What should happen to the Build-a-B?
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Topic: What should happen to the Build-a-B?
Posted By: GlenninPA
Subject: What should happen to the Build-a-B?
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 1:21pm
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I have been contemplating my rather extensive group of tractors the last few months, as I think about acquiring a "permanent" spot to keep them. In another post, the project we did at the OPOP came up. So my question is: What should happen to the Build-a-B, should Dale ever have to make a decision on the future of his museum? There have been informal conversations between some of us over the past few years, but since the project was conceived and executed through this forum and many of the members, I thought I would like to put the question out there and get opinions from both those who participated, and those who might just have been spectators, or interested observers. What do you all think? ------------- Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment. From listening comes wisdom and from speaking comes repentance. Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise. |
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Posted By: Rfdeere
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 1:34pm
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Is there an "owner" ? ------------- Randy Freshour,Member Indiana AC Partners, http://www.rumelyallis.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.rumelyallis.com |
Posted By: Dale H. ECIL
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 1:52pm
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I have housed the Build-A-B for 4 years this July in the Museum which was decided by most of the people involved in the project. I have not minded that but I do have limited space since I have this uncontrolled habit of buying more AC stuff all the time!!! If it is decided to do something about the B I would suggest maybe putting it in the auction we have on Sat. morning at the OPOP Show. The only other problem is what to do with the money from it. We have had the OPOP Show for 5 years and at this point we plan on having it for 5 more years. It cost quite a bit of money to put on the show. I will leave it at that. Dale J. Haymaker
------------- Allis Chalmers Museum, Paris, Il.http:// www.allischalmersmuseum.com 217-275-3428 |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 1:57pm
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My suggestion, Put it up for auction like ?Dale suggestwed and proceeds go to fund future OPOP's. ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: acwdwcman
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 2:09pm
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i agree with bob. ------------- wd with a freeman model 90 trip loader, wd45, 38 unstylled wc, b 10 garden tractor and 2-14 ac trip plow. grandpa has a 56 wd45. wd. allis chalmers snap coupler blade and 3 bottom snap coupler plow |
Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 2:38pm
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For those of us that never seem to make it there in person I'd sure like the oppertunity to submit a sealed bid if and when the time came. ------------- 1957 WD45 dad's first AC 1968 one-seventy 1956 F40 Ferguson |
Posted By: Larry(OH)
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 3:25pm
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Could have a "tear apart a B" and send all the parts back to where they came from No, JUST KIDDING!!! Whatever happens, happens and I don't want any money back from it. Do what needs to be done ------------- '40 WC puller, '65 770 Ollie *ALLIS EXPRESS contact* I can explain it to you, BUT I cannot understand it for you!! |
Posted By: John (C-IL)
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 3:36pm
| I agree with Bob. Hey Bob, thinking about a political career? LOL |
Posted By: SteveMaskey(MO)
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 3:37pm
| I agree with Bob D (LA). The part that I gave was donated and as for as I am concerned it is Dale's. What he does to put on a show like that takes $$$ |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 4:19pm
| I did not contribute to the project but Bob's suggestion sounds like a good one, and sealed bids would help get the most from it . JMO |
Posted By: gary ny
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 4:21pm
| Maybe the money could be given to Darrian to help keep this site going in the furture because many of the doners met on this forum |
Posted By: ILGLEANER
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 5:31pm
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I would think putting in the auction,and the money going to the OPOP would be great.
IG ------------- Education doesn't make you smart, it makes you educated. |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 5:37pm
| Auction-OPOP |
Posted By: Dean/MN
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 5:38pm
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How about a raffle like the Hutch show? It would give more people a chance at it. At $5 per ticket it wouldn't take long to make some money. It could be set up so that anyone donating to this site gets one ticket per $5 donated. Just a thought.
------------- HD16,917H,185,7050,8030FWA,8050FWA |
Posted By: Dale H. ECIL
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 5:48pm
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Dean, the raffle would be OK. the only problem is in Il. you have to be a non-profit org. to have a raffle. I am for sure not for profit but I am not registered as that with the state.
------------- Allis Chalmers Museum, Paris, Il.http:// www.allischalmersmuseum.com 217-275-3428 |
Posted By: Dean/MN
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 5:53pm
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Dale, would it technically be a raffle if it was donations to this site?
------------- HD16,917H,185,7050,8030FWA,8050FWA |
Posted By: Dale H. ECIL
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 6:01pm
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Dean, I have nothing to do with this site www.allischalmers.com. Mine is www.allischalmersmuseum.com.
------------- Allis Chalmers Museum, Paris, Il.http:// www.allischalmersmuseum.com 217-275-3428 |
Posted By: TedBuiskerN.IL.
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 6:04pm
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Just raffle it, and make them catch and stop you. Don't advertise it in any outlet that would draw attention from the bureaucracy and you should be good. Funds to the OPOP. I know what it takes to put on a show like that. OPOP is more elaborate than the Jamboree was, so I imagine Dale has more expense than I had, but it still costs a lot more than you would think. ------------- Most problems can be solved with the proper application of high explosives. |
Posted By: ChuckLuedtkeSEWI
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 6:43pm
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I would like to add a suggestion to the mix. I have no problem with the money going to Dale's show, as it is a great show and there is no charge to come so all that he does for the show comes out of his pocket. But I think if it is going to be auctioned off and some money is made off of it, I think a portion of that money could also go to supporting this site, as without it, alot of us would never have met each other, or learned about Dales show etc. Just another idea to put out there. ------------- 1955 WD45 diesel 203322 was my dad's tractor, 1966 D15 23530, 1961 HD3 Crawler 1918, 1966 D17 IV 83495, 1937 WC 41255, 1962 D19 6221 |
Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 7:10pm
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I was not there for Build a B and I did not donate to the cause. Knowing Dale and most of the people involved I am sure whatever he decides will be fine.I am sure everyone trusts Dale to do what he thinks is right.
I would like to see it stay at the museum. That tractor has a story behind it and I value that as much as any rare tractor.Just my 2 cents, I realize Dale only has so much room and money doesn't grow on trees. ------------- You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails 1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 7:25pm
| As a participant in the project I think, when Dale decides it should go, it should be auctioned off, including off site bids, and the proceeds go to OPOP. If a portion were to be donated to Darin's site, that would be OK too. As was pointed out, it was through this forum that the project came to be. |
Posted By: Kip-Utah
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 9:47pm
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I donated parts to the build and always figured when it was done, it was Dale's to do with as he pleases. I still do! Kip ------------- HANSEN'S OLD ORANGE IRON. Showing, Pulling, & Going!! |
Posted By: Eric[IL]
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2012 at 10:46pm
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I did not donate any parts or money to the build a B. For my perspective, I was a very distant spectator. I do not know the whole story. Dale would you care to elaborate briefly about the tractor? Where-What-who-why was the focus of the build? Perhaps re-visiting the original efforts will help guide you toward answers about it future? I have not been to Dales, but I got up at 5am this morning and watched his AC collection & interview aired by Sunrise News on Channel 20 (Springfield, IL). I really enjoyed it. You have a great collection. Dale, perhaps you should begin charging per person for your annual show? I am usually very busy when your show is operating. But, some year when I get the chance, I would rather pay then to find out it has been cancelled due to loss of funds. Darrin, this is a great site. I enjoy coming to this site to gain knowledge from everyone who participates. It is truly a Blessing... If you get time, could you please email me. Many thanks to all of you..
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Posted By: Leon B MO
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 5:36am
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I was a donor(not much but a donor). As far as I am conserned it is Dale's tractor. I do like the idea of the auction at Dale's but the raffle may be even better, as I think lots of us want things but we don't want others to know what we gave for it. Maybe a silent auction or a closed bid type sale. I also like the idea of donating a part of proceeds to this site. I really enjoy this forum and may take for granted the work behind it. Would hate to see it go.
Dale, do as you see fit, as I see it, we donated our parts to you and your show for entertainment. When I wear my Build a B shirt and someone asks "What's a Build a B?, and then explian it to them, they kit the biggest kick out of it. It was all for fun.
Thanks
Leon B MO ------------- Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself". |
Posted By: Butch(OH)
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 6:37am
| Leon just spoke for me also. Dale may do with it as he pleases as far as I am concerned. Hard to imagine anyone who would have sent parts or spent time in that (damn) hot shed would think differant? |
Posted By: R Aiken
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 1:27pm
It all started with a used engine that I bought at an auction. With the help of Glenn doing the computer work, everyone donating parts , Dale receiveing the parts and storeing untill the show, and the help of everyone helping me put it togather . We all did it. I still have all the emails of it. Some pictures here. This should help you , and others . Richard http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l4/acfmmjdcmhihc/Build%20a%20B%202008/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16 - http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l4/acfmmjdcmhihc/Build%20a%20B%202008/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16
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Eric[IL wrote:Posted By: FredW
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 1:54pm
| Auction and leave funds for OPOP. Fred |
Posted By: Fred in Pa
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 5:59pm
Long Live ,KING RICHARD !!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 7:41pm
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As I was reading down the posts, Chuck Luedtke hit on the same thing I was thinking about! Put the "Build-A-B" up for auction at Dale's, and the proceeds get split. Half to Dale to help with future OPOP shows, and half to Darin to help support him for this great site! The nucleus to the whole project was the link between this site and Dale. I think both men would appreciate that! We donated quite a bit to that project, and it was a lot of fun! My hat was off to Rich & Glenn for coming up with the idea. Its a shame it can't stay at the museum. After all, it is a "special tractor", but its Dale's museum, and we always have a great time at his OPOP show! Great job Dale! Steve@B&B |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2012 at 9:28pm
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I dind't get to feel the heat in the hot shed Butch cause I was in an air conditioned Hospital room in Peoria. I remember(not very well) calling Dale's and asking about it I think on Sat. The report I got was it went back in the shed for some fine tuning??? I don't remember who, but somebody from out East sent me the hydraulic pump and I rebuilt it. I also bought a cylinder and made a new rod and replaced the packings. I think I put everything in the mail on Wed. and Friday morning I didn't make it to work. :( All I want to see out of the tractor is that the hydraulic system works. ;) I guess I'll have to get back down there to see it again. I might even fight my friend Richard for a seat on it while it's running. I think the tractor needs a place to be seen, just hope if it is sold it doesn't disappear. ------------- 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: R Aiken
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 5:01am
| Charley. I put on the pump and cylinder on the tractor, and never dit try it to see if it worked. You will have to get back down to Dales and test it for yourself, this year. Richard |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 8:12am
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The finished result of "The Build a B Project" should should NEVER BE OWNED by any one individual. Maybe it should go on a nationwide tour of all future GOTOs. Long may its story be told.
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Posted By: R Aiken
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 8:24am
Could be, this year,s national GOTO is about 40 miles from where build-a-B started.
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Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 11:37am
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I don't have a dog in this hunt, I didn't put parts or time in this "build a B" (I didn't have parts for a B,C, or CA) I was there when the guys made that truck load of parts into a running tractor, it was neat to see it all come together. Just a thought maybe all the guys that did put parts or time into it can vote on here to take the weight off Dale's shoulders on what to do with her. ------------- 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: MNLonnie
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 12:17pm
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I don't have a goat in this race either but one problem I would think with a nationwide tour is finding people to haul it all over and store it between shows. ------------- Waukesha B, B, IB, G, styled WF, D15, 615 backhoe, 2-Oliver OC3's, 4 Ford Model T's, 3 Model A Fords, AV8 Coupe, AV8 Roadster, 1933 Ford Wrecker |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2012 at 7:26pm
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I'm bumping this thread up to close the gap between this thread and the one posted today about a B in a Kids Museum in NC. Finding a premanant home for the Build a B in a similar situation would get my vote in a Dallas Second |
Posted By: Fred in Pa
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 8:43am
| Ken ,I think your Dog is barking up the right tree NOW .Let it help people that could realy use a boost. Everyone would feel like they helped put a smile on a kids face. |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 9:15am
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Thank you Fred for your vote of confidence for the future of the Build a B project.
The Kids these days are bombarded by way to much Green and Yellow when it comes to farming history in the USA.
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Posted By: GlenninPA
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 10:04am
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Now the hurdle would be to find "that special place". Anybody have suggestions? ------------- Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment. From listening comes wisdom and from speaking comes repentance. Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise. |
Posted By: R Aiken
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 10:36am
Dales is just fine with me, but if that were to change, it could be brought back to where it all started.
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Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 1:55pm
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I following the other post about the B in the Kids Discovery Museum there is already a pattern to follow for interested communities anywhere.
Who knows. It may be in your own home town where "that special place" becomes real.
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Posted By: John (C-IL)
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2012 at 2:36pm
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IMHO I think you guys are getting the cart ahead of the horse.
On the surface the museum idea may sound good, but I am sure that no one at the museum nor the people that view the tractor will have an appreciation for what the Build-A-B represents.
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Posted By: GlenninPA
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 1:33pm
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So, has anybody found a suitable place as discussed above, or should it go on the "early consignment" list, assuming Dale has an auction again this year? ------------- Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment. From listening comes wisdom and from speaking comes repentance. Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise. |
Posted By: Rfdeere
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 5:33pm
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Glenn, has Dale told you he is wantng it to leave his place ? You seem to be wanting to get it out of there . Richard said he is fine with it staying at Dale's. Dale, are you wanting it to leave ? ------------- Randy Freshour,Member Indiana AC Partners, http://www.rumelyallis.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.rumelyallis.com |
Posted By: Mike(GA)
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 5:41pm
| Just a thought. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, ABAC, Tifton, GA. They have a D-21 that they use to pull with. |
Posted By: Mike(GA)
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 5:49pm
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ABAC has an agricultural museum and ya'll could visit it on your way to Florida. |
Posted By: John (C-IL)
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 5:54pm
I spoke with Dale in person last week, we had quite a lengthy conversation about the Build-a-B and he would indeed like to have the space back that it occupies. We also discussed the final disposition of the tractor. IMHO, the only people that should have a voice in this are the people that contributed to the project. There is a list of those people with the tractor. I have an opinion but don't want to sway the outcome of a group decision until the process has been agreed to.
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Posted By: JoeO(CMO)
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 9:29pm
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I have a thought of bidding for it if it goes into consignment sale, but I have a thought of another location,
http://aghalloffame.com/index.aspx" rel="nofollow - http://aghalloffame.com/index.aspx
since the "B" replaced the horse and they have some units the are needing. ------------- |
Posted By: Fred in Pa
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 10:05pm
| I am sure that no one at the museum nor the people that view the tractor will have an appreciation for what the Build-A-B represents.[/QUOTE] Nor dose it sound as others realy do not care about it eighter .I donated parts and at this point do not care what happens to it ,it was fun to do ,move on . |
Posted By: Jordan(OH)
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 11:53pm
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I too donated some (small) parts but I vote to auction it for proceeds to Dale's show. What ever happens to it, happens. I don't want my stuff back. |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 4:34am
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I still vote for selling and proceeds go to OPOP. ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: Larry(OH)
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 5:25am
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How bout Fred's museum:)
------------- '40 WC puller, '65 770 Ollie *ALLIS EXPRESS contact* I can explain it to you, BUT I cannot understand it for you!! |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 5:35am
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How about donating the 'B' to the proposed A-C Rumley museum in LaPort? ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 6:42am
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Its unfortunate that most folks won't know the backround on the Build-A-B other than the folks that were involved with it to appreciate what it representsi if its in a museum. Although a simple sign explaining the backround would be all that's needed if it were to go to a museum. I voted to auction it off at Dales OPOP show and split the sale of the Tractor with the two men that made it all happen. Dale and Darin. I would also entertain it going to some sort of AG museum also, but if you guys don't know what to do with it, I'll have a new pole barn going up by May. you can store it in there till you figure out what ya want to do with it! LOL ! I to donated quite a few parts to the cause, and it was a lot of fun for sure! Ya gotta' admit, it was a cool idea to put that Tractor together with parts from all over the world. Does anybody else know of such a feat or event? If so, what did that group do with their "Build-A-Project?
mailto:Steve@B&B" rel="nofollow - Steve@B&B
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Posted By: Fred in Pa
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 6:59am
Put the names of ALL the people that had anything to do with the tractor in a box.Pull a name .Have a list of at least 5 things to do with tractor .Let that person who's name was pulled to pick 1 of the 5 and that would end it .
One thing to remenber Dale did have alot of his time in this ,more then anyone ,as he was the one that had to handle all the parts coming in .This could go on forever why not just end it ,Dale has his space back.
Larry it was not buiuld for anything to do with my place and would not have any meaning to be be here .
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Posted By: Dale H. ECIL
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 8:24am
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Guys, I am on the fence with this one, it has been good to have the Build-A -B here at the Museum but it is a private Museum and will more than likely be sold out when I am gone and I do have limited space here. You guys have asked for my opinion so here goes, I would put it on the OPOP auction and would be in favor of using half the money for OPOP expenses and the other half going to Darin. Anyone wanting to bid on the B that can not make it to the show can be in contact with someone at the show on a cell phone and bid or turn in a bid.
------------- Allis Chalmers Museum, Paris, Il.http:// www.allischalmersmuseum.com 217-275-3428 |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 8:40am
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I grew up on AC Bs on what became known as "Chicago's Last Farm". When my Dad shut down the operation in 72 the Chicago Board of Education who owned the acreage contemplated selling off the land to developers. Public outcry saved the farm from commercial development and the site became the home of 'The Chicago Highschool of Agricultural Sciences" The acres our family farmed along with relatives and friends remains to this day in production of produce.
There was talk for years about having a history display of old photos and tools used to work the land during the time menbers of our familiy were stewards of the land. I don't know what if anything was done about that over the years.
I would love to see a B like the one that so many of us made come together at Dales be part of a farm history display of "Chicago's Last Farm" where Bs actually did most all the tillage and cultivating work for the Aggen family from 1939 till 1972.
May I have permission to inquire with the Chicago Board of Education School of Ag Science to see if they have the space available for the Build a B? Kenny Aggen
It would mean alot to me to see "our" B back at the old homeplace. Not the same one but the nearest thing to it. BTW. I was very excited and happy to be a doner of parts.
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Posted By: GlenninPA
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 8:44am
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....And the high bidder could then have the option of working out a loan to any/all museums they wanted, or they could make arrangements to take/send it to GOTO's, or bring it back to Dales, or whatever they wanted. It was a really fun project. Fred is right, Dale has been good enough to display it for these few years, I think the people who would be interested in bidding on it would also be supportive of Dale's show and this forum, so I think it would bring a decent price, as you are really supporting the show and the forum. To anybody on the "outside" who does not know us, it is just another scabbed together B, and would mean nothing. For those who took part, either donating, assembling or cheering everyone on, they have the satisfaction of having been part of something that demonstrates the true spirit and attitude of Allis-Chalmers collectors everywhere. Putting together a project that required cooperation and selfless behavior from fellow collectors all around the globe is something that I do not believe I would have ever seen in, say, the John Deere world.... We are fortunate that most of us do not behave in such selfish, rude and inconsiderate ways. ------------- Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment. From listening comes wisdom and from speaking comes repentance. Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise. |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 8:46am
| Looks like Dale and I were writting our posts at the same time. Are we still open to options for the Bs future? Ken |
Posted By: John (C-IL)
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 9:00am
I think it should go on the auction. That being said, were I to be the owner and you could arrange a display at the museum iin Chicago I would be willing to have it displayed there or any other museum for that matter. Were it mine, I'm pretty sure that it would make appearances at a few GOTO shows and other shows as well.
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Posted By: GlenninPA
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 9:06am
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And if I outbid John or anybody else interested, I would be happy to make similar arrangements. The auction would be a great way to support this site, and the show. I know the people who were involved most likely are supportive of both causes. ------------- Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment. From listening comes wisdom and from speaking comes repentance. Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise. |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 9:23am
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I also would be open to selling, proceeds to OPOP and Darin. If arrangements were made as Ken suggested, I would also be open to displaying it at such a museum should I end up with the highest bid. I would think it should stay somewhere in the midwest or at least up in that end of the country as that is where Allis had the greatest concentration of tractors/ equipment. Just don't believe too many down here really ever had that many AC products first off, and most of the labor, though not all came from that area of the country. ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: Larry(OH)
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 10:44am
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Just kidding Fred. I donated and helped, but don't care what is done with it. Sell it, donate, etc. I did like the post about splitting between Dales and this website
------------- '40 WC puller, '65 770 Ollie *ALLIS EXPRESS contact* I can explain it to you, BUT I cannot understand it for you!! |
Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 11:12am
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As a contributor to the project, my vote is to auction it and the proceeds split between OPOP and Darin's site. Whoever wins the auction can decide what to do with it. Showing it at future gatherings would be nice. It was fun to participate in the project but I don't need the parts back, LOL |
Posted By: Kip-Utah
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 11:18am
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Parts is parts...part it out and sell it on e-bay!! Just kidding, as someone that is partially vested in this project I support the idea to consign it to Dale's auction with the proceeds splitting between Dale's show and Darrin. Kip ------------- HANSEN'S OLD ORANGE IRON. Showing, Pulling, & Going!! |
Posted By: Dave in PA
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 4:13pm
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I had no parts to donate, or was not there to help out. That was my bad!
But, following the post, if I can add a comment, I think auction with money going to be split between Dale and Darin (1 "r" or 2) my bad. The new owner, by the posts, will, have the money, time needed, and, do the correct thing, display it, and be PROUD!!!
NOW for the best one, can I have a drive on it, or sit in the seat, at least, if I am in the area, for the new owner, what-ever is decided?
Thanks, for letting me put my input on this issue!
Dave in PA
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Posted By: GBACBFan
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 5:11pm
Fred said it very well. (I HATE it whan I agree with Fred) I was also a donor, and feel exactly the same way. ------------- "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Mark Twain |
Posted By: Dave in PA
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 5:14pm
| Well stated! |
Posted By: Rfdeere
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 5:43pm
The Cowboard did a Farmall F20 in 2009. Here is a link to a description of their project:
http://nebraskacowman.com/talk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8819&hilit=roundup+2009" rel="nofollow - http://nebraskacowman.com/talk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8819&hilit=roundup+2009 ------------- Randy Freshour,Member Indiana AC Partners, http://www.rumelyallis.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.rumelyallis.com |