Model T Chassis Haywagon Value

[gldavis]

Hello!

This a a broad question, I know. Locally there is a very nice Model T Haywagon conversion. Looks well built and stored indoors. It has wood spokes, and a real period conversion kit for the tongue (not a hack.job). While I don't see my Tudor pulling it, it would be a dandy wagon behind the Farmall H for our maple sap collecting and business. So, how much would you be willing to pay for an authentic antique conversion in great condition?

[John kuehn]

Picture of your Model T farm wagon would help.
Use to see them in various set-ups in Farm auctions. If you did intend to use it behind you H Farmall new tires for it would cost more than what the rest of it would be worth. You never know though what someone would pay for it though if they wanted it. Depends on how old the chassis is.

[gldavis]

Whoops, thanks John!

[George House]

Depends….if it transitioned from a 1914 or before T, I pay $600. If from a ‘20s something, I’d pay $50. But, if it fits in with another hobby (old tractor), I’d pay up for it. I once bought a Model T hay wagon maintained outside in a fairly arid climate. Bought it for the man’s price - $25. Had nice wire wheels and hubs too.

[TXGOAT2]

If the wheels are sound and the tires usable, I'd figure 500.00. If it has a good oil pan, so much the better. I doubt if most people could put a similar wagon together for that money, and this one appears to be a "real deal". I wonder what it weighs empty... maybe 700 # ?

[John kuehn]

Looks like the front end is still fairly tight. It doesn’t look like it’s been over used and banged up like so many are. Some one took care of it.
If you could get it for to use in you farm business go for it. You maybe could repaint it to have a closer match for your Farmall than John Deere green!!! Just kidding of course and it’s in pretty good shape and hadn’t been on the back forty acres and in the open for years and years.
Whoever built it did a good job considering how all the iron pieces and the rear bed gate chains are cut so evenly!

[KWTownsend]

The wheels, axles and spring type indicate a post 1919 chassis. Looks great!

[TRDxB2]

Looks like tires would be the only major issue. Given you have a business use for it... I'd do about $500. Tires are a business expense so... Riverside tires for $200 ea. Depreciation/tax write off reduces the actual cost. Have fun & enjoy it.

[George House]

Oh, now I see the pictures ! It looks a whole lot nicer than what I pictured in my mind’s eye. Wood wheels look nice / tires hold air. I agree with $500.

[Allan]

I really like the imaginative adoption of a set of fenders from an improved car. A farm trailer with fenders is truly unusual.
Allan from down under.

[Bmodeltman]

Good looking wagon. Might want to have a look at the left side rear axle. Looks like the wheel is coming away from the rear a good bit. To bad they cut the fenders short. You could have put running boards on it to make it easier to get into.

[gldavis]

Thank you all for your wisdom! At first the asking price was 1350, which made me choke. They're down to 800, which is still high in my book (and apparently yours too! )

I'll put the offer out there and see what happens.

Good catch on that left rear axle. If it is only being used as a wagon, would I really need to tear the rear appart and replace the babbitt? I assume that is the issue. Although pulling and packing outer bearings wouldn't hurt.