1943 International Harvester Other

Description

Two Time 1
st
Place Parade Winning 1943 International Harvester Farmall H Tractor.  After being retired from the family farm this tractor enjoyed new experiences as a “Parade Tractor”.   It has won two 1
st
Place awards in the 4
th
Of July Parade.  1943 was during the war years so I do not know exactly how this tractor was fitted when it left the factory but has been restored with the most available, original and reproduction parts that we were able to locate.
More than ,000.00 invested in sand blasting, and paint, and more than ,000.00 in Tires, and mounting.
This is one of those items that can be tough to price, so when making an offer, please be reasonable, and sincere. Just looking for a great new home!
This would be a real eye catcher for advertising a Farmers Market, Produce Stand, or Country Real Estate Office.  It has a hitch and could be used for Hayrides, and Floats.  May also work well as a photo shoot prop, or movie / video prop.
The tractor has an electric start but could be hand cranked if you bought a hand crank.  It has a 6 Volt electrical system with a generator, relay, magneto, 6-volt battery, voltmeter, and front and rear lights.  Many tractors of the day had steel wheels, but we went with slightly larger rubber rear tires to level it out and improve the overall appearance.  All tires are new from Firestone and only have 50 to 75 miles on them. It comes with two mufflers; one is the standard length, but it has a shorter muffler to fit in the garage without having to remove every time. (photos attached).   The pulley drive functions but the pulley is a little bit rough; it was found on the barn floor and repaired with filler and painted.  This could be removed or replaced. The PTO functions.  The PTO cover was removed because people used it as a “Step”.  The cover would need to be replaced if the PTO is to be used.  It has the d
istillate starter fuel tank and can be used but we have not used it. The radiator shutters are intact and functioning.
The milage is unknown, but ebay required a number.
It shows slight wear and tear on the deck where your feet rest and there are some small rub marks from tie downs on the rims. There is a small intermittent “Click” in the right rear axle but, likely, is not an issue. There is a small dent in the short muffler.  The wire mesh screen has been removed from the grill because it takes away from the appearance.
It has some reinforcements spot welded under the hood, but the welds are hard to notice.
The seat is a little dirty from people getting their photos taken on it. There is no Title, nor is one required.
It steers, shifts, rides, and makes noises like an 81-year-old tractor.
A lot of pride has gone into this restoration but it’s time for a new individual to enjoy and appreciate it!
U.S. Sales Only!  Local pickup only.  The estimated weight is 2,850 lbs.  The trailer needs to be able to accommodate the narrow front end.  Many vehicle hauling trailers are open in the center and will not work.  Sold “As Is’.  The sale price is what you won the auction with.  No refunds but the tractor can be inspected at the time of pickup.  Payment can be completed at the time of pick-up with cash, certified funds or on Pay-Pal.