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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:40 am
by Eugene
In central USA the H is still used as a work tractor. There are a lot of them out there. Quite a few come up for sale in the local want ads (newspapers) and auctions.
Locally, a running H in decent condition can be purchased for $1000- US dollars.
Just my opinion. The H is not a tractor to purchase to restore to original condition then sell. It's not a money maker. If you are looking for a cheap toy or a work tractor - maybe. It is not a collectors item.
Eugene
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:58 pm
by John *.?-!.* cub owner
I agree with Eugene, they really look nice restored, especially if they have sentimental value, but are not money makers for restoral. H was one of the most common U.S. tractors made.
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:15 pm
by Merlin
John *.?-!.* cub owner wrote:I agree with Eugene, they really look nice restored, especially if they have sentimental value, but are not money makers for restoral. H was one of the most common U.S. tractors made.
I agree John. I see more Hs here on the Internet I think than anything else. I believe it is a "where you live" sort of thing and how much work you have to do for a tractor though. I'm sure there must have been some in my area at one time or another, but I have never once laid my eyes on a real H. Just pictures of them. (saw some at Brandon's house in KY, not here) And I have seen just one M in my lifetime. Around here you stumble on Cubs and Super As just trying to get to the store. Well, that may be an exaggeration, but there are more of them than anything.
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:16 pm
by trac48
VERY NICE
WHAT YEAR IS IT
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:37 pm
by John *.?-!.* cub owner
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:20 pm
by trac48
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:32 am
by Steve Butram
GILLES wrote
THE BIG QUESTION IS IT A COLLECTABLE TOY OR NOT.
I restored an H last summer on full steel for a relative. I don't believe at this time the H is a collectable and would be more of a toy.
Steve
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:42 am
by Rudi
Gilles:
I sort of agree with the others on this. In the US the H is a very common tractor and I guess to restore one would be more along the lines of having a really nice toy to play with, but would not be worth a lot as a collectors item.
However, that being said, I have not seen an awful lot of H's here in the maritimes, restored or not.. actually I really only know of maybe a 1/2 dozen. I am not sure how common they are in la belle province... so that would be a determining factor as well.
Either way, it would still be a fun project for one inclined to do so. My buddy Gord Trail has restored his H -- and it is a nice toy to go along side his Super A. I think the H was his father's though...
The only one who can really decide Gilles, is you.. think about it and if you want to get into a large, large project.......
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:21 am
by George Willer
Gilles,
Collectibility or rarity shouldn't really be a factor in selecting a project. This is a hobby, not a profit making venture. The most profitable thing would be to not start at all! Having said all that, the H can be a worthwhile project and you will end up with a rock solid tractor.
Here's Mike when he was still a project... and yes, the paint is IH 2150 w/o hardener.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:17 pm
by trac48
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:43 pm
by KETCHAM
I LOVE MINE.ITS OLD,DON'T LOOK NICE, BUT ITS BIG AND IT PULLS HARD.CUTS FIELDS WITH THE BRUSH HOG AND IS A BLAST TO RIDE OVER TO FRIENDS HOUSES.IT WILL BE PRETTY SOME DAY[A WORK IN PROGRESS].KETCHAM
AT LAST 1940 H GILLES BIG TOY
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:58 pm
by trac48
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:28 pm
by parts man
For the most part, if you are going to restore a Farmall (well), do it for your own enjoyment because you're not going to get your money back.
OUFF 
WHAT A STORY JOHN.....I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU,
I MUST SAY WHAT A NICE GIANT...I DID BY IT AND WILL START RESTO. THIS SPRING, AFTER BABY CUB. 
IT NEED,S MORE THAN LOVE AH!!!!! AH!!!!!!!
