[AT] Post Hole Digger

[charliehill]

Hi Herb, that's where I was going to send  him as well.
If it's an AC piece some of those guys will likely jump on it for a fair 
price.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herbert Metz" <metz-h.b at mindspring.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Post Hole Digger


>
> Roy; if it is an Allis Chalmer, a good place for advertising is:
> www.allischalmers.com,     then pull up    discussion page.   No cost for
> advertixing, and if you check in the archives you can learn how to post
> photos.
> Also, take along some wire so you can tie it up so the hinge points can 
> not
> move.
> Herb
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Rob Wilson <ro.wilson at att.net>
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>> Date: 6/29/2009 10:15:29 PM
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Post Hole Digger
>>
>> Looks like an Allis-Chalmers unit made by Roper Corp. Don't see enough to
> be
>> sure.
>> Rob
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Roy Morgan
>> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:40 PM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: [AT] Post Hole Digger
>>
>> Folks,
>>
>> We are buying a sturdy post hole digger found on Craig's list:
>> Here's the ad with some pictures:
>> http://syracuse.craigslist.org/grd/1243481850.html
>>
>> I have some questions:
>>
>> - How much of this thing can I expect to get apart?  It's reported to be 
>> a
>> two-man job to move it.  (We'll have me, my wife and a 7-year
>> old.)  It looks like the auger fastens to the gearbox shaft by a big
> flange
>> with bolts through them.  With luck and some PB Blaster, I may get them
>> loose.
>>
>> -Does the PTO shaft come off in a normal way?  Through bolt/shear pin?
>>
>> - It looks like the rear ends of the frame fasten to the gearbox
> horizontal
>> tubes with bolts.  Is it fixed at that point or is there a pivot action
>> there?
>>
>> -Can anyone identify this thing so I can get some information online
>> perhaps?
>>
>> I'll be bringing:
>> - tools
>> - come-along
>> - rope with multiple pulley for hoisting/pulling
>> - furniture dolly - hand truck
>> - portable ramps
>> - Ford F-250
>>
>> Thanks for any information.
>>
>> Roy
>>
>> Roy Morgan
>> k1lky at earthlink.net
>> 529 Cobb St.
>> Groton NY, 13073
>> Home: 607-898-3607
>> Cell: 301-928-7794
>>
>>
>>
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