Got the WD45 out for a ride today.
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Topic: Got the WD45 out for a ride today.
Posted By: AC WD45
Subject: Got the WD45 out for a ride today.
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2023 at 7:41pm
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Working on getting the 400 series loader mounted up so I took it to a friend and fabricator to make sure we were getting everything in the right spot. Beautiful Michigan fall day for a 14 mile tractor ride. Stayed nice and warm too! Once I have everything to put the loader on tires are high on the list. I also found a couple hydraulic leaks I need to address. I know I know the wheels are supposed to be orange, but there's a reason for the cream, and that's a story for another day with some cool old photos I need to scan.. Enjoy!    ------------- German Shepherd dad 1957 Allis Chalmers WD45 #WD234847 1951 Allis Chalmers WD #WD88193 |
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Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2023 at 9:39pm
| my wd and my d17 came back from the dealership in about 1970 with cream wheels and grills and persian orange 2 paint and the allis chalmers aluminum badges on the sides and lots of engine work |
Posted By: 1955CA
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2023 at 10:06pm
| Nice! You sound like me. I take mine out every day and just go for a ride, LOL |
Posted By: AC WD45
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2023 at 6:10am
That's about the same deal for this...it was taken in and overhauled and came back with cream wheels and grille screens and fresh orange paint. When I repainted in 2011 I did the wheels orange and I hated it. They'd been cream my whole life so it just seemed wrong to me. I know many folks hate it, but people hate a lot of things they get over eventually! ------------- German Shepherd dad 1957 Allis Chalmers WD45 #WD234847 1951 Allis Chalmers WD #WD88193 |
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