[Minnbowhunter]

I bought my first Ford this summer, a 1952 8N. Overall the tractor is in great shape. I noticed that the seat is different than all the other ones that I see. I found that I have a Rest-o-ride seat and don't know anything about it. Was it offered as a option from Ford or possibly added later on. All of the moving metal parts were welded solid by the previous owner. He told me the seat was no longer working right. Now I have to decide what to do, try and fix this seat, or replace it with a standard seat. What do you guys think?

 

[Kirk-NJ]

The Rest O Ride seat was offered as an option on the hundred series and on some models like the 801 it was standard. Some of the parts like the rubber can be bought new off ebay and other sources. Parts are available depending on what you need but you may have to hunt them down. Somebody was even making the drivers weigh decal that went on the back of the seat for weight adjustment.
Basically it's up to you and what's wrong with it and how much you're willing to spend to make it right.
I have a few of these seats and think they work well if not broken. The one I have on my 671 need fixen, It's so bad that if you shift your weight a little you better be holding on to the steering wheel because it feels like your going to fall off. I don't use that tractor that much so I haven't gotten around to fixing it.
Post some photos when you get a chance.

Here are the pages for the parts you may or may not need.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn236/Kirk-NJ/scan0013.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn236/Kirk-NJ/scan0014.jpg

Kirk

 

[FD611V]

Minnbowhunter, I bought a old rusted worn out Rest-O-Ride on ebay for $27.00. It didn't look like this picture below. After searching for parts that was impossible to find. I come up with my own idea how to fix the seat. BTW. When you get it all rebuilt, I have a decal for you...free

Here is a photo of my finish seat.

 

[FD611V]

Minnbowhunter, here is the location that you can get most of the Rest-0-Ride seat parts. Call Terry, or Clarice. Terry is the daughter, tell them what you have and they will help you. They are right in your neighborhood.

http://minnkotarepair.com/contact.html

http://minnkotarepair.com/company.html

 

[JohnW]

I have one of those laying in the shed, just don't have the time or desire to repair it.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

BTW. When you get it all rebuilt, I have a decal for you...free


Do you have any more decals you are selling.

Thanks, Kirk

 

[Kirk-NJ]

I have one of those laying in the shed, just don't have the time or desire to repair it.

Sent PM.

 

[FD611V]

BTW. When you get it all rebuilt, I have a decal for you...free


Do you have any more decals you are selling.

Thanks, Kirk

Kirk, I sent you a PM

 

[Minnbowhunter]

Thanks for the info and the advice guys, I have till spring to figure out what I will do with the seat. I might grind all the welds off and see what I have. It looks like the rubber is shot for sure. There are other things that I need to do first, the proofmeter is junk and probably the cable too. The previous owner painted the old girl blue, not sure if I will change it back to red or not. He did a pretty good job so might just leave it.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Maybe you can do me a favor and take a couple of photos for me on your paulson loader system. I have one on my 4000 and the loader will be going to a friend in the spring. He will be mounting on his 8n so I need the front bracket and where it connected to, somewhere around by the oil pan and How your hydraulics are hooked up. I'll probably have a lot more questions so if it's easier shoot me an email.
[email protected]

Also it looks like your has a front pump,as mine does. If you installed the unit, where did you get your front pulley hook up?
BTW; the company is still in business. But these loaders aren't cheap.

Thanks, Kirk

 

[Minnbowhunter]

Kirk, email sent, it looks our loader are not quite the same, your's looks to be beefier than mine. I see two rams on the bucket tilt, mine is a single ram. I'll get some pics to you. Jeff :tee:

 

[slip knot]

Minnbowhunter, I bought a old rusted worn out Rest-O-Ride on ebay for $27.00. It didn't look like this picture below. After searching for parts that was impossible to find. I come up with my own idea how to fix the seat. BTW. When you get it all rebuilt, I have a decal for you...free

Here is a photo of my finish seat.

Really nice looking work. bet the tractor is a beauty as well.