The forum and Don(MO)
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Topic: The forum and Don(MO)
Posted By: Lon(MN)
Subject: The forum and Don(MO)
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 8:43am
| In 1995 when the forum was young I think it was John(CIL) that suggested that the members add their location in their handle. Most went with their first name and the state they lived in. Some of us still use the same handle that we started with 25 years ago. I felt it was a on line friendship. A warm fuzzy seeing a name and location. Since we are remembering, anyone want to share a memory of the early forum? |
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Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 9:46am
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When I first got this new fangled thing called the internet in 1994 I was fumbling around one day. Put in Allis Chalmers and the Unofficial Forum name care up. Logged in and has been here almost every day since. Have made so many new friends from all over the world. It is amazing the places this forum has taken me. To the "Old Allis News" to the Gathering of the Orange shows in Westminster, MD, New York, and "coming Home". Always enjoyable visit. Good Luck! Bill Long |
Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 10:06am
| It was '98 or '99 when I found this site...I seem to spend more time here than any other place on the internet,,on second thought,,might be a close race with online auction sites,,I'm always lookin and checkin what AC stuff is sellin for.... |
Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 10:30am
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When we got the internet it was the year 2000. One of the first things I searched was Allis Chalmers and found this site. NO registering then and I had a couple handles I used mainly because I'd forget my previous alias so I type a new one. I could go weeks or months before I'd get up the nerve to ask or say a whole lot (kinda strange now)..... and I mostly just absorbed what I read. And of course it was old slow dial up network for me so it was frustrating trying to fire up the page. Was also told by some not to let out any personal info but then some few years later I figured who's gonna care, they, whoever they are, already know more about me than I probably do so I started using my name. Now I visit almost daily. ------------- -- --- .... .- -- -- .- -.. / .-- .- ... / .- / -- ..- .-. -.. . .-. .. -. --. / -.-. .... .. .-.. -.. / .-. .- .--. .. ... - Wink I am a Russian Bot |
Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 10:37am
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Think it was '99 that I logged in for the first time. Yup, kinda like a family here. ...and this site is visited the most for me. ------------- 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: Unit3
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 11:33am
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I found the Allis Chalmers on the key broad of a Gateway back in the mid 90's. They came to your door in those cardboard boxes painted up to look like milk cows. Maybe windows 95 or 97. I remember well the cute little ring tone and squelch sounds one would hear while waiting the the Gateway to power up. It took 2 minutes for the "BIG TOWER" to spring forth life. While you were on the "Information Super Highway", it tied up the land line so no calls could come in. Remember how big those monitors were. It took a large desk to hold them. Now I type on an ASUS laptop with auto spell checking, wireless mouse, and printer. Gone is the larger than life tower, the landline connection, speakers, and a microphone. I wonder who posted the first picture here? If you ask me, it is still to hard to picture post. Computers are smarter and thinner than they used to be. I am not. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 12:23pm
Oh boy, it was 99' when I first stumbled onto this forum, and happened to be chatting with someone on here, about wiring up my newly purchased Model B, and that person asked if I offered wiring for Tractors, and at the time I didn't. It wasn't long afterward though B&B went up a new avenue into Tractor wiring and the rest is history. And, what branched off from the wiring, was everything else I did already for Antique cars, n' Trucks such as the Generator, Starter, Magneto rebuilding. It just expanded and exploded and Jo Jo and I started our website. When Darrin went from the old system to this forum, I wound up re-registering or somethin' and it picked me up from the new forum when I joined, but it was actually around 1999 when I first bought my Model B which I still have yet. Like JC mentioned, its like a giant family here. I met and made a lot of great, great friends and customer's & vendors here. Been here ever since tryin' to help out if I can. I have a lot of new relatives now in my family... Long live the AC Forum!!  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: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 12:43pm
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I don't remember when I first joined the Forum... late 90's I'm guessing. Didn't post a lot at first. I do remember some names that are gone, some of their own accord, some having sadly passed away. I check this site everyday. So, to some that have left we honor them by remembering... Brad (MI), Brian Rees, John (CIL), 427435 (Mark). I know I'm leaving many others off. Thanks, Darrin for providing this forum for all of us.
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Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 3:42pm
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I occasionally wonder whatever happened to John "give em the cold steel" also known as JohnGinNC. If I remember right after a family death (wife) he left the site. ------------- -- --- .... .- -- -- .- -.. / .-- .- ... / .- / -- ..- .-. -.. . .-. .. -. --. / -.-. .... .. .-.. -.. / .-. .- .--. .. ... - Wink I am a Russian Bot |
Posted By: wekracer
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 4:17pm
| It was 2005 for me. I was 23, fresh out of college and I took a construction job on the road. It was either the hotel or bar at night so I would sit in the job trailer for an hour or two after work on the internet. One day I typed in Allis Chalmers and this site popped up. I’ve been here almost every day since. I had a couple different handles over the years too. I’ve definitely made several friends over the years. And I definitely mis some that are gone and their stories. |
Posted By: AllisFreak MN
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 6:31pm
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I guess I would be a "newcomer" to this forum not joining until 2009 shortly after the massive overhaul, but I did read it a lot in the old format. I do visit it every day, it is a must. I joined it after I heard rumors AGCO was dropping the orange paint, and my very first post topic was called Fading Orange. I recall a guy from NY (maybe Jeff Z ?) who liked to rattle peoples cages a lot, correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks for this fabulous forum. ------------- '49 A-C WD, '51 A-C WD, '63 A-C D17 Series III, 1968 A-C One-Seventy, '82 A-C 6060, '75 A-C 7040, A-C #3 sickle mower, 2 A-C 701 wagons, '78 Gleaner M2 |
Posted By: TimNearFortWorth
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 6:34pm
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I find it easiest to do a duckduckgo search with any A-C queries and just the other day pulled up some old posts with names I have not seen in years. Wonder what happened to some of those old posters . . . .
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 7:47pm
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I am a real newbie finding the new format in about 2012 ish. Watched the pulling portion of the forum implode and kind of backed away. Then I started to do some WD series rerufb work. I found so much information from good folks. I try to check in every day. Some days more than others. Has helped me so much with my Allis projects! Thanks! I brought my forum name from another forum dealing with making maple syrup. another hobby of mine. Interesting understanding the name and state origin. 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: JW in MO
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 8:53pm
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I am a fairly newcomer also, didn't join until early 2010, I spent a lot of time on YT and took a while to figure out what, "The Other Site," was. Didn't know about the name suggestion but back then Fred in PA, Darrell G (MN) and Harvey/PA posted a lot of good information and a some general good natured ribbing back and forth. I noticed how their handle told where they were from and copied it. The JW was what I was called in college and also every thermostat, motor or any other part I've installed or replaced those initials and the date in magic marker, or now Sharpie, on it. One of those that left us too soon was Henry Moody, Henry se/k!, I was fortunate to live exactly halfway between his and David Maddux collections. There are several around the Kansas City area I tried to keep in contact with on a somewhat regular basis that just disappeared without a trace. ------------- Maximum use of available resources! |
Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 9:01pm
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There was a young man named Seth who would show us his latest gun purchase. WDman1951, Jim IA, Dpower, and Darrel in ND are some names I would like to hear more from. Captain Dana, Kevin in WA, IBWD MIKE. And every year at Hutchinson I have the best talks with Michael V (NM), Tim, and Ray. I am forgetting a few I know, and for that I beg your forgiveness. You are all family to me. Family I would have never known with out this website. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 9:40pm
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I'll forgive you Tim. hehehe Yes, a HUGE family of some of the best and shadiest characters on this ole earth. We make up a great bunch of Allis nuts. There are a few of the 'Misfits' missing and a lot of great guys and gals that have passed away and I for one really miss them. There are a lot who have just 'moved on' to other things and I miss them too. We've had a lot of fun on this forum and I for one, thank Darin SO MUCH for this site! I was an on-looker in the late 2000's and didn't join until 2010 I think it was and then I lost my sign in, so I started a new one and been here ever since. Not so much in the summer, as I am up at the farm and don't have internet up there. That reminds me,,,,,,,, I need to send Darin some monies so he can keep us in each others face. To all the friends I have made on here, I thank you! To all the people I've pizzed off and are still my friend, I thank you also. To all the young kids that are joining ( and some older ones too ) I say HI and hope to meet you and am glad there is someone to carry on the Allis-Chalmers tradition. THANKS to ALL OF YOU. ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 10:36pm
| I don't remember when I found this site. But I am sitting here looking at my grandfather's pictures. They both farmed with A C tractors and AC machinery. 1 in northern Iowa and 1 in southern Iowa. Then I look at pictures of Dad and Mom. They also farmed with A C and A C machinery. I have continued with it. Now my middle son has dad's WD45 that dad bought new in 1956 when he rented another 160 acres to go with the 320 acres he and Mom bought during and after WW2. Thanks for many hours at help and information. This site beats all the other AC sites i have seen - Hands down. |
Posted By: Moderator
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 11:28pm
Frequent and long time lurker here Forum has always been family. And surprisingly not many fights. Occasionally a time out or two. Oh, and I've been along for the ride through a couple of generations too. I've always appreciated that we could get along so well being from so many different viewpoints. ------------- ============================================================ The moderator at any given time may be the forum owner, or a trusted assistant. Your cooperation is appreciated. Thank You |
Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2020 at 11:51pm
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2005 my ex girl friend found this site looking for a birthday present . Her 9 year old son helped me login for the first time . I asked him what should I login as ? pat the plumber and the rest is history . Several names come up Rich(OH), So.Il.Dairyfarmer , Skyhighballon ,JeffZNy ,Barb , John(CIL),The Sourdykes ,Seth , Ethan ? Dipstick , Richard Aiken , ------------- You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails 1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 6:50am
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Moderator wrote:Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 6:57am
 Not sure who that was suppose to trigger but eventually he got the boot for it. Kinda tame by some things posted here. ------------- -- --- .... .- -- -- .- -.. / .-- .- ... / .- / -- ..- .-. -.. . .-. .. -. --. / -.-. .... .. .-.. -.. / .-. .- .--. .. ... - Wink I am a Russian Bot |
Posted By: Butch(OH)
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 11:19am
| Fall of 1999 here and my handle of course reflects that mind set. They had installed internet at my office and I was clueless about it. My secretary said I could find anything on it and I said like what? She asked what I was interested in and I said Allis Chalmers. She punched that and this site came up and I clicked on it. The very next site was YT mag. So, how many beside me can claim that this is the very first web site they were ever on???? LOL. Don't post like I once did but look most every day. |
Posted By: Mike R. in Maine
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 11:36am
| I remember it was in 99 that I came to the Unofficial Allis forum, back then I was still in the Marines and my handle was Mike R. in NC . I bought and sold over 2 dozen D 10's all across the country, and dragged a dozen different models home to Maine with me in 2004 when I retired. I also remember waiting for dial up to connect and going into the old chat room in the evenings talking to the old bunch , Now I've been retired from the USMC for 16 years and have worked at a AGCO / Massey store this whole time, I actually sold some new AGCO compacts back in 05-07 and own a couple. I've gathered too many dozens of tractors and still gathering and I won't admit I have a problem....lol I have 9 H3's to name one obsession. Anyway , I'm always checking in to visit the site, but don't participate as much as I used to. To one and all... thanks for the community. Mike |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 6:03pm
| This is the first site I had been on, I was young and in running mode in the early 90,s then once at a birthday party at my sisters in the late 90,s early 2000- she had the internet,, when Allis Chalmers Energy was beginning to boom, she asked if I wanted to see something ; she brought up this page and AC Energy - and I was drooling ! Spent hours on that computer with dial up- was awesome ! |
Posted By: Don(MI)
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 6:32pm
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Been around for awhile. I also have the "state" in my handle and i like that too! I joined probably around 2000. Wow...20 years ago...I am not that old at 34 years young! Haha Met some great people from this site. And some never met in person, so many good people full of knowledge. Still great to see the older names on here ...SteveNJ and Bill Long. You guys rock, keep it up!! Rick in Mo and Butch hanging out down there in OH. Butch, won't forget years ago you told me to get down there and try a round of plowing with that Model A. Hope you and the boys are doing good! Will sure miss DonMO and his wisdom and time he spent on here sharing farm life. It was great to see pics of him and the 4 row corn planter and his WD45s. Keep those ACs crankin guys! ------------- Galatians 5:22-24 "I got a pig at home in a pen and corn to feed him on, All I need is a pretty little girl to feed him when I'm gone!" |
Posted By: TMiller/NC
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 6:52pm
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Don't remember the year I first checked here, but I think it was about the time CTucker was injured in an accident, and another person was injured in a accident involving a train. I can't recalled the name for person in train accident, but I think he was crossing a RR track on his farm. I never met or spoke with Don(MO) but always enjoyed his posts and pictures of his tractors still working.
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Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 7:17pm
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I first got on the original forum when we were still on dial up at home which was a long time ago. Met a lot of good guys in person that I originally met on the forum. Great bunch of guys all around. A lot have moved to the Facebook sites now but I still check in here daily. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Jack(Ky)
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 7:41pm
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I think it was 2003 when I joined. I googled Allis-Chalmers one day and found it. I was here everyday for a long time and then I found Facebook and it pulled me away. There is a lot of AC groups on there and a lot of the members don't even know about this sight. ------------- '59 D14 '68 170 Diesel '81 7020 40 All Crop |
Posted By: EricPA
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 7:42pm
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not sure when I joined but thebest thing about this forum over the old is the politics section! used to have to wade through all that BS to find a tractor post ------------- Life is tough,but it's tougher when you're stupid. - John Wayne |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 5:59am
| I've been enjoying this forum for probably 20 years . I check it every day . One early memory I have is of a very nice lady who posted a pic for me of Dad on the old D 15 diesel . I'm thinking she passed with cancer . 😟 Lots of good people and helpful advice on here . Thanks |
Posted By: Butch(OH)
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 6:10am
Mike, I had forgotten about the ole chat room. I wasted away a lot of evenings in there but was good times for sure! |
Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 7:30am
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I joined the forum under the old version back in 1996, like some of the other long-timers, I’ve seen a lot of changes through the years and seen a lot of people come and go. Some left us through death, some left the hobby, and some left from conflict. Myself, I have enjoyed the people here, made some real good friends have learned so much, and even been able to help others. ------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 10:25am
yea,,I remember that chat room also, with dial up, we actually had a second line, so it would not tie up the regular phone line... spent a lot evenings there, improved my typing skills, that I have now lost, or forgot......
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Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 11:08am
| Wasn't there a character called "Okie" back in the day? Seems like he fell out of favor of a few of the regulars and wasn't heard from again. |
Posted By: captaindana
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 11:44am
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Ok somI remember 2002 like yesterday when it comes to this topic. I had a Lear 31A trip in March that spring which ended in Watertown NY. Dispatch in Philly wanted me to hang there till the next paying trip so boredom had me type the 2 famous orange words we all know so well and this forum cam up. Somehow a chat was going on over a CA with a Woods L306 under her belly. The chat got me fired up and I told the guy as soon as I had my 5 days off soon I would buy it! That guy was our Don McCullough and that CA combo is still mowing my acreage and we have gone from 4 Allis’ to 13 plus one! And believe me many more to come! Dana ------------- Blue Skies and Tail Winds Dana |
Posted By: GeneD14
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 5:18pm
| I first discovered the old forum in 1996. A lady at work showed it to me and I couldn't believe the people and information on here. That year I bought my first Allis D14 tractor and restored it. Without the people here I would have never found all of the parts and advice that I needed. Darin has done a great job creating a home for us! Thanks! |
Posted By: Armand(AZ)
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 5:27pm
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Like some others here, I think I joined the forum in '95 or so. Shortly after I bought my first AC tractor. Met a lot of the members at shows over the years and always appreciate the wisdom of so many guys. I built my first model in 2000, and have built or modified about 100 units since then. Armand
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Posted By: Dave Richards (WV)
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 6:35pm
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Seems it was early 90's I was still in the Army so maybe 94? Used to talk to Tony and Barb, My gomba Obiwan Cannoli, Captain Dana and others. Got on the bad side of the Pennsylvania Mafia about the way they talk and had to apologize because I didn't know they could read. I offered to edit Jeff's posts but the moderator and I could not agree on the proper fee. Alberta Phil.    |
Posted By: snowman(MI)
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 7:49pm
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I joined the forum around 2003 as I was restoring my grandfather's WD then. As for having a first name of Don, there was already a Don(MI) so i strayed a bit and came up with snowman(MI). This has been my go to for many helpful resources and the occasional humor that my Allis Chalmers friends share. snowman(MI)
------------- 1950 WD, 1966 D-10 III, 1961 D-10 II, 1966 D-15 II Gas, A-C Minibike, 917 Hydro Mower, 917 Hydro Blower w/cab, West Michigan "Allis Express" |
Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2020 at 7:50pm
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I first joined in about '99. I was still teaching at the tech school and had some free time between classes. I had just bought my first Allis, a '39 'B' which I still have and use, and was looking for some info on it. When I typed in the magic words, this site came up and I've been on here ever since. Made a lot of friends on here. Many I've met and many I haven't. I do miss Brian Rees from Australia. Had a bit of a connection with him as my family was from there. I'm going miss Don(MO) too as he was a big help with a couple of my engine rebuilds. |
Posted By: Lon(MN)
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2020 at 7:29am
| Very nice to see folks that have been here a long time still checking in. I think it was John(CIL) that figured out how to post pictures. Okie Boy is another story. Thanks for the memories. Keep them coming. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2020 at 7:47am
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I've been on 'The Forum' since late 99 or maybe 2000. Met a lot of good people from here and Don was one of them. I also learned a few things, and had some laughs. If I had a dollar for every time I have checked in here, I could probably buy another tractor  ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2020 at 9:31am
| I've been on the forum since some time in the nineties. I can't remember if old allis news referred me to this site, or if this site got me to the old allis news. Either way, both been a part of my life for at least 25 years. Wish I would have saved every issue of old allis news that I got. Hard to believe that I'd have a hundred issues now. Eldon (WA) is about the only "way back" original poster that I recall who is still on here. Struck up a few a deals with him and met him a few times. Very sad how many posters on here have passed away. I had a few phone conversations with Don (MO) a few years ago in regards to my D17 diesel. Came up with a plan that in a few years, I'd have the money to have him rebuild it, and he'd have the time then to do. I guess neither aspect of that plan came to light. Still have his number in my phone contacts. For whatever reason, it'll probably stay there forever, along with my brother's number, who has been gone for over four years now too. My feeble little memorial, I guess. Thanks for starting this thread. Kind of a bittersweet one. Darrel |
Posted By: Eldon (WA)
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2020 at 9:59am
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I found this place sometime in the 90's, I was researching a tractor that I wasn't familiar with for a friend. That led to more and more research and the start of a lot of fun meeting people and bringing all kinds of Orange stuff home. ------------- ALLIS EXPRESS! This year: |
Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2020 at 11:22am
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I can't remember when or how I got on here. I've got a G that I got before here. Because of here I got a D-10 from Eldon and dragged it all the way back to MI. That was the year that a GOTO was in Tulare CA. We went from wintering in FL. and saw some of the west side of this Great Country, to Tulare, and on to Eldon's and back to MI. We got on here early on, not too long after it started up. Dusty ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
Posted By: alan-nj
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2020 at 11:50am
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Got here in either 99 or 2000. Have met a bunch of you over the years at GOTO and other events. Lot of folks have come and gone over the years. Don't post much, still lurk, and still have an orange backyard that would make Fred Sanford proud. The OP mentioned John Schweizer as the originator of the idea of the state in your handle; he may be correct, as its been so long ago, but I would have given the credit to Ted Buisiker for that suggestion. ------------- If ignorance is bliss, than happy days are here again. |
Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2020 at 1:50pm
| I found this site back in the 90s, Butch from OH came and bought a pull type AC plow from me. I remember Okie that used to collect drilling AC equipment |
Posted By: JimIA
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2020 at 4:27pm
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Been here since the beginning of the first forum. I never liked sitting in study hall in high school so I would either go work in the Library or find a way to sneak out to the computer techs office where he would give me odd jobs and "test run" machines that he repaired. I would visit the page during those times. I remember being one of the first posters. I posted a for sale ad for some bale loader brackets. Dont ask me how I remember that. I dont get to post much on here anymore but do check it at least every other day. Working full time, a 2 year old and a 3 year old, as well as a small livestock farm keeps me from posting too much. I remember talking to many great people on here. My biggest joke is Im not as grumpy as I sound on here lol. I will also say that I have had disagreements with people on here but still hold the upmost respect for them. Probably the one person that affected me the most was the young man who died of lung cancer that had the two young girls. Sounds bad but I dont fully remember his name. I think it was Rich Davis? I remember his fight to try to beat it so he could raise his daughters. I remember the day he passed and his wife's post giving us the news. Still haven't seen a post with so many replies. Unit3 I will have to give you a call again soon. Still waiting for you to stop by! Also, its JimIA as in IA for Iowa not lA for Louisiana. For some reason that gets confused from time to time. lol ------------- An open eye is much more observant than an open mouth |
Posted By: LionelinKY
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2020 at 11:35pm
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Sounds like I was more of a late-bloomer compared to the rest of you folks. I was laid off from my last job in Jan 2008. One of the requirements for unemployment was to request your check online every 2 weeks after also verifying that you were applying and/or interviewing for jobs. Got tired real quick of running down to the library or unemployment office to use a computer so I splurged on our first home PC from wallyland and set it up. Of course, it was no time at all before I had to see what else I could do with this new machine. Now, I spend way too much time on here, FB, and ebay but oh well-LOL. ------------- "My name is Lionel and I'm an Allisoholic" |
Posted By: Andy E
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2020 at 7:24am
| Have been on here since about 96 Had to reregister due to computer failure. Then forgot the password. Got a new one wrote it down. Put it in a safe place. Then forgot where the safe place was. I also like to see what state or country people are from. Thanks Darrel for putting up with us. |
Posted By: DennisA (IL)
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2020 at 2:09pm
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I've been here since "98" when it was call "3000toys" or something like that. the new forum is much better then the old by far. I don't post to much but that's because of all the knowledge here. By the time I read a post for help half a dozen others have already replied. A lot of knowledge and great people willing to help others. As many have said the people here are family. I wish everyone on this planet was like the people on this site. Many people have gone which is sad but also many new names have appeared. I hope that this site can survive the ages. Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge, projects, hopes and lives! ------------- Thanks & God Bless Dennis |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2020 at 8:07pm
| The first AC Club meeting I went to was in Lathrop and Don was running the forklift,,, he was a good man ! |
Posted By: dustinmo
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2020 at 8:42pm
| I looked on here 25 times before I found the discussion page, I was on the old forum but don't remember when I joined as I was told of it a lot but couldn't figure out what the other ac guys were talking about, LOL I still look on here most everyday but don't post much anymore. Im soooo busy all the time anymore I just wish Id have been born rich instead of soooo good looking |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2020 at 12:22pm
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I have tried many times to remember when I first stumbled on here, but it has to be mid 90's. Couple of the first to welcome me was Barb, and Brian Reese. On other name beyond all those already mentioned that hasn't been on here in quite awhile is Breeze ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2020 at 12:35pm
| I believe it was in '99 when I joined in here on the forum and still do every day like clockwork! I've met many people on here, along with getting to meet many of them at tractor shows or from stopping by the house to pick up items over the years. A great bunch of guys and always willing to help others along the way, so...I say keep up the good work guys, because there are still lots of younger guys wanting to learn and there's plenty of knowledge on here! Lon(MN)...thanks for starting such a great thread...it's been enjoyable reading all of the posts that were made!!! Rick |
Posted By: Ranse
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2020 at 6:43pm
| I'm a late comer sure enough. According to my profile, I joined in March of 2016. I done searches on Allis Chalmers before but never found this site. We went to the Flywheeler's tractor show in Florida in February 2016, and a guy there told me about the forum. I went to this site shortly after I got home. When I first logged on I was surprised to see home many Allis Chalmers enthusiast there was. I thought there must be thousands. It wasn't long before I began to notice the same names over and over. I think we are a relatively small group considering we come from all over the country. I personally like that. It makes this site feel down home to me. It sounds ridiculous when I say I feel like I know you folks, but I do. I have met a few of you. And I have yet to meet one of you that I didn't Like. |
Posted By: den/southern illinoi
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2020 at 7:59pm
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Ranse...have you met Shameless? Den ------------- Own 4 wheel 20, 2-5015, 5020 and associated equipment and 2 electric forklifts. |
Posted By: shameless dude
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2020 at 9:17pm
| whatcha say'in Den? lol |
Posted By: shameless dude
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2020 at 9:19pm
| i'm not sure when I came on here. I did cuz I was having troubles with my 7080, which ya'll helped me with! THANKS! been haunting ya'll ever since! thanks Darrin! |
Posted By: Nathan (SD)
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2020 at 6:59am
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1995. Maybe 10 posts a week. Harrell Sellers referred every parts request to Wayne Dodge. |
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2020 at 3:49pm
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Joined in 2005. The very first words I ever typed was Allis Chalmers. It brought me here. Barb sent me an email on how to post pics. I kept that email for a long time. I miss some who have left as well. Breeze was my buddy as was Jeff Z. I wonder what ever happened to Pinky/ mr. Green thumb and his cute wife??? Saw a model T this morning that reminded me of Steve Jelf??? Do y’all remember the smoking in public/seat belt fight or the thermostat fight£££? This place takes up a big spot in my heart. |
Posted By: Darrell G (MN)
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2020 at 9:20pm
| I have been to a number of GOTO's and its always nice to meet a number of members of this forum, we try and meet daily at the Orange Spectacular in Hutchinson and it makes it more rewarding to be able to remember a face to go along with the names on here, If I remember correctly usually a picture of these meeting get on this form. |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2020 at 10:34pm
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I don't know when I joined but it was a few years before the server was changed to the current one. I've been to Hutch three times, the first when it was at the farm, probably close to 10 years ago, met a few people the first time but was overwhelmed with everything and everybody. The second time was the year of the heavy rain and tornado warnings when Creston got his combine stuck in the field. The last time was 2018, which was probably the most fun as I got to meet so many of you guys. Probably bringing a cooler of peaches didn't hurt either... Does anyone remember when the forum changed to the current one? I think I've had the same handle the entire time. I finally learned how to post pictures on the old forum, thanks to Barb, but haven't figured out how to do it now. I haven't seen Orange Blood on for a while either, anybody talked to him lately? It was enjoyable to visit the Man from Blair, NE, on my way home from Hutch last time. I'm planing on attending this year and I WILL bring peaches! Thanks to Darin and all those who have kept us entertained! ------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: Ray54
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2020 at 11:40am
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John I believe the forum here was updated in Sept 2009.Their are a bunch of you old timers that all started 9-11-09,which makes me think that was the day of the new start. I fell down the rat whole of Tractor Porn in 2008. My computer wiz son got me a putter for Christmas 07. It took me sometime to learn how to  let the clutch out without stalling this contraption. I became aware if the place about the time of the change over. I know I read a bunch on the old forum but this was up and running as well.I have not had the privilege of being around the tractors Don loved the most. But the effort he put into keeping the knowledge he had learned alive is a rear thing. I have no idea how many "how to videos" he made as I have not needed that knowledge yet. But watched several just because it was here. Then he did the clinics in his shop, thanks to Don and all his supporting "staff and friends",that worked so hard to keep more letter series Allis Chalmers tractors running.
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Posted By: Bob-Maine
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2020 at 1:12pm
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I don't recall the year that I found the site, but it was a long time ago. Think I may have been on my daughter's computer. Back then, six posts a day were a lot. A lot of great people have posted and passed. Does anyone remember Brian from Australia? He was a regular and I don't remember if he passed away or just dropped off the forum. Mike R Maine is not only a good friend but my son-in-laws cousin. Maybe when I sell my H-3, he will buy it and have 10. Bob@allisdowneast ------------- I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not sure. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2020 at 8:00am
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Doing searches on here has gotten me to the fact that there are a BUNCH of new people on here in the last couple of years. And not all of them young. Lot of good young people asking questions about fixing this or that and some older that are just retiring or just possibly getting into the 'Orange Disease'. To ALL of the new people on here, WELCOME! I'm bumping this to the top to see how many others we can get to spout off....and tell us a little something about themselves. Seeing as there are virtually no shows this year, we can get to meet each other this way. ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: garden_guy
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2020 at 10:02am
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I actually joined the YT forum first back in 2005, when I was just getting in to using my one WD at the time (I had gotten into using it during the summer of probably 2004 or 2005). I joined here in 2013, after I had acquired my 2nd WD. I'm on the younger side still (I'm under 40). Hard to believe I wasn't even 20 when I joined the YT forum back in the day! Got my first WD in the mid-90s, after grandpa passed away and it traded hands a few times before it came to me. I just play with my tractors on the weekends or my days off, and seem to spend more time working on them than driving them, but it is a fun hobby and I've met a lot of good people from here and the YT forum at GOTO and at some tractor pulls and tractor shows in and around Illinois. Starting to get the itch to buy a 3rd WD (or a 45) so I can have one with a wide front... and maybe a loader wouldn't be too bad, haha.
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Posted By: Mfam8
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2020 at 1:09pm
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lurked a long time with no username..just as a guest. My fondest memories were discussions the MLPANKEY (sp) would be involved in, and the responses to those discussions! |
Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2020 at 11:38pm
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Bob -Maine, I remember the Aussie, Brian Reese, He was a great fellow. He actually knew more of America and her history, and government issues than a lot of citizens here. Brian left when several idiots that were on here back in the day were blathering their libnut stupidity and pissed Brian off and he left. When that was, I don't remember what year but we lost a valuable Aussi awesome member there. Probably over 11 years ago. Sure miss his pictures. Wish he wouldn't have left. Then there was a few others, like Dexter Peabody and Rod Rowell... Tried to contact Rod with the 4 different contacts and nothing... Didn't have any contacts for Dex. and makes me wonder what happened to them. And then there was Jeff  Remember him? Kaboom. but he too is gone. Jeff Z. NY------------- 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: captaindana
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2020 at 1:39am
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A Learjet 31A charter trip of mine ended in Watertown NY in the dead of winter in 2002. It became a several day stay there awaiting a new trip. I searched Allis Chalmers and found this “live” discussion board and saw a CA with Woods L306 for sale by Don McCullough Jr. I bought it. It was my third Allis since the cows left in ‘93. I now have 14 Orange and an Oliver 77. And there are more AC’s on the way! Keep ‘em polished and ride with Orange pride! Captain Dana ------------- Blue Skies and Tail Winds Dana |
Posted By: Darrell G (MN)
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2020 at 11:44am
| Does anyone remember the blok from down under who used to post all the great videos, I think his name was brian. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2020 at 7:29am
Our used to be , resident History teacher, who posted bikini beach pictures during our coldest weather ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: FloydKS
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2020 at 9:09am
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Yea, I have been on here too since before the "new" came around...I only have a WD-45 to remember and get sentimental about youth, and I have less than an acre to keep the battery charged and the oil liquid. I don't post a lot but I open up this page at least every day to look around, and once in a blue moon I can even add to the advice... or do the 2 word or 3 word game. God bless you all who are here in this Orange group, and your families. ------------- Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2020 at 9:57am
I miss the pic's you used to post ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2020 at 10:23am
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I have tried many times to nail down when I came about here. one question is when the site actually started? I know I found it in the mid to late 90's. Brian Reese, Barb C were the first folks I talked to. You guys have brought up a lot of memories! lots of folks I had forgotten about. I guess it is not important when I stumbled upon the scene, but rather that I did. Made lots of new friends and acquaintances! I can remember why I stumbled across this site and how much money it has cost me! I had one WD that I bought to move demolition derby cars around with (several of my buddies and I was into that at the time and I was the only one with some property to hide them on) and was looking for parts for it. As a result of this site, I have accumulated three WD's, 3 WD-45's, and two HD5G's, one CA, all waiting restoration, as well as several parts carcasses! I had one early unstyled WC, but I had to let it go. I have hauled all these machines from Iowa, NJ and all points in between.
------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |