Restoration SFW CA (Finished!)
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Topic: Restoration SFW CA (Finished!)
Posted By: Hubnut
Subject: Restoration SFW CA (Finished!)
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 4:47pm
Well, I couldn't find a B or C with mower, so I've decided to keep the CA and finish the restoration. I bought some quality PPG paint and have begun to tear her down for sandblasting. The tractor is mechanically perfect, so the rest is just cosmetic. I plan an unusual paint job (mostly PO), but with a twist  . Oh, I also plan on larger tires. Could someone chime in and tell me the largest tire size I can fit on the stock CA rim? Here is what we start with.http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6008_zpsyaqn1swc.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5746_zpsqckq3isi.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 6:33pm
You could prolly fit a 14.9X24, easy, if you can afford them...
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Posted By: DSpears N IL
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 6:36pm
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hubnut, the standard rim width for the CA is 10" with a 11.2 x 24 tire. You should be able to fit a 12.4 x 24 tire on that same rim. I have installed a 12" rim width with a 13.6 X 24 tire on my CA. Hope ths helps you! DeWayne   |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 8:00pm
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Steve, Glad to hear about your revived project! I will be watching close too! You always do a great job on the details! Bigger tires too!!!!! Regards, Chris ------------- 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. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 3:50pm
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Got started on the CA. Sandblasted much of the tractor and put a coat of good urethane PO on her. I still have some of the tin to do. I want to knock that out tomorrow. I hate painting. Nasty job. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6069_zpsbg8kdppw.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6072_zpsum5hljik.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6070_zpsgczctqnv.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6071_zpsk9t5d2hb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6068_zpsx8jptckk.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 4:29pm
| Looks great! I'm curious where the "twist" will come in. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 5:27pm
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I will reveal soon Creston. I've only told Sugarmaker my plans. His reaction wasn't positive. My tractor, my rules!
------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 6:30pm
Oh no....I hope it's not JD green!
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Hubnut wrote:Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 6:40pm
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I don't think we have to worry about green. That just wouldn't be right! Steve sure is doing a nice job on that CA! Cant wait to see the tin!! Regards, Chris ------------- 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. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 6:42pm
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Green? I'm crazy with paint, but not completely mad!!
------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 8:17pm
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I cannot get over the pains you all take to paint equipment. It will be BEAUTIFUL whatever you do. If Pop saw me do that or try to be that precise I would be walking the streets. Let us see it when you get done. Good Luck! Bill Long
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Posted By: Acdiesel
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 9:10pm
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looking good!! dan ------------- D19 Diesel,D17 Diesel SER.3 2-D14, 2-D15 SER.II WF/NF D15 SER.2 DIESEL D12 SER.I, D10 Ser.II 2-720'S D21 Ser. II Gmc,caterpillar I'm a pharmacist (farm assist) with a PHD (post hole digger) |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 1:55pm
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Oops. Posted on the wrong thread. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6073_zpsiwraigud.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6078_zpsdyijagxh.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6075_zpssmvgztfy.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6079_zpsyhjpcdga.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: structures
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 8:00pm
Subscribed. Looking good.  ------------- Robert http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82702&KW=structures&title=structures-1964-allis-d15-series-ii" rel="nofollow - 1964 D15 Series II |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 8:24pm
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Steve, Do you work on this all night too! Man that is looking good! Those rear tires are going to dig at the tractor pulls! 2500lb class?? And let the wife drive it! Regards, Chris ------------- 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. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2016 at 2:50pm
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Finished my CA today. My wife is really understanding about this tractor thing and she loves them too. She wanted some pink on a tractor, so I obliged. I think it looks pretty darn good. Not too much pink--just enough to set it apart. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6094_zpsbqaqaxxy.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6085_zpsvslul3wj.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6088_zps4zqcrazi.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6096_zpsukxngudz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6095_zpsya8mdsln.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6086_zpsbk32zjsh.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6091_zpskm1fglda.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6090_zpsnsfjx7kf.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6092_zpsgnwjg1to.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: DanC911
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2016 at 4:01pm
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Love the pink. Looks great. You always do amazing work. ------------- 1950 WD, 1955 B, 66 Jacobsen Chief-O-Matic, 68 Simplicity 2110, 77 IH Cub Cadet 1450 w/front loader |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2016 at 4:03pm
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I like Ginger better this way! The ole' girl looks great sporting her titty pink bonnet. LOL! Even the wife likes it. She's not sure about those single front wheel Tractors tho. I told her they're safe sorta'.... LOL! Great job Stevo! Now come up to New Joisey to finish my projects. I can't get nothin' done!.... No time. ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2016 at 5:12pm
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Thanks Steve, Dan. Glad you're not offended by the pink .
------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2016 at 7:34pm
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While I'm not a fan of the pink, you do some good work ------------- "Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan |
Posted By: WD45Diesel57
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2016 at 7:53pm
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The pink is a nice touch, also the grippy foot tread panel. Very nice ------------- 1-B's, 2-C, 2-CA's,2-WF, 1-WC,1-G, 3-WD's, 2-WD45, 1-RC, 1-D17 Diesel, 1-D14, 2-D15,1-D17 row crop,1-D19 gas and All Crop 40,60,66,72,90 and 100 |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2016 at 8:05pm
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Looks great! Doing it for the wife. That's great! Shameless is gonna love that paint scheme, but he'll say you missed quite a few spots! Lol! Only thing I would've done different (If I was going orange and pink) is paint the seat pink too. That way there would be orange and pink on both ends, instead of just one. Just a balance thing. Either way, it looks great! I wish I could paint that well! Wait...I gots a heck'uva great propuzishun fer ya! I'm gonna have a WC to paint after this winter...How's about I give you 3 FREE ham sandwiches, and you come do one of those perfect paint jobs??? All PO#1, but with black wheels please!
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Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 7:26am
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Thanks guys for the comments. I'm officially out of room inside. The garage has 3 tractors (two Bs and one C) and the shop has the CA shoe-horned in. If I get another one, it would have to reside in the pole barn--unless I can convince my wife to park outside. However, I don't think that will happen. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 7:53am
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As long as the wife is happy, I'm sure your happy. Great job, even if you took liberties with the color. ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 8:20am
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Steve, Well you know your making us look bad completing the complete paint job, new tires and all in less that a month! It sure stands out with the pink! Did you or the little woman pick the color? Is that Persian Pink?:) I was expecting a little hotter pink! Looks good. I like the orange hood band contrast! Your not going to get those tractors mixed up! Ok we need you to get them all out, line them up and get us a picture! Did you get to the Florida Flywheelers show yesterday? Your collection would draw a lot of folks at a tractor show! I have a similar storage issue with my stuff too. But the wife's new car is in the garage! So the pole barn can hold another one. Whats next? D series? Regards, Chris ------------- 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. |
Posted By: Richardmo
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 10:24am
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Tractors looks good. Good work |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 10:24am
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Chris, Thank you. I didn't get to the show. I wanted to finish Ginger while the weather was dry for painting. We picked the pink together. I didn't want hot pink, just a subtle pink. What's next? Enjoy what I have and take a breather. Best, Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: fixer1958
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 10:34am
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Wow that's a pretty awesome slick job even with the pink. Outstanding! |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 10:39am
I think he's going to do a D21 next, right??
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Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 11:47am
I'm like Steve(ill). I like them all, but collect the little B's, C's, and CA's. Mainly B's and C's. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 2:59pm
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I agree with Creston.......Steve, the seat should be pink..... it's a balance thing. How'd you do the platform black?? What did you use? Is it non-skid? It looks GREAT! and YES, git em all outside and take a good picture....ALL the different colors! You git to look at em every day so now it's our turn to enjoy!  ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 3:33pm
Time for an IB then!
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Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 3:50pm
Ted, I used Herculiner from the auto parts store. It has a non-slip material in it. I like it. I plan to put some on the pedals and step. I'll get a pic of a line-up soon. Thanks. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |