Anonymous-0
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Dad had one back in the 1950's when I was a kid.The Wisconsin engine used to give him fits.
Anonymous-0
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It goes like this, don"t ask for permission ask for forgiveness. Learned this the hard way. Lost a Glener t-2 by a $150.00 at aution last December, promised the wife that I would stick to my bid high number. What is an A-6? I collect combines a IH 203, MH 35, JD40, JD45, and 2-Glener K"s.
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Ande
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Yes, Mike I agree with you.She told me last night after she asked me what I paid for it and I told her 300.00,she then said how did you get it for that?You told me he wanted 700.00 for it! You see I was a hero right then and there!
The "A6" was built during the war years it was a little cute 6'machine with a awful V4 Wisconsin on it.Like 1206 said below.Anyway going to enjoy having it around.Looking forward to talking more about it.Will try and gets some pictures on it too
Ande
The "A6" was built during the war years it was a little cute 6'machine with a awful V4 Wisconsin on it.Like 1206 said below.Anyway going to enjoy having it around.Looking forward to talking more about it.Will try and gets some pictures on it too
Ande
AC Barrister
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Ande
It"s good that some people are interested in saving these combines. Your machine was built in 1951 at the plant in Burlington, Iowa. The smaller 5" cut F-2 was also produced at Burlington works.
Dispite the negatives, the VE4 Wisconsin was a good running engine as long as they were serviced properly. Keeping the oil bath air cleaner clean was critical. Once the oil was full of dust and dirt, it pulled a sticky sludge into the wire mesh screen, effectively choking the engine. I didn"t think that ours was that hard to start -even hot - as long as the magneto was making a good spark.
I still have my dad"s A-6 bagger model that he purchased new in 1948 (SN: 5201669). We used it every year until he passed in 1994. I"ve been too busy to plant any field crops and have not used it since then. Its always been stored inside, but I start the engine from time to time. Among the pull type combines, the A-6 was considered as one of the best cleaning machines. They had a large separating and cleaning area for only a six foot cut.
Post some pictures of yours when you get the time.
It"s good that some people are interested in saving these combines. Your machine was built in 1951 at the plant in Burlington, Iowa. The smaller 5" cut F-2 was also produced at Burlington works.
Dispite the negatives, the VE4 Wisconsin was a good running engine as long as they were serviced properly. Keeping the oil bath air cleaner clean was critical. Once the oil was full of dust and dirt, it pulled a sticky sludge into the wire mesh screen, effectively choking the engine. I didn"t think that ours was that hard to start -even hot - as long as the magneto was making a good spark.
I still have my dad"s A-6 bagger model that he purchased new in 1948 (SN: 5201669). We used it every year until he passed in 1994. I"ve been too busy to plant any field crops and have not used it since then. Its always been stored inside, but I start the engine from time to time. Among the pull type combines, the A-6 was considered as one of the best cleaning machines. They had a large separating and cleaning area for only a six foot cut.
Post some pictures of yours when you get the time.
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Ande
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AC
Thanks for the good information,so it appears that taking 4 from the first two,tells you the year? Also how did you know it was built in Burlington? I'm going to get her tomorrow night.I'm on the hunt for "parts "A6"'s. Already located 2, but they are disappearing fast for scrap.I wonder what Case Tractor they featured with the "A6"? Was it the "SC",if so I got that handled
Ande
Thanks for the good information,so it appears that taking 4 from the first two,tells you the year? Also how did you know it was built in Burlington? I'm going to get her tomorrow night.I'm on the hunt for "parts "A6"'s. Already located 2, but they are disappearing fast for scrap.I wonder what Case Tractor they featured with the "A6"? Was it the "SC",if so I got that handled
Ande
Iowa_tire_guy
Member
The literature that I have shows what would appear to be a VAC pulling an A6. It wouldn't take much if the combine had it's own engine. As for where they were built all pull type Case combines of that era where built in Burlington. I know one farmer who served his country during WWII working at the plant there building combines.At least during the winters, then he went back to farming. I have made an offer for an A6 that has been shedded it's whole life. If all the kids agree I think I can get it. Hope so anyhow.
Iowa_tire_guy
Member
Ebay is a pretty good source.
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Ande
Well-known Member
Well Guy"s,got her home last night,it was like get me back to where I grew up!She will live 25 mi from where she harvested all those crops.The Wife of the owner will see her again at our local little show.She is under roof again.She didnt like being out for the only month she ever sat outside.I knew you guys would understand this.We actually had a pretty good time picking her up too.No troubles,she was queit all the way home.Thanks all you guys for the information and backup.This is truely a great place.And yes I will be picking your brain on her also.I noticed her canvasses which I hadnt seen(they were at another location)need to be replaced,lots of patches.
Ande
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Anonymous-0
Well-known Member
Balster Impl Co in Iowa has A-6 Case combine canvas.Do a Google search for them.
Do you have a picture of the A-6?
Do you have a picture of the A-6?
AC Barrister
New User
Ande,
Nice work you got the A-6 home. What is the condition of the combine? If it was shedded and not used a lot over the past 25 - 30 years it may only be in need of canvases, belts and chains. If bearings and shafts are worn, better locate a parts machine before they are gone. I would try to find one that has been setting for a long time. Even if a machine has been setting outside and the sheet metal is badly rusted, the bearings, sprockets, shafts, etc. should still be in good shape. I found an A-6 parts machine in a M-F dealer"s back lot several years ago and paid $75.00 for it. It was rusty and had some holes, but the heavy parts were still in very good condition. I located another A-6 combine about a year ago setting in a pasture beside a barn. I went back a few months later to deal on it, but it along with all the other machinery setting there had been scrapped.
If you need any help I have a parts book inclusive of production years 1938 - 1956. I have some literature too, but none of it is for sale. My ads and literature show either an SC, LA or VAC tractor pulling the combine. The VAC seems a little light for it. As you probably found out moving it home, it is a rather heavy machine for a six foot cut.
Nice work you got the A-6 home. What is the condition of the combine? If it was shedded and not used a lot over the past 25 - 30 years it may only be in need of canvases, belts and chains. If bearings and shafts are worn, better locate a parts machine before they are gone. I would try to find one that has been setting for a long time. Even if a machine has been setting outside and the sheet metal is badly rusted, the bearings, sprockets, shafts, etc. should still be in good shape. I found an A-6 parts machine in a M-F dealer"s back lot several years ago and paid $75.00 for it. It was rusty and had some holes, but the heavy parts were still in very good condition. I located another A-6 combine about a year ago setting in a pasture beside a barn. I went back a few months later to deal on it, but it along with all the other machinery setting there had been scrapped.
If you need any help I have a parts book inclusive of production years 1938 - 1956. I have some literature too, but none of it is for sale. My ads and literature show either an SC, LA or VAC tractor pulling the combine. The VAC seems a little light for it. As you probably found out moving it home, it is a rather heavy machine for a six foot cut.
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Ande
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Hello AC, I rate the condition as good,and I agree the original canvasses are in need of replacement.Do you have any ideas there?There doesnt appear to be much wear on what I can see.The last time it ran for a show was in 2004.So that is a good thing.We must think alike,as I have already started my quest for a "parts machine"well looking for one, found a "DC" Case that a guy might sell!But relating to what you said about scrapping,we all need to keep looking and picking up these machines before they are gone forever.
You mentioned you have a parts book,I had one, but it got reported missing.Long story.Anyway, you said they show in the literature a SC,VAC and a LA? They actually show the LA pulling this little one??
On the fun side,brought my wife to see it and she just said Oh,then my name,you sure have been bittin by all this!Guess I have.Thanks AC for your info,I know I will ask more from you
Ande
You mentioned you have a parts book,I had one, but it got reported missing.Long story.Anyway, you said they show in the literature a SC,VAC and a LA? They actually show the LA pulling this little one??
On the fun side,brought my wife to see it and she just said Oh,then my name,you sure have been bittin by all this!Guess I have.Thanks AC for your info,I know I will ask more from you
Ande
NutsaboutCombines
Member
Ande, I"m so glad to her the A6 is now at her new home. Of course she loves it! Keep us posted about events of the show, too.
Yes, it is always good for combines and former owners to also get to see each other on good terms, too.
Yes, it is always good for combines and former owners to also get to see each other on good terms, too.
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