Calling Allis Express

I am getting some weights from Austin IL. Four 400 pounders. 1,600 pounds. Was going to drive the 8 hours plus one way but am now thinking Allis Express if available? If not I'll make the trip. Would the heavy weight be a problem for the express?

Lonn wrote: Oh, forgot, I'm near Rochester MN and Austin is near Willow Hill IL.

Lonn, I am close to willow hill, but have never heard of Austin,?? I am showing austin to be near Chicago...possibly near willowbrook, IL??
we have Newton, Oblong, Olney...all near Willow hill, Illinois..help me out maybe I am just confused..??

Yes Austin IL is his handle not the town. Sorry.

I will be going to a dealership in Darlington, WI in a few weeks.  I am about 70 miles NW of Willow Hill.  I would be glad to take them that far if they could get them to me.            Norm Wood

I guess I'm not in a big rush guys. I need to get a hold of Austin and see what he thinks but I lost his phone number and address and he's gone until this coming weekend. I'll just have to PM him. Thanks fellas.

CrestonM wrote: What is the Allis Express?

Its a group of folks that have agreed to help move parts, machines, implements...etc around the country whenever possible to try to help with some of these longer distance hauls...
Not all forum members signed on, but many did...its just a cooperative effort that AJ from Missouri spearheaded. It works especially well for those who aren't in a hurry so we have times to coordinate moving this stuff from one point to the next...sometimes an item may change hands several times, but as of yet, I cant think of anything that's went sour...its working well in my eyes

I will probably go. That would get them as far north as Des Moines. I have a cherry picker so transferring to another truck would not be a problem.

Lonn, how quick do you need them? Bigcountry48 and I will be heading up in April when the snow clears to Cambridge, Wi to Gary's place, TedJ has discussed meeting us there, our trailer will be empty going up and we will be going close to Austin's place...all that said, if Ted would agree and you could wait that long we could get them as far as Lacrosse? Would that help?

That sounds good either chickenmann or Brian. The Allis folks sure are great people. I better get a hold of Austin to get his input. Thanks guys.

Brian, are you still going to Lathrop? Sent you a pm.

Swap meet will still be on rain, snow, sun, meteor shower, politicians become honest.... Well, maybe that last part was a stretch.

Anyone making a trip to Hutchingson MN from IL this summer? I plan on going to the Hutch show this year.

if'n I ever gits a trailer...i'll help when I can!

Pat, I hauled a 426 from near Iowa City up to my place with a 1500 Chevy. Was fully loaded to say the least and probably wouldn't do it again with a 1/2 ton. That engine I think, weighs around 1,600 or 1,700. Your call. 

Pat, if the 3/4 ton Chevy can't handle it, you can borrow my straight 6 cylinder Ford.  

Edited by Les Royer - 28 Mar 2015 at 9:21am