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1953 and 1955 WD-45s
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    Posted: 05 Nov 2024 at 8:13pm
When I went to look at the D-19, the guy had 3 WD-45s. I decided to make offer on the D-19 and one WD-45. We agreed on them, and then a few days later he told me he wanted the other two tractors gone and shot me a price I couldn't pass on.

One of the '55s fired right up. One of the rear rims and tubes are shot but held air just long enough to drive on and off the trailer. It has some neat pieces on it like the front hitch bracket for a mounted lister/bedder, a Koyker grease gun holster, rear weights, and I think a factory AC wheel wrench and parts of an AC 3 point adapter. I hope to swap a rim/tire from one of my stuck tractors, change fluids and filters, and put it to work.
1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45
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You sure finding some neat stuff 😊
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The other 1955 is a narrow front and the engine is loose, but the seller never had it running. It looks like someone adapted new blank rims to fit the spinout wheel center. Judging by the paint the engine has been replaced. There are parts of the hand clutch throwout for plowing, a flip over seat, a rear electric connector, and some sort of aftermarket precleaner complete with a slaw dressing jar (which is probably my favorite thing on this tractor). I'll see if it will run.





The '53 supposedly was running but wouldn't start and has a leaking water pump. As far as interesting bits go it has an aftermarket seat I haven't been able to ID yet. Anyone recognize it?
1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45
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There was also a Snap Coupler blade. I'm sure I'll find a use for this somewhere, if I can find a spot around here that doesn't have 200 pound chunks of limestone sticking out of the ground?
1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45
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My grandfather's WD had a mason jar air cleaner. That is one of the things I will always remember about that tractor.
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My WD has that 'pre-cleaner'
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Those pre-cleaners were common back then & did a good job of reducing the muck in the oil bath cleaners.  Simple use for a mason jar and they were also plentiful back then.  I think the dealers just added them as an option or just included them.
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Nice finds wjohn!
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Neat add-ons
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I know I'm not supposed to covet but you do make it difficult! Smile
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John,
 Wow you hit the Allis mother load! Nice tractors added to your collection!
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Yes, nice finds.
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Originally posted by Michael V (NM) Michael V (NM) wrote:

My WD has that 'pre-cleaner'

... and, that same front bracket part of the lister/bedder hitch!
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Thanks guys. All 3 even still have the hand cranks still mounted on the fenders. Lots of work to be done, and so much rain lately. At the moment I am trying to make sure everything is covered to keep water out and hopefully I can work on them next week when it's drier.
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Originally posted by wjohn wjohn wrote:

Thanks guys. All 3 even still have the hand cranks still mounted on the fenders. Lots of work to be done, and so much rain lately. At the moment I am trying to make sure everything is covered to keep water out and hopefully I can work on them next week when it's drier.
Kind of similar around here, was tinder-box dry for so long, then 5" of rain in less than a week. It didn't run off either!

Been working on moving winter projects into the new shop, CA-1 made the trip yesterday. Help on the way Sunday to get the 450 moved over to it's wintering ground.

Good luck with the projects! You've got some interesting ones there.
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