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427435 
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 Posted: 19 Nov 2010 at 4:50pm |
 AllisChalmers37 wrote:
This is probably my favorite pic of a 4W-305 (not mine). The story behind that picture is one that would bring tears to any Allis lover's eyes.
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I for one would like to hear the story.
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AllisChalmers37
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Posted: 19 Nov 2010 at 5:06pm |
I can't tell it as good as others can but here goes. In 2005 there was an all Allis tractor ride through the city of West Allis. The weather was not the best in the world but that is beside the point. Anyway as part of the ride they took the tractors into the former Allis-Chalmers plant. I don't think this is part of the tractor assembly plant but none the less it was at one time Allis-Chalmers. From what I've heard when the 4W-305 pulled into the building people took their hats off and gave respect to the tractor and company that helped build America. Along with that eyes got watery just to see the massive 4W-305 coming back home to where it was made.
It's what happens when you love and respect a tractor company so much.
I've heard that they are planning another ride in the future in West Allis.
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FredinInd
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Posted: 19 Nov 2010 at 6:14pm |
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AllisChalmers37
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Posted: 19 Nov 2010 at 7:26pm |
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Your going to need a big stocking. LOL
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Posted: 20 Nov 2010 at 10:56am |
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I took that picture, and will no doubt remember that event for as long as i live.
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427435
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Posted: 20 Nov 2010 at 11:07am |
AllisChalmers37 wrote:
I can't tell it as good as others can but here goes. In 2005 there was an all Allis tractor ride through the city of West Allis. The weather was not the best in the world but that is beside the point. Anyway as part of the ride they took the tractors into the former Allis-Chalmers plant. I don't think this is part of the tractor assembly plant but none the less it was at one time Allis-Chalmers. From what I've heard when the 4W-305 pulled into the building people took their hats off and gave respect to the tractor and company that helped build America. Along with that eyes got watery just to see the massive 4W-305 coming back home to where it was made.
It's what happens when you love and respect a tractor company so much.
I've heard that they are planning another ride in the future in West Allis. |
You're right, that's one of the big erection halls that was across the driveway (south) from the tractor manufacturing buildings.
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Calvin Schmidt
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Posted: 20 Nov 2010 at 6:39pm |
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I hauled my D-21 to the Union Grove GOTO so I could drive it through the West Allis plant. It was a wet evening but well worth the trip.
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Kurzy
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Posted: 21 Nov 2010 at 8:35am |
Howdy Allis Chalmers37,
That was the first turn after coming into the building at the 2005 Allis Chalmers Tractor parade in West Allis , Wisconsin at the old Allis Chalmers factory. That tractor just made it thru the building because of very tight spaces. The last door out two men had to be on each side of the tractor to guide me out. That was one heck of a day for Allis Chalmers fans. If you want to hear more and want to see this AC 4W305 come to Kurzy Ranch. I had first hand view from the cab.
Kurzy
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Posted: 22 Nov 2010 at 8:42am |
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Joe, The tractor looks Great.Hope to come up & see you in the future.Have you had any snow yet? Chad
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