City kid to agriculture transplant experience lol Never needed to keep things down only lift them with the ford's 3 point - that day I learned I need some extra equipment if I'm going to make this sickle mower work lol

By old tractor standards those tires are pretty good.

Back then it could be a bit of distance between fields or from one side of a farm to the other. Can't lose light just driving around! Love the channel!

i wanna see a carb cheater on the tractor! it would be nice to see how well they work on an updraft!

8N's are terrifying in road gear. I own two and both have bad brakes and will sometimes go into a death wobble from the tie rods and steering boxes being worn. So don't even get me started on how fast one with a Sherman overdrive transmission and a Funk V8 conversion would go. That being said, they are pretty fun to putt around on and are fairly reliable work tractors if you choose to use them that way.

I like the non OSHA approved gas containers. At least you can actually pour gas into the tank, unlike the new ones, which require three hands to pour.

Fix it up! That Gremlin is an absolute treasure. If I had one, I'd just freshen up the motor but keep it economic as a daily; then save the full sized Ford I drive for all the hefty motor work.

Those old N series tractors didn't have a double acting cylinder on the three point. You can actually just lift the drawbar up anytime by hand. To pull a trailer you are supposed to use what are called "stay bars" to keep the drawbar down.

That old Sherman Transmission coming in clutch ❤

I grew up with an 8N and an 800 and a Gremlin. I didn't know how lucky I was.

You pushed my buttons with this video. I personally owned both a gremlin and a 8N. Both were fun . The gremlin was a six cylinder with a manual. Sipped fuel. The 8N ran great, moved down the road pretty quick and had good power. Like yours it started every time.

At this point gasoline tractors were competing with steam and diesel. Ford was really proud of their gasoline engines and they could do something that others couldn't. And every farmer already owned a good single or double bottom plow and now they can drag it significantly faster across the feilds. This is how my grandpa explained it to me. In the sixties diesel technology got significantly better and essentially killed the gas tractor with capacity, not speed.

When I was a boy, we had Apple Orchards in my town. They would cruise the tractors at that speed with a full wagon full of apples.

Some of those tractors had crazy fast road gears. I've never been more terrified under 30 mph.

An old farmer told me once that those high gears were so they could save time getting to other crops/plots when harvest and planting.

Great old tractors right there. I had six of them at one time. The higher gears were called road gears. As you seen they work well. I suggest that you have a "one way" adapter for the PTO if you want to stop when using a bush hog. The extra gears were not standard for the tractor. That was an aftermarket option.

A lot of the time back in the day, the family only had a car and a farm truck and the tractor for the fields, so they had to haul the harvest by trailer to the local grain silos or into town which could be several miles or tens of miles and it was high gearing in tractors which allowed farmers to pull loads over the roads faster. They didn't have their own semi trucks on the smaller farms, so the tractor doubled as a tractor trailer (thus the term). Not to mention, some farmers had several fields they farmed and they were several miles from one another.

Keep the Gremlin! Pretty sure I haven’t seen an interior that nice on a barn find. Now, back to the video.

100% keep the gremmy. you got the mav, wife gets the gremmy, econobox challenge!

Wow at how clean the interior is on that gremlin the outside has that rare sell it in a jar barn dust 😂

That tractor has better oil pressure and a lot better mpg than my 351 Cleveland ;~)

Top gear on the tractor is for road transport. Officially. Back in the '40's, it probably doubled as the family car when they went to the country store/post office in town. Like my mom's family of 12 siblings on the farm. The tractor with a trailer hauled a lot of kids around when you need to.

25 to 30 mpg is pretty good for a old 40s Ford tractor most modern cars from 2022 can't even hit that lol 😂😂

Where there's a will, there's a way, or when you do things that way, you better have a will. Still a fun time as always and hope you fix up that old Gremlin.

Back in the day apparently people often used tractors for transportation. Compared to a Model T or A they weren't that bad to drive. Minneapolis-Moline even made the UDLX Comfortractor with a car like cab for that market segment, of course they only sold like four of them. One has to remember that the steering components were all tighter then too. On the 9N and/or 8N there's a bearing in the bottom of the steering box that goes bad, if you get a lot of slop on the wheel that's one thing to look at. Fixed one on a buddy's 8N or 9N made a hell of a difference. Before they opened a redimix plant near Royal Iowa, the lumber yard had 9N or 8N Fords with little PTO cement mixers. They tossed in the cement ingredients by hand at the yard then went to beat hell through town on the things to the cement job they had a bunch of the damned things. Being like 6 or 7 at the time it was the most exciting thing in town. Well second to the rich farm kids racing their new muscle cars on main street, was about 1970 after all. Seldom saw a deputy in Royal then and they tended to look the other way when it came to rich farm boys.

Dad put a 302 into an 8n when I was a kid. It would leave about 8ft of black marks and carry the front tires about 16inches in the barn. It would to straight up in the yard. He used it to pull the girl scout christmas float one year in our local parade.

Drove one for a summer for the old Iowa Conservation Commission. Used a mower deck for the most part. Great little worker.

On those old N series Fords always check your distributor bearings for play. When they get worn and loose its impossible to set your dwell correct and causes them to start hard. Easy fix actually that makes a huge diff.

Thanks for the cool video Luke. Nice Gremlin!

Those tires will go a looooong time with your use! Run 'em until they pop! You should see some of the crap gashed open tires we used to run. We were lucky to have dirt when I was your age...

I was wondering if you were going to show off the magic carb controller on this old tractor. There were half a million ferguson, ford/ferguson, and ford tractors made every year for a decade or so. That's why it seems like they are around. Our hardest working tractor on the farm was a Ferguson 35 (35hp, 4-cyl) that had live pto and a lower and higher gear than the Fords (the sherman shifter on yours was aftermarket/dealer install as I remember, not many around).

Keep and restore the AMC gremlin. Would love to see a restoration video on it.

I think Ford was trying to make there tractors faster then there Early Model A and model B and Model T's 😂😂

I used to live in the middle of nowhere, Kansas (Mcpherson). They had an old tank as well. I agree, it's pretty strange seeing an old war beast just sitting there, growing rust in a small town. Now, how about putting a carb cheater on the 9N?

you should be using the 2 rigid bars that hold the drawbar down, , you hook them to the top center link holes, and they go to both outside ends of the drawbar, you have to leave the 3 point lever in the full down position, when doing that

Those old Ford tractors are indestructible. My grandfather bought one in July of 1950. He still had it in 2008 when the engine finally threw a rod and cracked the block. Sold for scrap, despite my protests.

I don't know squat about tractors or hauling but my inner sketchy optimist was saying, "At least the pointy things are pointed backwards."

i appreciate that this isn't even a gimmick and that you're just into these kinds of shenanigans as a matter of course

I have a 8N Ford a 1952 and we use it on the farm as our poor mans side by side. I have 2500 dollars in the old tractor, and my sister has a side by side that cost close to 31 thousand dollars. we ride together and both of us have fun. Tractor Fun ridding on country roads or on the farm.

Luke. Few things about your 8N... Front wheel wobble...it's fine...they all do it, but not terrible or expensive to tighten up. 1. Worn tie rod ends 2. Tighten lash on steering box 3. Check wheel bearings 4. The hardest...new kingpins and bushings fit and reamed to size. The Feguson style 3 point hitch is only power up and gravity down. The 8/9Ns are a very economical and user friendly tractor that are the ultimate in simplicity. Henry Fords aim as a former poor farm boy was to build an affordable and economical tractor for small farmers. Yes they had good speed. If you needed to run to town for supplies...why take two days to do it? Take the Missus and the 12 children to church on Sunday on a haywagon...lol. or sneak off to the VFDubya for a nip....lol

It's nice to see Emily again

Probably some real farmers laughing and saying "Look at that city slicker with that sickle hooked on backwards. He'll be dead in a year."

I started school in 1960 and one of the local farmers about 1 1/2 miles from the school worked at the school. He drove his old 8N Ford tractor to work every day rain or shine, because he did not own a car. His brother next to him had a Model T that they drove to town on weekends to get groceries. They both passed away in their late 80's. He also row cropped his 60 acre farm with the 8N until he got to old to farm.

When I was a youngster, plenty of guys drove their tractors everywhere after a couple dwi’s.

Those tires will run years from what I could tell.

I had a1952 9N. I could mow 3 acres on less than 2 gallons of gas. I enjoyed that tractor.

It was a common complaint that they weren't very low geared but they were extremely useful for hay and brush cutting and general live stock work most farmers around me kept them around for that and used a massy or a john deere for plowing

spent my youth driving tractors and equipent from hay field to hay field. we also did the mowing, raking and bailing so Dad could swing by after work and haul a load of hay home.

That's the "gotta take a poop speed" on the tractor 🤣🤣

Wish i lived somewhere that i could drive my 1952 john deere that far. It has a fairly fast 4th gear as well.

Good morning Luke brother Hope your well @Thunderhead289

I drove this tractor with my grandfather. Great memories

Ahh, hearing that old starter crank that Ford brought back childhood memories!

Oh man watching that RF wheel threatening to jump ship had me laughing. I almost miss when I was young and not averse to sketchiness. These days I'm lucky to talk myself into taking a trailer of trash to the dump when I've got a tail light out.

Beautiful view of the water

That interior is MINT! Thank the previous owner for storing the car away from sunlight.

We had a Ferguson TO20 which is basically that same tractor. Had the same gearing. Use to drive that in high gear in the field and hold on for dear life. Was a good machine. Just needed power steering as we had a loader on the front and it was very heavy.

Fix the Gremlin. I agree. Prepare for the worse and be surprised and happy when it works out good.

Got to work with what you have. I fully approve of the jerry rigged tow assembly. 👍

People with your resourcefulness and creativity are going to be kings VERY soon.....

I love your content Luke but like an old tractor, you might have a screw loose taking that machine to those speeds. Happy you made it back and look forward to watching you revive your wife's new daily driver.

Thanks for such a fun video. Who would have fun watching you drive it to pick up the equipment, mission accomplished. Now you have me eager to see more on the car I thought from day one was ugly never wanted one now still think it’s ugly and want one. Go figure. Keep me in mind as a potential buyer. Would definitely install a carb Cheater. Take care once again nice seeing you again in Bristol. Some day my treat we will have to as they say break bread together Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

At 7:54 I see a great revival opportunity for Luke. I'm sure he could have it running in no time.... :)

Reminds me of the old Ferguson tractor grandpa had. He got it after returning from WWII. Lasted till he died and it ended up in the hands of my dad, who cracked the block.

I would be more worried far the other drivers as to the death scimitar on the back waving through the air. Put an amc 343 in the barn find.

Ran a couple of ford tractors, so hardly any experience. Still have my dads Farm all Cub (well, son has it completely disassembled in his pole barn currently, lol.) so that's where my experience is with old tractors started. Road gear is for out racing bees & thunderstorms, lol. Had 2 Gremlins, a'73 in HS got great mileage, hauled 3 buddies & skis on top in the winter, & 1 & camping gear with the back seat folded down... The '74 in collage was a buddy project, lol. We managed to squeeze 9.2 @ 142mph for a couple of years, but the body was about the only original AMC left, harhar... Fun for what they were, kinda nimble with the short wheelbase. Have fun, gotta see what it looks like clean... Thanx !

I have a 258 six cylinder 3 speed stick shift. It would get 20+ MPG. Also had a 26 or 28 gallon gas tank. Usually in midwest the tops of the front fenders rusted BAD...that one looks awesome in that respect. AMC used a mix of other mfg parts. AC Delco ignition parts, Motorcraft alternators and starters, etc. K swapped Gremlin might be super cool :-).

They make a real nice vinyl seat cover for those tractors that actually has some good padding in it . 😂 I had one on my 8n

In the early years tractors were driven to the fields not hauled. Speed was to get to work faster!

Uncle Luke doing sketchy things is the best Uncle Luke.

Looks exactly like the one I use in farming simulator. Ferguson or something. A great video, really like videos where you get something else filmed. It just makes the channel more interesting to me and probably a lot of other viewers who enjoy nature, technology and mechanical skills.

I'm fascinated with any old car that has been parked in some nook and cranny for decades. It's extra cool when the car has a story behind the reason the owner stopped driving it and why did they never drive it again.

Got a 49 with a early 60s Wagner front loader. Love the old girl but she sure makes me respect the fellas that used them daily.

Wow everyone is buying Old AMC Gremlins now jacob from Sally's speed shop then Kevin from junkyard Digs now You Luke lol 😂😂

My Dad bought some tired Massey-Ferguson backhoe back in the day and had me follow him home on it. I remember being terrified by the condition of the tires. "It'll be fine," he said. They were much, much worse than this. About 30 minutes in I also realized it had no brakes. But we made it.

Can't wait to see the Gremlin.

With so many Gremlins popping up on KZfaq lately, someone needs to arrange a round up, meet up and Gremlin challenge. Sallys speed shop Junkyard digs Sleeperdude Turnin rust (Pacer) Who did I miss?

I have seen many 8N’s flipped over because of operator error. Great little tractors which are relatively inexpensive to own and operate.

❤😂😅😮🤯😁😁😁😁😁😁😁👍🇺🇸thank's for sharing brother Hope you all have a great day From a Canadian to a yank that tank was cool looking Can't wait to see what you get up to next Saving up for my carb cheater for my 95 Ford 150 But I'm going to have to buy a smartphone first 😂 Keep your stick on the ice brother Just saying

Luke always enjoy your videos especially the humor you make it fun

Fun video. Great use of a ratchet strap.

Damn dude I finally get to being an adult with enough money to try and find an AMC Gremlin and it feels like everyone else is getting one Tho the fact that the inventor of the carb cheater shares my taste is nice

My grandpa’s Ferguson 30 has an aftermarket hi-range and it’ll supposedly do 45, lol. I’ve seen it go, and it’s definitely fast, but I haven’t driven it in high range on the road.

Nice work Luke, id say keep that Gremlin it’s just too cool to get rid of but if you do I’d love to buy it!!

Be careful with these little tractors. I have one and I love it. Mine is old enough and still has the magneto on it. I planned update it. I have a new one as well I think it's from the 50s. Like any tractor they can roll or flip but my opinion they don't have enough stance and rubber to be on a very steep grade mowing across it. I like to say I got two of them and one like this one with a roof on it which is kind of interesting. Are great little tractors for pulling smaller logs out of the forest with log hauler. I can go on about them but they're great little tractor 🚜. Like anything else just know it's limitation. I think a guy that can build a carb cheater can figure it out quite well

I think a Gremlin road trip with JYD would be cool

I didn’t know I needed this info until I watched this. Thanks!!

The biggest reason I hated my 8n too fast for a tractor. I even had a geared down Sherman Ford 8n and that was still faster than must modern tractors

Gremlin interior looked good, if it's not rodent-laden or rusted out it's probably worth keeping if Emily wants to drive it.

When your hauling loads from field to farm, time is money. A drawbar would be handy.

Not all the Ford n series tractors had auxiliary gear boxes, they were optional at the dealership. You had the option between over drive or an underdrive gear box.

Would be really cool to see what the carb cheater could do on the old carbureted tractors.

Rice county Minnesota has a tractor show on Labor Day weekend every year. This year Ford is the featured tractor. We are about 70 miles north of the Iowa border. Bring your 9N on up. You can camp at the show grounds if you want to. Rice county steam and gas engine.

Looks like a good place to live.

If I am not mistaken these were also used for hauling to some degree. The term "tracror Trailer" I belive came from this time period. Awesome tractor, wishing I had the land to own one.

That gremlin is sweet! Tottal score. I have 3 old tractors all case. M , super m and a 730 diesel. Only 1 of my tractors have tires that are not dry rotted, but the rest of them have been on the tractors holding air since I was born 31 years. My family's farm that's getting passed along threw generations I'm going to be the 4 generation of helmers on the farm. Love the videos Luke! You seem so relatable coming from a Wisconsin city boy/ farmer!

Im sure someone said it but the problem with your sickle bar mower wanting to go down is your 3 point hitch. If it were working correctly you can turn on the pto then pull the three point lift lever up and when it gets to the desired height you can press the clutch and leave the lever all of the way up for towing things. You will need a drawbar under the tractor to actually use your sickle bar mower. Good luck

You know I'm not quite as tall as you are, but I tend to be longer in the wasit, and I still can't keep my knees in the proper angle to use the pedals correctly. I don't have a Ford, but then the Ferguson TO20, and TO30 are basically the same tractor as the N series Fords are. I haven't a clue how you use the pedals as tall as you are, because I purchased a different seat, and did a little modification in order to make it a lot more comfortable, as well as safer in my opinion. For around a $100.00 dollars you can get yourself a proper seat with lumbar support adjustable spring loaded, and the ability to slide the seat itself backwards for ease of getting on an off the tractor. I also welded a piece of 4x1.5"C channel together for additional hight. Which I also offset the holes in the in it so that it bolted down to the original studs, but allows me to move the seat mounting hardware back a few inches this gave me the proper seating setback to use the pedals correctly according to let being slightly behind on the foot boards. Which also allows me to get on and off my tractor without having to feel like I mounting a horse by slinging my leg over the seat then sitting down as I am certain you are doing Now I can simply stand up and step off the foot board in either direction without having to step over the seat and leave the tractor backwards as you are. With the addition of the proper seat with backrest and the adjustable spring my lower back no longer aches for hours after shredding the pasture are dragging my driveway. It's well worth the few dollars, and a hundred dollars isn't a small amount of money to me, but it dam sure makes using my tractor a pleasure instead of something I dread doing now. I don't know if you have Tractor Supply, are Attwoods where you are, but I know you have the equivalent, and if not you can look online for the same setup or something close enough to mine for yourself. I promise you won't regret it, especially if you plan on cutting your own hay with a the equipment small enough for the tractor you have, because you will be literally on your tractor for several days depending on the amount of hay field you plan on processing. Between the cutting, possibly raking twice depending on moisture, and baling it, and then moving it to wherever you plan on storing it. Yeah, might should be accessing the WWW now to find yourself your own proper seating arrangement, because you will thank me later if you do choose to follow my lead here. Wish I had the Sherman overdrive on mine, but at least I have 4 gears to choose from. And it doesn't matter if you adjust the tightness of the wheel bearings they all seem to have the same tendency to wobble going down the road at any speed. BTW, the tractor will ride better if you only have maximum of around 12 psi in the rear tires, and about 30 in the front steers about as good as it gets for them anything lower just makes it harder to steer one handed around the pasture as your working whatever implement you have on at the time. Good luck on your adventure into the hay business young man, and keep the AMC, they're a pretty nice machine to hot rod. My cousin had one with a hopped up 390, top loader 4 speed, and N50's on the back. Thing was a wicked little hot rod for sure, just have to go easy and use 2nd gear on rainy days otherwise you don't get very far if you follow me. Peace n Harmony my young friend

Wow!...a gas can that actually pours gas...haven't seen one of them since the 80s

My grandfather had a 9n with a front loader. It wasn't a bad tractor but a bitch to stear with no power steering.