i buy and sell old tractors as a side line. i have a 1950 8n ford that i bought not running, but it looked descent, got it running , $300, found it needed rings and the clutch was stuck to the flywheel, $250. i am in the process of putting it back together now. then i have to check the brakes, not much pedal, axle seal leaking. and who knows about the paint.restored this tractor is worth about $2500, thats just about what i will have invested, and that dosen't include labor, you just gotta enjoy what your doing.