WD45 questions
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Topic: WD45 questions
Posted By: Hubnut
Subject: WD45 questions
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 6:00pm
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The AC called me back. This WD45 caught my eye. It's expensive, but I was wondering what all the snap coupler implements are. Can someone take a peek at this ad and tell me? I can see the plow and cultivator, but what are those things on the pallet? Is this overpriced? Just curious. Here is the link: http://ocala4sale.com/classifieds/17508019133.php" rel="nofollow - http://ocala4sale.com/classifieds/17508019133.php Thanks much. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
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Posted By: TREVMAN
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 6:47pm
| I cant tell what the yellow thing is? But looks like a factory three point hitch, and maybe a mower, couple plows. If the rest of the tractor is as good as it looks, I dont think it is expensive, jmho, Trev. |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 6:56pm
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If I am seeing correctly it has a straight gear shift which would mean it is a WD not a 45. Nice paint job but not PO1. Looks like part of a sickle bar mower and part of a 3 point hitch set up on one pallet and a 48 inch belly mower on the other. Has it had a complete restoration or just a fresh paint job? He could very well have over the asking price in it but unless you want it real bad $2500 would be top dollar. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 6:59pm
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Trev, that yellow thing looks like a belly mower for a Farmall Cub. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 7:13pm
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The WD-45 did not come out until 1953. We had one of the last WD's, it was a 1953, it had the curved shifting lever. Dusty ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 7:47pm
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Sickle bar mower. Thanks Hubert. Can anyone tell if it's a WD or WD45 for sure? I don't know these models. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: truckerfarmer
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 7:58pm
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I can't see a plate on the side of the block, so I'm leaning towards WD45. ------------- Looking at the past to see the future. '53 WD, '53 WD45, WD snap coupler field cultivator, #53 plow,'53 HD5B dozer Duct tape.... Can't fix stupidity. But will muffle the sound of it! |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 8:04pm
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It has the 226 block of the 45 and the governor of a 45. I doubt it's a 52 model year. 53 or later I wold say unless the engine was swapped out. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 8:47pm
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Very good. Thank you all. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Dave(inMA)
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 8:47pm
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Looking at the photo that includes the whole tractor, it appears to have the curved shifter. Pretty hard to tell for sure. That'd go with the other WD45 clues. ------------- WC, CA, D14, WD45 |
Posted By: TREVMAN
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 8:58pm
| Doh! Hubert nailed it, belly mower. Good eye...Trev. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 9:44pm
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Steve, Welcome back! It has 45 decals. Some of the engine items look correct for a 45. Implements don't look that great to me. Te tractor by its self should be $2500 if it runs and drives good. Sheet metal looks pretty good. 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. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2017 at 11:40am
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Thanks Chris. My hiatus didn't last long. My previous modus operandi was to buy basket cases and work my tail off (and spend a ton) to bring them back to life. Now, I'm looking for better tractors to start with. I noticed you've been away too. Best, Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2017 at 12:41pm
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Looks like a WD45 to me bent shifter, block, gov. WD45 new paint, Looks like new tires all the way around with new rear rims, new manifold and muffler, power steering, new steering wheel, $2,000 to $3,000. 80-R mower $200. to $400. factory AC three point to SC $150. to $200. #53 plow $100. The old mower ? 100. maybe. That's one nice looking old WD45 to me. I'd go look and drive the tractor. ------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2017 at 1:20pm
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Don, Thanks for your assessment. I called about the tractor. He said he bought it restored in Missouri about 9 months ago. His bottom dollar price without the implements was $3400. I may go look at it and make a lower offer if it's as nice as it looks. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2017 at 5:53pm
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If he has only had it 9 months I would wonder why he is wanting to sell it. Nice profit or found something wrong with it? ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: tractorchucker
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2017 at 6:16pm
| It sure costs a lot to restore one. I'm sure glad i didn't keep really good records. it would scare me what I have in mine |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:16pm
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Steve, You know it costs a bunch to restore one. If it is really as nice as the close up looks, it may be worth $3,000. If that is what you want? Don and others are about right on the costs of the extra implements. Start firmly at $2500 for the tractor. You need this!:) 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. |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 10:30am
I agree that it costs a lot to do a restoration. The problem is that people have different ideas of what constitutes a "restoration". To me a restoration is taking everything apart, replacing worn parts and making sure everything is in good condition. To some people, a restoration is a coat of paint. If it's a true restoration, it is very expensive and it makes the tractor worth a lot more. Sometimes a coat of paint is just to cover up leaks and problems.
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Sugarmaker wrote:Posted By: Tramway Guy
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 7:05am
| I never can figure out why someone would go to alll that expense and then put on those crappy "WD-45" decals. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 7:32am
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Tramway, I was thinking the same thing. That WD45 decal just doesn't look correct at all. Steve, did you bring this tractor home yet! You need it! 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. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 10:02am
 ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |