FINALLY got my grandpa's WD45

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   After attempting to get this tractor for several years from the owner, (thank goodness it was still local), I was able to get this tractor and bring it home a few weeks ago. Picture to follow from the day we loaded her up. 

My grandpa bought it back in the day - my dad remembers when the dealer 
delivered it, and said it was really something back then. My grandpa 
marveled that it was the "biggest tractor made," no doubt, it was the 
biggest tractor in the area at that time!

He kept the tractor 
until the late 1980's when be bought a brand-new Deutz-Allis 6260, (he 
traded his D15 for that tractor, but kept the WD45 for a time). 
Eventually, he traded it to a local boy for his labor on the farm, by 
that time my grandpa didn't use it. The man that got it from my grandpa 
eventually traded it to the last owner, who has owned it for 20 years or
 so.. For the last 10-15 years, it sat in the edge of the woods, void of
 any attention. 

One can see that he took the engine apart 
recently, in an attempt to get it unstuck before I got it, (the guy is a
 great guy and neighbor, and said he didn't want to give me a tractor 
that was locked up), but one piston is still stuck. 

I have all 
the parts for the engine, and all the sheet metal. You can see that some
 of it is in rough shape. I want to preserve as much of the original 
parts as possible, but I'll definitely need fenders and a radiator, 
steering wheel, seat and seat assembly, steering assembly, battery box, 
front wheels, among other things. 

The point is I FINALLY GOT IT.
 I've been trying to talk him out of it for years.. I didn't think I'd 
ever convince him until he called one day and told me that he was ready 
for me to get it! 

This can serve as a before picture, it may 
take a bit of time, but I want it to look showroom new when I'm finished
 with it. Its retirement will certainly be an easy one, and its been a 
long time coming. I can't wait to get to work on it. 

Advice is appreciated, and I'll probably be looking for parts in the near future. Feel free to comment or PM!

Thanks, guys, and again, it's good to be back on the forum after a long break. I hope all my friends here are well. 

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houchens Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 29 Mar 2012 Location: Sunfish, Ky Points: 668	Post Options Post Reply Quote houchens Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: FINALLY got my grandpa's WD45 Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 10:43pm
	After attempting to get this tractor for several years from the owner, (thank goodness it was still local), I was able to get this tractor and bring it home a few weeks ago. Picture to follow from the day we loaded her up. My grandpa bought it back in the day - my dad remembers when the dealer delivered it, and said it was really something back then. My grandpa marveled that it was the "biggest tractor made," no doubt, it was the biggest tractor in the area at that time! He kept the tractor until the late 1980's when be bought a brand-new Deutz-Allis 6260, (he traded his D15 for that tractor, but kept the WD45 for a time). Eventually, he traded it to a local boy for his labor on the farm, by that time my grandpa didn't use it. The man that got it from my grandpa eventually traded it to the last owner, who has owned it for 20 years or so.. For the last 10-15 years, it sat in the edge of the woods, void of any attention. One can see that he took the engine apart recently, in an attempt to get it unstuck before I got it, (the guy is a great guy and neighbor, and said he didn't want to give me a tractor that was locked up), but one piston is still stuck. I have all the parts for the engine, and all the sheet metal. You can see that some of it is in rough shape. I want to preserve as much of the original parts as possible, but I'll definitely need fenders and a radiator, steering wheel, seat and seat assembly, steering assembly, battery box, front wheels, among other things. The point is I FINALLY GOT IT. I've been trying to talk him out of it for years.. I didn't think I'd ever convince him until he called one day and told me that he was ready for me to get it! This can serve as a before picture, it may take a bit of time, but I want it to look showroom new when I'm finished with it. Its retirement will certainly be an easy one, and its been a long time coming. I can't wait to get to work on it. Advice is appreciated, and I'll probably be looking for parts in the near future. Feel free to comment or PM! Thanks, guys, and again, it's good to be back on the forum after a long break. I hope all my friends here are well.
	8050 200 7010 185x2 D17-IV D15IIx2 D14 WD45 Deutz Allis 6260 Gleaner Kx2 Gleaner K2 Diesel 2300 discx2 600 and 333 planters 2 AC wagons several AC plows/chisels Rotobalerx2 Other Misc AC Equipment

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CrestonM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Sep 2014 Location: Oklahoma Points: 8452	Post Options Post Reply Quote CrestonM Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 10:53pm
	Congratulations! That's a great feeling, getting your grandpa's equipment. You'll be overjoyed when it's up and running again. I know I was when I got g-granddad's 60A combine running!

houchens Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 29 Mar 2012 Location: Sunfish, Ky Points: 668	Post Options Post Reply Quote houchens Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 11:11pm
	We are lucky to have a lot of my grandpa's equipment. We've got his Gleaner K, I've got a 78 Chevrolet truck of his that's being restored, (we took it all the way down to the frame), and his last truck, a 97 Dodge diesel that he bought brand new. We've also got the Deutz-Allis he bought new, but I wanted one of his Allis tractors so very bad. Nothing like preserving em.. That old tractor wouldn't be worth much to most people, but it couldn't be bought from me. Things like that are worth more in sentimental value than any amount of money.
	8050 200 7010 185x2 D17-IV D15IIx2 D14 WD45 Deutz Allis 6260 Gleaner Kx2 Gleaner K2 Diesel 2300 discx2 600 and 333 planters 2 AC wagons several AC plows/chisels Rotobalerx2 Other Misc AC Equipment

Dmpaul89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 06 Mar 2013 Location: Edwardsville,IL Points: 1689	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dmpaul89 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 11:21pm
	wonder why he wouldnt let you have it for so long? not like there isnt a ton of them availiable. anyway thats great!

houchens Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 29 Mar 2012 Location: Sunfish, Ky Points: 668	Post Options Post Reply Quote houchens Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 11:51pm
	And he wasn't using it, that's for sure! Lol. I would have got a running WD45 and traded it to him for it if he'd really needed one. Either way, I got it now. Patience paid off I guess!
	8050 200 7010 185x2 D17-IV D15IIx2 D14 WD45 Deutz Allis 6260 Gleaner Kx2 Gleaner K2 Diesel 2300 discx2 600 and 333 planters 2 AC wagons several AC plows/chisels Rotobalerx2 Other Misc AC Equipment

Dan73 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 04 Jun 2015 Location: United States Points: 6054	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan73 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 4:51am
	Glad you have it now. Nice to see them back where they are valued. I bet once you get it restored you will Find alot of little things to do with it if only as an excuse to drive it. Take some more photos before you start. I have some from all angles of my d17 when I got it. I haven't restored my d17 but I have done alot of modifications to make it more useful. Sometimes I like to look at the photos to remind me what it was like before I started. My uncle who is still alive and helps me hay has commented that the hydraulics I added sure are handy. I am sure my other uncle and grandfather would have approved of what I added. I really enjoy using the same tractor they used brings back lots of good memories. So my advice is lots of photos right now it looks sad to you I am sjre. But later those photos will be a source of pride as you look at them and remember what you have done to honor your grandfather.

Stan IL&TN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Elvis Land Points: 6730	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stan IL&TN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 7:25am
	Those photos will also help when it comes time for reassembly. You can't take too many. Keep us posted on the progress! And congratulations on getting her back where she belongs.
	1957 WD45 dad's first AC 1968 one-seventy 1956 F40 Ferguson

houchens Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 29 Mar 2012 Location: Sunfish, Ky Points: 668	Post Options Post Reply Quote houchens Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 9:14am
	Thanks guys, yes, Dan, hydraulics were something these tractors and the D series lacked. It wasn't until the D17 IV that the D17 had adequate hydraulics! And you are right, I love using my tractors. Even if I relegate this one to breaking a garden from time to time or running a finish mower, I'll be doing something with it! They're no good to have and no fun if you can't use them from time to time. That's where you get true satisfaction in my book! Anybody can make one pretty, but to have one that's both cosmetically and mechanically nice is even better, and very rewarding when you can let a tractor do what it was born to do!
	8050 200 7010 185x2 D17-IV D15IIx2 D14 WD45 Deutz Allis 6260 Gleaner Kx2 Gleaner K2 Diesel 2300 discx2 600 and 333 planters 2 AC wagons several AC plows/chisels Rotobalerx2 Other Misc AC Equipment

Hubert (Ga)engine7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Jackson Cnty,GA Points: 6417	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hubert (Ga)engine7 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 6:08pm
	Congratulations! That is certainly a treasure to hold on to.
	Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.

Sugarmaker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8436	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sugarmaker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 8:27pm
	Congratulations! The family tractor is home! Don't be afraid to take and post lots of pictures as is and when to work on the parts. Lots of folks on here that can throw in their 2 cents. 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.

allischalmerguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Deep River, IA Points: 2893	Post Options Post Reply Quote allischalmerguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 10:06pm
	That is exciting! Glad you got it!
	It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa,