Christmas Goodies for the Olivers

[@MarkWilken]

I bought some of the DVDs and was reminded of 2 Oliver’s that I had forgotten about, the 2050 and 2150. Why don’t any of these ever get talked about, or end up in collections and shown on KZbin. Everyone always talks about and collects the ones like the 1955, 1950 T, or smaller, or the larger 2255 and G1355.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

They are very rare. Oliver only made 383 of the 2050s, and 1018 of the 2150. A lbig part of tractor collecting is getting the one you used to have or wished you had. For a long time, the 20/2150 were bigger than most needed , and even now, they are a big machine to move to shows. The auction prices show they've definitely caught the attention of collectors, there's just a lot fewer to show off.

[@FloydCountyMuseum]

Thank you for sharing and promoting the Floyd County Museum! We're glad you enjoyed your goodies. :)

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I'm glad to help out. The museum has been a great resource for the Oliver community, and we need to support it if we want to keep it.

[@pagrainfarmer]

I have to get build cards for my Olivers. I am especially curious about our 77. My dad bought it new in 1954, when they were beginning the transition to the super series. It has a 77 frame but a super 77 engine. Came that way from the factory. I figured they had run out of 77 engines. My mechanic Joe confirmed it's a super 77 engine.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

They don't have build cards for the Fleetlines, so you might be out of luck. I suppose anything is possible as far as it having a Super engine. What's the tractor serial number?

[@vincegross7617]

Happy New Year Chris , Wishing you and your family the best for the new year ,keep the the Information and videos coming ,ENJOY EACH EPISODE,🤠

[@iowaoliverguy]

Just an FYI, I had purchased a bunch of blank DVD's a few years back, I had meant to buy CD's. I donated 800 blank DVD's to the Floyd County Museum this summer. I met Mckenna at a show this summer in Iowa and went back for the 2nd day and took her the DVD's. Good to see you are enjoying the DVD's.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thank you for your contribution!

[@goatfarmmb]

that's awesome I wonder do they even have films made by the Original Cockshutt Plow Company? I remember years ago that someone made DVD's of those films but sadly they are no longer avaiable

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I didn't see that on their list. You could give them a call and ask.

[@Ron-rs2zl]

The 770 was shipped on my birthday!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Cool!

[@mikekalsem5507]

Great Video as always, Chris! I Love My set of Oliver Videos from the Floyd County Museum! Awesome Original Company Footage!!! Build Cards also hold a wealth of knowledge for us collectors! 👍

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks Mike!

[@Ham68229]

Build cards are always neat. Thank you for sharing, Cheers :)

[@redironacres]

That 2155 footage is very cool! The Cockshutt DVD is on my list for sure. I have to get those and some build cards once our shipping gets reasonable again. Is there any dvds showing the Brantford factory?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

There's a combine dvd, but I haven't watched that one yet.

[@Ixlthim74]

That was awesome! I love when do the equipment story tour is so interesting, thanks, awesome christmas present!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it!

[@clarencetrice4442]

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[@MikeJensen-wo7oh]

2155 would have been super cool.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

They really missed the boat on that one.

[@rosstheoliverman]

You mean lavender. It takes a certain kind of guy to have one 🤣

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I read that on the internet, so it .ust be true.

[@rosstheoliverman]

@@ThatOliverGuyChrisabsolutely. I mean it was a very reputable source. 😂

[@WisconsinOliverNut]

Wow, Santa brought you some nice Oliver stuff!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I think it was Mrs Claus. She's had an eye on me for some time now. 😆 🤣 😂

[@snowman9980]

I got,get some of those videos. I love those old ones like that. I have some Allis and JD ones…..

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It's like stepping back in time. Not just the tractors, but things like the cars, clothing, and hairstyles.

[@arnoldalt2571]

I would like to see whatever may be there on the CVT units. And thanks for all you do to keep the line alive for us.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I know there's films on the CVTs, but I haven't seen them in what I have watched so far.

[@GrizC]

Was there a 1850 with hydraulic front wheel assist in films ?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I haven't watched them all yet, but so far, no.

[@Williamzimmerman-e2v]

Nice Christmas presentation Chris. Great technical information.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@dougn5604]

Merry Christmas Chris and family. I believe that Terra Tired 1950 with the 8 bottoms was filmed pretty close to where Terry and I live; just outside a little town in eastern WA called Rosalia. I always wondered if that was just a promotional photo shoot or if it was part of a Growing O Show out here. Do you know if there is a history written somewhere regarding where those shows were held?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Sorry Doug, I don't know of any, but there may be something in the museum. There's lots of stuff to research there. There are some clips that look like they were filming as stock footage, but the clapper thingee says Growing O on it. I have never been to the Palouse, but that footage definitely looks like it. There are several minutes of that 1950 on the dvd. The color is off, so I may have some remastering to clean it up for my video. 😉 😜

[@bigun447]

A definite thank you for all of your videos. Thank you for a reset for the week with your Sunday videos. Christmas has come and gone for the year and I got/had to have, a new battery for my pickup. I hope we did not tick off Ross with the "Night before Christmas" story, which was slightly modified. BTW, I have a dog named Roxie and she is right here beside me. Wishing you and all of your family a Happy New Year and may the new year be better than any year before.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks Gary. I was chatting with Ross a couple of days ago, and he didn't mention it. Happy New Year!

[@corydriver7634]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Losey crew!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks and the same to you!

[@michaelsheeder148]

Chris, Thanks for taking the time to make a video about the build cards and talking about the tractors it's always interesting. Thanks Michael

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks, Michael. I always enjoy talking about these tractors.

[@rog4864]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I love hearing the history of tractors and where they came from. It seems like back then the equipment manufacturers cared more about their customers and getting equipment to them in a timely manner. Plus the quality of equipment was way better back then too.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I wholeheartedly agree. I have a letter from Oliver congrating my grandparents on the birth of my dad. You don't get stuff like that anymore.

[@rog4864]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris My grandfather saved a lot of the old bills of sale for some of his tractors and I got those after he died. One was for a Farmall F30 bought new in 1938 I believe. One was for when he bought a 1947 Farmall H new and I still have the tractor as well as the original bill of sale with my Grandfather's signature along with his brother and my Great Grandfather's signatures since they all farmed together.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

@rog4864 that's the kind of thing you get framed and hang on the wall. What a cool piece of history!

[@rog4864]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris Oh and also standing in the corner of his closet was a 3/4 inch square wooden rod around three feet long with the corners smoothed off on one end like a handle. It has numbers and hash marks down one side like a ruler and has the name of a McCormick Deering dealership name that I have never heard of. I have no idea what exactly this is but the way it is stained I am guessing it is a fuel level checking rod for either the tractors or trucks or maybe even the storage tank. But I have never seen one of those before.

[@gregdavis8152]

Another good informative video.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks Greg.

[@exoduswilcox2094]

Chris, where would a find a rear work light bulb for a super 88 oliver?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Steiner tractor has them in both 6 and 12 volt versions. It's a G-6 base, so you should be able to find it at any NAPA. Just make sure you verify whether it is 6v or 12 volt. If you need the whole assembly, search for Oliver bullet tail light. There are several online sellers.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I always enjoy watching and learning new tractor information. Thanks for all you've given us in videos this year and years prior. I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks Dan!

[@kennytoohill9024]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Losey’s!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks Kenny!

[@paulprillwitz9901]

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[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Love the history and stories.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks!

[@larryklostermann5779]

Interesting video Chris

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MikeConner88]

Haha Roxy loved the shout out! Kinda gave a confused head tilt!......great video as always! Would love a build card on my grandpa's IH 806 or 1256. This video makes me wanna go looking!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

😆 🤣 😂 KZbin is going to demonitize me when they figure outvny biggest audience is dogs!

[@MikeConner88]

@ThatOliverGuyChris haha well let's hope not! Maybe you are pioneering a new market!😜

[@dalecoffing8655]

Pretty cool Chris. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks and Happy New Year to you too!

[@tammygurke7482]

Chris, also in the upcoming year 2025, any plans on being at any shows here in Illinois?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I'm not sure. I'd really like to go to the half century of power show at Rantoul, but that's the same weekend as the Hart Parr Oliver summer show in Madison, South Dakota. It might also be college move in time. So who knows.

[@millardhayes1884]

I guess Oliver dropped the 2155 to use a Moline tractor instead. What engine would it have used?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

That's exactly what happened. There was a production 2055 and 2155, both were Minneapolis Molines in green paint. I'm not as up on the MMs, but I think they used the 504 or the 585 MM engine in those. If the Oliver version had gone into production, it was going to use the 478 Hercules, just like the 2150. The improvements were going to be in the hydraulics and operator station. I don't know if there was a planned increase in power to go with that.

[@Olliesuper66]

Yeah I got a bunch of those DVDs 12-10 would recommend

[@johnbender1596]

Chris, with your vast Oliver history knowledge, have you ever heard of a family moving across the US using an Oliver tractor pulling a wagon / shed type structure living quarters? My understanding is they were traveling from California to somewhere in the Eastern US. During the 17 years I worked for the Oliver dealer (Ivan J. Zook Farm Eq.) in Belleville PA Mr. Zook the owner at times mentioned this happening. Apparently Oliver had contacted their dealers along the route this family was traveling to provide scheduled maintenance. Mr. Zook was one of the dealers that was asked to assist the travelers. He had contacted the local newspaper asking them to cover the story when he serviced the tractor, however they would not cover it, because they said it would be free advertising and they didn’t offer that. Mr. Zook never forgave the newspaper and definitely did not forget the snub. My thoughts are that this event took place in the late 50’s or early 60’s. If you or any of your viewers has any details on this story it would be great to know more about it. Thanks for the build card history. Happy New Year.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

That sounds like the story of Mr Clark. I think his first name was Jim. He was a descendant of Clark, of Lewis and Clark, explore the Louisiana Purchase, and make your way to the Pacific Ocean fame. Mr Clark came up with the idea to drive a tractor cross country, somewhat following the path of his ancestor. He got with Oliver, and they sponsored the trip. I think Firestone was involved as well. Oliver supplied a model 990 with a special road gear that let the tractor run around 30 miles per hour. Mr Clark built a trailer to be pulled by the tractor. It included living space because he took the wife and kids with him on this trip. They started in New Jersey by backing the wheels of the trailer into the Atlantic ocean and headed west. They would stop at Oliver and Firestone dealers along the route, partially for service, partially for publicity. I don't remember exactly how long it took them, but they eventually arrived at the west coast, where they pulled the front tires into the Pacific Ocean. Mr Clark wanted to follow up with another trip, this time going from Mexico all the way to Alaska. None of the companies were interested in this trip. Without sponsorship, that trip died on the vine. I saw the tractor at a few shows in Ohio, and then it was sold at auction. I don't know what happened to it after that.

[@johnbender1596]

@ Well it appears I asked the right person about this. Thank you for relaying the details you knew. Is there any possibility that the trip was recorded in print somewhere!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I wrote an article that was in the Hart-Parr Oliver Collector magazine back in the March/April 2005 called Coast to Coast on an Oliver 990. Lots of pictures and more details. There may still be back issues available. The Floyd County Museum handle the back issues for the club. You can reach them at 641-228-1099. Tell them you want the March/April 2005 issue of the Hart Parr Oliver Collector. Let me know if the have it or not. If they don't maybe I'll make a video using those pictures. I also see I was mistaken. It was,Goodyear and not Firestone that was a co sponsor

[@johnbender1596]

@ Thanks Chris. With your information I was able to find some photos of the 990 on Yesterday’s Tractor website. Will call the museum tomorrow to check on a back issue, as I was not a member at that time. I do believe there would be great interest in a video about this Oliver history event!

[@johnbender1596]

Chris. Was able to get a copy of magazine you suggested from the museum. Was able to relay the information back to the Zook family as well. Thanks. Happy 2025

[@kc8esc]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I enjoy the repair videos, but the "story time" videos are my favorite! Thank you for the mix of both. Looking forward to a great upcoming year. Oliver is the feature tractor at our local antique show in 2025!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks! Where and when is your show?

[@kc8esc]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris July 4-6 Ashtabula county Ohio (Ashtabula county antique Engine Club)

[@kc8esc]

The buckeye Oliver club is planning to attend with several of its members also

[@tammygurke7482]

Chris that Oliver 50 bundle dvd, where can I get that… my hubby is a big Oliver fan…it was one of the first dvd’s you held up.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Visit www.floydcountymuseum.org Their phone number and hours are on their website. Tell them you'd like to purchase the 50 series bundle dvd.

[@tammygurke7482]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris Chris I wanted to thank you so much for the information. I called them this morning and the gentleman was very friendly and I ordered two DVDs. I love your page and beyond real to see what my husband thinks when he gets these DVDs thank you 1 million times Plus, you are the best. Happy new year.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jamieebersole6755]

Merry Christmas, Chris. I'd love to get the DVDs, but we spend most of our Christmas money on vacation in Florida. We did stop at the Keystone antique truck and tractor museum on the way south, so vacation did include some Oliver's. I got most of the build cards that are available for ours and the local ones just show delivery to the Harrisburg PA warehouse but they could have been sold at 4 different dealerships. My dad's Oc4 came from Saginaw Michigan and my Super 88 came from Missouri i think. I tried to get the build card by engine serial number for my Super 55 but it doesn't line up with what the trailer is. It's an improved Super but the build card shows an early one. The area lines up from where we bought it. The engine could have been swapped but everything has yellow paint underneath including the engine and what are the chances they had another yellow engine to swap out? So I've kinda given up on that one.

[@emrythompson]

Putting on a water pump on a 550 gas tomorrow. What are the torque specs of the bolts/where can I find them?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I don't think those are listed in the book. They are 3/8 coarse thread, grade 5 bolts. Most torque charts have them at 30 ft-lbs.

[@eltoncassola2958]

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[@tractorguy100]

I just don’t see footage of the 2155 on the 60 to 70s bundle video. Are you sure it’s on this particular video. I’m intested in this model, but didn’t see it. Was it not mentioned as a 2155?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

They did not mention it. The clip I used was it. Headlights in the grille were my first clue, and on a big enough screen I can make out the console to the right of the operator, as well as the shape of the platform.

[@tractorguy100]

@ I’ll have to replay that dvd and check it more

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

@tractorguy100 there's some other things to watch for. There's a scene where they show a 55 series console, I think the guy is engaging the pto. Look at the hydraulic unit top. The breather is in the right rear corner, not centered under the seat like what was in production. I also like the scenes where they introduce the 17, 18 and 1955. A 1755 with a by pass oil filter and a larger air cleaner? I think they were all the same tractor, with the side panels swapped out.

[@aktdadfixer7297]

Hi Chris I am looking for the three point hitch links that raise the arms. Do you have any to sell? Or know of a source? The rod parts that are vertical with the adjustments.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Which model?

[@aktdadfixer7297]

@ 1950T

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Try Maibach tractor in Creston Ohio. They have tons of parted out tractors and should be able to get you going. I don't have their number handy, but a quick google search will find them.

[@aktdadfixer7297]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris thanks. They are looking for me.

[@phillipnysewander8928]

Where is the engine serial number o 1958 880? The serial plate is missing. Thanks in advance.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It will either be just above the right rear motor mount bolt , or just above the right front bolt.

[@phillipnysewander8928]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris, thank you!

[@fredf3391]

What you got Chris is birth certificates on them tractors I suppose nowadays they have a tracking device in the new ones Yesterday Jimmy Carter passed away at 100 I live through it and have nothing bad to say about him .If you and other remember they had tractor convoys and went to state capitals and DC because of low commodity prices they had old tractors & new ones could say that gave a push to restoring farm equipment what's a you