ALLIS CHALMERS “D-17” EARLY VERSION
Manufactured by Eska in the late 1950’s. Early Version: “D17” has black grill decal.
Late Version: “D17” has cream colored grill decal and different “D17” decal on the sides.
This orig. “D17” has cream colored rims, but some feel no “D17’s” ever had cream rims, they feel all “D17’s” had orange rims. “D17” is curved under gas tank, “D14” is straight under the gas tank.
DECALS: Two decals on the left and right side, a dash decal, and a black grill decal and AC decal
FRONT TIRE: 7x1 1/2” rib tread, flat face, Eska
REAR TIRE: 12x1 3/4” lug tread, Eska
RIMS: Star Rims with low dome hubcaps
HUBS: Round hub with large metal bearings
CHAIN: Regular chain
NOISEMAKER: Yes
PEDALS: The 1st and only AC with white pedals with black centers and domed pushnuts
STEERING WHEEL: Flat 3 spoke diecast
SEAT: H Pattern stamped steel seat
HITCH: Eska style Cadmium plated hitch
Check out the video with more information closeups.
http://youtu.be/kmaCaCV-qf0
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