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shattercane 
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 Topic: WD-45 Project / Allcrop 40
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 at 11:52am |
I have the opportunity to buy a wide front '54 WD-45, at least that is what I am classifying a SN 208663 as (please correct me if I am wrong.) The engine is loose, starter is gone, rubber is shot but the tin is good. Can anyone tell me what this tractor would roughly be worth based on the information above? I was also wondering if there was ever a loader that would operate on the WD-45. I just finished my 43 B earlier this year which was my first AC restoral, but I am not well versed in the newer model AC's where hydrolics and snap coupler hitches come into play.
Secondly I have another project in the works which is an all crop 40 that has been sitting outside for about 20 years, the tin work is decent but other than that I have no idea what those things are worth now. I went through the archives a little and found that fully restored they can fetch a decent price, can anyone speak to part availability and headaches that this project will induce? Keep in mind that the wife is not verbally supporting either project currently :)
Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated.
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29 L Case, 37 CC Case,40 A-C allcrop 40, 43 B Allis Chalmers, 50 DC Case, 54 WD-45 WF, 67 190 Gas
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sparky
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Posted: 12 Dec 2011 at 8:10pm |
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I think it's a 1955 model.
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It's the color tractor my grandpa had!
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 12 Dec 2011 at 8:22pm |
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Yep, that serial number is a 1955 model. If you look up the serial numbers, some sites show the last number for the year.
There were all kinds of trip bucket loaders built to fit , or made to fit the WD and WD45 tractors. Allis Chalmers dealers sold the Freeman W9 loader that fit both tractors.
I bet that All Crop 40 will be nothing but a big headache to restore. Maybe it would save you a bunch in aspirin bills if you loaded it up and hauled it to me. I would even pay for your fuel and maybe kick in some for a hotel room for a night. :)
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shattercane
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 9:08am |
Thanks for the info guys, if I could pick both up for 500 I wouldn't be too far in the red then?
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29 L Case, 37 CC Case,40 A-C allcrop 40, 43 B Allis Chalmers, 50 DC Case, 54 WD-45 WF, 67 190 Gas
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Don(MI)
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 9:10am |
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You should be loading both on your trailer, and headed back home, for 500 bucks.
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shattercane
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 10:45am |
Concerning the AllCrop 40, were any of those yellow or has the paint faded so much on this one that it just looks yellow now? I thought maybe it was the primer as the ones I've seen on youtube are orange, but this one is more like the industrial yellow color.
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Rfdeere
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 10:50am |
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Should be Orange. All All Crops were orange.
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DougS
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 10:51am |
I used one eons ago in my youth. It was Persian Orange 1.
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shattercane
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 11:29am |
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Thanks again, once the deal is done I will post some pics.
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JohnCO
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 11:32am |
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Re 40, could be faded or maybe someone painted it with what paint they had. Seems like they go for close to a grand, if complete.
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Don(MI)
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 at 11:47am |
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I had an opportunity at an All crop 40, when I was about 16 years old. Price was around $300 and I did not have the money or a place to keep it. Wish I could go back in time.
Edited by Don(MI) - 13 Dec 2011 at 11:47am
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