[AT] oliver 70 Price Check

[Michael Miller]

I have a 1942 Oliver 70, which my grandfather bought new, so I tend to watch 
on ebay and YTmag and such a lot for parts.  I have seen a lot of sets of 
rear steel for $200.  Be forewarned any engine work on this tractor will be 
expensive(actually, most parts for this model are expensive!).  Think $700 
for a piston/sleeve kit.  The grill peice will be easy to find, maybe 
$20-$25 on Ebay.  The 11-40 rear rims will be easy to find.  In fact, I have 
a set I'll GIVE you if you come pick them up.  Tires are ungodly expensive, 
but I believe Miller Tire in Wauseon Ohio has them.  I went the cheaper 
route and bought a set of factory hubs and stamped steel rims off a parts 
tractor.  I've got $200 in the original set of rims and hubs but then I 
bought another set of wheels that had very very nice 13.6x38s on it for 
$300.  I did have to invest in some wheel weights with that combo but if 
your not farming with it you'll get along fine.  If you find a decent 
fender, pay whatever the seller is asking, don't try to hagle or get a steal 
just get it!  If you've ever heard of Maibach tractor in Creston, Oh. I went 
there and got some parts for my 70(they are a great resource for oliver 
parts!!) and asked about fenders.  The guys I was talking 2 were the people 
who do all the disassembly of the parts tractors that come in.  I was told 
the one guy has been working there 7-8 years and has never seen a 70 come in 
with decent fenders.  I have actually toyed with the idea of making a set of 
brackets to mount 77/88 fenders on it but never did it.  Both fenders on my 
tractor are a little rough.

I am sure others will give their opinion but that is mine.  If you have any 
questions feel free to drop me a line.

Mike


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>Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2005 20:17:59 -0500
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>I am looking at a 1942 oliver 70 and need some pricing help from the list.  
>Tractor is complete with the exception of the R front grill piece. 2 small 
>side panels below the battery and the air cleaner.  The large side curtains 
>are there and in good shape.  The engine is locked but I suspect not badly. 
>  One fender and light are badly smashed and probably need repacments.  The 
>hood and side pannels are not dented but rust pitted and it will take some 
>work to smooth them out.  The tractor is on rear steel and front rubber the 
>cast center for rubber rear tires is there as well.  It has elec start and 
>lights.  $400   How hard is the grill piece and rear rims for the 11-40 
>rear tires to find?  Seller claime that the skeleton steel is worth $200 
>ea.  What do you think?  What do I need to look out for on this machine?
>
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