Posted by Mike (WA) on May 26, 2011 at 08:15:02 from (69.10.196.29):
In Reply to: The 550 Oliver. posted by Roger - Kansas on May 25, 2011 at 17:22:55:
I had to go look, to make sure you didn't hijack mine! Virtually identical, right down to the darker hood, rust on the side of the grill, and partially torn Oliver decal!
I've had mine since about '76, and its going in the shop this winter for an "overhaul"- just about everything needs attention (although its still usable), and since I plan on keeping it for the duration, it deserves a rehab.
I worked for a neighbor while in high school- '62 to '66- he had a JD 40 and an AC D14. I liked the AC, but the JD, not so much. Went over one day, and he said "Run out to the shop, and bring up the green one." The green one turned out to be a brand new Oliver 550 diesel. Within minutes, I was hooked on diesel tractors in general, and the 550 in particular. Wish they still made 'em.
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