Kit Turns Garden Tractor Into Mini-8N

Kit Turns Garden Tractor Into Mini-8N ENGINES Don Knasel started converting garden tractors into mini-8N Fords as a way to help older tractor collectors get around tractor shows Now he sells kits for conversion “I saw so many old guys who were having trouble getting around but were too bullheaded to use a mobility unit ” recalls Knasel A Ford N-Series collector it was only natural his solution was a kit that made a garden tractor look like a mini-8N He developed a fiberglass kit that he now sells to those who wish to do their own conversion It consists of a single piece fiberglass hood that fits over most standard garden tractors Simply remove the existing hood and use some 1-in by 3/16-in metal strapping to make a couple of brackets The new fiberglass hood is reinforced at the bottom and uses two bolts to attach Kit includes hood bumper 12-volt working headlights radiator cap grille decals hood script Ford badge and rear fenders with single rib and script Sells for $650 We have added to our line of parts; the rear wheel covers to look like the 8N for $125 a set and the fiberglass dash assembly for $125 One of these kits sold on Barrett-Jackson Auction for $4450 “The hood is intended to overlap the dash by an inch or two but some customers have gone to the point of taking an old Ford N dash and downsizing it to fit ” says Knasel “We have fiberglass dashes and rear wheel center caps now available for dress-up ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Don Knasel 11777 Tawawa-Maplewood Rd Maplewood Ohio 45340 ph 937 497-9447; cell 937 638-2098 any time ; don@awesomehenry com; www awesomehenry com

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