P.O. 1 vs P.O. 2
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Topic: P.O. 1 vs P.O. 2
Posted By: brando
Subject: P.O. 1 vs P.O. 2
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 5:45pm
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I hey guys I’m at the paint stage in my restoration of my C it is a 1942 I think it should technically have P.O. 1? But I am curious can someone post a comparison of the two? I can’t seem to find any side by sides. Also if anyone has paint codes for them I would appreciate it. ------------- 1942 Allis C |
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Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 7:34pm
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Check out this link. Ted J posted this quite awhile ago. https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/paint-codes_topic119834.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/paint-codes_topic119834.html ------------- Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK! |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 7:40pm
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ALL B and C tractors were PO1 color...... the brighter PO2 didnt show up till the "D" series tractors sometime around 1959-60. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 7:46pm
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this is a closeup of the gas tank on my IB painted with PO1 several years aog 
------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: JW in MO
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 8:13pm
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#2 appears to me to have more red in it. There are plenty of C's and CA's painted with #2 because some like it over the #1. Myself, I like #1 but unless it's the first one made off the line, it won't affect the value of the tractor, gives tire kickers something to dicker about. Paint it whatever you like but I would try to see them in person, pictures can be deceiving. ------------- Maximum use of available resources! |
Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 8:20pm
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top one is #1, #2 is lower one https://s33.photobucket.com/user/Joecdeere/media/1941%20WC/PersianOrange.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: brando
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 9:21pm
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Thank you guys! This was exactly the info I was looking for ------------- 1942 Allis C |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 8:37am
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brando, Now we need some before during and after painting pictures too! 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: Bill_MN
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 7:05pm
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I've always thought the PO 1 with the slight brownish tint was more of a "unique" orange, you can tell it's an Allis color. PO 2 is closer to a generic safety orange or tractor orange. ------------- 1951 WD #78283, 1918 Case 28x50 Thresher #76738, Case Centennial B 2x16 Plow |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2020 at 9:16am
| 2 is prettier than 1 but just looks odd on those requiring 1. Uncle painted his 45 2 years ago and it looks good but it looks "funny". Do what you like,it's yours. |
Posted By: brando
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2020 at 3:04pm
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The pre during and after pics are yet to come... ------------- 1942 Allis C |
Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2020 at 7:26am
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Then during war shortage years some were painted with a even more yellow look. Dad had a 1946 WC that was more yellowish. I've got parts of it still in the shed. ------------- -- --- .... .- -- -- .- -.. / .-- .- ... / .- / -- ..- .-. -.. . .-. .. -. --. / -.-. .... .. .-.. -.. / .-. .- .--. .. ... - Wink I am a Russian Bot |
Posted By: brando
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 8:47am
Just so everyone knows I am not doing the paint and body work myself. that is a skill I do not posses. I rebuilt the motor and got it running but making it look pretty is in someone else's hands... here is a little tease as to what's to come  ------------- 1942 Allis C |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 11:22am
   
------------- 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: Ted J
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 2:38pm
WOW!!!  And after looking at that SHINY finish,,,,,,,, it hurt my eyes...  ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 3:47pm
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YEP........... thats one good looking valve cover !! Dont see them like that everyday ! ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 4:02pm
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Its going to look great! 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: brando
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 5:18pm
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Thank you guys. The guy restoring it is having fun sending me teaser photos. I drool with every one I get. If anyone is looking to get there tractor restored I highly recommend Kevin at FarmerBoy Customs in Whitewater WI ------------- 1942 Allis C |