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WF owner 
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 Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 12:38pm |
Since it's not a tractor from your family, it drives the value down for you (or at least it would for me). By your description, it sounds like it has been sitting a long time. You are probably looking at a complete engine rebuild, which can easily run $1000 or more. If the rear tires don't turn, that is going to be more work and expense. If you need tires and / or rims, more money. The other thing with tractors that have been sitting, is there is often a reason they were abandoned. Did it have some kind of major problem that was the reason it wasn't used? My feeling is if someone gives you a good running WD or WD45 and you have to buy new rear tires and rims, you have more in it than you can ever hope to recoup if you decide to sell it. Around here, WD45's are very plentiful and it's quite easy to find a good running WD45 with decent tires and rims between $1000 and $1500. Keep that in mind when you are bidding.
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ryanschott
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Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 8:29pm |
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I’m assuming brakes stuck cause trans shiftsnice. How can I undo the brake bands quick
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DanWi
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Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 9:29pm |
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Maybe whoever moved it didn't know how to release the brakes.
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SteveM C/IL
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Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 9:34pm |
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First item is to check that the brakes aren't set.Regular folks don't know how to set or unlock em.Dont think this style brake is likely to rust tight.Would pull top covers and look in.Use prybar to wiggle shoes.If they move, they're not stuck.Otherwise stuck in 2 gears or rusted internals.
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allisbred
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Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 9:59pm |
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Remember to check the coolant level. Good luck today!
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dawntreader74
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Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 10:02pm |
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the pin at the bottom of the shoes is stuck from sitting' most like. had to free one up the other day' just sat haft the summer. one side was locked up;
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Matt (NEIA)
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 12:44am |
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Never seen a loader like that one kinda neat.
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1955 WD-45 with factory PS
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JayIN
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 4:04am |
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Good Luck! I would think $500 would do it!!!
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sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?"
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Gary
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 5:52am |
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The Auction picture shows it sitting outside with the rear wheel sunk deep in the mud.
With the exhaust not covered, it for sure is going to be rusted tight.
Gary
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ryanschott
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 1:04pm |
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Didn’t get it the trans both clutches and rear are froze up long with motor so was really bummed but would have went the extra miles because of the history. So crazy guy came in and bid it up to 1250 cause he wanted a project. There’s tons on Craigslist in our area for 700 why not buy one of those. Oh well still have a pocket of money
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JayIN
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 1:18pm |
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$1250???? Two people are nuts!!! The one that won the bid and the #2 guy!!!!
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sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?"
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FloydKS
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 1:24pm |
you are coming out on top
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Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die
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Ted J
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 2:19pm |
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Maybe he was family too?? Knew the history also?
Sounds like you got the better deal. Sometimes it doesn't seem that way, but when you see what God has in store for you.........
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"Allis-Express"
19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17
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Gary Burnett
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 4:52pm |
You never know at auctions that is what makes them interesting.I picked up a pretty good Oliver 66 with a good rear blade too at an auction for $700 today.
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Kenny L.
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 5:05pm |
I agree with you Gary I went to a auction that had a allis barge wagon it was raining and kind of chili that day and figured it would be following me home or hope it would but it didn't the other person had deeper pockets then mine but I made him go deeper into his that for sure. Kenny L.
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allisbred
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Posted: 10 Nov 2018 at 5:11pm |
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Ted J is correct on all parts. Go look at those 700$ tractors an learn from all until you find a comfortable buy. I know it’s fun working on them, getting them going. You still need to figure you cost getting them in good running condition.
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