Before and after pics of restoration

[Matt Reinders]

I wanted to post these pics of a restoration of a 1953 wd45. It will be finished this week and still working out the bugs getting it turned over. But I did want you enthusiasts to know that I did not restore it. I am a high school Ag Teacher and am teaching a Tractor Restoration Course. This tractor was completed by 12 high school students with my instruction. This is the first time I have worked on an Allis so that is why I am using the forum as a tool for questions. The tires were donated by Titan Tire. They sponsor school projects and FFA members doing restorations. I figured you " die hards" would appreciate a new generation learning about these tractors and I do have a few that are going to start their own restoration after this semester. We will raffle the tractor off this spring and the proceeds will go into next year's tractor- a 1947 Farmall H.


 

[Ted in NE-OH]

Be sure to post on this site where tickets may be purchased
 

[Dick L]

Neat deal.
Kind wish I could get my tractors to stick to the ceiling. (:^D
 

[Wolf Ward]

Gorilla Glue, lol
 

[steve(ill)]

Nice tractor !! And you can get a LOT MORE in the barn when they stack 2 high !!
 

[gatz]

coupla ropes and a crowbar.... and it"s down;

 

[BushogPapa]

How did you get it to STICK to the ceiling..??..!!


Ron.
 

[red.green]

I’ve heard of restorations that went completely upside down and until now never seen one.
 

[Will Herring]

Very nice looking piece of work. I wish I had had a course like this (or welding, as well) in high school. I'm trying to just do simple work on my own WD and struggling through it. Good on you!
 

[j hikemper]

hang from the ceiling... wonder if my case vac could do that?
 

[NEKS]

I have a WD setting in my shop for 8 month. If I could stick it to the ceiling. Could use the shop area for other things. Didn't think the 45's come out new with silver on front wheels.