Oliver tractor with MMM

jinman · May 10, 2003

I just couldn't resist. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif These are actually pretty rare and this one is mine. They were only made in 1972 & 1973, so they aren't that old, but not many were made. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Bird · May 10, 2003

Certainly one I've never seen. Looks to be in quite good shape, too.

jinman · May 10, 2003

It's been in my barn for over two years. Right after taking pictures this morning, I put gas into it and started it right up. It runs like a top. The only problem is the steering gear. I had it repaired once, but its acting up again. Just this last week I talked to a retired Oliver dealer/collector and he gave me some good tips on repairing and improving the steering ( the gearbox is manufactered by Ross). What got me moving on the project was that I discovered a rust-bucket Oliver 105 with a siezed engine on ebay /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. It's up to $635 and there is one more day before the deadline. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I gotta believe my little Ollie is worth a lot more than the one on ebay. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Hey, Bird. I promise to get in touch with you by telephone this week. I feel really bad I haven't done it yet. I need to slow down and take a few more breaks. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

RichZ · May 12, 2003

Wow!!! That is cool!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I love Ollies!! I have an Oliver 1550. The Ollie mowers are rare, and a running one should be worth quite a lot. You can probably find out if you want on the Oliver forum, on yesterdaystractors:

http://wwwytmag.com/oliver/wwwboard1.html

looch · May 12, 2003

Am I the only one not seeing the MMM?

Nice machine. I miss all the metal components of my old Kubota B.

knucklehead · May 12, 2003

It's here in the first post, Oliver 105. I assumed the moderators would've morphed it over here by now. But I know they are busy.

Jim, I'd be interested in what kind of grade that baby can make with 50# of tools in the neat box.

Suggestion /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

jinman · May 12, 2003

You know, when you get over 50 the mind starts to go and.... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I meant to post the picture of the other side first. To make matters worse, I started a whole new thread titled "Oliver 105" instead of replying to myself. AARGH! Some days it doesn't pay to touch the keyboard. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Thanks to Knucklehead for getting things linked-up for me.

jinman · May 12, 2003

Way cool suggestion! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Actually, the Oliver 105 has a "granny" gear low range that moves it at a turtles pace. With the engine wide open, it just creeps. I added the box when I first bought the Oliver before I had a tractor. I would put a chainsaw and a few other tools in there and go "blazing trails" through my woods. The toolbox was one of those things that proves the old saying, "Necessity is the mother of invention." /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

knucklehead · May 12, 2003

I like it - it looks quite handy. I have an old Bolens (early 70's) single cylinder 12hp hydro unit under a tarp down back and you make me want to go mess with it. What kind of engine is in the Oliver?

jinman · May 12, 2003

Thanks for the link, Rich. I've actually been to the Oliver Forum and searched the web also. I found a nice fellow by the name of Duane Starr who is a retired Oliver Dealer. He has forgotten more in the last week than I'll ever know about tractors in a lifetime. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Anyhow, the fun part about my little Ollie is that it's not that old ('72, '73) but it is very rare. I kinda get a kick out of telling people I have an Oliver and then showing them my little mower. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif