Our D17
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Topic: Our D17
Posted By: Grwhthunter
Subject: Our D17
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 6:28pm
 1957 D17 that was mostly redone when we got it this past summer. Had to replace a rear rim , put new front tires and new tubes all the way around. Replaced most of the wiring and electrical components, rebuilt the generator and a bunch of little things. Not happy with where the decals are and aren’t correct for the model year but I love it anyways. Drove 4 hours one way as they guaranteed it didn’t pop out of any gear. It appears to have had a pretty easy life. Still original 12 volt positive ground and original snap coupler that is not hardly worn at all. Looking to get a 3 or 4 bottom sc plow by spring. This will definitely be used this year !! I will be taking more pics and pics in use also. Another one that my beautiful wife loves !!
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 8:15pm
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I can see why your wife likes that one too! I really like my 17 . I need a shop like that also! Thanks for posting. Looking forward to more pictures 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, 66 F100. |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 9:13pm
| I wish you were closer, I'm in South Central Iowa. I've got a 3X16 plow dad used on his 1958 D17. I'd give it to you. I can load it in your trailer. I cannot find the snaps for the lift arms. Please replace the double C spring in the snap coupler bell. I did not know there was one in there and this very plow came unhooked from the bell. The snap coupler eye on the plow dug into the dirt and the plow landed on top of me. At the time I was pulling it with my WD 45. Old gal says I have a big scar on my back and I have had terrable back problems every since. |
Posted By: Grwhthunter
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 10:11pm
| Chris thanks can’t wait to get to use it. I wish that was my shop. It’s my buddy’s 40x100 complete with big bead blaster and 8” thick concrete floors. Will have lots of pics this spring in use !! HD6GTOM thanks also wish I lived closer I’d take you up on your offer. Know all about that spring I’d already replaced it. Checked when we first got it and seen it needed replaced. Learned all about it on this site. Thanks for the heads up !! |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 10:26pm
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NICE!! Mines in its original work clothes...looks kinda ugly,,,,,,,,er,,,,,used. HOW COME you have SO MUCH ROOM in that garage?? There's nothing on the walls!! ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: Grwhthunter
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 10:55pm
| That’s my buddies garage and trust me all the other walls are filled. |
Posted By: GARY(OH/IN)
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 11:44pm
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Go get that plow and call it a winter vacation. Take the beautiful wife along. Write off the motels and mileage and I'll bet you get a valuable lesson on plow safety in the deal. |
Posted By: JayIN
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 12:32pm
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I am coming back from NW Iowa sometime in Feb.with a flarebed wagon. Should have room on the trailer for a plow. 18 ft trailer.A little gas $ is all that is needed. Im in SE Indiana. If that helps.. ------------- sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?" |
Posted By: Grwhthunter
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 6:05am
| Unfortunately we take care of my wife’s uncle who has cancer. We also have 2 big English Mastiff’s. I only have one person who the dogs trust, and I’d hate to put him out taking care of them for that long. My wife would LOVE a vacation. I also found someone who has a few snap coupler plows about a hour away and one is a 3 bottom supposedly in real good condition. Trying to set up looking at them next weekend. Thanks Ray |
Posted By: Grwhthunter
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 6:09am
| I’m going to look at a few plows next weekend. If that doesn’t pan out I might take you up on the offer as I have a buddy who trucks trees on a flatbed to Columbus who said he could swing that way to get them for me. Do you have a way to load them on a flatbed ? Thanks , Ray |
Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 6:54am
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If you're ever in central VA I have several sets of SC plows moldboard and disc type I'd sell.
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Posted By: Dave H
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 7:06am
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i can only think of one addition that baby needs. One of those factory looking steps to ease the climbing on part. |
Posted By: AaronSEIA
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 8:21am
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If no one takes you up on that plow, I will. Would probably be spring before I could get it. AaronSEIA
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Posted By: Grwhthunter
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 8:39am
| Already added a custom one because I’m 5’6” tall and need a knee replacement so I had one specially made. They did a awesome job |
Posted By: Jordan(OH)
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 8:45am
| I have a 3 and 4 bottom for sale. |
Posted By: Grwhthunter
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 9:01am
| Unfortunately you are 3 1/2 hours away. Can you pm me a price on each and a total for both. What condition also. Thanks Ray |
Posted By: orangereborn
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 12:56pm
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Gary Burnett wrote:Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 1:23pm
About 10 miles straight South on US 29.Turn right at the 2nd stop light once you leave Ruckersville.When are you going to be here?
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Posted By: JayIN
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 10:49pm
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Yes.I can load plow on a trailer with my Bobcat. ------------- sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?" |