GaryL's Model B Build Thread - Take a Peek - AllisChalmers Forum

Although I've had to pause in work on my WD due to school and job requirements, I have been considering another tractor for both play and smaller jobs. That led me to believe a Model B, with a belly mower, would be perfect for maintaining my pastures as well as the ditches. I may even look for other implements for future use.

I found this project tractor on Craigslist and have inquired if it is still for sale.

Feedback is appreciated.

For sale is a allis chalmers b parts tractor. Most everything is there except the head, and it set outside without a head for years before I got it. It came in a package deal and I don't really need it. I have most of the sheet metal but it's rough and the gas tank is trash. But it's got what appears to be a good transmission and rear end. I just can't stand to take this thing to the
Scrapyard so someone please buy it! $250 OBO. Possible trades for man stuff, guns, tools, whatever ya got let me know, worst I can say is no.

Edited by GaryL - 24 Jul 2016 at 9:08pm

Gary,
That is a big project for sure! It can be done just need lots of time, parts and dollars.
Brush hog on the WD might work just as good? My 2 cents.
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.

I finally heard back from the seller on the B. Am waiting to talk with him a bit later today.

there are more out there and that one is not anything special.I would like to sell you parts for that one because you will need LOTS OF THEM. Buy one that runs and repair small stuff and paint or do what tickles you and it will still be a project for you and much less spent in the process.

I think there are at least 3 mower manufacturers. Woods, Artsway and ....at least one other. Woods are the most common, Artsway makes a good one also.
The B's pictured are definitely projects, with a lot of work and money involved.
David from jax

A proud member of the Allis Express movement!
Northeast Florida

I would venture to say if they were givin to you it would cost way to much in parts alone to bring any of them back good enough to mow with.

GaryL. How far are you from Henderson Texas? I'm ready to thin out my collection of Bs and Cs that run. Ken

Edited by Ken in Texas - 08 Nov 2015 at 11:59am

A "B" with a Woods belly mower L-59 (most common) is not a brush hog, it is intended to be a finish (lawn) mower. If you get into tall grass the belt will just slip.

CA, WD, C, 3 Bs, 2 Gs, WC, I-400, 914

There are a lot better B n'C's out there than that one. I would think in your state, they'll be in excellent shape compared to around these parts. Western states always have nicer iron because of the weather conditions. Sounds like Ken can fix ya up with somethin' nice and running! Now that's a plus! LOL!

39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife

Someone sent me a link to a project B very close to me. I have a friend who can dicker like no one, so I sent him the link. Since he's retired, he may very well be able to pick it up for a song; otherwise, there's always whatever kinds of treasures Ken has available.

Bill Long wrote:

Gary, I sure hope you get a B. Love to see another one brought back to live and get some TLC.
That said, I would suggest you look a little further. Seems like there is so much missing from the one I see and having it SIT OUTSIDE for an extended period of time seems like poor odds with what may well be needed to bring it back to life
Wish you the best though. Just do not repeat do not want you to get frustrated by a real difficult never ending job.
Let us know how it goes.
Good Luck!
Bill Long

Thanks, but I'm good. One of my hobby interests is metal shaping, and I'm on a metal shaping forum where you wouldn't believe the kinds of scratch work some guys produce. Reproducing the gas tank for the Model B (in the ad) is something I was considering. No matter as I passed on the project. The seller said it was OK as he has another buyer coming to look at it.

Once I do find something, I will definitely post here.

Thanks to all of those who responded to this thread either directly or via PM.

Yesterday, Ken and I officially sealed the deal on a B that he has that will be perfect for my current situation. It was great talking to him, especially after learning we both grew up in northern Illinois.

Pictures of the upcoming retrieval and post assembly to follow.

Buy a good running C and also this one for parts. Put the B rear end on your good running C and you will have a much handier mower tractor.

Thanks

Most Bad Government has grown out of Too Much Government- Thomas Jefferson

I received a message from the hauler a while ago. My B is loaded and on the way to its new home! I suspect it will be later tonight when he arrives.

Edited by GaryL - 13 Feb 2016 at 11:17am

That's a very nice looking B......I now have "B" envy!!!

1957 WD45 dad's first AC

1968 one-seventy

1956 F40 Ferguson

Gary,
Good looking B! Got some nice tires on the rear too! Your collection is growing.
Regard,
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.

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