Allis Chalmers G Fitted With 4-Ft. Square Toolbox
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“A few years ago I bought this rare 1949 Allis Chalmers Model G equipped with a big 4-ft. square, 2-ft. high toolbox in the middle. It was modified for internal use in the company’s LaPorte, Indiana factory and is one of only 2 ever made. I purchased it from the Dale Haymaker Allis Chalmers museum in Paris, Illinois,” says Chuck Wiltfong, Monticello, Ind.
The toolbox is made from 1/8-in. diamond plate steel. One side is hinged so that it can be opened and then held in place by a pair of chains.
Wiltfong says the engineers at the factory made the conversion by removing the pipe frame from a regular G and running the steering shaft straight down and under the tractor’s small bed. The engine remains on back, as with all Model G tractors. The front end of the tractor was modified to allow alignment of the gearbox with the relocated steering linkage. A cover was then installed to protect the gearbox.
“My modified G was built back in the day before golf carts and Kawasaki Mules and Deere Gators came on the market, but it serves somewhat the same purpose,” says Wiltfong. “It was used in the factory’s engineering department to haul tools. When the plant closed in the early 1980’s, Dale Haymaker bought it. The other G that’s equipped with a big toolbox is reported to be in private ownership in the LaPorte, Ind. area. The condition of that tractor is unknown, as no photos or specific information are available at this time.”
Wiltfong often displays the tractor at shows including The Gathering Of The Orange, and he recently brought it to the Half Century of Progress show near Rantoul, Ill.
The tractor is currently on display at the Rumely Allis-Chalmers Heritage Center in LaPorte, Indiana. Information about the Heritage Center can be found at www.RumelyAllis.com.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Chuck Wiltfong, 7565 Longbriar Ct., Monticello, Ind. 47960 (ph 219 861-9495; cwiltfong2@comcast.net).
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Allis Chalmers G Fitted With 4-Ft Square Toolbox TRACTORS Miscellaneous “A few years ago I bought this rare 1949 Allis Chalmers Model G equipped with a big 4-ft square 2-ft high toolbox in the middle It was modified for internal use in the company’s LaPorte Indiana factory and is one of only 2 ever made I purchased it from the Dale Haymaker Allis Chalmers museum in Paris Illinois ” says Chuck Wiltfong Monticello Ind The toolbox is made from 1/8-in diamond plate steel One side is hinged so that it can be opened and then held in place by a pair of chains Wiltfong says the engineers at the factory made the conversion by removing the pipe frame from a regular G and running the steering shaft straight down and under the tractor’s small bed The engine remains on back as with all Model G tractors The front end of the tractor was modified to allow alignment of the gearbox with the relocated steering linkage A cover was then installed to protect the gearbox “My modified G was built back in the day before golf carts and Kawasaki Mules and Deere Gators came on the market but it serves somewhat the same purpose ” says Wiltfong “It was used in the factory’s engineering department to haul tools When the plant closed in the early 1980’s Dale Haymaker bought it The other G that’s equipped with a big toolbox is reported to be in private ownership in the LaPorte Ind area The condition of that tractor is unknown as no photos or specific information are available at this time ” Wiltfong often displays the tractor at shows including The Gathering Of The Orange and he recently brought it to the Half Century of Progress show near Rantoul Ill The tractor is currently on display at the Rumely Allis-Chalmers Heritage Center in LaPorte Indiana Information about the Heritage Center can be found at www RumelyAllis com Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Chuck Wiltfong 7565 Longbriar Ct Monticello Ind 47960 ph 219 861-9495; cwiltfong2@comcast net
