1920 Allis Chalmers 6-12

Made some more good progress this week. If things keep progressing like they have lately, I hope to make first fire in about a month. That would give me about another month to troubleshoot and finish details before Hutchinson. Tight schedule I know, but I'm still being optimistic.

Here is part 63:

https://youtu.be/6jO2V27ml5U

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

34 Airflow wrote:

You’re an inspiration not to mention the fact I’m learning heaps, thanks Jacob!

Thank you Travis, that means a lot. I'm learning heaps too as I go through this restoration. I like your Australia AC registry page in your tag line, I didn't know about that until just now, I'll have to check that out more. I've been in contact with Glenn Sobey who is restoring his 20-35 LF over there.

I can appreciate the effort you have put into making that registry, as I am compiling an up to date 6-12 registry when I have time. It is a lot of work to track that info down and compile it accurately. Keep up the good work!

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

34 Airflow wrote:

The United project I am about to start on was only made viable by watching your Youtube videos, my past restorations have been pretty basic but after seeing what you are working with I have bitten the bullet to tackle a larger job.

Wow, this really hits me, because that is exactly one of the reasons why I started doing my YouTube channel, to show people who don't know much about our hobby what is really involved in restoring a piece of equipment. In this case an obsolete tractor. Also to show those who are in this hobby that a project like this CAN be tackled without state of the art facilities. Like another member on this form's tag line "maximum use of available resources" I live by that motto! It takes a LOT and I mean a LOT of time and patience, but any problem can be solved. You just have to stick with it and have an end goal in mind. Oh and don't be scared to ask a few dumb questions, that's how you learn.

I'm so pleased to hear that I inspired you to tackle a larger project! I ask that you consider doing your own YouTube channel. I have found it also gives me motivation to continue with my project, I set my goal of having about a 20-30 min video each week on what I have accomplished, so it pushes me to do enough to get enough clips to put that together. It is also a great way to document what you have done, and a great way to look back at how something was, when you can't remember how to put it back together. Because we've all been there, LOL!

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

great progress, Jacob !

busy, busy, busy!

https://youtu.be/LZt2LHA4Jw4

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

ac hunter wrote:

Jacob,

Interesting to see your progress. Tractor is looking great. Are you keeping track of your time on this project? I'm sure a ton of hours. You must have a heap of patience. Thanks for all the videos.

Thanks, I'm very happy with how it's turning out. I have not specifically kept track of hours, but basically it's been all weekend every weekend for a year and a half. So yeah, a ton of hours, LOL! I am a very patient guy, which is a must for a project like this. I'm glad some people are enjoying my videos. Well, off to work on the 6-12 some more this evening...

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

Thanks Don, it was another very busy week to get things ready for paint, again...

Check out part 67 here:

https://youtu.be/DJEhORAGguM

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

Originally posted by Pat the Plumber CIL

Pat the Plumber CIL wrote:

Looking great Jacob, will you be ready for Hutch ?

Thanks Pat. It will be very close weather or not I'll be ready. I'm doing everything I can to make it happen, but I still haven't heard the engine even pop yet. If there are no more unforeseen setbacks I should have it ready. And yes I said any MORE... you'll see what I mean with this weeks video... Just got in from getting that setback fixed, it's almost 11:30, time for bed.... stay posted, lots happening between now and Hutch!

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

part 69:

https://youtu.be/YXmsuaD-X6Y

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

Great progress, Jacob.

I must have missed it... what is this "bail" shaped thing ?

Great work as usual Jacob! If we can ever travel internationally again I'd love to see it in the flesh.

1937 Model A, 1937 Model U, 1929 United, 1945 Model C, 1949 WF, 1948 WC, 1956 D272 and a Roto Baler
http://www.australianallischalmersregistry.com/

Leaving for Hutchinson, MN now. Here is some fun from last week, Crosby, ND.

https://youtu.be/so0km9BnHf4

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

Great to hear you are heading to Hutch and thanks for the update. I can't wait to see the next installment and hopefully some photos from Hutch.

1937 Model A, 1937 Model U, 1929 United, 1945 Model C, 1949 WF, 1948 WC, 1956 D272 and a Roto Baler
http://www.australianallischalmersregistry.com/

We made the goal! We made it to Hutchinson, MN Orange Spectacular/ GOTO 2021! It was a very fun weekend, I got to meet up with old friends, and met a lot of new people. There were many compliments and nice comments, and people who knew the project from my YouTube channel, which is still a bit strange for me. There is even a chance I may make a clip of Classic Tractor Fever as they stopped me during the parade with a few questions. Thanks again to all that helped make this possible, I could have not done it with out you.
I was so busy I didn't take much video or pics.

https://youtu.be/JqnDnG8Mzzc

Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45

Hi, Jacob. I wish that could have made it to Hutchison. Had another place to be that if I missed it I would have been in so much trouble. It was a White Coat Event for are Son kind of like Graduation for Dr. It would have been nice to meet you for the first time. We have massaged back and forth for some time about parts of a 25-40.
The way your 6-12 looks very nice and sounds like it runs very good. You did a awesome job on it. I sure it looks better in person
Keep up the great work
Later
Rod in MN

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