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ksbowhunter 
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:03pm |
I am finally getting my WF tore down and ready to paint. This tractor has been in the family for many years. About 5 years ago I was able to get the time to rebuild the motor and get it running. I brought it home from its last resting spot of 25 years last summer. I hope to have it all painted an back together by late spring. Ill update when I can as I go.
Made some progress today just in time for the weather to go south again and get colder later this week.
Edited by ksbowhunter - 16 Feb 2015 at 2:24pm
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Johnwilson_osf
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:07pm |
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Love those spoked front wheels. Can't wait to see the "new" tractor this spring. Have fun
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Chad(WI)
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:30pm |
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Looks good, and congrats! Gotta ask...what is the serial number? Keep us posted!
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:32pm |
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Thanks guys, The Serial number is 127.
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Bill Long
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:48pm |
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Love the Flat Top WF. To me one of the most unique tractor designs Allis Chalmers Made.
Let us know how it goes.
Good Luck!
Bill Long
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 10:42pm |
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I don't see no beer fridge in this shop either! pffft!
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 10:44pm |
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I don't see no beer fridge in this shop either! pffft! |
Its there just not in the pictures.. Cant have a shop without a beer fridge.
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Posted: 09 Feb 2015 at 5:51am |
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we have great big ice box right out side the door.
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Posted: 09 Feb 2015 at 7:17am |
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I think mine is #129.
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 3:25am |
I was off today the weather was supposed to be in the 60's but It never got above 50. I was able to get both side rails off and wire brushed and everything that you can not get to with the rails installed has been cleaned up.
Also got the front end taken out I have some rebuilding to do. I plan to build a new plate as this one is kinda worn out.
Ill probably get the welder out and build this up and machine it flat.
Does anybody know the diameter of the original pin on this bracing? Sorry for the sideways picture.
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 15 Feb 2015 at 9:27pm |
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It's been rather cold here the past few days so not much work has been happening. I've got the final drives all cleaned and ready to put the covers on. I was wondering what does everyone use for lubrication? The service manual says 250wt oil.
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 5:19pm |
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I haven't been updating this like I thought I would. Lots of progress has happened in the last few weeks. I got the front Axle out and bored a hole for a new bushing as the hole and pin was wore out. While the Axle was out I went ahead and put new bushings in the kingpins as the were wore out also. Today I started painting. I'm holding off on the sheet metal as the tractor is in the middle of my garage and in the way. I'll get it back on wheels so I can move it around and have some room. I'll post some pictures later tonight when I get on the computer.
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 5:25pm |
Here are some pictures for you all.
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Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 5:54pm |
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Thanks for the photos and updates. Seeing this is giving me some inspiration and ideas on restoring the two I have.
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Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 6:22pm |
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It sure looks good!
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 6:47pm |
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Thanks guys, I knew if I didn't get started early it would not get done this year. Since its taking all the space in my garage I am kinda forced to get it done now.
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Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 7:01pm |
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Man, that machine is lookin' sweet! Can't wait to get back on mine. This lousy weather sucks. Cold, damp, n' raw. Not even fit fir' animals out there! I had to do the same with my axle. It was worn everywhere! Had my machinest buddy make me kingpins and we found some old Chevrolet bushings for the spindles. Came out nice! Keep goin' man, this thing is lookin' good!!
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 7:08pm |
Steve Thanks, Our weather here in Kansas has finally started to warm up to were I can really get out and do some work. It sure is nice to be or know someone that is a machinist when working on old equipment.
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Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 2:19pm |
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Boy o boy that's looking nice! You got me chomping at the bit to start on the paint for my 1950 WF! Keep the pics and updates coming, love seeing this!
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Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 5:33pm |
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Us WF guys gotta' stick together! There's more WF guys out there than I thought! LOL!
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Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 6:58pm |
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So what's with the side plates?? Under where the tank goes? Was that particular to the unstyleds?
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 5:02am |
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Yes the side plates were only on the unstyled.
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Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 7:01am |
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KS I have a South Bend Lathe just like yours, nice to have. As for the question you had re the number 250 gear lube I made up my own mixing number two chasis grease and 80/90 till it looked the right consistancy others may have better ideas. Did you install the new style seals made from rubber? they help lots to keep the lube in the finals. Looks like you are going to have a sweet WF when finished!!
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Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 8:59am |
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Very nice looking WF! Your doing great on the restoration work! Hoping I can open the garage doors soon and find my tractor project again! That work on the front axle looks real good! Thanks for posting the pictures!
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:41am |
B26240 wrote:
KS I have a South Bend Lathe just like yours, nice to have. As for the question you had re the number 250 gear lube I made up my own mixing number two chasis grease and 80/90 till it looked the right consistancy others may have better ideas. Did you install the new style seals made from rubber? they help lots to keep the lube in the finals. Looks like you are going to have a sweet WF when finished!! |
B26240 I use a lube made by Mobil that we use at work it is a synthetic grease that is thick and sticky, I did use the new style axle seals and had one heck of a time getting it moved by myself after I got the wheels back on. The lathe in the background is an old Sheldon 11" it is well used but does everything I need it to do.
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:44am |
Sugarmaker Thanks, It is still hit and miss here as we are in the rainy season now.
Not much has happened on this project lately mostly due to the weather. I have now started on cleaning up the sheet metal and radiator. Hope to have some pictures soon.
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ksbowhunter
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Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 9:13am |
Made some more progress the last few days, Weather here has been nice but fixing to start raining for the next 4 days so probably won't get much done. 
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Posted: 22 Apr 2015 at 7:59pm |
I've finally got some more work done on the WF. I finished the gas tank, right fender, and the air cleaner.
Was also wondering does anybody have and advice on repairing a hood that is rusted out in the typical spot above the exhaust?
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Posted: 22 Apr 2015 at 8:24pm |
I just cut a radius out on my 35 WC. I thought about getting a guy to roll the edge, like the rest of it, but ran out of time and money 
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Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 9:46pm |
CTucker Thanks I have been thinking about finding someone that can roll the edge also but haven't had much luck.
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