D-15 Winter project DONE w/pics
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Topic: D-15 Winter project DONE w/pics
Posted By: D-17_Dave
Subject: D-15 Winter project DONE w/pics
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 2:43pm
I just got back around to getting the sheet metal done on my 15. I had painted this tractor, drive train and tires only, after a complete engine rework. When I pulled it out to test drive it the tranny was out with the normal gear problem. Soooo, back in the shop for a tranny rebuild. This has been a 7 or 8 year project till now so I'm anxious to see it completed. I rebuilt the tranny last winter but work interupted me getting it painted. My dad used the tractor most all summer and everything seems to run out well so I figured ot was time to finish things up. I put the paint on the driveline again last night and I hope to have the sheet metal finished in time to give my dad the tractor Christmas eve. I'm ready to assemble it tom. and maybe get the sheetmetal into primer. Still plenty to do nut it's finnally coming along.
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Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 2:47pm
| The tractor is looking good there,Dave! That'll make a great Christmas present! Rick |
Posted By: AllisChalmers37
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 2:49pm
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Lookin' Good!!! Your going to need a big tree though. LOL ------------- 1937 WC, 1950 CA, 1959 D14, 1967 190XT, 2006 Ram 3500 |
Posted By: D-17_Dave
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 2:50pm
| I know I won't get them on in time but I'll need both pieces of sheet metal for the torque housing and a rebuilt or replaced traction booster gauge before I'm completely done. I bought 2 15" rims for it years ago but I'm not satisfied with the size tires availiable. Who has the sheet metal and a couple of new 16" 6 lugs rims reasonable. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 3:39pm
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Can I adopt you Dave? LOL I don't have a son, just one daughter and that there series II with 3pt has been my dream tractor for the last few years. I'm still dreaming. Charlie
------------- 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: Brian Jasper co. Ia
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 4:23pm
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Dave, I know the feeling. My D17 has been out of comission for a little over a year now. It's cold here and my tractor shop isn't heated. ------------- "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford |
Posted By: Jack(Ky)
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 4:24pm
| If you want to make that steering wheel look great just sand it out nice and smooth with fine sandpaper and make you some cream base coat and then put several coats of clear and it will be nice and smooth and the paint will look an inch deep. I bought a new one for mine and didn't like the paint so I did it this way. You're tractor is looking good.JP |
Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 5:05pm
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I like it!! Looks great. Maybe Dad won't want to take it out in the field next summer.
Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas. ------------- What this country needs is more unemployed politicians-and lawyers. Currently have: 1 D14 and a D15S2. With new owners: 2Bs,9CAs,1WD,2 D12s,5D14s,3D15S2s, 2D17SIVs,D17D,1D19D;1 Unstyled WC |
Posted By: bikley
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 5:08pm
| looking good if dad doesn't want I'll take it off your hands |
Posted By: Kat1217
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 8:51pm
| Nice lookin tractor. |
Posted By: D-17_Dave
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 8:57pm
| What colour do the wheel weights need to be? Cream or Orange? |
Posted By: Steve(SEMN)
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 9:11pm
| cream |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 9:48pm
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Mine will be in that state eventually! ------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
Posted By: David Gibson (OH)
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2010 at 9:58pm
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Lookin' good. ------------- David Gibson http://www.darkecountysteam.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.darkecountysteam.com 1956 WD45 |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2010 at 12:55am
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A daughter? Is she single? Perhaps a trade could be made?
------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: swit
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2010 at 6:04am
| i would consider trading my wife for it |
Posted By: David(Stockbridge)MI
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2010 at 7:43am
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Dave, I can help with the side panels and a working or non working traction booster gauge. SEND me a PM or email me at mailto:djstractorparts@yahoo.com - djstractorparts@yahoo.com or call 734-320-3470
Looking good on the tractor, mine looks to be in the same state less the paint. Started this tractor business last winter and have not had time to paint and reassemble mine.
http://www.djstractorparts.intuitwebsites.com - www.djstractorparts.intuitwebsites.com
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Posted By: D-17_Dave
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2010 at 9:12pm
Well I may not be completely done, but it's close enough for me for now. Still have the to swap out a rear rim, put the larger tires on the front and put the torque tube covers on after I get them along with a Traction Booster gauge. All other gauges and tac work, cigarret lighter, and other factory switchs on dash work. I managed to salvage the orriginal headlights as well as resurecting the rear work light with built in red tail light. The decals gave me a fit but I've had them for so long they may have dried out some. I think it'll pass muster though, after all it will be a working tractor. I do want to thank Bill and Brenda at Sandy Lake Imp. for the help on a few items and to Jamie Sigmon who's just up the road from me about an hr. It's great to meet and make such good friends on this site. Sorry for being so long winded, but here it is. Hope everyone enjoys and has a Merry Christmas.
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Posted By: AMB(wcIL)
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2010 at 9:20pm
| Looks Great, I hope ours turns out that nice! Andy |
Posted By: Steve M C/IL
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2010 at 9:41pm
| As is often said,"They didn't look that good when they were new". A labor of love for sure! Congratulations! |
Posted By: David Gibson (OH)
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2010 at 9:54pm
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Great job. She looks real good. ------------- David Gibson http://www.darkecountysteam.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.darkecountysteam.com 1956 WD45 |
Posted By: Rogers
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2010 at 10:24pm
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Dave, that is one sweet looking tractor. I know it didn't get that way without a lot of work, and I can say it is sweet looking! Did I already say that? LOL... It's sweet! ------------- Think for yourself and be your own expert. Be willing to change your mind; however, willingness to change your mind doesn’t mean that you will. Blindly following any path is the pinnacle of insanity. |
Posted By: Rick of HopeIN
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2010 at 10:43pm
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very nice.
------------- 1951 B, 1937 WC, 1957 D14, -- Thanks and God Bless |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2010 at 6:14am
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Looks awful purty from where I sit. You did a good job. Now, enjoy the family, friends and food. Merry Christmas. God Bless. ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: D-17_Dave
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2010 at 6:58pm
We took these this afternoon. I guess I'll let the pics speak for themselves. Thanks to everyone for letting me share this with my Allis family and for helping give me the confidence to carry through with this project.
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Posted By: TMiller/NC
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2010 at 7:11pm
| Just up the road from you in Lenoir, Your Dad sure looks happy, and a white Christmas to boot......... Merry Christmas, Tim |
Posted By: Charlie175
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2010 at 8:16pm
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Looks great!
------------- Charlie '48 B, '51 CA, '56 WD45 '61 D17, '63 D12, '65 D10 , '68 One-Ninety XTD |
Posted By: DREAM
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2010 at 8:34pm
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Dave, awesome job! Lots of work in a short period of time there. Dad seems happy with the results. I hope to get an OK sign like that myself one of these days, but first I have to get started on it. LOL! ------------- I didn't do it! It was a short, fat, tall, skinny guy that looked like me! |
Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2010 at 8:55pm
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Tractor looks great. Your Dad definetly looks happy.
And you are right about the front rims. But that is just minor thing. Thank you for sharing.
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Posted By: Jim NEIN
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2010 at 1:56pm
| Great job. Thanks for sharing. |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2010 at 5:31pm
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Great job Dave!! She looks awesome!! All good things take time.. Steve@B&B |
Posted By: Jamie (KY)
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2010 at 8:39pm
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Great looking ride! The look on your dad's face says it all! Sure makes it all worth while don't it? ------------- Just when I thought I was finishing my "honey-do-list", she turned the page!!! |