Abandoned C and CA $$$$$

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I have come across a couple of basically abandoned Allis tractors.  One is a C and one is a CA.  Neither has been run for Lord knows how long, but the engines are free on both of them.  They've been sitting inside of a pole barn untouched for probably 20-30 years.  
The CA actually looks pretty good.........decent paint, looks complete to me.  Rear tires are flat. 
The C looks like it was either in the middle of or just got done getting some work done to it.  Engine parts lying all around the area, but the engine on the tractor appears to be assembled and complete.  Sheet metal lying all around.  Battery missing, tires flat, no seat. Paint not nearly as good as the CA. A project.........

I have the opportunity to buy one or both of these tractors.  Wondering what thoughts are of a good price to offer.  I'm a collector, not a re-seller, but I generally like to buy stuff that I know runs and looks bad, rather than stuff that looks pretty good but may not run.  I'm better at cosmetic stuff than internal stuff....................

I think I can get them fairly cheap.

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bincitybandit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Location: North Dakota Points: 125	Post Options Post Reply Quote bincitybandit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Abandoned C and CA $$$$$ Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 9:13pm
	I have come across a couple of basically abandoned Allis tractors. One is a C and one is a CA. Neither has been run for Lord knows how long, but the engines are free on both of them. They've been sitting inside of a pole barn untouched for probably 20-30 years. The CA actually looks pretty good.........decent paint, looks complete to me. Rear tires are flat. The C looks like it was either in the middle of or just got done getting some work done to it. Engine parts lying all around the area, but the engine on the tractor appears to be assembled and complete. Sheet metal lying all around. Battery missing, tires flat, no seat. Paint not nearly as good as the CA. A project......... I have the opportunity to buy one or both of these tractors. Wondering what thoughts are of a good price to offer. I'm a collector, not a re-seller, but I generally like to buy stuff that I know runs and looks bad, rather than stuff that looks pretty good but may not run. I'm better at cosmetic stuff than internal stuff.................... I think I can get them fairly cheap.
	ALLIS: B, WC, G, G, D10, D12, D14, D14(NF), D15, D17, D17(NF), D19, D21, D21 MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE: U, U, U(NF), GB JOHN DEERE: L FORD: 871 Select-O-Speed CASE: 600 Combine

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JohnCO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Niwot Colo Points: 8992	Post Options Post Reply Quote JohnCO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 10:45pm
	Seems to me if the price is right you can keep one and sell the other and come out with an almost free tractor. (Although, like lunch, there is no such thing as a free tractor!)
	"If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant

Chalmersbob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Points: 2122	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chalmersbob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 11:22pm
	I bought a C and a CA 3 years ago, C had a broken block, but new tires and the CA the engine was torn down, with 2 bad rear tires and rims. Paid $300. for the pair. Bob

Unit3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Location: NC Iowa Points: 5595	Post Options Post Reply Quote Unit3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 11:46pm
	Just have to ask, does the "C" has the rear light still on it?

SHAMELESS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: EAST NE Points: 29486	Post Options Post Reply Quote SHAMELESS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 2012 at 1:22am
	parts is parts!!

GregLawlerMinn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Lawler, Mn Points: 1226	Post Options Post Reply Quote GregLawlerMinn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 2012 at 8:09am
	Offer scrap price for the pair ($150/ton around here), many parts are interchangeable between the 2....and readily available for those not. Both are "basic" machines and can be rehabbed with minimal mechanical ability. Lots of help available on this site should you have questions on "how to" or were to obtain parts.
	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