Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver
 
Marketplace
Classified Ads
Photo Ads
Tractor Parts
Salvage
Auction 

Community
Discussion Forums
Project Journals
Your Stories
Events Calendar
Hauling Schedule

Galleries
Tractor Photos
Implement Photos
Vintage Photos
Help Identify
Parts & Pieces
Stuck & Troubled
Vintage Ads
Community Album
Photo Ad Archives

Research & Info
Articles
Tractor Registry
Tip of the Day
Safety Cartoons
Tractor Values
Serial Numbers
Tune-Up Guide
Paint Codes
List Prices
Production Nbrs
Tune-Up Specs
Torque Values
3-Point Specs
Glossary

Miscellaneous
Tractor Games
Just For Kids
Virtual Show
Museum Guide
Memorial Page
Feedback Form

Yesterday's Tractors Facebook Page

  
Tractor Stories

Return to List

A Tractor Named Allis

You are at a tractor show and a little boy riding on a tractor with his Grandfather says, 'Hi this is our tractor her name is Allis'. To him this is the greatest thing in the world, riding on a old tractor with his Garndpa. Now, like Paul Harvey says, ' For the rest of the story'. Allis is a 1949 Allis Chalmers B. This tractor has been in our family for it's entire life. The little boy riding on the tractor is the 5th generation of our family to ride on this old machine. It's first owner was my Wife's Grandfather. When he passed away her Father became it's second owner. It came to our house before the passing of her Father, but he has also passed away. Little did I know that less than a year after we brought the tractor home from it's 8 year sleep in the dusty old barn, it's second owner would no longer be here. Few collectors are as lucky as we are, to have a piece of family history as well as a good running old tractor. When we first got the tractor home the first thought was to get the old girl running. It turned out that that wasn't much of a problem. A new set of points in the magneto and some new spark plugs, a change of oil and removing the 8 year old gas from the tank and carburetor. In less than a week it would start with less than a full turn of the crank. The next order of business was to get the 50 years of grease off the tractor. After several applications of de greaser and use of the power washer most of the grease was gone, but there were still some stubborn spots, At my Sisters suggestion I tried oven cleaner. It not only took off the grease but also the paint. So now we had a tractor that was clean but missing most of it's paint. The new paint was applied and now she looks pretty good. The first show was last year, As luck would have it my Fatherinlaw got to drive the tractor in the pirade. I was on the announcers stand introducing the tractors and their owners and there he was on his old friend Allis. It took me by suprise to see him there, then I collected my self and announced this is my Fatherinlaw on a 1949 Allis Chalmers. I never got to know my Wifes Grandfather, he passed away before I was part of the family. Those who knew him say he was a great guy. The back of the tractor seat bears his name, as he was known by his Grandchildren, Grandpa B. I was fortunate enough to get to know my Fatherinlaw. He was also a great guy. When he passed away I found out that I wasn't the only one that thought of him as a gentelman. He was deeply loved and respected by everyone that knew him. I hope that when I ame gone they will say the same of me. One thing I do know, the tractor named Allis will still be in our family for future generations to see. It's not just a neat old tractor, it's part of our famil history.

Grant Wright, MI, entered 2001-06-20
My Email Address: Not Displayed

Return to List


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Today's Featured Article - It Can't Be Done! - A Tractor Story - by Neil Campbell. I'll never forget the time back when I was a boy baling hay on our Farm in Big Rapid, Michigan. The most memorable event that took place was a trip up the steepest incline on the farm pulling an old New-Idea baler with a pony-motor for power and a haywagon. I had just talked my Dad into buying an old John Deere B with 6-speeds ahead and I was real proud of it, except it was a little smaller than the Case tractor that we normally ... [Read Article]

Latest Ad: Rebuilt Injection pump for J D 1010. Call or text for pictures or more imformation.free shipping.U.S. No core charge [More Ads]

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy