New business
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Topic: New business
Posted By: DrAllis
Subject: New business
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 4:52pm
| Sept 2nd 2025, I will officially be open for business as Dr. Allis LLC. I've got a couple of tractors already lined up for work. Looking forward to helping keep old A-C machinery running. Anything is possible from rebuilding/repairing injection pumps, injectors, hydraulic pumps, engine OH's or even complete restorations of that tractor that used to be Grandpa's. Turn key pulling tractors are also on my "will do" list. With UPS and other shippers, it is very possible to easily ship components to/from each other. I have trucking available if needed. Address is: 3040 Eagle View Ct in Robins, Iowa 52328. Excited to getting this going in my golden years. I've figured out there is nothing good on TV these days, so I just as well be productive doing this. Thanks. 319-360-4788 cell. |
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Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 4:56pm
Best wishes on your new adventure!  |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 5:05pm
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Dr Allis, We hope your new business is successful. Regards, Chris and Cheryl ------------- 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: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 5:44pm
| You'll be covered up with work.... |
Posted By: injpumpEd
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 5:50pm
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congrats Dr! Finally getting out of Altorfer?? lmao! As mentioned above, you'll be covered up, so make sure you're selective. Not everyone is a good customer. Some are not worth the stress! I will say though, everyone from this page I've dealt with have been great! ------------- 210 "too hot to farm" puller, part of the "insane pumpkin posse". Owner of Guenther Heritage Diesel, specializing in fuel injection systems on heritage era tractors. stock rebuilds to all out pullers! |
Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 6:20pm
| making any money on grampas tractor is pretty tough but keeping the working tractors in the feild aint bad at all,, i am sure you are in a situation to pick and chose the job thats a good instead of grabbing everything that comes by |
Posted By: RedHeeler79
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 9:18pm
| That is awesome!! You have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and are clearly passionate about A-C equipment, so you may as well be making money doing what you enjoy. Best of luck with your endeavor. I’m sure you will stay covered up with work. What a valuable resource for the Allis community!! |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2025 at 9:50pm
| Don't knock the Altorfer connection....he has some good info on Cats. |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 5:40am
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I know what you mean about nothing good on TV and having idle time in retirement. The last few years, we have gone south for a month in the winter. After a few days I am going stir crazy! I hope you stay active on the forum. I wish the Dr. made house (shed?) calls to New York! |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 5:59am
| Good luck Dr! As said I'm thinking you'll be busy. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 6:38am
| Good luck on the new venture Doc! |
Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 7:24am
| Best wishes on your new endeavor! I'm sure you'll have more requests than time to do them. |
Posted By: Dirt Farmer
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 7:32am
| Best wishes on your new endeavor Doc. Hope you find time to still educate us here on the forum and maybe include some before and after photos of your customers projects. |
Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 7:52am
| Congrats on your new adventure!!! Rick |
Posted By: modirt
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 8:03am
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As a guy who wants stuff fixed, but doesn't have the shop of technical expertise to do it himself, having such a resource would be great news. I had to depend on such a guy or else the D15 would be parked and rusting away by now. If I could make one suggestion, if the business warrants it, be on the lookout for a young pup (or two) to train up and help you out. In that generation, good ones few and far between but I bet they are out there. Work goes faster and you can share the institutional knowledge that is drying up fast. Gives them a career opportunity and work caries on long past when we are gone.
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Posted By: injpumpEd
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 8:23am
Oh absolutely. When I worked at the Injection Service of Illinois shop in mossville/peoria, it was owned by Altorfer, so Dr and I actually were employed by the same company. Leaving the corporate world over 12 years ago to start my own shop was the best decision I've made. Self employment is not for everyone though. ------------- 210 "too hot to farm" puller, part of the "insane pumpkin posse". Owner of Guenther Heritage Diesel, specializing in fuel injection systems on heritage era tractors. stock rebuilds to all out pullers! |
SteveM C/IL wrote:Posted By: orangereborn
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 12:03pm
| congrats....I had that vision in 2007 and never a regret...you go guy |
Posted By: Cal
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 12:24pm
| Congatulations We need more like you. Cal |
Posted By: Oldoug
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 4:03pm
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Will you still have time to answer all the questions on the Allis page? ------------- Matt Folkers FOLKERS RESTORATION Restoring vintage things to last so the future can enjoy our past. |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 5:00pm
| We'll have to see........ |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 5:53pm
| Youve been around , Id set up certain times for phone calls etc, do email;s,, buddy has a shop, spends half a day on the phone , with - maybe,,s- well I dont knows,,, Im sure you know,, I mess around with some, everytime,, hey while its there can you do this - this and this,, gets aggrivating,, good luck! |
Posted By: captaindana
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 6:23pm
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Wayta go Doc! ------------- Blue Skies and Tail Winds Dana |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 9:48pm
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Congrats! You will do great! Tracy ------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |
Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 10:00pm
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Congratulations Dr With your knowledge and skills, you're going to be extremely successful
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Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2025 at 10:23pm
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Sounds great. Best wishes on your venture!
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Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2025 at 2:08pm
| Yes, sounds like a good deal. Are you counting the days |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2025 at 2:41pm
| Dr, it's time to set up a hotline and charge by the minute for Allis advise/knowledge :D |
Posted By: JK in Pa
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2025 at 2:57pm
| I have always had great admiration for the good Doctor. He is always willing to give of his time and unbelievable knowledge to help anyone who asks. I wish you the best possible future. Good luck. |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2025 at 7:50pm
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Congratulations, Dr! With your knowledge you should be very successful. Good advice from others to be selective in the jobs you accept, otherwise you’ll be overloaded with work. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 12:26pm
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Congratulations and best of luck! Wish I was a little closer. |
Posted By: Pferdestärke23
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 3:58pm
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Posted By: SilverShoes
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 8:34pm
| Congrats, you have helped many people including myself. Good luck ! |
Posted By: ihc pickups
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2025 at 12:00pm
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Good luck DR on your new adventure. You will do very well. I am just a looker on these pages but your advise and knowledge is absolutely top notch. I Look forward to your future posts. ------------- Mike |
Posted By: Gatz in NE
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2025 at 12:15pm
| congrats Dr. I know it will be successful |
Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2025 at 10:08am
| With your experience, Doc, I can't see it not being successful. Good luck with your new venture and hope you enjoy it! |
Posted By: EisReg
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 7:15am
| I ran into something similar when I started my side business. If you're in the UK and checking out startup costs or changes in fees, https://www.yourcompanyformations.co.uk/blog/companies-house-fee-increase/" rel="nofollow - look at this site - it breaks down the current Companies House fee increase pretty clearly. I found it useful to plan my budget better and avoid surprises. |
Posted By: Leadoff
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 11:34am
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DrAllis Best wishes with your new business ------------- 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: DrAllis
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 11:57am
| Thank you. |
Posted By: Darwin W. Kurtz
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 12:47pm
| Congratulations on your new endeavors. I'm sure you will be swamped with work. As you well know, a person can't find anyone to repair things these days! Anyone who is wanting to work usually has more than enough to do. |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2025 at 1:25pm
| Want to send applause to you on your business ; when you have time, curious on your experience with Allis as a dealer back in the day- and how Deutz coming in was to work with,, I know Bockting had an open house with the new Deutz Allis ,, just a Deutz tractor with Allis on a plastic emblem, just the words |
Posted By: Alex09(WI)
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2025 at 9:24pm
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Congrats Dr! An excellent way to utilize all the knowledge and experience gained over the years! I know you'll be successful! ------------- www.awtractor.com A&W TRACTOR 920-598-1287 KEEPING ALLIS-CHALMERS IN THE FIELDS THROUGH THE 21ST CENTURY |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2025 at 1:15pm
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“Go DrAllis!!” Why not - right? Always enjoy reading your numerous AC forum posts & watching your YouTube channel: Red Barn Machine Works. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Do you plan to add video content from your new business into your YouTube channel? Hope so… |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2025 at 8:35pm
| There might be a video now and then, with the help of my Red Barn Machine works Nephew or my son. We'll have to see. I see a lot of others who post A-C repair videos and some are pretty good and some aren't that great. Everyone has their own opinion on how they do things. There are ones that just seem that a video is being made to fulfill a contract like a singer has to make so many albums a year. What a waste of time to watch. |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2025 at 2:04am
| I would very much like to watch any repair videos you could post. Especially any D series. |
Posted By: injpumpEd
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2025 at 7:58am
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The fun thing about posting videos, is watching all the "experts" tell you everything you did is wrong lmfao! If only they knew! ------------- 210 "too hot to farm" puller, part of the "insane pumpkin posse". Owner of Guenther Heritage Diesel, specializing in fuel injection systems on heritage era tractors. stock rebuilds to all out pullers! |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2025 at 8:57am
I'm still amazed at the absolute hack job videos of people "fabricating" new engines into their allis's and people think they did a great job.
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Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2025 at 11:00am
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Congrat's on your new endever Doc. If anything, it'll keep ya in shape! I can vouch for that. And, if you get real busy, you'll only be visiting here once in a while as I do. Sometimes there's just not enough time in the day (or evening) for that matter. Good Luck! With all of your knowledge on these Tractors, you should have a pretty successful shop & business! Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: Dave (Mid-MI)
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2025 at 4:06am
| Congratulations on your new adventure. Hoping it is all that you want it to be. |