This is the year WF Rebuild
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Topic: This is the year WF Rebuild
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Subject: This is the year WF Rebuild
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:03pm
I am finally getting my WF tore down and ready to paint. This tractor has been in the family for many years. About 5 years ago I was able to get the time to rebuild the motor and get it running. I brought it home from its last resting spot of 25 years last summer. I hope to have it all painted an back together by late spring. Ill update when I can as I go. Made some progress today just in time for the weather to go south again and get colder later this week.   ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
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Posted By: Johnwilson_osf
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:07pm
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Love those spoked front wheels. Can't wait to see the "new" tractor this spring. Have fun
------------- Allis Express: Eastern PA on Rt 80 8050, 8010, 6080, 190, D14, DA 6035, AA 6690, 5650, Gleaner F2 |
Posted By: Chad(WI)
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:30pm
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Looks good, and congrats! Gotta ask...what is the serial number? Keep us posted! |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:32pm
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Thanks guys, The Serial number is 127. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:48pm
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Love the Flat Top WF. To me one of the most unique tractor designs Allis Chalmers Made. Let us know how it goes. Good Luck! Bill Long |
Posted By: SHAMELESS
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 10:42pm
| I don't see no beer fridge in this shop either! pffft! |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 10:44pm
Its there just not in the pictures.. Cant have a shop without a beer fridge. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
SHAMELESS wrote:Posted By: Randy WI
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2015 at 5:51am
| we have great big ice box right out side the door. |
Posted By: David Maddux
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2015 at 7:17am
| I think mine is #129. |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 3:25am
I was off today the weather was supposed to be in the 60's but It never got above 50. I was able to get both side rails off and wire brushed and everything that you can not get to with the rails installed has been cleaned up.  Also got the front end taken out I have some rebuilding to do. I plan to build a new plate as this one is kinda worn out.   Ill probably get the welder out and build this up and machine it flat.  Does anybody know the diameter of the original pin on this bracing? Sorry for the sideways picture. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2015 at 9:27pm
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It's been rather cold here the past few days so not much work has been happening. I've got the final drives all cleaned and ready to put the covers on. I was wondering what does everyone use for lubrication? The service manual says 250wt oil. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2015 at 5:19pm
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I haven't been updating this like I thought I would. Lots of progress has happened in the last few weeks. I got the front Axle out and bored a hole for a new bushing as the hole and pin was wore out. While the Axle was out I went ahead and put new bushings in the kingpins as the were wore out also. Today I started painting. I'm holding off on the sheet metal as the tractor is in the middle of my garage and in the way. I'll get it back on wheels so I can move it around and have some room. I'll post some pictures later tonight when I get on the computer. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 5:25pm
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Here are some pictures for you all.      ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: Greg(WI)
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 5:54pm
| Thanks for the photos and updates. Seeing this is giving me some inspiration and ideas on restoring the two I have. |
Posted By: sandman2234
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 6:22pm
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It sure looks good! David from jax ------------- A proud member of the Allis Express movement! Northeast Florida |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 6:47pm
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Thanks guys, I knew if I didn't get started early it would not get done this year. Since its taking all the space in my garage I am kinda forced to get it done now. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 7:01pm
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Man, that machine is lookin' sweet! Can't wait to get back on mine. This lousy weather sucks. Cold, damp, n' raw. Not even fit fir' animals out there! I had to do the same with my axle. It was worn everywhere! Had my machinest buddy make me kingpins and we found some old Chevrolet bushings for the spindles. Came out nice! Keep goin' man, this thing is lookin' good!! 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: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2015 at 7:08pm
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Steve Thanks, Our weather here in Kansas has finally started to warm up to were I can really get out and do some work. It sure is nice to be or know someone that is a machinist when working on old equipment. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: K.Novak
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 2:19pm
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Boy o boy that's looking nice! You got me chomping at the bit to start on the paint for my 1950 WF! Keep the pics and updates coming, love seeing this! ------------- 1934 WC SN# 2123,Factory WFE 1935 25-40 SN# 25557, TS 1938 WF SN# 506, Full Steel 1967 I400 SN# 1302 |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 5:33pm
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Us WF guys gotta' stick together! There's more WF guys out there than I thought! 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 |
Posted By: BennyLumpkin
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2015 at 6:58pm
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So what's with the side plates?? Under where the tank goes? Was that particular to the unstyleds? ------------- Central PA Allis Express 1934 WC254 1945 WF 1945 WC135755 1951 WD68085 1953 WD45-150217 1957 WD45D-230744D B110 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 5:02am
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Yes the side plates were only on the unstyled. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 7:01am
| KS I have a South Bend Lathe just like yours, nice to have. As for the question you had re the number 250 gear lube I made up my own mixing number two chasis grease and 80/90 till it looked the right consistancy others may have better ideas. Did you install the new style seals made from rubber? they help lots to keep the lube in the finals. Looks like you are going to have a sweet WF when finished!! |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 8:59am
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Very nice looking WF! Your doing great on the restoration work! Hoping I can open the garage doors soon and find my tractor project again! That work on the front axle looks real good! Thanks for posting the pictures! 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: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:41am
B26240 I use a lube made by Mobil that we use at work it is a synthetic grease that is thick and sticky, I did use the new style axle seals and had one heck of a time getting it moved by myself after I got the wheels back on. The lathe in the background is an old Sheldon 11" it is well used but does everything I need it to do. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 12:44am
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Sugarmaker Thanks, It is still hit and miss here as we are in the rainy season now. Not much has happened on this project lately mostly due to the weather. I have now started on cleaning up the sheet metal and radiator. Hope to have some pictures soon. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 9:13am
Made some more progress the last few days, Weather here has been nice but fixing to start raining for the next 4 days so probably won't get much done.   ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2015 at 7:59pm
I've finally got some more work done on the WF. I finished the gas tank, right fender, and the air cleaner.   Was also wondering does anybody have and advice on repairing a hood that is rusted out in the typical spot above the exhaust?  ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2015 at 8:24pm
I just cut a radius out on my 35 WC. I thought about getting a guy to roll the edge, like the rest of it, but ran out of time and money 
------------- 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: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 9:46pm
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CTucker Thanks I have been thinking about finding someone that can roll the edge also but haven't had much luck. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 6:37am
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Nick, You've been rollin' on that thing brother! She's lookin' good!! Wow! ------------- 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: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 7:58am
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Thanks Steve. I have had motivation since it is taking my whole garage up right now and need the room for some other projects. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: welsh wheelnut
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 12:32pm
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Hi Nick,
The tractor is looking really good.
If your still looking for a repair to the hood. Have you thought of cutting a car door skin with the rolled edge already there and brazing / mig welding it onto the old hood? It may be possible to get a new old stock door skin from a local bodyshop and do the same. New skins in my experience come partly rolled and a tool is available quite cheaply to finish off the rolling? Just a thought. I'm in the UK but I can't see bodywork being any different in the US.
I'm almost at the end of a rebuild like yourself. I'm doing a B in similarly cramped conditions to you. You're getting a better finish than me on the paint I'd say.
Clwyd
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Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 6:18pm
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Nick, for your hood repairs you might try a race car fab shop a good shop with have the tools to reproduce/repair the bad spots in it.
------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2015 at 10:03am
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Thanks for the info guys, I found a guy that has a brake so I am going to try and brake some past 90 then finish it off by hand with a sheet metal hammer. Ill see how it turns out and go from there. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2015 at 10:09am
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I have Dad's 8' brake and all his old sheet metal tools and I'm going to keep them around just for this type of jobs.
------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 12:33pm
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Don Those are Great tools to keep. I will be in your area in a couple of weeks. I get to spend 2 weeks in liberty for work next month. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 2:01pm
have a nearly flawless unstyled hood here..  would give it up if you could find me another down the line...------------- Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20 Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 2:44pm
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Cal I will keep that in mind. Im going to try my hand at repairing this one first. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:54pm
Well it is almost done now. All I have left is some touch up paint, decals, and the air breather. After I get the decals on it I will get it out clean it up and get some more pictures for everyone. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 2:43pm
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Where is a good place to get a set of vinyl decals at? ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 5:47pm
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Nick! I guess you got yer' hood squared away uh? Its on the Tractor painted!! LOL! There's a buncha' places you can get decals from. Tony's Tractors, Maple Hunter Decal, Lyle Wacker decals to name a few... Keep goin' man! Ya blew right on by me. Trying to get my styled WF together little by little...
------------- 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: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 5:50pm
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Thanks Steve I will live with the hood for now. I wasn't able to get it like I want. I am going to do some searching for one and may know where there is one here close to the house but haven't had a chance to talk with the guy. I will look into these places for decals. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |
Posted By: MARK W (NY)
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2015 at 9:11pm
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Very nice work, I got my Decals for our WF from Tony's Tractors, Vinyl Die cut is the wat to go. We have WF 80. and WF 6827 ------------- Its a Great Life if you don't weaken |
Posted By: ksbowhunter
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2015 at 9:32pm
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Thanks Mark I have decided myself to get them from Tony's. ------------- 2-37 WC 37 wf127 37 wf130 |