@jjay718]

I just bought a 1950 8N with a mower! It runs but she needs some work. I also have a 48 8N and a 56 Chevy I am working on.

[@soulcontractor1641]

Yah i like the BM Shifter now it's like a Hot Rod Tractor! Dean

[@GeoffryWK]

Cast iron block cracks can be welded. Or if cleaned up and roughened up a bit, JB Weld Steel, reinforced with fiberglass cloth.

[@omarfonseca7397]

Muchas gracias por su video Dios te bendiga

[@zisisub]

Excellent choice of color! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@lloyddowns9481]

Know that job well ,done it several times. Worked for a company that used 5 of them 47 thru 52

[@danieledwards1081]

I was so hoping to see a flathead V8 go into that little 8N, that would be awesome 👌

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

1st tractor I ever learned to drive.

[@jimhouse9961]

Me too! First "anything" I learned to drive actually!

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

@@jimhouse9961 I loved growing up country.

[@jimpemberton2712]

Yep, same here. Still have my dad's 2N that I have to put back together....... some day.

[@geraldtucker8299]

So appreciate the keeping it real Love the color choice and wheels. Well done!

[@allenrichard8795]

2 awesome projects.

[@ashleyritchie4948]

More tractors please. love them, that Chevy is a beaut !

[@gtametro]

For a second I thought it was the same tractor from the new property 🤣

[@pontushaggstrom6261]

So did i. almost got kind of pissed

[@anthonyross9276]

nice! dad has an IH 140 with a woods deck under it. mows like an animal! i would enjoy mowing with your rig!

[@kylemayer4453]

Your channel is my chill out show, everyday I come here to check for new videos😂.

[@diffdrmr884]

The air freshener was a nice touch !

[@chipreuter9478]

That air freshener though... 👌

[@40sVintageYT]

Excellent video. I always look at the wheel lugs to determine if it's a 9N/2N or an 8N (the 9N/2N has the lugs much farther out from the hub).

[@Tmlong333]

Excellent, as usual!!!

[@sgttombailes3380]

Outstanding Job Bro.... HooAH !!!!

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

Still had the Mountain Dew car in the shop. This has been marinating for a while.

[@Dorout]

Wasn’t that vehicle a giveaway at some point? Thought it left the fleet 😅

[@nolan33]

Jessica also said she wanted to keep it, and was willing to work out a deal to keep it. Maybe that actually happened, or this video has been sitting for a while.

[@secaII]

Have a feeling this was shot along time ago. They recently did a video on a tractor he brought back to life from the new property they bought. Mysteries…

[@Soundguy79]

The Mountain Dew car got given away. I passed a different guy pulling it north through Chattanooga not long after the giveaway ended.

[@craighansen7594]

I really like the all grey! I didn't think I would but the finished product looks great. That view of the "slightly used" car and truck lot looks very interesting.

[@timothyokane9710]

Rusty Acres has a different look with fresh cut grass, makes it easier to see the cars, and trucks err future projects.

[@russvtguy]

For whats it worth. Back in my time we would put a half cup of course ground black pepper in the cooling system and let it run at idle until the crack in block plugs up from the pepper. Worked 90% of the time and lasted.

[@jlt012001]

What a machine. I love it.

[@tyhogue8316]

Nice little tractor!👍

[@danb2122]

That’s awesome. I would love to find an old tractor to putt around with. Prices too seem reasonable. Now I just need some property. Anyways great show, you sir are definitely my fav car guy. Keep it up!

[@AquaPeet]

Goodness I would love to own and drive that car.... it looks awesome!!

[@ElijahCain-z5h]

I like this stuff I am trying to learn more about engines I’m still new and this show helps me. This is cool because I have a ford tractor that does not work and looks just like the one on this show

[@mikeschellenberg2021]

Great video! Love those old flatheads. Thanks

[@bigjack428]

Love the all gray.

[@brentmcmillan646]

To be honest I was a little skeptical going all grey! My grandpa would probably be throwing a s fit!!! It looks great and really like the turf rear tires. It was definitely worth bringing it back to life.

[@nathanpanter4625]

Got a 50s 8n in the barn that’s sat for close to 30yrs needing a revival and this one might have pushed me closer to getting that old girl choochin again

[@targetdriver559]

The irony of an air freshener on a tractor did not escape me.

[@brettmorter3058]

Love this content my family has a 53 jubilee Ford tractor that I learn to drive stick on when I was about 8 and too light to push the clutch so I would jump on the pedal and though it in hear haha the good Ole days

[@SchneiderClassics]

love to see old mech being used

[@mikewatmough1312]

I remember when this debuted this on VGG

[@fifocrew3040]

It looked great all grey.

[@steelwheels327]

Love these tractors

[@jimhouse9961]

Looking good!

[@oldman8141]

That is the same 55 chevy you used 10 months ago when you bought a boat, still looks good

[@kaiserschnitzel89]

That is the vehicle I learned to drive with.

[@ChewyLocos210]

It looked like you were racing Kevin Bacon in Footloose when you took off. 😂

[@feelingold2995]

Man that is one sweet ole tractor.... Maybe a seat upgrade for under a paint matching in house fabricated low pro roof canopy..👍👍

[@jasonedwards251]

Love those tires.

[@robjohnson3376]

I'm not a big tractor fan but that's a really nice job you did on this one, It looks fantastic, Good job Derrick 👍.