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In Dec. 2021 I was given this Allis Chalmers B-112 barn find . Sat for over 15 years to that point . Got it running in the spring of 2022 . The plan was to have it fully restored for Dad's 80th this month. Summer 2022 it was completly disassembled , parts requiered list made and sand blasting started . The big parts were done first leaving the smalls to do in the cabinet blaster over winter . With all parts blasted and treated ready for paint , as soon as weather was warm enough to spray base yellow (sanding coat). Spring of 2023 I got 3/4 of the parts painted . Before I could get back to paint the last of the parts I blew the bottom disk in my back pulling vine ROOTs in the flower garden . Spent most of the spring and summer on the IL list again . The end of August I was able to get the last pieces painted . The end of the week looks like my best chance to get the parts in final paint . Enamal with reducer and hardener sprayed outside . Then left to harden for a few weeks before reassembling can begin. So now I have a couple of days to get all these yellow parts sanded out ready for final paint .

Great work there Dave! The "left to harden for a few weeks" is something that makes me not want to do something like this ever. But I know the results are going to be amazing and sometimes I wish I could do that sort of think. You have my respect for your level of craftsmanship!

I agree with you Eugen! That type of attention to detail is meticulous work beyond me. I’m always in a hurry to get the job done to get something else started.David you do amazing work and I’m in awe of your skill set. Harry

It’s going to be really sharp! Nice work Mr Dave!

Great that your feeling better Dave. Going to be a nice looking unit.


Noel

Very nice looking paint job Dave. The brick floor is an attention getter. It gives me some ideas.

I can tell from here, that's going to be amazing. And what a great gift to give to someone who means so much to you.

'Can't wait to see final pics!

Bob

Spike188 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:15 am Very nice looking paint job Dave. The brick floor is an attention getter. It gives me some ideas.

leanto off back of shop . Free brick over gravel has great drainage and is easy to move stuff around on .

That’s a great idea on a brick floor David. I have lots of bricks that I’ve collected for no reason other than they were free. It would be a big job but I could lay them down in my lean to behind my shop. It would make a great floor over the millings that are in there now. Thanks for the idea David. Harry

8am -4pm non stop . should have done half today and half tommorrow . Forgot how much work there was get that many pieces setup , cleaned , ande painted 3 coats . I am beat and will pay for it tommorrow .

They look great. That was a full day of getting into awkward positions to get good coverage I’m sure. Hopefully you can plan for a day of rest tomorrow.

Wow! @DavidBarkey Those look awesome!

Looks good
I like those 6 bolt spindle mounts on the deck.

Looking good Mr Dave. looking forward to seeing when finished.

Well it's confirmed . I am paying for it today . Everything hurts and fell like I ran a marathon . But it is done for now . Very little dust in it , but every time the breeze die off the bugs landed and had to go around with tweezers before next coat . Need to make some sort of spray booth for next year. Parts went back into the shop at the end of the day to be baked off for the weekend at 80 F .

Those are looking fantastic. This thing may actually end up better than new!

Bob

yeah, that's a lot of work!!! you sore today Dave?

but that tractor's going to be one beautiful tractor!

Eugen wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:50 am yeah, that's a lot of work!!! you sore today Dave?

but that tractor's going to be one beautiful tractor!

Yah sore and tired . It sure will.

It will be to nice to use Dave. Nice looking paint job.


Noel

It's going to be a beauty David. I personally wouldn't want to get it dirty. Great job David. Harry

Thanks guys , I do think it will become parade queen and show tractor .

Got some more done . Frame is starting to come to gether .

It’s looking awesome Mr Dave! I can’t wait to see it all together!

Looking great Dave. Better than new. Did you happen to put the poor man's power steering kit in it. ?

Noel

propane1 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:52 am Looking great Dave. Better than new. Did you happen to put the poor man's power steering kit in it. ?

Noel

No, It steers really easy even with the deck on , so no need for it on this one .

Any idea as to the year it was made?

keith wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:19 pm Any idea as to the year it was made?

1968 , almost as old as I am . When it is done it will be in better shape than I am . I am so jelious , wish I could get a rebuild like it is getting .

DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:20 pm

1968 , almost as old as I am . When it is done it will be in better shape than I am . I am so jelious , wish I could get a rebuild like it is getting .

Common Dave, what stops you from applying some yellow paint to yoursef?

Great job on the tractor Dave!!!

Dave, she's a sturdy looking machine, from what little bit of research I did on the web the are very capable. When you first got it running what was your impression as to the mechanical condition and driveability?

Eugen wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:13 pm

DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:20 pm

1968 , almost as old as I am . When it is done it will be in better shape than I am . I am so jelious , wish I could get a rebuild like it is getting .

Common Dave, what stops you from applying some yellow paint to yoursef?

Great job on the tractor Dave!!!

I have , It seams every time I open the paint can I get painted to .

keith wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:53 pm Dave, she's a sturdy looking machine, from what little bit of research I did on the web the are very capable. When you first got it running what was your impression as to the mechanical condition and driveability?

It all seamed ok driving it around , but when I tore it down I found the 90 degree gear box dry and the gears and front shaft destroyed . That was an expencive fix . The motor is in great shape and will get all new gaskets, seals ,paint , valve job and stickers like OEM . Carb and Ignition have already been done .

Sand blasted the out side of the B&S 12hp block out of the dads tractor . Ready to replace the gaskets and seal before repainting .

Looks great!
Always nice when you are assembling clean, freshly painted parts and components.

Any challenges keeping the air & abrasive media dry in this weather? I really need to add an air dryer into my compressor setup.

RoamingGnome wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:12 pm Looks great!
Always nice when you are assembling clean, freshly painted parts and components.

Any challenges keeping the air & abrasive media dry in this weather? I really need to add an air dryer into my compressor setup.

Use a 50' hose laid on the floor to cool the air and condense water vapour , then through a water trap before going to blaster . Seams to work for my small blaster .

Slowly getting there . The availability and quality of decals is amazing . The fancy tube hose ends were in stock at PA.
Today To sand and paint the hydro pump/tank/valve unit .

Looks Great!

It’s coming along quite well!

Looking good! David Harry

I am always enjoying seeing your outstanding work Dave!

It’s looking great Mr Dave! Thank for taking all the pictures and showing us the progress! I’ve been looking forward to them!

JSinMO wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:21 pm It’s looking great Mr Dave! Thank for taking all the pictures and showing us the progress! I’ve been looking forward to them!

Thanks Guys . Even though it is not Case , all the things I learned working on them I have used in this restore . There are many more things I have learned in this restore I will now be able to put into my Cases in the future ,and there are a few .

In between all the day to day stuff I got some more done .

David, is the wedge on the hood original or a David classic custom? Harry

Harry wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 6:09 pm David, is the wedge on the hood original or a David classic custom? Harry

All original for this model . Restoring as close to original as I can get . Even the hub caps were original to this one .

David I’m not familiar with AC GT’s. What is the purpose if the wedge on the hood? Is there a hole in the hood that is covers? Harry

Hey Dave, nice machine. I like AC's, I have a '63 Simplicity 725 which is similar (and a Sovereign 3416H, and a Wonder Boy). I take it yours is a Shuttle Drive. Tell me how you like the SD. Did your dad have his birthday?

PS. When will you be done, I need your help.

FUTZ wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 9:56 am Hey Dave, nice machine. I like AC's, I have a '63 Simplicity 725 which is similar (and a Sovereign 3416H, and a Wonder Boy). I take it yours is a Shuttle Drive. Tell me how you like the SD. Did your dad have his birthday?

PS. When will you be done, I need your help.

I do not know what Shuttle drive is . This has a 7 position verifiable belt drive with a 3 speed trans-axle for a total 21 speeds forward and 7 in reverse. I have not driven it since all drive being rebuilt , so don't know yet .

Hopefully soon , Dads 80th was last September . What do you need help with ?

Harry wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 7:12 am David I’m not familiar with AC GT’s. What is the purpose if the wedge on the hood? Is there a hole in the hood that is covers? Harry

We had a bigger Allis tractor at home when I was a kid. Something like these. The wedge on those was for the steering column and I think there might have been gauges in there too. One of the other guys might know for sure but I think the GT version was just for looks so it matched the bigger tractors. I think the GT just had a decal on the wedge face.

The wedge has a "racing stripe" so you can cut faster . . Practically it covers the battery and fuel cap/gauge from weather and on the back side has the shift pattern decal .

Grill and fender pan done . Next lights,seat rear tires and paint rims , rear axles seals (on order).
Been a slow process lately due to a lot of work around or little farm and from local farmers .

Let there be lights . Seat is now at my uncles for the upholstering.

Your timing is perfect! This year, the Georgian Bay Steam Show is featuring Allis Chalmers! Enter it and it might be a show winner!

Georgian Bay Steam Show (G-Bay for short, lol) is Aug long weekend.

Sweet restore David. Harry

FUTZ wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 8:59 am Your timing is perfect! This year, the Georgian Bay Steam Show is featuring Allis Chalmers! Enter it and it might be a show winner!

Georgian Bay Steam Show (G-Bay for short, lol) is Aug long weekend.

@FUTZ
Dad and were talking about that . They also have a 29 model A and 31 model A pickup he was talking about taking down . If memory serves me correct you are part of that . Shoot me some info .

Nice looking tractor

Noel

Rear axle seal in finally and installed . (a month out of the states ) . Rear tires on the rim with new paint . The baby moons give it a neat old school look . This what the rims looked like after pulling the original tires off . These got good paint and the part number on them . Only the outside needed doing . Don't see that much , but back then they were built to last .

Great job restoring it Dave! Now I'd be sorry to use it, honestly.

Looking nice Dave.

Noel

Eugen wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2024 10:58 pm Great job restoring it Dave! Now I'd be sorry to use it, honestly.

This one is a show queen . I hope Dad and I can take it to some show together with their Model A's

Making memories with your Dad. An excellent idea David. Harry

Seat is done .

@DavidBarkey Wow, your restoration is showroom quality.

She’s so fine, She’s so fine, She just makes me blow my mind. Thought I throw in a few song lyrics from an oldie, because She is so fine. Terrific craftsmanship David. The seat sets it off so nice. An extraordinary accomplishment on your part. Harry

I can't take all the credit Harry . My uncle did the sewing . After 40+ year doing automotive upholstery he has got pretty good at it .

Fantastic looking work, with great attention to detail.

My hat is off to you, David!

Bob

Tractor is all together now . Working on adjustments . Hope to shout video of it tomorrow if weather cooperates .

Looks great Dave!

https://vimeo.com/979356355?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/979352170?share=copy

couple of videos of the tractor

Amazing looking tractor. Wonderful job Dave.

Noel

Sounds great and looks even better! It’s a work of art! You and your dad should be very proud to show it off!

Great Videos of an awesome restoration job Dave

David you are an extraordinary craftsman. Your skill is obvious in your recent restoration. Harry

Thanks guys , when I started it I was talking to a guy that does these all the time . He asked what the budget , I said $3000 . He said you will be at $5000 by the time you are done . Guess who was right . Oh well it has helped me along and looking forward to showing it with Dad.

That's a show winner!!!!

FUTZ wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:12 pm That's a show winner!!!!

We will see you at the Steam Show and see if you are right .

Loaded , ready to head down to the Georgian Bay Steam show . I was asked to display it in the Feature building . So that's where it will be . I will be there on and off all weekend . Hope to see some of you there . It is suppose to be quite the collection of vintage equipment and tractors .

Lookin' good Dave! - We are hoping to be at the show lunchtime on Sunday - Hope to see you and a few other familiar faces when we are there...

@DavidBarkey If that tractor doesn’t deserve to be a featured piece of equipment, than I don’t know what would! Excellent work, I hope you guys enjoy the show!

JSinMO wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 10:14 am @DavidBarkey If that tractor doesn’t deserve to be a featured piece of equipment, than I don’t know what would! Excellent work, I hope you guys enjoy the show!

Thanks , I have had a blast .It is something I needed . I go each day , but can only stay for a few hours . The koolest stuff is later in the day , by that time I am back home . If I do this next year I will figure out some way of camping the weekend so I can enjoy the evening festivities .