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Randy MN ![]() Bronze Level ![]() Joined: 03 Dec 2015 Location: Blaine, MN Points: 144 |
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Thought I would post some pictures of a wooden plaque that was given to Harry Merritt in 1938 by Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co. I purchased it from an auction. Mr . Merritt was the general manager of the Tractor Division from 1926 to 1941.
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34 WC #477, 38 B #1935, 1-116 on steel, #8 7ft dbl action disc, #9 5ft dbl action disc, 295 Chainsaw
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Pat the Plumber CIL ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Springfield,Il Points: 4904 |
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Nice piece, if they only had someone with his leadership ability in the 70s and 80s
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
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DougG ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: Mo Points: 8309 |
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This guy took the Orange Poppies to West Allis and that's how our Orange Allis Chalmers started !
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B26240 ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: mn Points: 3865 |
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Randy it was good to see you at the tractor show in WI last weekend !! Mark PS You have an outstanding WC .
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Ted J ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18930 |
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What show was that?
Nice piece Randy! |
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19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
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Randy MN ![]() Bronze Level ![]() Joined: 03 Dec 2015 Location: Blaine, MN Points: 144 |
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It was nice seeing you at the show also Mark. Ted- We were at the Hungry Hollow Show 5 miles north of Barron and west of Rice Lake, WI. Small show but has a lot going on. Steam tractors running the saw mill and threshing machines, blacksmith shop, model rail road, many hit and miss engines, swap meet, tractor pull, numerous restored cars and trucks, restored barn and all makes of tractors on a mostly shady show grounds.
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34 WC #477, 38 B #1935, 1-116 on steel, #8 7ft dbl action disc, #9 5ft dbl action disc, 295 Chainsaw
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GreenOrange ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Points: 844 |
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I’ve got one of those too - only the 2nd one I’ve seen. I was told that Merritt presented them to some key personnel, as sort of an award.
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DMerritt ![]() Bronze Level ![]() Joined: 09 Aug 2019 Location: California Points: 2 |
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Randy -
This is a great find! I am the great grandson of Harry Merritt, my grandfather was his son John Merritt and his son, also John Merritt my father. Would you be willing to sell me this plaque? Best - David M Merritt |
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Randy MN ![]() Bronze Level ![]() Joined: 03 Dec 2015 Location: Blaine, MN Points: 144 |
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Hi David, I would like to keep the plaque, but this is a keepsake that belongs in the Merritt family. That being said I would sell it to you. I will look up how much I paid for it, plus buyers premium, shipping I paid and send you a personal message on "The Forum". Also welcome to the Allis Chalmers Forum! Good Day, Randy
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34 WC #477, 38 B #1935, 1-116 on steel, #8 7ft dbl action disc, #9 5ft dbl action disc, 295 Chainsaw
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DougG ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: Mo Points: 8309 |
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Good man there Randy
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DMerritt ![]() Bronze Level ![]() Joined: 09 Aug 2019 Location: California Points: 2 |
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Randy -
I greatly appreciate your willingness to do this! I look forward to your message - Thank you - David Merritt |
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JayIN ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 18 Dec 2009 Location: SE/IN Points: 1982 |
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Nice! Way to go, both of you!!!!!
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sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?"
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