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DanWi
Orange Level Access Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Location: wttn Points: 1695 |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:14pm |
Has any one thought about making copies of his Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment book? They have it on Amazon for $499.
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200Tom1
Orange Level Joined: 03 Jun 2019 Location: Iowa Points: 1114 |
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One of his paper back versions is available on Amazon for about $20.00. I don't know which one you are posting about.
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DanWi
Orange Level Access Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Location: wttn Points: 1695 |
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Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment 1914 -1985 is $499. A Guide to Allis Chalmers Farm Tractors is $14.99.
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Acdiesel
Orange Level Joined: 15 Jun 2012 Location: Rochester Ohio Points: 2494 |
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here's one on e-bay with no soft cover for $180
link: Vintage Allis Chalmers Equipment Book by Norm Swinford (amazing condition) |
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Tom59
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I got that book “ 1914 to 1985 “ book.
Also got the book “ AGCO Tractors History “, it the book that lists all the farm tractors under the AGCO brand. Both very good books. Edited by Tom59 - 18 Jan 2022 at 7:41am |
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DonDittmar
Orange Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: MIllersburg, MI Points: 2476 |
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I have 2 copies. One is for reading, the other is signed by him and is brand new. That one is in the display case.
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Experience is a fancy name for past mistakes. "Great moments are born from great opportunity"
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rtwfarm
Orange Level Joined: 26 Feb 2012 Location: nebraska Points: 1248 |
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Have 15 copies. Any one need one. 402-469-1738
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Brian F(IL)
Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Paxton, IL Points: 2686 |
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I've got mine laying right next to my computer for easy reference.
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Bill Long
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Points: 4555 |
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I was HONORED to meet MR SWINFORD at the GOTO "Coming Home" in Union Grove, WI Through hook or crook I acquired all his books. I called him later and asked if he would Autograph them for me. We made arrangements and I mailed them to him with funds for the postage. He signed and returned them to me. Presently they hold a valued place in my library.
I heard of MR SWINFORD'S death and sent a contribution for a memorial. Mrs. Swinford sent me a picture taken at the funereal service of her with a Allis Chalmers tractor one of his fans had taken to his service. Good Luck! Bill Long ps: I have a picture of me with MR SWINFORD from the "Coming Home" GOTO. Right now I cannot upload it. If I find how I will put it in a later post. Edited by Bill Long - 17 Jan 2022 at 3:27pm |
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DougG
Orange Level Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: Mo Points: 7936 |
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There on Ebay from time to time , very resonable too
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jvin248
Silver Level Joined: 17 Jan 2022 Location: Detroit Points: 257 |
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Please ignore those types of outrageous listings. They are often created by scammers. Some may have the book or they know where to get it for a reasonable price where they play the arbitrage between the real seller and buyer. Best not to get involved. The post above referencing fifteen copies, what price are you selling those at? .
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DanWi
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I'm just thinking that even at say $100 if they printed a 1,000 copies it would be worth it to re release it.
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rtwfarm
Orange Level Joined: 26 Feb 2012 Location: nebraska Points: 1248 |
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IBWD MIke
Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3409 |
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Glad I bought mine when I did! Don't remember how much I paid but it was under $100 I'm sure. Like BrianF I keep mine close to the computer for easy reference.
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Brian G. NY
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: 12194 Points: 2190 |
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I have a briefcase with that book along with lots of other Allis info next to my computer for quick reference. I bought Norm's book on 6/21/99 as a 58th birthday present to myself. I think this was around the time I discovered this site as well. I paid $31.80 but I can't remember from whom I bought it. I have always considered this the "Allis-Chalmers Bible". Edited by Brian G. NY - 18 Jan 2022 at 11:01am |
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EPALLIS
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Points: 1097 |
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Brian G. Yes, I also refer to mine as "the bible". Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone. Take care!
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Calvin Schmidt
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario Can. Points: 4515 |
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I have a signed copy close by for quick reference. Also have a signed copy of Norm's construction equipment book.
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Wes (VA)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Elkton, VA Points: 510 |
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Got mine when Central Tractor store was in town. Now its a tractor supply. I was probably 10 or 12 when my parents got it for me. Im 34 now. If I remember it was lying by itself on their bookshelf with a bit of dust on it when found in the store. I had the A-C book by motorbooks intl. Before that and would drool over the B in that book! We never had a B on the farm before I started collecting. Oldest we had/have is the 47 WC that my granddad bought new. I found a CA first at 13, and have since acquired many others and yes, a B.
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Dave (NE)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Eagle Nebraska Points: 2095 |
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I have a signed one the family got me for Christmas several years back. I met Norm at one of the shows once. Told him I had a one-sixty. He then proceeded to show me a picture of him, in the book, with him sitting on a one-sixty after they were being unloaded. Pretty neat. In addition, I "inherited" the book Dad had, also signed. Am I sitting on a gold mine, or what?
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Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. Mark Twain.
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Unit3
Orange Level Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Location: NC Iowa Points: 5490 |
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I too have two. One for reading and marking in. The other is for taking to the grave. How great it would be to have them signed.
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