I've had my 6080 for around 25 yrs. Bought it with about 2500 hrs and now has 13300. Traded my Dad's 185 that I grew up on. Parts were usually pricey, and we bought plenty over the years. Hyd pump,radiator,turbo,rear window,cab interior,seat, paint,A/C,engine bearings,replaced set of rear tires once and twice up front. Really a nice tractor to work with. I really enjoyed listening to these guys. Good job at conducting the interview, and the tour of the old plant video was very well put together and narrated. What is Nolan gonna combine corn with this year? He's a rising star, and I love watching the young man.
What a great interview with two very dedicated Allis Orange guys. I am sure I worked with them, wish I could remember the moment! I am actually in this video... about the 5 minute mark, in the blue coat holding a man assignment. What great memories. I sure do remember the challanges in integratng the 7580 on the line. My job included traveling to Steiger in North Dakota (undercover) to see how their articulated tractors were being assembled. It still makes me crazy when I hear the story about jamming two 7580`s down the line .
@@JandLVideos Started in summer of 1959, apprentice in the big shops 5 years, model builder for 4 years, hired into tractor plant as machining foreman. Then tractor assembly line foreman, then tractor Industral Enginnering, launching the new family of tractors till 1977. Transfered to Matteson IL plant, job included the Lexington SC plant until 1982.
These two are a treasure! As somebody who farmed and later held a union job, I could listen to them for days!
Love those two guys. Nothing more to be said. Thanks J and L.
My father had Allis Chalmers tractors on the farm. Enjoyed hearing from the people who build these great tractors. Thanks for showing this.
I've had my 6080 for around 25 yrs. Bought it with about 2500 hrs and now has 13300. Traded my Dad's 185 that I grew up on. Parts were usually pricey, and we bought plenty over the years. Hyd pump,radiator,turbo,rear window,cab interior,seat, paint,A/C,engine bearings,replaced set of rear tires once and twice up front. Really a nice tractor to work with. I really enjoyed listening to these guys. Good job at conducting the interview, and the tour of the old plant video was very well put together and narrated.
What is Nolan gonna combine corn with this year? He's a rising star, and I love watching the young man.
They still have their M2 to combine with, hopefully it doesn't break down since they don't have the L for a spare anymore
I think Dennis did a great job on his interview. Interesting Allis Chalmers assembly line stories from a worker with a farming background.
You both did good, thanks again for sharing your memories!
Thank you for making these memories available to the rest of us!
Wonderful video thanks for sharing
I never understood why they cold the company for I really love the tractors 🚜 and are they still building it someplace else?
Thank you so much for the interesting history and the wonderful interviews- keep at it!
What a great interview with two very dedicated Allis Orange guys. I am sure I worked with them, wish I could remember the moment! I am actually in this video... about the 5 minute mark, in the blue coat holding a man assignment. What great memories. I sure do remember the challanges in integratng the 7580 on the line. My job included traveling to Steiger in North Dakota (undercover) to see how their articulated tractors were being assembled. It still makes me crazy when I hear the story about jamming two 7580`s down the line .
Always great to find more employees! What years did you work there?
@@JandLVideos Started in summer of 1959, apprentice in the big shops 5 years, model builder for 4 years, hired into tractor plant as machining foreman. Then tractor assembly line foreman, then tractor Industral Enginnering, launching the new family of tractors till 1977. Transfered to Matteson IL plant, job included the Lexington SC plant until 1982.
Fascinating, Did you get to help build the two twenties? we'd love to talk to you and have you sign the 7580 someday!
Might hit those signatures with a clear coat , or something that wont wipe out a sharpie.
I think we're gonna buy a paint pen and a spare side panel that everyone can sign
@@JandLVideos Great idea!