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Paul Rypinski 03-15-2010 10:50:37 75.33.56.108 758754 Report to Moderator	I LOOKING FOR ADVISE ON BUYING A Ford Funk with 6 cyclinder motor. Engine has not been run in 10 years. Its been stored inside. THE MOTOR TURNS FREELY WITH NO CRACKS OR WELDS. TIN AND TIRES ARE IN REALLY GOOD SHAPE. I WOULD REBUILD ENGINE MYSELF. IT HAS A COMBO SHERMAN STEP /DN TRANNY. Any ideas what this tractor is worth. approx???? [Reply]   [Send Email]
old-9 03-16-2010 07:27:10 67.236.64.52 758873 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 10:50:37   I would snap it up at that price. If engine turns , should be able to run with new gas and tune up to sparkies. If I was not on way to hook up trailor to bring home another Ford, I would ask where it is. Parts can be found to complete it. No worries mate! Joe   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Tim Ewald 03-16-2010 07:17:23 144.160.5.25 758868 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 10:50:37   Looks Funked up to me...   [Reply]   [Send Email]
DollarBill 03-15-2010 17:50:16 66.236.236.162 758809 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 10:50:37   Paul Rypinski said: Is it worth 2500? Depends on why you are buying it. If you're buying it as an investment - NO. By the time you restore it to original condition you could easily drop three times the selling price. As Dell said, if you're looking for a stronger tractor, there are better options than the Funk with more readily available parts. If you're buying it because it's something you've always wanted then to heck with what it costs if that's what you want. IMHO the V-8's are more desirable because it's a V8. What does your gut tell you?   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dell (WA) 03-15-2010 12:45:33 172.192.9.69 758761 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 10:50:37   Paul.......value is what you think it is worth and selling price is what you negotiate. Records are unclear but it is estimated of 1,000,000 N-Tractors, about 8,000 were converted to 6-cyl "Funks". I would NOT pay more than $4000 for Funk in EXCELLENT condition, and just for the "braggin' rights" only. Iff'n I needed more horsepower, there are better $4000 tractors out there. Iff'n you think you haffta "rebuild" the 6-cyl engine, (ittza 1949 pickup engine) tractor ain't worth $4000. And you don't buy Funk engine parts at yer local Ford/New Holland tractor dealer. You go to yer local NAPA store. tip: do the dreaded compression test, 100psi minimum. Use a 12v jumper battery onto starter studd underneath the exhaust manifold. Post the readings, dry and wet and we'll help you interpret them. ......Dell   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Paul Rypinski 03-15-2010 13:46:36 75.33.56.108 758768 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Dell (WA), 03-15-2010 12:45:33   Is it worth 2500? Or are these tractors not that valuable like a non running 8n? It has the step/dn and a 6 cyclinder engine?   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Ken(Ark) 03-15-2010 14:51:21 75.88.58.131 758777 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 13:46:36   Paul Rypinski said: (quoted from post at 13:46:36 03/15/10) Is it worth 2500? Or are these tractors not that valuable like a non running 8n? It has the step/dn and a 6 cyclinder engine? If it is a complete unit $2500 is not a bad price but I would sure want it to move on its own power before I paid that much . Does it have rails or the cast iron oil pan ? Governor ?   [Reply]   [No Email]
Paul Rypinski 03-15-2010 16:21:32 75.33.56.108 758795 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Ken(Ark), 03-15-2010 14:51:21   its complete. not sure on pan   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Tom N MS 03-15-2010 19:40:21 98.95.28.24 758820 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 16:21:32   Just another opinion--worth $2500 -- no not in my opinion..I wouldn"t pay that for it.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Bob Harvey 03-15-2010 17:15:00 216.86.96.82 758801 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 16:21:32   Well, not 'xactly, missing the body bit atwix the dash and the hood, looks like the 'rail' kit, have phun !!   [Reply]   [No Email]
Paul Rypinski 03-15-2010 17:17:19 75.33.56.108 758802 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Bob Harvey, 03-15-2010 17:15:00   is it worth 2500?   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Ken(Ark) 03-15-2010 17:36:03 75.88.58.131 758805 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Funk in reply to Paul Rypinski, 03-15-2010 17:17:19   Paul Rypinski said: (quoted from post at 17:17:19 03/15/10) is it worth 2500? I would say it is worth the gamble for $2500 . Thats a combo step up/down lever poking out there . My old funk has sheet metel for a hood extention and never had the aluminum extention . Years ago I saw one on ebay for $99 with no bids , I had forgot and let time run out .   [Reply]   [No Email]