1950oliver 88

rustred · Jul 10, 2020

i drug my old oliver out of the weeds and decided to put it together. had it sitting here for 20 years like that. my neighbour's dad bought it new. he is the one that took it apart 25 years ago like that due to stuck engine sitting.i have never saw this tractor run. i figure it has been sitting 50 years not running. i finally had time due to this virus and rain. it

jal-SD · Jul 10, 2020

Is that an 88 Standard? If so, they are scarce in our part of the world. Good luck finding all the parts! It'll be great to see it when you get it done.

rustred · Jul 10, 2020

was having computer issues so catch up on what i did.

wonder if i can just recharge the battery .

installed a different manifold as old one rotten. retap and install i new pipe.

rustred · Jul 10, 2020

yes standard model. in all these years i found a couple parts units. one had a decent engine so used that. installed a new clutch disc at the same time.

the after picture. has pretty nice tin but sure got rusty from 70 years outside.

rustred · Jul 10, 2020

kept it all original with the 6 volt starter and generator. little things left like fix charging and lights.and to find tires those are rotten. took me 4 hrs to get the left rear rim off due to calcium rust . runs and drives very good . sure is a bear to steer though. was a nice 2 week project.

Gambles · Jul 10, 2020

Nice! Call me “Old School”, but I admire a guy who keeps the charging system original.

NIK OWEN · Jul 10, 2020

@HI SCHOOL, DROVE 88 INDUSTRIAL 4 WIDDER WOMAN, MRS. CALHOUN, SHERMAN, TX...THAT 6-CYL SOUND WUZ AMAZING, EX PIPE 3 INCH ABOVE HOOD...SHE BOUGHT NEW 730 PROPANE...NICE LADY, W/ 2 EA.60 OLIVER, TOO...BE BLESSED, GRATEFUL, PREPARED,,..

Olliejunkie · Jul 10, 2020

Looking good. Is it wet or did you put something on it ?

jal-SD · Jul 10, 2020

Man, does that look great. Need to bring it to our tractor show in Delmont, SD on September 12 & 13. We are still planning to go, and we're featuring Oliver this year.

jal-SD · Jul 10, 2020

A little of Red-Green's favorite tape and some fresh acid for the electrolyte. Then I'll bet that battery will charge right up!

rustred · Jul 10, 2020

haa, ya i bet. i might have to change my handle to "rustredgreen". i have all colors of tractors though. kinda needed a change of color for a few days. lol.

casecollectorsc · Jul 10, 2020

Delmont has a show the 12-13 of September? So does Pierce Ne. Kinda talked about going to Ne for something to see...may take in Delmont also.

Mongo59 · Jul 11, 2020

With new front tires and 40-50 psi it should steer like a dream, if not, something is wrong.

Ken Loewenhagen · Jul 11, 2020

If you would turn the front rims around so they are closer to the spindle, it will steer easier.

8NHENRY · Jul 11, 2020

That is beautiful!

Crazy Horse · Jul 11, 2020

Very nice, almost all Olivers up here are standard wheel configuration. And don't you dare ever consider painting that beautiful tractor.

rustred · Jul 11, 2020

i went over the rust with scotch bright pads, then wiped it down with WD40. i should have at least put the tin under cover to save 20 years
of outside weather. hard to find these side panels or most are all bent up.

rustred · Jul 11, 2020

i restore my tractors mechanically and keep them with the original appearance.

rustred · Jul 12, 2020

(quoted from post at 04:44:17 07/11/20) If you would turn the front rims around so they are closer to the spindle, it will steer easier.

that dont work on these rims. they only go on one way. where u come up with that?

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