What can you tell me about this International Thresher?

Beatles65 · Feb 17, 2011

I have found this old International Thresher. What can you tell me about it? It is not complete as the insides are all gutted out, and there is no way to find whats missing because this is the way the owner bought it. He was just going to cut it up and haul it in until I told him that I was interested. The price is $150. I thought that I would save it and use it as yard art or maybe even put a floor in it and place honey bee hives in it. You could get a lot of colonies in that thing!
It is roughly 20 feet long.
Does anyone know what year it is?
Model number?

I also thought that it would look great being pulled behind my new 1923 McCormick Deering 15-30.

Thanks for all the info!
From Denton, Nebraska.
Andrew Kean.

Bruce from Can. · Feb 17, 2011

I can tell you this much right away , it is not 200 feet long.Is that some help?

rustred · Feb 17, 2011

maybe 25ft. long. but that is way too much for that junk pile. can buy them in that cond here for 10.00 on auction sales.

Adirondack case guy · Feb 17, 2011

Hay Beatles;
I'm sure others are thinking this also, so I'm asking the question. "How does a young man like you support your car and farm machinery hobby? I wish I had the resources and time that you have to persue your pasions. I think I can talk for most of us on this forum in saying that we are very supportive of your endevors. Someone your age has to carry on the heritage in to the future.

Adirondack case guy · Feb 17, 2011

Hay Bruce; how did the post change from 200' to 20' Kim intervention?

Beatles65 · Feb 17, 2011

I edited the post.

Jon Hagen · Feb 17, 2011

Interesting find, but much money for one in that condition. Maybe worth it to you in that gutted condition if you want internal room for the hives.
The very early threshers were all wood body and the very late steel body ones were on rubber tires. My guess would be sonewhere between 1910 and 1940's
I suspect I have a couple just like it , I used to collect them, I still have 9. When one went for $5-$15 at a farm auction, I would drag it home and add it to the line on a hilltop.

BlaineF · Feb 17, 2011

Hey there
Be great in the yard even if it does cost $150.00.Someone has to take the interest in them old theshing machines.Don't need to feed the scrap monster anyways.Just end up in some China made sprinkler head or shovel.If you can recycle it into something useful in its current state.Thats even better for you.Drag it home and enjoy.Once it's melted down you will never get it back.Have Fun .Stay Warm Spring is coming.BlaineF
(WA)

Dialed In Restorations · Feb 17, 2011

I think its cool! If you had time it would look awsome cherried out in your front yard

Beatles65 · Feb 17, 2011

Well, I work hard and go to school and collect. Thats basically it. I save all my money for my hobbies. I think that its worth it, and its a lot of fun finding something that really sparks my interest; like an old tractor, implement or classic car. I am working hard to buy all that I can as I want to open a Classic Car and Antique Tractor and Implement Museum someday. That is my dream and my goal and I plan on achieving it, whatever the price!
From Denton, Nebraska.
Andrew Kean.

Lou from Wi. · Feb 18, 2011

BEatle 65.GOOD FOR YOU YOUNG MAN!!!!!As you grow older time changes and ideas fade. Sure hope yours don't. Keep the faith and continue doing your dream .I personally think it's more then worth while endeavor. My sincerest thanks to you for your post. DON'T GIVE UP. I'm pulling for ya. warmest REGARDS LOU

Bruce from Can. · Feb 18, 2011

Sorry just being a smart a$$. How the heck do you edit a posting that is already up??

just another old geezer · Feb 18, 2011

Look around the area in front where he pulley is where the machine gets wider. you might find the painted part that tells the size (like 28x40, 28 inch wide cylinder 40 inch wide straw walkers) that will help narrow down the years

dhamps10 · Feb 18, 2011

My Grandpa bought 1 in '38 or '39, on steel with metal sides. He paid $1200 for for it and a 10-20 to run it. The last I heard, it was for sale (Geff, IL) for $500, in almost running condition. (for referance) sp
Dennis

Beatles65 · Feb 18, 2011

You go to modern view and log in, then at the top right of the modern view of your post it says edit. Click on it and from there you can make the changes you want. Then you submit it and there you have it.
Pretty simple thing to do.
From Denton, Nebraska.
Andrew Kean

thurlow · Feb 18, 2011

I 'spect it's a lot cheaper than chasing wimmens..........

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