Very hard to believe a company so large could fall so hard, the tractors ect we’re almost just a sideline business. Allis chalmers built all the rotary kilns at the mine I work at along with rod mills ect. My uncle was allis chalmers all the way also, lots of wc’s, wd’s, a few wd-45’s and a couple b’s early on then some d-17’s later. Had a couple old Vc case also and used to tell me when I was little that j.i case used to stand for just in case you can’t find a real tractor. He was just teasing of course, thought case was just fine just kinda ugly with the big steering bar to the front end.Don't get me wrong Deere and IH were more prevalent but Allis and Oliver were also very widespread.
I have models .....Good luck in your search Bill. I'm always on this hunt as well. I've owned 4 Allis saws so far, currently I'm at 1 right now.
Impressive collection Bill. 85 would be the hardest to find for sure in my opinion. I found someone with an orange 75 but they don't want to let it go, however they said they'd let me know if they ever decide otherwise. I found a couple other orange saws as well but someone beat me to them. Thankfully im similar situations I have been in I later find out the person was ignoring me, or simply lost their phone or my contact information, rather than something bad have had happened to them. Currently I have my model 75A which is awaiting restoration, it does run good and all. I am getting a 195 back off of Dean too that runs and is in nice shape. Really wish I bought the 295 that was on eBay last winter.I have models .....
65 Orange
75 Green
95 Green
195 Green
295 Green
There is no doubt the 85 is the toughest one to locate. I know where one is but I am still waiting to see if we can finalize the deal and I doubt it happens.
The orange saws are harder to find also. I made a deal on one this past Spring. I was hoping to meet up with him at the Allis show in Homestead Iowa back in June but I could not get a hold of him. I have tried all summer but he does not answer his phone or return texts. I am worried something bad has happened with him.
Dean must have a couple 195's.Impressive collection Bill. 85 would be the hardest to find for sure in my opinion. I found someone with an orange 75 but they don't want to let it go, however they said they'd let me know if they ever decide otherwise. I found a couple other orange saws as well but someone beat me to them. Thankfully im similar situations I have been in I later find out the person was ignoring me, or simply lost their phone or my contact information, rather than something bad have had happened to them. Currently I have my model 75A which is awaiting restoration, it does run good and all. I am getting a 195 back off of Dean too that runs and is in nice shape. Really wish I bought the 295 that was on eBay last winter.
At one point he had 4 plus some parts. Now he only has 2, one going to you and one going to me, so he will be Allis Chalmerless.Dean must have a couple 195's.