I did not see a forum for posting introductions so let me briefly introduce myself. I am 63 with plans to retire in 2-3 years. One of my grandpas was a life-long farmer and I worked for him some while a teenager. I've been around tractors all my life and driven a few, but owned only one of my own. From 89-94 I had an Allis-Chalmers "C". The seller had it for 20-30 years and thought it was a 1949. (I later ran the serial number to learn it was a 1942.) He was retiring from business and getting rid of stuff. He used it to mow the corral and lot around his stable. It came with a 48" Mott flail or knife belly mower. At the time my wife and I lived on a 2-acre place and I was killing my small lawn tractor keeping it all mowed. The little "C" was ideal for that job. I bought all new knives, clevis pins and cotters and the mower gave the place a nice, clean cut. But the tractor lacked power. I ran a compression check and the news wasn't good. I removed the head and the local NAPA had a machine shop. They reconditioned the head with all new valve guides, etc. I put it back on with the old head gasket, and it ran like a champ! I would like to get another one someday. Maybe after I retire.