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Royse · Nov 3, 2013

Got this home today.
1939 H, serial number 1292.
Runs good, no smoke, knocks or ticks.
Needs a few minor things fixed up and front tires.
Fairly straight tractor though.

FLOLDFORD · Nov 3, 2013

Looks like a nice old H. I've always wanted one just never have found one here in Florida that wasn't rusted down. I work on one for a friend every now and then that is also a 39 but it has a wide front end. Always wondered if it came that way from the factory or if it was after market. I think the serial # on it is in the 3000 range

FBH44 · Nov 3, 2013

Thanks. Yes, I agree the H is a fine machine. 1939 is getting old by now. Have to figure it out..... good grief, 74 years.

sd pete · Nov 3, 2013

Good lookin ol H!

just another old geezer · Nov 3, 2013

factory wide fronts have the tie rod in front of the axel tube, aftermarket behind.

FLOLDFORD · Nov 3, 2013

The one I mention has the tie rod in front of the axle. So as you said is a factory wfe. I have tried to buy this tractor from my friend but no luck so far. It is a straight tractor in nice shape. I think he brought it down here from Missouri.

Buddy · Nov 3, 2013

Nice H. I have one here with a factory wide front. I really need to get it in the shop and start the restoration. Mine has a stuck engine and it has had Krol soaking in it for a year or more. LOL.. I guess the stuck engine is the real reason I keep shoving it on the back burner..

rrlund · Nov 3, 2013

Fenders,original Farmall emblem,cover over the cultivator steering arm hole in the grille. Nice. Quite a complete tractor.

Spook · Nov 3, 2013

I have a 48 I restored. Great tractor. I've been told, that the aftermarket wide fronts were better, the tie rod was protected, and the geometry was better, yielding a shorter turning radius. As I said, this is what I've heard, no experience directly?

Dick2 · Nov 3, 2013

My uncle bought a 1939 Model H new. It had rubber tires, but no generator or starter.

Royse · Nov 3, 2013

I thought it looked pretty complete.
One fender does have a couple holes drilled in it. Toolbox maybe?
From what I've been told, correct '39 trans cover and seat bracket.
Be nice to fix it up, won't have much work for it other than
raking a little hay and spreading manure.

GordoSD · Nov 3, 2013

Needs lights and light bar, Donaldson air cleaner.

GordoSD · Nov 3, 2013

Price?

Royse · Nov 3, 2013

I was wondering about the electrics Gordo.
It has a starter in it, but no battery/wiring/lights, etc.
When the H's were built, did they all have a starter hole?
The A/B/BN had different torque tubes. Some with a hole, some without.
I'm not sure how the H's were set up new.
It was a trade, I paid $20 for delivery since my trailer's still broke.

2badlybent · Nov 3, 2013

I have freed up several stuck engines and I do not bother with the unstickum junk. The way I do it does not harm the engine or the clutch or starter. If my method does not work the engine is so rusted that it may not be salvagable. If anyone is interested post a question to me and I will post a reply at a later date.

rankrank1 · Nov 3, 2013

You will like that h once you get things fixed on it. Even though I have other tractors there is just something about my ole h that I like. (handy, fuel miser, pleasure to drive).

Can you post a photo of the flat deck area where the seat bolts to? 1939's supposedly have a notch in that area and makes them sorta rare(or as rare as something can be in Farmall h world anyways with the vast production numbers they had). Newer Farmall h's have a totally flat deck where the seat bolts.

I believe the seat suspensions are kinda unique too on the 1939's. Would be great if you could post a photo of that too.

Royse · Nov 3, 2013

It does have a notch in the back of the deck.
As well as a rectangle seat bracket that matches that notch.
I have a seat bracket/toolbox off another H and it is round/pipe.
I'll see if I can get a picture of it tomorrow.

Super Trucker · Nov 4, 2013

Hey did you buy that out of fowlerville Royse?

Royse · Nov 4, 2013

I traded for it, but yes, it came from over your way.
If you know some history on it, good or bad, I'd love to hear it.
Shoot me an email!

Royse · Nov 4, 2013

Rankrank1, here's that picture of the deck.
I couldn't get a real good picture of it. I've got it backed into
the corner of the poll barn with others parked in front of it.
Sitting in the left side of the notch is a spare seat pan.

I agree on the "rare" part. An H is about as rare as a Ford 8N.
Both handy little tractors for many chores though, especially
with the narrow front on the H. Great turning radius.

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