This 1948 Ford 8N was purchased new in December 1948 by Andy's wife Penny's father. They have the original bill of sale. '48 Serial Numbers were 37908 to 141369; this tractor is S/N 127223. Andy estimates he has about 160 hours in the restoration. And, just in case you're wondering,
"Hebsabeth" is the name Penny's father gave this tractor.

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