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Case DI Air Force version Info wanted!

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Ross Worth

10-22-2003 20:37:24




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Hey guys,
You've all been helping me with my current Case '52 DC project tractor, and believe it or not, I'm starting to gather info for the next. I inherited both of these tractors when My grandpa died several years back. Anyways, Next up is a '46 Case DI Tractor that was modified for the airforce during WWII. Being only 23, I wasn't around then to see what they looked like. This tractor has the original Airforce tech info (weight, wheelbase lift points, etc) nameplates still on the hood. However, the tractor is solid surface rust. Do any of you remember these, have a picture, etc. Were they still Case red? Or that Airforce Grey. What about decals (case or air force) I know this project is going to require a fair amount of research, but with you all's help, I'm sure it's doable Thanks guys

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Ross Worth

10-26-2003 19:55:20




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 Re: Case DI Air Force version Info wanted! in reply to Ross Worth, 10-22-2003 20:37:24  
I'm going to post this several places so here goes:Here's what I found out. The ser no on the tractor is 524305 DI. There is no evidence of there ever being a seventh serial number. The number on the engine block is DC 8028335. Wierd a DI with a 500 series?? front. Would make for a heck of a pulling tractor wouldn't it? I have the USAF numbers out in the truck, I'll email them tomorrow. However, the USAF serial number plate does say. United States Air Force. It says it got ahold of it in '51. Wonder what it was from '48- '51?? Kind of an interesting tractor. Any thoughts??

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Ross Worth

10-25-2003 15:32:55




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 Re: Case DI Air Force version Info wanted! in reply to Ross Worth, 10-22-2003 20:37:24  
Just looked up the serial number again. It's a '48 Does that make any difference?

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Mark Neitenbach

10-25-2003 15:07:58




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 Re: Case DI Air Force version Info wanted! in reply to Ross Worth, 10-22-2003 20:37:24  
Hey, I have a 1944 Case DI that is military, sn is 4813870, the USA no is 846918. I also have a 1943 SI sn 4714422. E mail me I would like to talk to you about your tractors. [email protected]



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Dr Cy Kosis

10-23-2003 07:20:28




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 Re: Case DI Air Force version Info wanted! in reply to Ross Worth, 10-22-2003 20:37:24  
"A 46 Case DI", "modified for the airforce during WWII."

Man.... Thats got to be one rare tractor.

WWII ended in mid '45, and the airforce didn't exist till '47.

I guess '46 was really what you'd call a transition year at the J. I. Case Co.

Besides that, wasn't Case embroiled in a looooong strike right after the war ended and on through '46? Someone refresh my memory on that one.



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Mike Schotte

10-23-2003 07:56:27




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 Re: Re: Case DI Air Force version Info wanted! in reply to Dr Cy Kosis, 10-23-2003 07:20:28  
Good catch- all of that went right by me! I guess we are going to have to start calling you "Eagle-Eye" (grin)

Yep, the Case factory strike was post-war in '46.

According to folks on this site, a lot of DO's were assembled by dealers in '46 out of parts and sub assemblies. I guess without serial numbers... we'll never kow.

-Schotte



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Mike Schotte

10-23-2003 03:41:18




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 Re: Case DI Air Force version Info wanted! in reply to Ross Worth, 10-22-2003 20:37:24  
Ross,

I don't have any technical information- but there are some military DI photos in my Case photo gallery that might be of help to you.

-Schotte



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Mark Neitenbach

10-25-2003 15:11:30




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 Re: Re: Case DI Air Force version Info wanted! in reply to Mike Schotte, 10-23-2003 03:41:18  
Hey, you have the pictures of my DI from e-bay. you also have Darrell Smokers SI pictures. E-mail me I would like to talk to you about your tractors. [email protected] Mark



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