Posted by wildcat445 on November 06, 2013 at 11:15:21 from (98.177.223.164):
In Reply to: Restored tractors posted by DeltaRed on November 06, 2013 at 07:38:15:
In 1972, my dad bought a new Oliver 1655 gas at the Indiana State Fair. The Oliver dealer that had the tractor had had nearly everything that could be unbolted chromed. Even the cast iron grill had been polished smooth and chrome plated. This was the nicest looking Oliver I had seen before or since. The panel on the hood sides that said "Oliver 1655" had been done in engine turned stainless with black letters. The "Over/Under Hydraul Shift" decal changed colors in the sun. I have a picture of this tractor and a new Oliver baler someplace. The baler was forgettable, and a total pile of crap. But that old Oliver was my prize possession for several years. If I ever got my hands on another like it, I would "restore" it just like that one was. IIRC, that tractor cost way less than $10,000 new. The chrome bill to chrome all that was chromed on that tractor would be that much, I'm sure. What would you call a tractor like that? Restored? Hot rodded? Dad had bought an 880 from this dealer in the early 60's that had been done much the same way.
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