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1955 Gleaner T, SN 55T1450

I am the third owner of this 1955 T. The second owner purchased it around 1978, and the original owner purchased it new in August 1955. Here is a little background for those not familiar with the T. The Model T was only built for one model year, 1954-55, and was the smallest of the Gleaner self-propelled units. This T has a 10 ft. header which makes it a T-3 (the T-2 had a 7 ft. header). It has a 172 ci four cylinder Ford OHV engine. Model T production was discontinued when A-C purchased Gleaner in 1955, but sharp eyes will notice the A-C diamond on the grain bin and the "Allis-Chalmers" decal above the Gleaner name on the bin. My guess is that this was one of the later units remaining in inventory that had
A-C decals applied before going out the door.

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The always-shedded Model T	Ready to drive up on the trailer
Ready to be unloaded	The operator's platform
The big 30 bushel grain bin	Some Model T goodies

1939 Allis-Chalmers All Crop 40 Harvester,
SN 4204

I recently purchased this combine from a friend of mine who was the second owner. The original owner purchased the combine new in 1939, along with a 1939 Model B. I am very fortunate to have the original parts manuals, sales literature, and an original letter from the A-C Kansas City Branch House congratulating the owner on his new unit. This unit was always shedded up until several years ago. I recently found a set of NOS upper and lower drapers.

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Grain Bin Decal	Front Left View
Rear A-C Diamond Decal	Rear Left View

1936 Allis-Chalmers Model U

My grandpa sold this tractor to a gentleman in the late '70s. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase this tractor back from that same gentleman (and my wife's uncle I might add). I had plenty of help as my dad, brother, and father-in-law made the trip with me. It has the original 13-28 Firestone rear tires and also has a PTO. This tractor had not been started in 19 years. After getting her home, dad and I went to work. After cleaning the points and settling bowl, and adding some gas, she came to life. This one will stay in work clothes.

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Side View 1

Side View 2

PTO View

1944 Allis-Chalmers Model C

My dad and brother recently restored this 1944 Model C. After returning from the Orange Spectacular in Hutchinson, MN in July 2006, they proceeded to pull the C into the shop and go to work. The paint was barely dry when they displayed it at the Gathering of the Orange in Boonville, MO in Sept 2006. This unit has a Monroe seat, inside rear wheel weights, optional A-C swinging drawbar, and was painted with PPG Omni Acrylic Enamel MAE60080.

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Before	During 1
During 2	Finished Product