weasel_nut Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have the opportunity to buy a 1942 Allis Chalmers B farm type tractor. There are some indications that it may have once been the AC Military Light Tractor M-2. This is from what looks like residual OD under the red then yellow then orange. Also there is holes drilled in a pattern where a dataplate may have been and larger holes which may have assisted in the mounting of the brush guard. I am looking for any pictures of restored or period pictures of that tractor. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. Attached is a picture from the TM to aid in identification. Many Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtractormechanic Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Bill, Here's a better pic. I too would like to see other pics for the wartime Model B. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Bear Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I should have some pics of our civilian 'B' if that's any help but I'm guessing it's the military version you're after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtractormechanic Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks Bear, Yes it's the military version I need. I've been looking for sometime as the gent that started this thread. Plenty of pics of farm B'b and IB's. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Bear Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 From what I can see of the posted pics the brushguard fits existing mounting points. Not sure what the attachment is on the steering colum - fire extinguisher maybe? The second pic showing the hitch suggests that it's fitted worryingly high, I wonder how many flipped over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtractormechanic Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 From what I can see of the posted pics the brushguard fits existing mounting points. Not sure what the attachment is on the steering colum - fire extinguisher maybe?The second pic showing the hitch suggests that it's fitted worryingly high, I wonder how many flipped over? What little info I have suggests it was used as an aircraft tug. It wouldn't be moving very fast. Since this model B had hand brakes and only weighed 1,900 pounds dry, I would be careful moving heavy cargo around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtractormechanic Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Any new info on this topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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