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Info Needed: WC converted to road grader

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Leon

07-08-1998 14:31:03




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I've come across a styled WC that has been converted to a road grader. It looks to be either a factory conversion or a very professionally done conversion. It looks as if the standard WC frame side rails wre replaced with a set that ends in a cast extention that sticks 2 1/2 to 3 feet in front of the radiator. The end is now a wide front. The crank has been also extended so it is still possible to hand crank it yet. The grader blade and angle control ring are belly mounted. There are two large adjustment control wheels (2 feet dia.?) that control blade angle and blade tilt. Based on the above information, what have I found? How common (or rare) is it? It is running and has been converted to battery ignition, but I can get it changed back. The tires are in good shape and have 45 degree tread, might even be original. How much is it worth (ballpark figure)? Does anyone know of a source for more information about it? Thanks!

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RON KNARR

07-11-1998 05:44:59




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 Re: Info Needed: WC converted to road grader in reply to Leon, 07-08-1998 14:31:03  
: I've come across a styled WC that has been converted to a road grader. It looks to be either a factory conversion or a very professionally done conversion. It looks as if the standard WC frame side rails wre replaced with a set that ends in a cast extention that sticks 2 1/2 to 3 feet in front of the radiator. The end is now a wide front. The crank has been also extended so it is still possible to hand crank it yet. The grader blade and angle control ring are belly mounted. There are two large adjustment control wheels (2 feet dia.?) that control blade angle and blade tilt. Based on the above information, what have I found? How common (or rare) is it? It is running and has been converted to battery ignition, but I can get it changed back. The tires are in good shape and have 45 degree tread, might even be original. How much is it worth (ballpark figure)? Does anyone know of a source for more information about it? Thanks!
Leon,I have one contact me via e-mail
can send you pic's of how it should look
RON

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RON KNARR

07-11-1998 05:44:35




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 Re: Info Needed: WC converted to road grader in reply to Leon, 07-08-1998 14:31:03  
: I've come across a styled WC that has been converted to a road grader. It looks to be either a factory conversion or a very professionally done conversion. It looks as if the standard WC frame side rails wre replaced with a set that ends in a cast extention that sticks 2 1/2 to 3 feet in front of the radiator. The end is now a wide front. The crank has been also extended so it is still possible to hand crank it yet. The grader blade and angle control ring are belly mounted. There are two large adjustment control wheels (2 feet dia.?) that control blade angle and blade tilt. Based on the above information, what have I found? How common (or rare) is it? It is running and has been converted to battery ignition, but I can get it changed back. The tires are in good shape and have 45 degree tread, might even be original. How much is it worth (ballpark figure)? Does anyone know of a source for more information about it? Thanks!
Leon,I have one contact me via e-mail
can send you pic's of how it should look
RON

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Lee Bradley

07-10-1998 23:44:02




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 Re: Info Needed: WC converted to road grader in reply to Leon, 07-08-1998 14:31:03  
: I've come across a styled WC that has been converted to a road grader. It looks to be either a factory conversion or a very professionally done conversion. It looks as if the standard WC frame side rails wre replaced with a set that ends in a cast extention that sticks 2 1/2 to 3 feet in front of the radiator. The end is now a wide front. The crank has been also extended so it is still possible to hand crank it yet. The grader blade and angle control ring are belly mounted. There are two large adjustment control wheels (2 feet dia.?) that control blade angle and blade tilt. Based on the above information, what have I found? How common (or rare) is it? It is running and has been converted to battery ignition, but I can get it changed back. The tires are in good shape and have 45 degree tread, might even be original. How much is it worth (ballpark figure)? Does anyone know of a source for more information about it? Thanks!
This is a factory model. With the extended front-end and wide axle it is a "W" Patrol based on the WC tractor. AC built 411 Speed Maintainers also based
on the WC but they used a single front wheel and
did not have the extended front frame.

The "W" Patrol was built at the LaPorte Works from 40 to 42. Production resumed at the Springfield Works
in 45 and continued to 50. Nearly 4,000 "W" Patrols
where built in total. It should weight in about 5,900 pounds and have a 10 foot blade.

A good looking machine and would still be handy to have if you have roads to keep up.

With thanks to C.H. Wendel for his very informative
'The Allis Chalmers Story'

Lee Bradley

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Lee Bradley

07-10-1998 23:43:38




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 Re: Info Needed: WC converted to road grader in reply to Leon, 07-08-1998 14:31:03  
: I've come across a styled WC that has been converted to a road grader. It looks to be either a factory conversion or a very professionally done conversion. It looks as if the standard WC frame side rails wre replaced with a set that ends in a cast extention that sticks 2 1/2 to 3 feet in front of the radiator. The end is now a wide front. The crank has been also extended so it is still possible to hand crank it yet. The grader blade and angle control ring are belly mounted. There are two large adjustment control wheels (2 feet dia.?) that control blade angle and blade tilt. Based on the above information, what have I found? How common (or rare) is it? It is running and has been converted to battery ignition, but I can get it changed back. The tires are in good shape and have 45 degree tread, might even be original. How much is it worth (ballpark figure)? Does anyone know of a source for more information about it? Thanks!
This is a factory model. With the extended front-end and wide axle it is a "W" Patrol based on the WC tractor. AC built 411 Speed Maintainers also based
on the WC but they used a single front wheel and
did not have the extended front frame.

The "W" Patrol was built at the LaPorte Works from 40 to 42. Production resumed at the Springfield Works
in 45 and continued to 50. Nearly 4,000 "W" Patrols
where built in total. It should weight in about 5,900 pounds and have a 10 foot blade.

A good looking machine and would still be handy to have if you have roads to keep up.

With thanks to C.H. Wendel for his very informative
'The Allis Chalmers Story'

Lee Bradley

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grapeape

07-10-1998 11:05:23




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 Re: Info Needed: WC converted to road grader in reply to Leon, 07-08-1998 14:31:03  
: I've come across a styled WC that has been converted to a road grader. It looks to be either a factory conversion or a very professionally done conversion. It looks as if the standard WC frame side rails wre replaced with a set that ends in a cast extention that sticks 2 1/2 to 3 feet in front of the radiator. The end is now a wide front. The crank has been also extended so it is still possible to hand crank it yet. The grader blade and angle control ring are belly mounted. There are two large adjustment control wheels (2 feet dia.?) that control blade angle and blade tilt. Based on the above information, what have I found? How common (or rare) is it? It is running and has been converted to battery ignition, but I can get it changed back. The tires are in good shape and have 45 degree tread, might even be original. How much is it worth (ballpark figure)? Does anyone know of a source for more information about it? Thanks!

its factory. they are featured in a book published in the last 5 or 6 years and i cant recall the name of the grader. it was road king maybe but im not sure. a friend a couple of miles away has one and he and i were as curious as you until i found that photo and history. it was a borrrowed book but maybe someone here has a copy. if i get it again, ill post you some info. as for the value, id say it only has value as a collectors item, but i dont know what that would be. whatever the market will bear!! regards, grapeape

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RON KNARR

07-11-1998 05:39:54




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 Re: Re: Info Needed: WC converted to road grader in reply to grapeape, 07-10-1998 11:05:23  
: : I've come across a styled WC that has been converted to a road grader. It looks to be either a factory conversion or a very professionally done conversion. It looks as if the standard WC frame side rails wre replaced with a set that ends in a cast extention that sticks 2 1/2 to 3 feet in front of the radiator. The end is now a wide front. The crank has been also extended so it is still possible to hand crank it yet. The grader blade and angle control ring are belly mounted. There are two large adjustment control wheels (2 feet dia.?) that control blade angle and blade tilt. Based on the above information, what have I found? How common (or rare) is it? It is running and has been converted to battery ignition, but I can get it changed back. The tires are in good shape and have 45 degree tread, might even be original. How much is it worth (ballpark figure)? Does anyone know of a source for more information about it? Thanks!

: its factory. they are featured in a book published in the last 5 or 6 years and i cant recall the name of the grader. it was road king maybe but im not sure. a friend a couple of miles away has one and he and i were as curious as you until i found that photo and history. it was a borrrowed book but maybe someone here has a copy. if i get it again, ill post you some info. as for the value, id say it only has value as a collectors item, but i dont know what that would be. whatever the market will bear!! regards, grapeape

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