185 Gets a facelift
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Topic: 185 Gets a facelift
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Subject: 185 Gets a facelift
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 7:43am
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Dad's 185 took some damage in the wind-storm last August. Muffler and pre-cleaner had a 'lean' to them. Really didn't want to plant corn with an obstructed view. Saturday we removed the hood, muffler, and pre-cleaner. Straightened things out and got the old girl back in one piece, well except the muffler. Got one of the new Nelson models from Alex. It got to the house Tuesday after I left for work. Installed Wednesday. Looks good, sounds great. Before and after pics.   |
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Posted By: GeneD14
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 8:47am
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Your 185 sure looks ready to work now! Nice job!
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Posted By: Alex09(WI)
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 9:31am
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That's some strong wind! Even the radiator neck got bent. After picture looks better! Did you notice any sound difference? ------------- www.awtractor.com A&W TRACTOR 920-598-1287 KEEPING ALLIS-CHALMERS IN THE FIELDS THROUGH THE 21ST CENTURY |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 11:34am
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Alex, it does sound a little different. Will have to get her outside for the acid test. Gene, I really like running this tractor. Planting corn with it is just cool!
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Posted By: Leadoff
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 6:53pm
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IBWD Mike Nice work on the 185 restoration. That must have been some wind-storm. The 185 looks very clean and in great shape.....good for you and your father for keeping it original looking so well ------------- 1963 D17D Series III. 1965 D15 Series II. 1965 D17 Series IV. 1975 185. 1978 716H. 1979 716H. 1965 780 Harvester/1R&DC. 1957 Model 73 SC 4 Furrow Plow |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2021 at 9:24am
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Leadoff, thanks. Yes that storm sucked! Here's a pic of how I found her. 
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Posted By: Leadoff
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2021 at 10:21am
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IBWD Mike Wow.......looks like the rear tire prevented the wall from doing further damage. The 185 looks very well maintained and OEM from the rear as well Thanks for sharing your story ------------- 1963 D17D Series III. 1965 D15 Series II. 1965 D17 Series IV. 1975 185. 1978 716H. 1979 716H. 1965 780 Harvester/1R&DC. 1957 Model 73 SC 4 Furrow Plow |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2021 at 12:14pm
| Mike, the term sucked is an understatement as to the impact of that storm. Never seen anything like it and hope to never again |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2021 at 2:27pm
My combine actually took the brunt of that wall, kind of minimized damage to the 185 and my 1066. I'll see if I can find a picture of the 1460. The unloading auger tube was shot and slated for replacement, storm removed all doubt. Wound up replacing both augers, the end tube, and a bunch of sheet-metal. Plumber, I had/have lots of other adjectives to describe it but, family site you know.  |
Leadoff wrote:Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2021 at 3:15pm
| Nice looking 185! Your repairs look good. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2021 at 7:34am
| Thanks! |
Posted By: AllisFreak MN
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2021 at 8:33am
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What about the shed, are you rebuilding? ------------- '49 A-C WD, '51 A-C WD, '63 A-C D17 Series III, 1968 A-C One-Seventy, '82 A-C 6060, '75 A-C 7040, A-C #3 sickle mower, 2 A-C 701 wagons, '78 Gleaner M2 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2021 at 9:07am
The shed will be rebuilt, October is what the builder is telling us. They are a little busy in this part of the world now. had the dirt guy out this week to look at the grading that needs done. De-compiling the old one was a lot of work. It was originally a cattle barn, Dad fed hay on the South side. Stored small squares on North. When he got out of the cattle business it turned into a machine shed of sorts.
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