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Dennis McGill essentially set up the entire 2001 Rhinelander club
picnic by himself, then took these great photos and reported on the show.
But, first let's begin with a different reporter, with an article from the local
newspaper....
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CLASSIC TRACTORS — Members of the
Simplicity/Allis-Chalmers Garden Tractor Club met Saturday at Pioneer Park
to share experiences and display a collection of classic and restored
garden tractors. The club communicates on the Internet and includes garden
tractor enthusiasts from around the country. Clint McDonald from Vandalia,
Mo., foreground, uses his 1965 Allis-Chalmers in garden tractor pull
contests. In back is Jeff Ruth from Sheldon, Iowa, with his restored 1961
A/C. At left, rear, is a 1968 Allis-Chalmers, and the machine at right is
a restored 1959 Simplicity. (Daily News photo by Daryl Youngstrum)
Photo Gallery
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1965 Allis-Chalmers Big Ten
1960 or 1961 Simplicity Model 700
Allis-Chalmers B-110
Allis-Chalmers HB-112
1964 Allis-Chalmers B-10
1959 Simplicity Model 700 WonderBoy
1961 Allis-Chalmers B-1
1968 Allis-Chalmers B-112
Simplicity 7016H with Johnny Bucket
Allis-Chalmers Homesteaders (#1)
Allis-Chalmers Homesteaders (#2)
PowerMax & Home-built Backhoe (#1)
PowerMax & Home-built Backhoe (#2)
Simplicity Model 700 (#1)
Simplicity Model 700 (#2)
Trade Goods
The Whole Gang
Panoramic View of the Gang and their Lineup
Owned by Clint McDonald, Vandalia MO
Owned by Don Kasbohm, Jackson MI
Owned by Dennis McGill, Rhinelander WI
Owned by Dennis McGill, Rhinelander WI
Owned by Eugene McDonald, Vandalia MO
Owned by Jeff Harm, Neenah, WI
Owned by Jeff Ruth, Sheldon IA
Owned by Jeff Ruth, Sheldon IA
Owned by Rick Anderson, Whitewater WI. This is the 1st Johnny Bucket made for Simplicity & Allis-Chalmers tractors.
Owned by Rick Anderson, Whitewater WI
Owned by Rick Anderson, Whitewater WI
Owned and built by Paul Kjorlie of Mt. Horeb, WI
Owned and built by Paul Kjorlie of Mt. Horeb, WI
Previously owned by Jeff Harm -- purchased by Dennis McGill
Shown being dismantled for restoration by the new owner, Dennis McGill
Owned, at least temporarily, by Wally Becker
And to really think that Rhinelander invited us back next year...
From the left: 1) Eugene McDonald, 2) Clint McDonald, 3) Dennis McGill, 4) Rick Anderson, 5) Jeff Ruth, 6) Jeff Harm, 7) don't know..., 8) Wally Becker, 9) don't know, 10) Paul Kjorlie
