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Allis chalmers tractors illustrated buyers guide 20 35
When you are contemplating the purchase of a collectible tractor, keep these facts in mind: All of the tractors featured in this book are at least 29 years old, some are over 86; most farmers used their tractors extremely hard to make a living; farmers often used welding and other cost-saving repairs on their tractors; sometime during its life, many tractor castings cracked due to internal water freezing; calcium chloride, an aggressive corrosive of metal was used in most of the rear tires for weight; and you are at the mercy of your wit and the seller's integrity.
One of the most popular marques among antique-tractor collectors and restorers is Allis-Chalmers. This all-new guide reviews the most collectible Allis-Chalmers tractors and crawlers ever built, tackling by year of manufacture landmark machines like the Model 20-35, Model U, Model M crawler and Model G. Exclusive photography accompanies complete descriptions of basic model options, specifications, components, paint codes, serial numbers, design changes and promotional literature, while a price guide advises readers on what to look for in each model. Brief model histories and descriptions of common repair and restoration needs round out this complete reference for the legions of old-tractor enthusiasts.
