The tractor is solid - except for needing an engine overhaul, brakes and steering tightened up. I've owned the H since the early 1970's - We've never really done anything to it. It's a work horse that will pull my JD 5320 Diesel at 65HP, backwards uphill. I'll get photos of it soon. The air filter unit has been busted for 30 years - with the tube rusted off. Dad clamped a piece of galvanized around it and put a tin can over it. I purchased this replacement filter on ebay for $25, knowing it had an issue with the crankcase breather tube.
For you folks who have a lot of experience you'll like this bit of the repair. I was going to braze the fitting back in - torch in hand, part clamped in place. Hit it with the torch and GUESS WHAT - the whole darn thing is soldered together. Gladly I STOPPED the heat before I did real damage....which I know could have been fixed but just the same
Well here is the 1st painted part.
- Repaired breather tube. Not totally happy with the JB Weld Job - but I know it will hold.
- I'm not sure why it looks Orange - But I can assure you it is Case IH 2150 Iron Guard Red.
For the compliment on my work on Rex'48 - that tractor has historical and sentimental memories from the farm. The H has been there for a while but was not purchased by Dad as our 1st tractor since the 1929 Regular came to the farm. Now with that being said - when I see how bad the original one is - I may change my mind. 
