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Bill Long 
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 2:35pm |
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Well, I cannot tell you all how delighted I am to make another year. I am living a lot longer than I though I would.
One of the things I have thoroughly enjoyed since 1994 is this site. First I have to thank Darin for making it available - have to send another donation - and second I have to thank each any every one of the participants on the Unofficial Allis Chalmers Forum. Everyone has always made me feel so welcome. I cannot tell you all how much I enjoy being on here and talking Allis Chalmers. Brings back some OLD memories but I also learn a lot - Thompson high clearance Allis Chalmers, new transmission hydraulic oil, new techniques - and association with some of the finest people and best mechanics I have never met.
To each and every one THANKS!
Let me wish you all A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!
Looking forward to another year on the Unofficial Allis Chalmers Forum
Good Luck!
Bill Long
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Tracy Martin TN
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 3:37pm |
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Bill, I always look forward to reading your post. Glad you made it another year.See that you make many more! God Bless!
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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!
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mdm1
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 3:56pm |
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Hey Bill put me on your nice list for Christmas as I will need help when I start on my B when it gets warmer. Merry Christmas to you!
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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B26240
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 4:03pm |
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Bill you are a real gentleman and a good example for the rest of us!! I always enjoy reading your posts.
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CrestonM
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 4:05pm |
Merry Christmas, Bill! Nothing you post is ever boring! When I see a post by you, my eyes always perk up and pay attention, because I know I'll always read some fascinating history about your first-hand accounts with the equipment when it was new. I love all your stories! Looking forward to seeing you on here in the coming year! |
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dt1050
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 4:23pm |
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glad your still here, many more to come!!
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Just cause it's orange don't make it a tractor, there's only one..Allis Chalmers
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drobCA
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 4:34pm |
yeah, Bill... what they all said goes for me, too. so glad to have you around for both the stories and the advice... and the encouragement. all the best to you and yours.
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3 Ford 8N's I loan to neighbors, but the '52CA, '41B and little B1 I do not.
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Leon B MO
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 4:38pm |
I've always kept my eyes open for the right "B". If i ever own one, it's name will be "Willy". Bill, your partly responsible for Allis-Chalmers being what they are today. They might not be making tractors now but you are part of their rich history. Thanks Mr. Long
Leon B MO
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Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself".
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Bob D. (La)
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 4:39pm |
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Happy Birthday Bill. And may you and yours have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
PS: Always look forward to your boring posts. Guess their only boring to you. God Bless.
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When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!!
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 5:16pm |
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Bill, a very Merry Christmas to you! I have been looking for your boring post but can't find it anywhere. Like others, I look forward to seeing your posts and to share your experience and memories.
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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.
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ACmowerguy
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 5:23pm |
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Happy Birthday Bill! Always enjoy reading your posts. Thank you for contributing to this great site and wealth of information!
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10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments
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wfmurray
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 5:30pm |
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I love your post about our little B,s Have a 49. I have some worn literature on a B and C I got when I was 8 or 10,That was in the 40.s.
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theropod
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 5:30pm |
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Newcomer ‘round here, but happy Birthday Bill. You are correct in your assessment about the forum. Glad I found the this place. Probably saved me from cooking my B, and the reason it’s now a runner again.
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Put the bunny back in the box!
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Ted J
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 6:02pm |
 Bill Long wrote:
Well, I cannot tell you all how delighted I am to make another year. I am living a lot longer than I though I would.
To each and every one THANKS!
Let me wish you all A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!
Looking forward to another year on the Unofficial Allis Chalmers Forum
Good Luck!
Bill Long
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FIRST OF ALL BILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well Bill, I hate to burst your bubble, but WE are SO DELIGHTED to have you for another year, that WE are ALL asking you back again for another one!!!! If you'd a known you'd a lived this long, HOW would you have changed things so we would be even MORE proud of you?!?!? I for one, want to be able to head East to one of these (secret) meetings that youse guys have out on the East coast just so I can shake your hand and get a picture taken along side you!!! YES, thanks to Darin for allowing SO MANY of us to make friends of total starngers and become the BEST of friends!! (I too need to make a Christmas gift to keep this wonderful family together. HOPEFULLY we will be able to find an answer to "POSTING PICS" on THIS site, so that they STAY here...!! Bill, I have only known you through emails and on here, but you are one of the truly "Allis-Chalmers" people I have met, but never seen. THANK YOU for some special favors and KNOWLEDGE through the years!!! PLEASE, accept this "THANK YOU" from ALL of us for every word you have ever written through the years to help us LOVE ALLIS!! I have to admit Bill, IF I would have known way back when.........If I would have known that THIS forum and ALL of the people who HAD make ALLIS so alive and good,,,,,,I want to make this the year that I can shake your hand and say " HI " to you. You sir have helped to make this forum what it is,,,,,,,,,a BIG AZZ FAMILY!! THANK YOU!!!!
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19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 6:16pm |
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I think I can speak for all here, that we consider you a real treasure for all Allis Chalmers collectors and hope you will be on here for years to come.
Merry Christmas and a Happy healthy New Year to you and all!
Charlie
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 6:48pm |
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Although we never met, I’m sure you’re a stand up guy. As the others have said, I too like reading your post. Congrats, we are all just trying to hang in there after all.
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Alberta Phil
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 7:52pm |
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I keep seeing this title for a boring post, but I can't seem to find it either!! I look forward to your posts, Bill, and they are usually quite informative. My first Allis was a '39 'B', which I still have along with a couple of others. Looks like another 'B' will be coming to live here in the next couple of weeks to make it 4 of them!
Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year.
And I expect to read another "boring post" about this time next year!
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desertjoe
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 7:56pm |
Well,,Bill,,,,like everybody else says here,,your info and help has always been invaluable. I remember you were a life savor durin my two Allis rebuilds,,,,  I'm hopin to start a BIG new rebuild project after the holidays,,,,so,,,,you can't go anywheres,,,,!!!!
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Pat the Plumber CIL
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 8:12pm |
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I cannot say anything that has not already been said .
Merry Christmas Bill !!!
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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.
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Hubnut
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 8:14pm |
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Bill,
Thank you for your help this past year on my B projects! Merry Christmas!
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1940 B "Lucy"
1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia"
1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick"
1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie"
1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie"
1972 314H
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 9:07pm |
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Hi Bill, You are a wealth of information and I have enjoyed our talks. Great to hear you are doing well. Cold Cold Cold here in SD! Looking forward to spring....longer days and wrenching outside. Likewise I also appreciate everyone I have met through this form. Fact of it is....I have yet to meet a rude Allis Chalmers enthusiast. Very good to be a part of the AC family. Have a blessed holiday and new year.
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JoeM(GA)
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Posted: 09 Dec 2017 at 10:06pm |
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Happy Early Birthday Sir!
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Allis Express North Georgia
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Lon(MN)
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Posted: 10 Dec 2017 at 6:53am |
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When I see "Bill Long" It's an automatic open and read. Lots of changes since the forum was new. Remember dial up internet? How about the chat room? and the big new thing was posting pictures.
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Posted: 11 Dec 2017 at 10:02am |
Lon(MN) wrote:
When I see "Bill Long" It's an automatic open and read. |
I agree! Merry Christmas Bill, and I'm glad you're part of the group.
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Posted: 11 Dec 2017 at 7:15pm |
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I think we all can say with conviction that Bill Long is one of the big reasons we all enjoy this bulletin board. Your passion for AC's and especially the B's is apparent, and appreciated. Merry Christmas and many more!
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Posted: 11 Dec 2017 at 11:24pm |
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I too enjoy your stories! hope to hear many more! Happy Holidays to you and I pray you have many more!
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Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 6:38am |
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Merry Christmas Sir!!!. Hope to meet you someday and shake your hand. Take care Darryl
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B 10 Custom. Serial # 1001 D21, First D21 built 69 #4498 and Last D 21 Built #4609. 1946 MM UTU. And 2000, 2005 Pete's. AC custom Hauling.
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Bill Long
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Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 7:28am |
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Well, as Joe Says it is my Birthday.
I made another.
Thanks to each and every one of you for being so terrific. I am and will be here just about every day.
Thanks for all you do to keep the name I love alive.
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Good Luck!
Bill Long
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Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 7:35am |
Merry Christmas and happy birthday Bill!! 
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Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 1:41pm |
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It has been another year already? Gee, it seems like yesterday you had a birthday. That being said and with time flying faster each year here is this years (HAPPY BIRTHDAY) As others have stated, I look for your posts knowing they are on point. Thank you for your contributions.
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