Needing a new Home...
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Topic: Needing a new Home...
Posted By: Hlone
Subject: Needing a new Home...
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2010 at 10:34pm
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I have a 1950 WD that I bought a while back with a loader on it. A month later I found a WD45 with a plow and blade that somehow made its way over to my place. I moved the loader from this WD to my WD45 and works nice. I have been told by my wife that I don't need to keep two tractors around, so the WD had to find a new home to stay at. I believe she is a good old one for use, restoration, or to add to your collection!   History: - Tractor came out of Northern IL from a widow. The Good: - Everything runs and works. - Complete solid tractor - Hydrolics work good. Rams and pump work fine. Handled loader when it was attached. - Good Tin. Fendors have some dings and bends on the bottom edges - Hand and Foot Clutch Solid and Tight - Transmission & Rear End - Shifts, runs, sounds good. - Brakes - Need TIghtening on one side, but both work - No Oil Leaks - NEW RIM (couple years old) on 1 side. ($350 - 400 new) - Tire tread is good. They are weather checked, not sure how old. - Radiator in good shape The Bad: - She is a smoker!! Tried Lucas Oil and Sea Foam, it had a slight Inprovement by using them. - Believe the valves or guides or rings need to be replaced. - Engine sounds and runs good. I didn't want to tear into her and deal with what I may find. - Exhaust Manifold has a hole in it and needs to be replaced. - Carb will leak when you leave her sit. I shut off the gas and that stops it. - Not sure how well she charges or not? Haven't gotten the generator tested 6 volt The Ugly: - Someone has tried (a few times) to help the appearance by using a spray can to dress her up. - Someone welded a top link to the rear axel. Not sure why... I am asking $850 for her. I am located in Central Illinois - 61770 zip Let me know if you have questions More Pictures:          ------------- 1953 WD45 |
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Posted By: Dave(inMA)
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 5:49am
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Hope someone gives your WD a good home soon! Looks like a good resto/rehab project. ------------- WC, CA, D14, WD45 |
Posted By: Fred in Pa
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 5:58am
| My wife said if i buy anything else Allis Chalmers she is LEAVING.I love my new to me tractor! BTW she dose call me from time to time.LOL! |
Posted By: Hlone
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 4:36pm
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I believe it will be a good resto project for someone. ------------- 1953 WD45 |
Posted By: JoeO(CMO)
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 4:40pm
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Fred, if she calls sometimes then to me that means she is almost over it. Don't give up too early. lol |
Posted By: John (C-IL)
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 9:32pm
| What's wrong with his and her tractor's? |
Posted By: Harvey/pa
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 10:01pm
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I am sure your wife has many dresses, prs of shoes, kitchen chairs, etc. They do not understand, 1 tractor is simply not enough & besides the 45 would get lonesome.
Fred your wife leaves everyday & always comes back! The Grandson won't let her leave you anyway...Harvey
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Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 10:42pm
| Yep, hang in there, and eventually she'll stop calling!!! ;-) |
Posted By: Hlone
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2010 at 8:11am
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I also have this tractor listed on Craigslist. Some scammer from the other side of the world wants all of my information so he can send me a cashiers check and arrange shipping for the tractor. I don't mind if a scammer really wants to buy her, but I am not going to let someone ruin my credit or open 50 credit cards in my name! Sad state of our world... ------------- 1953 WD45 |
Posted By: cougar766
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2010 at 9:12am
| wish I could get her but don't the extra cash right now, so hope she finds a good home |