Norm Swinford's book
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Topic: Norm Swinford's book
Posted By: DanWi
Subject: Norm Swinford's book
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:14pm
| Has any one thought about making copies of his Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment book? They have it on Amazon for $499. |
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Posted By: 200Tom1
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2022 at 11:49pm
| One of his paper back versions is available on Amazon for about $20.00. I don't know which one you are posting about. |
Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 8:04am
| Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment 1914 -1985 is $499. A Guide to Allis Chalmers Farm Tractors is $14.99. |
Posted By: Acdiesel
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 10:44am
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here's one on e-bay with no soft cover for $180 link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/402993820429?hash=item5dd44db30d:g:g54AAOSwiT9g75wa" rel="nofollow - - Vintage Allis Chalmers Equipment Book by Norm Swinford (amazing condition)------------- D19 diesel,D17 diesel SER.3 D14 NF,D14 WF, D15 SER.II wf D15 SER.2 DIESEL,D15 ser.II nf D12 SER.I, D10 Ser.II 2-720'S Gmc,caterpillar I'm a pharmacist (farm assist) with a PHD (post hole digger) |
Posted By: Tom59
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 11:30am
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I got that book “ 1914 to 1985 “ book. Also got the book “ AGCO Tractors History “, it the book that lists all the farm tractors under the AGCO brand. Both very good books. |
Posted By: DonDittmar
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 11:32am
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I have 2 copies. One is for reading, the other is signed by him and is brand new. That one is in the display case. ------------- Experience is a fancy name for past mistakes. "Great moments are born from great opportunity" 1968 D15D,1962 D19D Also 1965 Cub Loboy and 1958 JD 720 Diesel Pony Start |
Posted By: rtwfarm
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 12:08pm
| Have 15 copies. Any one need one. 402-469-1738 |
Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 1:55pm
| I've got mine laying right next to my computer for easy reference. |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 3:23pm
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I was HONORED to meet MR SWINFORD at the GOTO "Coming Home" in Union Grove, WI Through hook or crook I acquired all his books. I called him later and asked if he would Autograph them for me. We made arrangements and I mailed them to him with funds for the postage. He signed and returned them to me. Presently they hold a valued place in my library. I heard of MR SWINFORD'S death and sent a contribution for a memorial. Mrs. Swinford sent me a picture taken at the funereal service of her with a Allis Chalmers tractor one of his fans had taken to his service.
Good Luck! Bill Long ps: I have a picture of me with MR SWINFORD from the "Coming Home" GOTO. Right now I cannot upload it. If I find how I will put it in a later post. |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 6:09pm
| There on Ebay from time to time , very resonable too |
Posted By: jvin248
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 9:07pm
Please ignore those types of outrageous listings. They are often created by scammers. Some may have the book or they know where to get it for a reasonable price where they play the arbitrage between the real seller and buyer. Best not to get involved. The post above referencing fifteen copies, what price are you selling those at? .
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DanWi wrote:Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2022 at 9:38pm
| I'm just thinking that even at say $100 if they printed a 1,000 copies it would be worth it to re release it. |
Posted By: rtwfarm
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2022 at 1:19am
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150 |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2022 at 8:21am
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Glad I bought mine when I did! Don't remember how much I paid but it was under $100 I'm sure. Like BrianF I keep mine close to the computer for easy reference. |
Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2022 at 11:00am
I have a briefcase with that book along with lots of other Allis info next to my computer for quick reference. I bought Norm's book on 6/21/99 as a 58th birthday present to myself. I think this was around the time I discovered this site as well. I paid $31.80 but I can't remember from whom I bought it. I have always considered this the "Allis-Chalmers Bible". |
Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2022 at 9:21pm
| Brian G. Yes, I also refer to mine as "the bible". Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone. Take care! |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2022 at 7:30am
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I have a signed copy close by for quick reference. Also have a signed copy of Norm's construction equipment book. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Wes (VA)
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2022 at 3:25pm
| Got mine when Central Tractor store was in town. Now its a tractor supply. I was probably 10 or 12 when my parents got it for me. Im 34 now. If I remember it was lying by itself on their bookshelf with a bit of dust on it when found in the store. I had the A-C book by motorbooks intl. Before that and would drool over the B in that book! We never had a B on the farm before I started collecting. Oldest we had/have is the 47 WC that my granddad bought new. I found a CA first at 13, and have since acquired many others and yes, a B. |
Posted By: Dave (NE)
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2022 at 4:28pm
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I have a signed one the family got me for Christmas several years back. I met Norm at one of the shows once. Told him I had a one-sixty. He then proceeded to show me a picture of him, in the book, with him sitting on a one-sixty after they were being unloaded. Pretty neat. In addition, I "inherited" the book Dad had, also signed. Am I sitting on a gold mine, or what? ------------- Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. Mark Twain. |
Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2022 at 11:49am
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I too have two. One for reading and marking in. The other is for taking to the grave. How great it would be to have them signed. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |