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Joe in CA 08-08-2012 15:48:47 74.116.207.4 Report to Moderator	I have a neighbor that just sold the farm and is moving to town. He has this Farmall C that can't make the ride. $750 takes it. He says it runs, but hasn't run in a long time. I want the wide front end, the rest of it is parts/resale. Notice the sickle. That comes with the machine. One good rear tire, all the others are junk. is this a good buy or not at $750? [Reply]   [No Email]
Joe in CA 08-09-2012 15:21:03 74.116.207.4 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   Thanks guys. I went ahead and bought it today. The owner was the origional purchaser in 1954, and he has the origional owners manual and parts book for it as well! [Reply]  [No Email]
CJ in MI 08-09-2012 12:23:37 69.208.95.47 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   He'd had cash in a heartbeat. Bummer it's at the wrong end of the world (for me). [Reply]  [No Email]
DonR of Mn 08-09-2012 12:01:14 184.194.166.234 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   What everybody has missed is the fact that this a Super C. Look at the brakes, easy to see. [Reply]  [No Email]
Mark (EC,IN) 08-09-2012 10:14:47 38.123.17.132 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   If it runs.....it's a $1500 tractor here with the mower. [Reply]  [No Email]
dej(Jed) 08-09-2012 08:26:10 141.189.251.1 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   She is a beauty! They always say things bring more money in CA and this certainly is an example of that. It would bring about $350 for scrap in Pa and that is what I would give for it. [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 08-09-2012 07:10:03 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   Personally I'd have bought it the minute he said 750. Even if you change your mind and don't really want it - you could make your money back pretty quickly. Get it before he changes his mind or sells it to soembody else! [Reply]  [No Email]
mkirsch 08-09-2012 05:26:18 64.80.110.74 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   Heck, if the engine turns over it'll probably run with a little bit of work and a few inexpensive parts. You could take the WFE off, put your NFE on, get it running, and put it by the side of the road for $1000. Let the buyer talk you down to $750-800 and you're only down the gas money to haul it home. [Reply]  [No Email]
Tom Fleming 08-09-2012 03:01:10 173.233.7.210 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   As I always post, location has a lot to do with price, but let's break this one down in Western Pa. Belly mount sickle bar mower: $250 +/-. Wide front end: $250-$300. Has Ball jar air cleaner $50. So, without looking at any parts or goodies on it (like decent looking grille, etc.) you are at $550 - $600. There appears to be a hydraulic system on it, complete. Another $200 +/-. From my chair, $750 is a decent price if all you want is the WFE. You'll get your money back and break even for your investment on the rest of the parts. Heck, I would be interested in the mower depending upon where this is located. [Reply]  [No Email]
W.Brehm 08-08-2012 21:55:07 97.127.182.156 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to mattofvinings, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see $250 isn't going to touch that! I was at a auction this spring with a Farmall C with wide front, and front and rear wheels weights. This tractor was sitting for nearly twenty years outside. It brought $575. Don't suggest to someone to offer below scrap price. [Reply]  [No Email]
Pete76NY 08-08-2012 20:47:23 66.194.51.226 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   Well worth it! I'd have that front end that causes ya to need 3 football fields to turn what is other wise one of the handiest turning tractors ever made around off 1st, then I'd due some tuning up! [Reply]  [No Email]
Pete76NY 08-08-2012 20:47:00 66.194.51.226 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   Well worth it! I'd have that front end that causes ya to need 3 football fields to turn what is other wise one of the handiest turning tractors ever made around off 1st, then I'd due some tuning up! [Reply]  [No Email]
State of Jefferson 08-08-2012 17:57:53 75.247.59.141 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   If you decide you don't want it, let me know. I've been lookin for a wide front Super C. Don't mind a project. I'm a couple hours north of you. Ben [Reply]  [No Email]
DeltaRed 08-08-2012 17:57:18 67.6.225.104 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   With the mower and wide front,you did GOOD!If it runs-JACKPOT!! [Reply]  [No Email]
Forge Farmer 08-08-2012 17:09:15 71.169.105.71 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   if it is the wide front you want, they often go from $500 to $600. [Reply]  [No Email]
Janicholson 08-08-2012 16:27:35 96.24.99.126 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   If engine is free, 500 wold be max. If frozen scrap price. Jim [Reply]  [No Email]
The Red 08-08-2012 16:03:05 69.246.205.0 Report to Moderator	Re: Worth it? in reply to Joe in CA, 08-08-2012 15:48:47   "Hasn't run in a long time". Huge red flag in my book. See if the engine can turn first of all. If I had room, $500 at best if the engine was loose. $250 for stuck with just planning to sell the usable parts, junk the rest. [Reply]  [No Email]