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AllisChalmers37 
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 Topic: Farm Commando Decal **ORDERING INFO**
Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 8:19pm |
ORDERING INFO ON TOP OF PAGE 2While I'm in the tractor painting mood I was wondering if anyone has seen any of the Farm Commando decals floating around. I figured if I was going to make the WC pretty I might as well go all out and put the Farm Commando decals on it. I always loved the Farm Commando ads and I don't think I've ever seen another tractor with the decals on them. Here are the Farm Commando ads. I read in the first ad that the decal was a red eagle on a blue background with white text.  
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Alberta Phil
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 8:23pm |
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Lyle Wacker had them available a while ago, I think he advertised them on here, but I don't know if he still has them.
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 9:14pm |
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I would be interested in the decals as well how do you get a hold of Lyle Wacker.
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 9:22pm |
I don't know if Lyle has them, but according to his ad in OAN, his contact info is (402) 582-4874 or email dodgeboy@plvwtelco.net . let us know if he has them. I would be interested too.
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 12:33am |
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I know Lyle did have them, and I bet he still does. His decals are as authentic as they get, only place I will buy them from.
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 12:43am |
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We had an RC that had the original sticker on it. He took measurements of it and had new ones recreated. You might have to talk to his wife, lyle's health has not been the best lately.
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 8:55am |
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I didn't know that this decal was also put on the RC. I bought one from Lyle along with decals for my G but planned to put it on my WC, which has not been painted. Now I'm thunking about putting it on my RC, which has been restored. Bob@allisdowneast
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 9:54am |
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Those decals were put on any AC that rolled through the shop during the war.
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 1:03pm |
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talk about cool I would buy several too someone let us know
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 1:59pm |
You know, that was one of my jobs in WWII. I attached the Farm Commando Decal to all tractors we serviced during WWII. Can't tell you how important that made me feel. I was "fitin the war".
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Bill Long
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 5:54pm |
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This is neat, and a part of our history. Neat to learn about, I never seen this before.
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 7:54pm |
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If Lyle doest have them anymore, I can duplicate them if someone has a fairly clear image and the length or height of one.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 1:21am |
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wow...i've never seen them before! i think they would look good on some of my old tractors!
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 1:46am |
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I can't for the life of me find a picture of one of those decals. I sure hope somebody can. If Lyle don't have any I have bought several things from Split51 in the past and I know first hand that his stuff is about the best you can get. You will not be disappointed.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 6:17am |
Bob-Maine Says he has one. Maybe Bob could scan his & post it with it's measurements & split51 could copy & make them for all of us that want them. Thanx & Have a great day Billy
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 6:43am |
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I have an ad of "Farm Commandos are ready to roll" from the December 1942 issue of "Country Gentleman" .
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 6:57am |
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I still have a bunch of new ones that Lyle gave me, but i need one for each tractor
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 7:27am |
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Dave, Can you post a pic so we all can see it? Thanx Billy
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 7:36am |
It's the same ad that AllisChalmers37 has on the bottom of his post.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 8:27am |
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I'm willing to loan mine to be reproduced, but only if Lyle or his family is not selling them any more. Lyle took the time and effort to make these available for us and I believe that they should be bought from him if he still sells them. I'll make a call Monday and post the result. Bob@allisdowneast
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 8:51am |
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Thanx for your reply Bob. I agree that sounds fair. If Lyle has them please post info on how to get them. Billy
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 10:18am |
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 11:40am |
I agree if Lyle's family still has them I would like to get a couple. If not Bob I would be interested if you can reproduce them.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 12:25pm |
 Bill Long wrote:
You know, that was one of my jobs in WWII. I attached the Farm Commando Decal to all tractors we serviced during WWII. Can't tell you how important that made me feel. I was "fitin the war".
Good Luck!
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I find this so interesting, I may have to get one of these for whenever I get to restoring my styled 1941 WC, which is the only tractor I have that is old enough for this I guess. Whoever ends up checking out decals, please keep us posted.
So Bill, Where did you end up putting them on the tractor? Was there a specified "spot" or just wherever? On the rear fender like the picture above? Where would you have put it on my Styled WC? I love it when we can have first hand knowledge of such things like this, thanks for sharing Bill!
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 8:32pm |
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That is the first actual one I've seen. Dang, their purty!!
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 8:45pm |
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So Dave, were did you place it on the tractor? I'm having a hard time placing where this is (though I know I should know....)
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 10:37pm |
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Bill Long,
I've always wanted to meet you and I hope one day I may be able to. I think you should write a book. You have a lot of knowledge and experiences that would be great to see in one book. Just my .02
Byron
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Posted: 21 Feb 2011 at 3:38pm |
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Fellas, I tried to access the Wacker's websites with no luck. I called Steve Wacker's number listed in their latest Old Allis News ad and left a message. When I get a call back, I'll let you know what I have found out. Bob@allisdowneast.
PS Byron, I think you have a great idea. I have had the pleasure of meeting Bill Long and hope to again soon. A book authored by him would be a treasure.
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Posted: 22 Feb 2011 at 11:13am |
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Thanx for checking Bob. Maybe if wackers don't sell them anymore someone else will make & sell them. I agree that a book from Bill Long would be a treasure of knowledge. Billy Brook Park MN
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Posted: 22 Feb 2011 at 11:33am |
That is so darn cool, i'm going to go buy a tractor old enough to put one on, and order extras so I have an excuse to get more tractors!LOL!
Mr Bill, thank you for sharing all of the first-hand info that you have. It's really a treasure for those of us too young to remember the heyday of AC and the other industries that made this country great.
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