ACman 7,618 #1 Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) So I got this Allis Chalmers 7045 pedal tractor in the early 80’s as a young boy . Had to beg and cry for this and we owned the dealership. I rode the heck out of it , then two cousins after me . In 1992 I restored it back to its old former glory and gave it to my nephew then went to his younger brother . I had to replace every piece of plastic and all the wheels as they were split from riding it so much . This was before the internet so I went straight to Ertl for my parts . I had to use JD wheels as cream wasn’t available but having access to original AC paint it wasn’t a problem. Fast forward to this week and my nephew came by and wants to redo it for his boy . Have to replace the seat and maybe the steering wheel. Also going to have to weld in a hitch repair casting as the top right was broken when I was riding around on this tractor . He’s going to split the tractor into it’s two half’s and sandblast the entire tractor and hopefully get it back together to put under the tree for Christmas. I’ve got to say this little tractor has been through the ringer but put a smile on all are faces and just maybe many more in the future . more to come as he blows this apart and preps for the casting repair and paint . Edited December 12, 2019 by ACman 10 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #2 Posted December 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, ACman said: So I got this Allis Chalmers 7045 pedal tractor in the early 80’s . I rode the heck out of it , then two cousins after me . In 1992 I restored it back to its old former glory and gave it to my nephew then went to his younger brother . I had to replace every piece of plastic and all the wheels as they were split from riding it so much . This was before the internet so I went straight to Ertl for my parts . I had to use JD wheels as cream wasn’t available but having access to original AC paint it wasn’t a problem. Fast forward to this week and my nephew came by and wants to redo it for his boy . Have to replace the seat and maybe the steering wheel. Also going to have to weld in a hitch repair casting as the top right was broken when I was riding around on this tractor . He’s going to split the tractor into it’s two half’s and sandblast the entire tractor and hopefully get it back together to put under the tree for Christmas. I’ve got to say this little tractor has been through the ringer but put a smile on all are faces and just maybe many more in the future . more to come as he blows this apart and prep for the casting repair and paint . If anyone has a Allis Chalmers or a International pedal tractor that would be willing to let go PM me . Just might have something you want or $$$ . Want one for the man cave. Very cool! I had a pedal tractor that I rode the wheels off of (it was red, but not WH red ). Looks like with the care yours gets, it'll last at least a few more generations! I saw a similar AC pedal tractor on FB market place a month or so ago. I'll see if It's still there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,406 #3 Posted December 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, ACman said: ... This was before the internet so I went straight to Ertl for my parts ... And this is how we did it in the old days kids, phone calls and letters, and lots of time and patience. Cool project, can't wait to see how it comes together. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #4 Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) On 12/1/2019 at 9:32 AM, ZXT said: Very cool! I had a pedal tractor that I rode the wheels off of (it was red, but not WH red ). Looks like with the care yours gets, it'll last at least a few more generations! I saw a similar AC pedal tractor on FB market place a month or so ago. I'll see if It's still there. I found one on CL but she’s off her rocker wanting $1200 and insists it’s from the 50’s . Pictures make it look better than it appears and I’m wanting a red one (66/86 siri’s) to make a D 21 replica. Sorry international guys just trying to make one prettier ! This can be made.... into this... Edited December 7, 2019 by ACman 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #5 Posted December 1, 2019 Just chiming in to follow the progress.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #6 Posted December 2, 2019 very cool, I got a radio flyer wagon in 1982 for xmas, my sister and I went all over the place with it, I redid for my kids in 2008, they hauled that thing all over the place too. almost time to stick back into the attic for them to redo someday 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,505 #7 Posted December 2, 2019 Awesome history on that little tractor. Glad to hear that it will be rolling along again for another generation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #8 Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Just waiting on my nephew seeing I can’t do anything. He did say this morning he talked with the local machine shop that does a lot of costume work for farmers and he’s into pedal tractors. Told the nephew “Let me guess the rear hitch is broken out” said get the repair casting and bring it in and he’d jump right on it. Now to light a fire under my nephews butt and get things ordered....Christmas is coming fast ! Edited December 25, 2019 by ACman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #9 Posted December 2, 2019 My cousin must’ve caught the bug as he went to his parents attic and dug his out. I remember riding this one too as he lived just a quarter mile down our lane . Be cool to just set it by the tree . 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #10 Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) So the nephew came by and got it tore apart ready for sandblasting. Edited December 3, 2019 by ACman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #11 Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) Making progress ! and parts are ordered. Edited December 5, 2019 by ACman 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #12 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Repair casting showed up in the mail .... keepIng this project going.... Hopefully can get it to the machine shop in the morning. Edited December 7, 2019 by ACman 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #13 Posted December 9, 2019 So update is the casting is going in today for repair .... this may actually get done before Christmas . Though I can’t really do anything to help I’m just happy that my nephew is letting me be apart of this and that’s the best present he could ever get me . 1 2 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #14 Posted December 18, 2019 Hitch is all fixed up ! Now to get this back together.... 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #15 Posted December 25, 2019 As how everything goes the elf is very busy and will have a late night ahead. Good thing it’s hot next to the wood stove to speed up dry time. He should be able to get it done.....maybe before tomorrow night ... ! More pics to come.... 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #16 Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Well the elf isn’t going to make it as the paint on rims alligator cracked . He should’ve used Rustoleum instead of the TSC brand tractor enamel . Anyways the build won’t stop and I’ll be back with updates and pics as I get them. Edited December 26, 2019 by ACman 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,795 #17 Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the updates Jeff. Sometimes deadlines don’t make it. I had to get my kids excited about what they will be getting... instead of getting their new tool sets wrapped before Christmas morning! I am still pretty danged excited to set them up with their first tool sets though! Merry Christmas! Edited December 26, 2019 by pullstart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #18 Posted December 26, 2019 Sorry Jeff that you guys weren’t able to get this done by Christmas, however it is getting close to completion. I can’t wait to see the finished product and the littlest family members enjoying it. I never owned my own pedal tractor but I had several buddies that did—very cool! I guess my “pedal” tractor was the 875... Thanks for sharing this story with us... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #19 Posted December 26, 2019 Well the good thing the little guy just turned two so he probably won’t care it’s not Christmas and may of found a local guy who collects, buys, sells tractors and parts. We’re thinking duels and fabricating a weight bracket and wide front end . Kevin I know how you feel about the toolset. Dad would be sure to get me tools every year for Christmas. I had to get myself another set for Christmas as I couldn’t pass up the deal . I got this same Crescent brand 230pc set in early December for $103 before I seen your post. I should’ve bought three as by cyber Monday they were $180 (it’s a discontinued set) and that’s not the only thing that I seen prices raised for Black Friday weekend . https://www.amazon.com/Crescent-CTK230-230pc-Master-Color/dp/B07DLPHXN8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crescent+230+tool+set&qid=1577384141&sr=8-1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
