McCormick No. 100 Grain Box Info. Needed.

Farmallhal · Jan 24, 2015

A friend in another state advised me of a McCormick No. 100 Flare Side Grain Box coming up at an auction in a few days. I would like to be able to talk to someone who has one that could answer some specific questions relative to them. He sent me some photos and I would like to know about a couple components and how repairable they are since parts are non-existent at this point. It is in another state so travel before the auction is not possible. My email is open for contact or leave contact info (email or phone no.) and I'll get back to you, Hal.

Dan Robinson · Jan 24, 2015

If I remember correctly tbe sides bolt together with 5/16 bolts. Ours is all original. If you need more let me know.

Farmallhal · Jan 24, 2015

Thanks Dan for the response. My main question at this point in the photos my friend forwarded to me the top rail on the top of the front panel has significant damage. My question is that formed as part of the front panel or is it a separate channel shaped piece that is attached to the front panel? If not a bent lip on the front panel which is formed when the panel was fabricated is this attached to the front panel with bolts or possibility welded? I would like to know with what I would be dealing with in a restoration of the box. From what I can tell from the photos I was provided the common panel rust out area along the floor is nice and since the decals are still very legible it has most likely been stored out of the weather. Except for the front the rest of the top rail or lip seem to be in decent condition from what I can see.
Thanks very much for clarification of how the rails are produced and attached to the side and end panels, Hal.
P.S. In what part of this vast country are you located; I am in south central Missouri along I-44 - are we somewhat close to each other?

Dan Robinson · Jan 24, 2015

It is a formed piece. The whole front panel with the stiffener is one. Ours had just a slight tweak to it from an elevator. Will post some pics tomorrow if I remember to. Can you post the pics of yours?

Dan Robinson · Jan 24, 2015

East central Iowa. Mechanicsville to exact

antiqueIH · Jan 25, 2015

Forgive me for changing the subject, but seeing your location I couldn't help but ask. How's the population of pheasants in your area now? We used to hunt around there as well as Lisbon and Mt Vernon back in the late '70s and early '80s but haven't been back since. Just wondering. Thanks.

Farmallhal · Jan 25, 2015

Dan, I don't have this wagon as it is coming up for auction and I'm just trying to get some information together so I can be an informed bidder. I do have some photos I can forward in an email if you provide an email address. I would certainly appreciate your comments on this wagon and box as it would be most beneficial in placing a bid. My email is open if care to send your email address. I received an email this morning from the Neb. Cowman commenting on your wonderful display at last years RPRU in Huron. Thank again for your support in this activity, Hal.

Dan Robinson · Jan 25, 2015

The pheasants are slowly making a comeback in my area. They were about none existent for a while. The neighbor raised a bunch and released them and only bout a quarter survived. usually see a few once a week.

Dan Robinson · Jan 25, 2015

Found some pics and about exactly what you're looking for.

We put this box on an early original steel wheel gear.

As we found the good one at the sale.

After a bath and good scrubbing.

Dan Robinson · Jan 25, 2015

Ok unsure of why I cant get them to post.

Click on this and browse thru.
http://s610.photobucket.com/user/RobinsonFarms/library/?sort=3&page=1

kinze_dan(at)hotmail(dot)com is my email

Farmallhal · Jan 25, 2015

Photos and email sent your direction - please advise if you don't receive them, Hal.

Farmallhal · Jan 25, 2015

Dan, could only pull up one photo of what appears to be a Super M hitched to a hay baler, Hal.

armand tatro · Jan 26, 2015

When we had damaged top flanges on wagons my dad and I used a piece of hard wood to fit inside the flange to straighten the flange. Best idea was to install hard wood in the flange when the wagon was new before the corn picker elevator could beat it up. Armand

Farmallhal · Jan 26, 2015

Thanks Armand for your comments and I think I have it all figured out but was just wanting to know for sure what I would be dealing with. From you and others it appears to be an easy doable fix, Hal.

Mark Peters · Jan 26, 2015

(quoted from post at 11:39:13 01/26/15) Thanks Armand for your comments and I think I have it all figured out but was just wanting to know for sure what I would be dealing with. From you and others it appears to be an easy doable fix, Hal.

Hal, If you can fix up an old #11 fast hitch hay rake to like new condition, this grain box will be a piece of cake for you !

Farmallhal · Jan 27, 2015

Mark, thanks for the confidence but I'm not really looking for another eight year project at this time, Hal.

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