706German Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I’m planning to bid on this 1566 tomorrow at a local auction. Based on the serial number I believe it is a true black stripe. Anyone have any reason to believe otherwise? The cab is throwing me for a loop because it is different than any other 1566 I’ve seen. Any thoughts are appreciated and any guesses at what it’ll sell for? serial number 2650135U011993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman13 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 i have never seen a white cab ( with the window on the bottom of the door ) on a 1566 , i have seen them on early 966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 2 hours ago, 706German said: I’m planning to bid on this 1566 tomorrow at a local auction. Based on the serial number I believe it is a true black stripe. Anyone have any reason to believe otherwise? The cab is throwing me for a loop because it is different than any other 1566 I’ve seen. Any thoughts are appreciated and any guesses at what it’ll sell for? serial number 2650135U01193 The 1566 Black Stripes started at 11929 according to parts break for the decal package. (you left a 9 out of your serial number in the text of your post) The early white cab might have been put on when the TA was replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractormanMike.mb Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 On a black stripe aren't the numbers supposed to be halfway up where the stripe comes over the hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfred54 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Weights are worth $1200 or more. Around here a 1566 would bring around $10,000. Cab is not original. Are there a set of fenders on the sale? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksfarmdude Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Its a fake Black stripe '75 model the black stripe models started in '76 the cab doesn't look original either even for a '75 year they were red cab's It looks rode hard and put away wet around my area it would bring 5-6 grand maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksfarmdude Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 1 hour ago, mrfred54 said: Weights are worth $1200 or more. Around here a 1566 would bring around $10,000. Cab is not original. Are there a set of fenders on the sale? If you need weights just buy them , Why shell out 10,000 for a big repair bill ? Maybe its a good parts tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Farms Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Its a legit factory 1566 black stripe. Black stripes started rolling off the line in Nov of '75. All the '75 black stripes had S/N on bell housing. S/N Moved to RH rear end housing for all if '76. Bet the 15 rear end housing has plate for upcoming S/N tag relocation. S/N is only true way to tell. That 1566 was factory cab but for one reason or another cab was swapped out. Only 1566 #1 had white cab from factory. #2 till end of production had Red deluxe cabs from factory. heres the fact production list 766 - B.S. 16541 and up 966 - B.S. 31263 and up 1066 - B.S. 55425 and up 1466 - B.S. 28897 and up 1566 - B.S. 11929 and up 1568 - B.S. 7945 and up Hydro 100 - B.S. 12235 and up For comparison here's the beginning of the 1976 serial numbers. 766 - 16840 966 - 31772 1066 - 56672 1466 - 29516 1566 - 12589 1568 - 7975 Hydro 100 - 12434 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jass1660 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Early black stripe someone put older cab on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acem Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Everything seems correct except the cab. The cab was probably replaced because of damage. I like but would want a 2 post canopy. Thx-Ace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 What others have said: legit black stripe with a white cab swapped onto it at some point. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
706German Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Sold for $9,400, I passed in hopes of finding one in a little nicer shape. Thanks for all those that responded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars (midessa) Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Never been around any black stripes. Mechanically, is there a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimw Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Plenty for it I think, I guess if I was interested I wouldn’t post it till after the sale. U never no how many more bidders there are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Lars (midessa) said: Never been around any black stripes. Mechanically, is there a difference? No, most of the changes were external parts as they introduced the various mounts for the 86 series control center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt_Floor_Poor Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 19 hours ago, 706German said: Sold for $9,400, I passed in hopes of finding one in a little nicer shape. Thanks for all those that responded It’s pretty hard to find a deal on one that runs and drives anymore. There are just so many people who would love to have one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 12:44 PM, 706German said: Sold for $9,400, I passed in hopes of finding one in a little nicer shape. Thanks for all those that responded Seemed like a decent deal to me? A true Black stripe 1566 with a full rack of weights valued at 1,200 so the actual tractor brought $8,200. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-C-IL Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Never understood the fascination with the black stripe....to me it was just the interim abortion between the real 66 series and the 86 series. And the way that black stripe goes up the hoods is just wrong....I'd have fired that designer. To each his own, I guess. Any complete running 1066-1566 for less than $10k seems pretty reasonable to me. Of course, I didn't see the tractor in person, sometimes things are worse than they appear. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jeff-C-IL said: Never understood the fascination with the black stripe....to me it was just the interim abortion between the real 66 series and the 86 series. And the way that black stripe goes up the hoods is just wrong....I'd have fired that designer. To each his own, I guess. LOL I don't think we can be friends! Personally I like the black stripes with the red panels as they stand out a little more than a white panel tractor. But then again I like the red power demonstrator 86 series due to their red panels. All that being said I don't know what IH was thinking with the red strip 86 series! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale560 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 The black stripe designer was an engineer from ford. He designed those hood stripes on 72 or 74 fords. You were a big operator back in the time if you had a black stripe tractor. That and a red top 914 combine were bragging points for years in our area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, dale560 said: The black stripe designer was an engineer from ford. He designed those hood stripes on 72 or 74 fords. You were a big operator back in the time if you had a black stripe tractor. That and a red top 914 combine were bragging points for years in our area. I'm pretty sure legend from back in the day was the Black Stripe tractors had twice the HP a white panel had. LOL On a serious note Jeff is right in that it's just a transition to the newer model and was a way to generate some last of the series sales. I do however disagree and think the Black Stripes look as good as a 1206 with their white accents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksfarmdude Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 hours ago, B.B. said: Seemed like a decent deal to me? A true Black stripe 1566 with a full rack of weights valued at 1,200 so the actual tractor brought $8,200. Forgot at least several thousand more in repairs, Never seen an auction tractor field ready yet that's a lot extra than just weights I can buy them all day here if I need them without buying a fixer-up old tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
606 diesel Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 5 hours ago, B.B. said: LOL I don't think we can be friends! Personally I like the black stripes with the red panels as they stand out a little more than a white panel tractor. But then again I like the red power demonstrator 86 series due to their red panels. All that being said I don't know what IH was thinking with the red strip 86 series! Do you mean the tri-stripe 86 series aka red panels? Or do I have a new 86 series to lookup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, 606 diesel said: Do you mean the tri-stripe 86 series aka red panels? Or do I have a new 86 series to lookup. Yes the tri stripe where they added the red stripe looks silly to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanstractors Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Obviously i,m biased toward the Blackstripe Family !The 15 i,m working on now was sold to me as runs great ,But like most 15,s it too was rode hard and put away wet !Air Filter full of dirt ,Radiator stopped up with dirt discovered worn bearings burnt pistons .Have to at their age just plan on worst case when you buy them unless you know some history .I like all the 66,s just like the Stripe Family a little better ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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