450 LP Revisited

Blackland Dan · Nov 22, 2009

I talked to the owner of the 450 and he said it runs fine. The low side of the TA is out.(Surprise) He wants $2500 for it. I went and looked at it and the only thing wrong with the tin is surface rust. One small dent on the grill. Live PTO, no 3 point and he does have the 2 wheel axle for the front also. Rear tires are good, the front one is missing some tread but is holding air. The seat and battery box are good. (again surprise) Not sure about the $2500, though. By the time I replaced the TA and the other small stuff, I'd have $4000 in it. Not sure it's worth it. What do y'all think? Dan

ericmn2009md1980 · Nov 22, 2009

what part of the country are u in?

Wardner · Nov 22, 2009

I don't see a problem with the price. The head and manifold are worth half of his asking price. Alot of 450 LP tractors have been scrapped for those parts by the puller crowd. The LP model has to be approaching rarity by now even in Texas. It certainly is in New England. I'll bet that tractor would draw some attention on eBay without having to do any repairs

Those F and H wheel weights might have some value that exceeds IH weights. For me the only drawback is the absence of the fast hitch but that can be corrected for a couple of hundred dollars.

Matt_in_Michigan · Nov 22, 2009

$4000 including repairs for a what appears, by your pics and description for a fairly original 450 LP? You"ve got both front ends, and it looks like it has all the emblems and what-not intact. If all you wanted to was make it pretty and show it off, it"d be worth it. $4000 for a pretty 50 hp tractor seems like a bargain to me, even if you wanted to work it. You can"t spend $4000 and get anything close to this. Not, at least, in my humble opinion.

I"m sure there"s 40-50 other guys that would love to have that tractor.

Matt
LP 450 Nebraska Test Results

scott mcintosh · Nov 22, 2009

It looks like it has power steering,lots of good items to sell if it was parted.Got to remember it in one piece and there are fewer every day.Scott

DRCA · Nov 22, 2009

Sounds like a good buy to me. And remember to keep it lookin that good you've got to keep it outside! Good show tractor you found.

Janicholson · Nov 22, 2009

Looks too good to pass up. I would drive it for an hour or so to get a feel for its oil pressure etc, but al LP engine is going to last, and be less problematic than a gasser. JimN

Blackland Dan · Nov 22, 2009

I'm in North Texas.

Blackland Dan · Nov 22, 2009

Wll Guys, I can't thank you enough for all your advice. Your opinions are very important to this novice. I'm going to call the guy back tomorrow and see if we can drive it a little like Jim suggested. If all is well, I'm going to bring her home. Already got the go ahead from the Mrs. (bless her heart) I'll holler back when I get her home. Dan

Janicholson · Nov 22, 2009

Best of luck, it looks like a fine machine. Lets hope it is as good as it looks. Jim

D Slater · Nov 22, 2009

May want to make sure it has the original type 450 head before spending that much. You can reach up under hood and feel head above manifold to tell.

tractornutmd1980mn2009 · Nov 22, 2009

if your goin pass it by email me contact info

Blackland Dan · Nov 22, 2009

Ok, D. But, what am I feeling for? Are you saying it's like a flathead engine or is there a valve cover up there?

D Slater · Nov 22, 2009

In the space between valve cover and and edge of head on manifold side you should feel dips or pockets above and between intake and exhaust ports. most times with oil or crap in them on well used machines. All other heads are pretty flat between the head bolt studs on that side.

CenTex Farmall · Nov 22, 2009

Well what are you waiting for? Drive it around and see if the trans is quiet!

Yep, this is the one I was trying to find out about but didn't have any luck. GRRRRR!

Glad to see it may be finally finding a home!

Stew Holliday · Nov 23, 2009

Hey Dan,
I think all L/P tractors are neat.
Here is on of mine that I restored.
Good luck with yours.
Stew in AZ

Stew Holliday · Nov 23, 2009

Hey Dan,
I think all L/P tractors are neat.
Here is on of mine that I restored.
Good luck with yours.
Stew in AZ

Blackland Dan · Nov 23, 2009

Sorry, CenTex. She'll have a good home. Where are you located?

Blackland Dan · Nov 23, 2009

Great job, Stew. I'm going to put this pic on my desktop for inspiration. This is exactly what I envisioned it to look like. Thanks, Dan...

Blackland Dan · Nov 23, 2009

Thanks, D. I'll check that today.

redgems · Nov 23, 2009

Stew, thats gorgeous 350 l.p.
I have a SMTA l.p. and la case l.p. I have the reg&carb painted on the smta and the reg & carb sand blasted on the la .I like high lighting the propane eq was wondering how you did yours? looks great.Was wondering if after blasting do you put on a sealer? Also i think your post indicated your from Arizona well I am in calif. have you considered bringing that 350 to calif antique show in April 16,17,18 2010 love to have you with the Chapter #14 I.H.group. Thanks, Tony

Marty K · Nov 23, 2009

Here's my '58 450LP after finishing fitting the sheet metal. Now I'm in the process of stripping, filling, priming, and sanding the last 6 sheet metal pieces. I'm a few months from finishing.

Blackland Dan · Nov 23, 2009

Thanks for the pic, Marty. I can already tell she's gonna be beautiful. There's just something about the way the LP tank sits up there that just makes these models really stand out. I look forward to more pics when you finish with it.

*MMIHJD* · Nov 23, 2009

does anydody know where I can get a couple of valve covers for a 400 lp tank, I need two covers for the side over the filler valves??

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