My new years baby
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Topic: My new years baby
Posted By: DSeries4
Subject: My new years baby
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 5:57pm
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Arrived at 9:30 am on January 1 weighing in at around 12,000 pounds. No, I am not talking about parenthood! But rather this D21 Series II. Serial number 2408 means it was the first off the assembly line in 1966. Even though I agreed to buy it in September, it took a while to get shipped half way across the country. Seeing it in person it looks better than I expected. Fortunately, the seller was up front, honest and good to deal with. It does not need any major mechanical work, just cosmetics and tires - 24.5 x 32s (need a second mortgage!). Happy to have my new pride and joy though! First order of business is to introduce that Egging cab to my sawzall. Did I need a D21? No. Did I want a D21? YES! Would anyone believe me if I said this was the last tractor I wanted???    Anyone want a radio cheap??  China bound unless someone speaks up...  ------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '63 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
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Posted By: Beirnesy
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 6:09pm
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Looks pretty decent. Congrats !!! ------------- 1969 220,1967 190DXT,1968 190DXT, LGT's 710,,716 |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 6:27pm
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DSeries4, Congratulations! One of these is not on my list, ok at least not yet!:) 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: Reindeer
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 6:29pm
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Looks like a great project. Enjoy! ------------- |
Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 6:34pm
| Looks good! That's one of my all time favorite tractors. Needs to lose the John Deere radio, though. Darrel |
Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 8:26pm
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Yea,,them egging cabs leave a lot to be desired,about all they were, was a wind break, dust box,and a noise chamber... looks like the original fenders are all there,,take a few bolts out and lift that ugly cab off |
Posted By: Scott B
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 8:30pm
DSeries, how much you want for that radio? Does it work? ------------- D17 Series 1 Allis B- 1939 Allis B- 1945 |
DSeries4 wrote:Posted By: Chad(WI)
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 8:50pm
| Very nice! Congrats! |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 9:02pm
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Congrats on acquiring a great classic AC turbo muscle tractor! Thanks for sharing. Until now, I hadn’t realize that the D21’s steering tie rod moved thru a slot in their front axle supports. What’s its past story (Where was its home, what was it’s main duty, & how many hours on it)? |
Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 9:17pm
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Think you juss offer to come gets the radio, you gets to take the cab with it... An on the way home , ye can lose it at Darrels place...  He might have use for it or just add to is orange collection..  ------------- He who says there is no evil has already deceived himself The truth is the truth, sugar coated or not. Trawler II says, "Remember that." |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:45pm
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I once had a Case 1070 with the same cab, in fact I think it had the same radio in it! Just after my 50th birthday I decided life was too short to spend half a year riding around in that cab so I bought a Kubota M110, twice the tractor of the Case, even with less power. That D21 is a nice addition to anyone's fleet, wish it was in mine!
------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:57pm
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Oh yes, I totally believe it is the tractor you ever wanted to buy. Just remember to tell others," It was the last tractor I wanted to buy. It is that I just bought it out of order" when a WD45D, 220 FWA, 8095, or the 6070 s.n. 1972 shows up. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2019 at 6:39am
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Great news. Welcome to the D-21 club. Happy to have been a small part of you getting your new baby. You know this is not your last tractor! Are the rear tires Traction Field and Road or All Traction Field and Road. I'm looking for the most original looking 24.5 x 32 for my 220 fwd. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2019 at 4:50pm
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Thanks for the kind comments! To answer your questions: Not sure if the radio works yet. Will check it out and let you know. I don't know much about the history of the tractor aside from the previous owner - used it on his ranch for 5 or 6 years, sounds like it did a bit of everything. Calvin: the rears are Firestone All Traction Field & Road F151. They have about 50% life left but they have major cracks in them. Still holding fluid though. If you are interested, let me know. I might see if there are any good used ones around to put on. ------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '63 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2019 at 8:22pm
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I'm going to break the piggy bank and install new rears but want them as original to the tractor as possible. Traction Field and Road no longer available in 24.5 x 32 so it will be All Tractions the same as you have. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2019 at 6:29pm
Dad took it out - does not work. Full of critter nests and tuning knob does not turn anything. What do you expect for a John Deere? :)
------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '63 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
Posted By: Allen Dilg
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2019 at 9:37pm
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Hello D Series 4 The fact that my FRIENDS haven't won the lottery I did some TRADING for an almost complete D21 in pieces. Great mosquito killer! Still waiting on friends to win the lottery still want a 10-18 and 6-12 to finish our collection. Plan on pouring concrete this Saturday for our museum, or the Wife says MAN CAVE for our collectables 32'x40' and open house during the GOTO Sept 11-15 2019 Union Grove WI. Our own Sweet Corn hot dogs and hockey pucks and liquid refreshments. Hope to see you here Alllen
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Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2019 at 6:05pm
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Myron, Congrat's on your new toy! You'll get a nose bleed up in that thing! LOL! I'm sure it'll be sweeeet when you get done with it just like your other Tractors... Steve@B&B ------------- 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: Rltool
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2019 at 5:39am
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Congratulations Myron! Nice addition! Ray W. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 5:09am
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Yeah, nice addition! Waaaayyy more tractor than I need. Good thing you said tractor right away, I was gonna say your wife is gonna KILL you for that 12,000 baby! ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: orangeman
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 5:33am
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DSeries - Some people have all the fun. Great addition to your AC collection! Orangeman
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Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 6:21pm
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I've had it for less than a week and we already got the cab off. Looks much better now! One fly in the ointment: I found oil in the coolant. I am thinking head gasket and fire rings? There is no coolant in the oil fortunately. It will be going in the shop after the 185 and D14 get out.   ------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '63 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 6:33pm
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Looks much better!!! I'm working on getting a cab off my 220 fwd. Too many distractions
------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |