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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Allis folks,
The old brain still thinks I am young and can do things! On the way to the house to check on Cheryl I saw a couple deer grazing in the bean field in back of our house. Hunting mode kicked in and I dug out the 30.06 and a couple shells. Walked out behind the house and found a good rest in a ash tree. Humm? Touched one off, holding 6 inches above its back. Saw a deer run in the woods and one continued to eat. Went and got some hunting boots and clothes and trudged back there. I got within 100 yards and finally the grazing deer bounded away. Expecting to track a doe into the woods. I was surprised to see a ear sticking out of the snow. As a lot of you know that's when the work starts! So a tag is filled and the meat will go to my Grandson Mike who has been helping me work on my F250. Our Great Grandson Rhett got a real nice doe last night. He was so happy. He did a really good job. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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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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plummerscarin ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 22 Jun 2015 Location: ia Points: 3874 |
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Looks like a very comfortable space indeed!
It's cold enough here but no snow. Tho we've seen some flurries. The forklift i got a while back will also need an antifreeze service since it now sits in a cold storage room. Yesterday I wanted to use it but it refused to fire. Got spark,no start. Only difference between yesterday and 4 days ago is a 20 degree temperature drop Edited by plummerscarin - 01 Dec 2024 at 6:11am |
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Allis folks,
Weather has turned to winter mode in our area. Checked all the tractors and the WD45 needed upgrade in antifreeze, others were all good. The D14 was called on to push snow today. About 2 feet of white stuff, sometimes called pretty by some Allis folks, needed to be shoved this way and that! I was proud of the D14 with its high lift, snow plow and bull chains. Ruby had fun too. After the drive was cleared I had the 32 out, just to move it out of the lift bay. Shop is a comfortable 66 F with the kitchen at 68 for Cheryl and I to sit and drink tea and watch TV. Temps outside are around 25 F. Enjoying the radiant heat system in the shop floor! We had Thanksgiving in the shop for the first time. About 20 family members enjoyed eating and visiting. The kids loved it! We have much to be thankful for! Cheryl and I are now the old folks, not sure how that happened so quickly? Our newest Great granddaughter Cassie was very comfortable in her seat on the floor. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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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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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Steve, folks,
The rear garage overhead will be where the bikes, four wheelers, and side by side will go in and out most of the time. Nic has four boys between 12 and 6! The corner concrete will be a separate pour from the floor. The undercover area will be to sit out of the sun in the evening. Morning coffee there too. Nice place to sight in the guns or bows, into the back yard. Or watch the boys on the dirt track or at the pond in the back field too. Might have a cold frosty adult beverage from there too? Siding is coming along nicely. I helped a couple hours this weekend. Things like holding the dumb end of the tape or picking up the job site. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 25 Nov 2024 at 8:15pm |
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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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steve(ill) ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 87187 |
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Chris, what is the point of the recessed garage door ? .... Just need an entrance porch / out of the weather ?
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Tom, Folks,
I think he is going to stud the inside walls and put vertical batting in them. He plans to have blow in insulation above the steel ceiling. Have been trying to talk him into pex in the floor but he is dead set against it. Boy Cheryl and I are really enjoying the warmth in our shop! Worked with his building crew to put up some steel on the west wall. Rain and wind and mud today! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 23 Nov 2024 at 7:26pm |
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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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200Tom1 ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Jun 2019 Location: Iowa Points: 1232 |
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I agree with Brian, spray foam it for insulation. It makes the building tighter.
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Guys,
I am hoping his WD tractor will go down there. That may leave some room for the CA if it ever gets done. They have the roof on. Now the walls. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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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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ac hunter ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2011 Location: OHIO Points: 1045 |
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Hey Chris,
Looks like a lot of empty space in there. You could offer to help fill it up with some of your projects. Good looking shop.
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tadams(OH) ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 10783 |
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Looking nice
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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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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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Phil,
We are so lucky to have this sweet woman in our lives! She doesn't comment much at this point, but loves to go see what's going on our projects! I am learning things to do to help us get through the day and have fun too. We took the 65 Comet to breakfast, then took the 32 truck to the nearby job site to help on the building. Our lives have changed a lot. I miss Cheryl's cooking!! Regards, Chris and Cheryl Edited by Sugarmaker - 06 Oct 2024 at 6:54pm |
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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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Alberta Phil ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Points: 3906 |
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Hey Chris. I like the pic of the "job site boss" makin' sure it's done right! LOL
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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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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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Gstrom99, Folks,
Well as I pulled the rear axles to replace the seals I found the old wheel cylinders were frozen and or really rusty. So new NAPA wheel cylinders were installed on the rear. Bleed the rear brakes again. Checked the vent of the rear end while we were in there. Several test rides: The brakes work really well with good pedal, not power for sure but confident of the stopping ability. Drivability is much better! Maybe 80 % better. Can't wait to see if the alignment makes additional improvements. Now thinking there rear springs may need some help as its now a little soft in the rear. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 27 Sep 2024 at 7:27pm |
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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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GSTROM99 ![]() Silver Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Dec 2020 Location: Greene, IA Points: 246 |
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Disc brakes, and dual master are great upgrades. Power or manual? Either way, being able to stop when needed is a pretty good plan.
Edited by GSTROM99 - 21 Sep 2024 at 7:19am |
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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GSTROM99,
Putting new front suspension, steering components, and disc brakes with dual master cylinder on it. 60 years, it's time for a upgrade!. Just set it down on the new coils and the front is 2 inches higher than it was. Car is level with the air shocks in the back now. Still have the master cylinder to install, and a rear brake hose. Then can start to bleed the system. Should be fun! Then to the alignment shop! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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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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GSTROM99 ![]() Silver Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Dec 2020 Location: Greene, IA Points: 246 |
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Folks,
This small change to allow some actual work area near the lift has been wonderful! We have the front of the Comet apart and it is being reassembled. The work surfaces provide the space for new and old parts and help that antique car project to move along easily. Thanks for checking in on me. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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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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IBWD MIke ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 4035 |
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Very nice Chris!
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Tom, Folks,
Thanks! The Ash lumber for all the window trim came from the front yard. It was nice to work with! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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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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tadams(OH) ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 10783 |
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Nice. I like the sheves above the windows. Tom
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Allis folks,
A little update on the shop. A big change for me. The shop is a big box i really did not design any specific work spaces or storage areas. So i had this idea of providing a work and storage area in front of the lift area. My grandson Mike and I had scheduled a project on the 65 Comet and having a good work area would make this go much easier. first step was to prototype the design. I was going to put my sandblaster where the tool boxes are in this picture. I did not like that and the double old Craftsman tool boxes find a home. The countertops were free from the neighbor before I started building the shop. They have kicked around here for 4 years. Now will become useful. Yea I don't throw enough stuff away! I set one of the work surfaces in place to check out the concept. Next get some 2x4's for the frame work supports and shelves. So far have about $100 invested. No this is not going to be high end fancy cabinets. It's a low budget get it done and have an area to work and store some of my clutter! Structure designed and built: Build the frame and set up the second counter top in the corner. These are free standing so can be trashed after someone else owns the place!:) The rest of the work area was to take my old rolling work bench and make it into a better looking more functional island in the work zone: Off with the old top and spent a few dollars for a new 3/4 inch plywood top. Three coats of poly. The work area comes together just in time! Kind of like a kitchen with 24 feet of counter, 24 feet of shelves and the work island. Tool boxes are close by. I like it so far, A nice improvement to the shop! Added another 24 linear feet of shelving under the work island. just scraps that were setting around. Painted the YOST vice that was my Uncle Jacks vice in his shop! Clear plastic totes will be the storage containers for most of my junk. More organized but able to see what's in them too. Those are not cheap. Several hundred dollars in containers of various sizes. We started on the Comet front suspension rebuild last night and the new work area was awesome. Thanks for checking on me! On the Allis side of the forum we are taking 4 Allis WD series tractors to the local Albion fair today! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 09 Sep 2024 at 9:10am |
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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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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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John, Folks,
The truck is a real fun truck to drive. Just like a Allis WD tractor with a cab! I did get an original muffler on it and it purrs right along at about 35 MPH top speed. Also I hope to be able to assist Nic's contractor as a ground man or at least a supervisor as his building goes up before fall. I am hoping he has a space for his WD too. The maple syrup season was very short. We were all done March 3rd in our area. We made some very good syrup! About half of the crop we made last season, which was better than average. We had a great time and Cheryl helped me gather sap each time it ran. We had an awesome open house in mid March with about 300 visitors here to learn about maple syrup. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 09 Sep 2024 at 9:10am |
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john64 ![]() Bronze Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Mar 2024 Location: Niwot Colo Points: 24 |
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Well, since he helped you with your shop, I guess you will be helping him build the new one. Good to see you have plenty of projects to keep you busy. How was the maple syrup run this year?
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wjohn ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Location: KS Points: 2186 |
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That truck looks so good. I can only imagine what it sounds like.
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1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45
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Dirt Farmer ![]() Silver Level Access ![]() Joined: 15 Sep 2020 Location: Illinois Points: 414 |
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Great picture "John Walton", seeing the truck I just couldn't resist, and best wishes on the new shop, keep us posted on the progress
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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Allis folks,
I took the 32 down the road to see my grandson Nics new project. Yes a shop! large enough for some of his toys and his work trucks and vans. Things keep moving along in the neighborhood. Hope things are good in orange land! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 30 May 2024 at 8:19pm |
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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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Sugarmaker ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8448 |
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Don, Folks,
The "Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society", ln North West PA. Near Sagertown. Just off I-79 and rt 198. The Allis featured show will be in mid to late July 2025. Great grounds, lots of room for camping. Yea I do need to get the clutch and pressure plate pulled off the CA engine. and get it on the engine stand for clean up and evaluation soon! Thanks for the gentle kick! Regards, Chris and Cheryl |
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Ted J ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18930 |
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If you'd git cher butt in gear with that CA,,,,,,,,,,,,it WOULD be done in time. Besides, I wanna see the step by step rebuild! Be careful, safe and well.
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