32K into a C??

Formerly PaMike · Jun 23, 2013

Heres one on craigslist!
32K into a C? He either is a lier or he got taken...
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/grd/3890412935.html

CNKS · Jun 23, 2013

The person is just trying to get his/her money back, it won't happen. I have almost completely restored tractors, including a C. Mine get about $6000 in them not counting the initial cost of the tractor. The C I did is more like $5000-I really don't keep track of it. For a C or Super C I would be lucky to get 3-$4000 if I sold it, more likely less, but I don't do them for the money. I really don't think I could get $12000 in one if I tried. Perhaps he/she is trying to get the labor back, or maybe someone else did it. Regardless it ain't worth that much!

Formerly PaMike · Jun 23, 2013

I just dont know how you could put that much into a C. Heck I know guys building 400HP+ muscle cars from the ground up that get 20k into them.And that includes a hot driveline with a quality paint job/body work...

CNKS · Jun 23, 2013

For some reason I never look at Craig's list on my own, as I prefer buying elsewhere -- I look at it more as entertainment, as you gave me -- Thanks.

d282 · Jun 23, 2013

Don't forget about all the options and restored equipment you are getting for 14k. If you figured your time, or just time tracking down implements and parts that all adds up!

Pete76NY · Jun 24, 2013

I assume you are being sarcastic? LOL I mean we have a 2-14 FH plow, a couple of FH sickel bar mowers, a FH carry all, and a Super C snow plow all for our Super C and althoug our Super C is a very good, strong runner, is pretty good looking, and is 100pct mechanically, it's a $2800 tractor on it's best day, and MIGHT be a $4000 package with all the implements...ben said on here 1000s of times: No matter what ya dump in 'em, they are still only worth a certain amount!

Pete76NY · Jun 24, 2013

I agree with you! We never figure in our time as we enjoy the time spent on/in them, and I learned the hard way that I don't usually take the paint to the level of what the car guys are doing, simply because we use ours some, and the one time I did a super duper paint job with automotive paint, I was too touchy about using the tractors, so now they get IH 2150 (in the case of the Red ones) paint with hardner after I get the sheet metal all straightened out.
We have never factored in the purchase price on this Super C as Dad bought it back in early 80's and used it well for years, but we put about $2800 in it; engine, clutch, pump, anything it needed. It is 100% mechanically, looks decent, and pulls like a mule on a sled...I wouoldn't trade it for that 14K tractor! LOL
The Super H got the same treatment, but needed new rubber too so including purchase price (yeah it was bought right) we have about $3800 in it. If that guy wanted to trade me his 14K Super C for it he'd have to give me the implements and $500 to trade! LOL

Red Dave · Jun 24, 2013

I think that may the same Super C that was for sale a year or two ago by the same guy.

If I remember correctly, he has come down a bit in asking price.

I don't believe the $32,000 either, unless he figures that his time is worth $100 an hour and he works slow.

Jay Poole · Jun 24, 2013

I check out TractorHouse from time to time... seen some mighty costly one there too. Not to mention the Super HTA with factory diesel!!!

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