Gerry was a friend of mine and I had the pleasure of working at his place many times. In fact i mounted the tires on this tractor. He told me much of the interesting history of the purple tractors and its pretty cool. Rest in peace Gerry.
I have fond memories of our old super 88. Dad added a turbo to the Waukesha Diesel and a set of 18.4-38's on the rear. Fieldwork at dusk was fun with a hint of flame coming out of the chrome stack! The good old days..
Its about the same color as my homemade 1963 Norwig. My father in law built it for his daughter(my wife). The tractor used many parts salvaged from a B-29 bomber. It has been dead for many years but I hope to restore it soon. Good Luck, Rick
My dad had a Oliver 1850, dual wheel. I loved that tractor. Listening to the radio on it , Gary Wright Dream Weaver. I loved the power and the sound of the Perkins. It had such a fast rpm action on acceleration. It screamed power , one of the beat sounding diesels I ever been around.
Unfortunately, Gerald is no longer with us. I was able to get the paint formula they mixed from Gerald's brother , but my paint shop wasn't able to figure out their notes. I finally used a toy to come up with my shade.
I can't think of Oliver without Ol Chris Losey,I hate to hear that about the fellar in the video. With your contact Chris, a piece of him lives on in a way.
I had a 1961 OLIVER 1900 it had a device in the bottom of the transmission that would automatically raise/lower the 3 point hitch as the "drag" increased or decreased according to soil conditions. Detroit 453 (2 stroke, blower), 90 HP at 2500 RPM. About 13000 pounds dry weight.
The name for that is escaping me right now. "Draft control" or something like that. All the Ford "thousand" series tractors that I've seen had it. I never have tried it - just never felt the need. did it work well on that Oliver?
@@trumanpowell7376 Did it work well on that Oliver? My understanding of it, at least on the Ford's is that in draft control mode, the tractor is trying to keep the implement at a consistent depth. There's a linkage on the lift arms that controls some sort of valve that keeps the plow from digging in to far it you go over, for example, a low spot in a field that's real soft.
@@52Ford I had a turning plow to break up hard pan. The plows would not get down near the top of moldboard. Had to readjust the setting which is in the bottom of the transmission. Remove huge top, PTO, get around gears and shafts. Got the plows down beyond moldboards and stayed there. I did not use the tractor for commercial farming, mostly on a school property to show kids some farming.
My dad used an Oliver plow in the late 60s and early 70s, I'm wondering if this was the one. He definitely pulled it with a MF 1100 with the same Perkins diesel.
No they built a factory for Perkins in the USA and in return got free 354s that's why the 2-105 and 2-85 and few other tractors and most combined had Perkins
The 2-85 white and the 2-105 the 2-110 all had Perkins white built Perkins a engine manufacturing plant in the USA and in the deal they got engines for free
Gerry was a friend of mine and I had the pleasure of working at his place many times. In fact i mounted the tires on this tractor. He told me much of the interesting history of the purple tractors and its pretty cool.
Rest in peace Gerry.
I have fond memories of our old super 88. Dad added a turbo to the Waukesha Diesel and a set of 18.4-38's on the rear. Fieldwork at dusk was fun with a hint of flame coming out of the chrome stack!
The good old days..
Those tractors have good power
Such a beautiful tractor I love oliver tractor ever since I seen it as a young boy soon I shall have an antique .
My crappy 8×12 building with no electricity, in my back yard is a shed. His structure is more than a shed. It's a classic tractor sanctuary.
Neat story, glad he followed through with that.
What a unique piece of history. Thanks
Its about the same color as my homemade 1963 Norwig. My father in law built it for his daughter(my wife). The tractor used many parts salvaged from a B-29 bomber. It has been dead for many years but I hope to restore it soon. Good Luck, Rick
Pretty neat project, RIP, Mr. Morgan
That's a great promotion idea
My dad had a Oliver 1850, dual wheel. I loved that tractor. Listening to the radio on it , Gary Wright Dream Weaver. I loved the power and the sound of the Perkins. It had such a fast rpm action on acceleration. It screamed power , one of the beat sounding diesels I ever been around.
Chris Losey painted one purple too.
Unfortunately, Gerald is no longer with us. I was able to get the paint formula they mixed from Gerald's brother , but my paint shop wasn't able to figure out their notes. I finally used a toy to come up with my shade.
I can't think of Oliver without Ol Chris Losey,I hate to hear that about the fellar in the video. With your contact Chris, a piece of him lives on in a way.
Oliver best built tractor ever FACT
Very unique
I had a 1961 OLIVER 1900 it had a device in the bottom of the transmission that would automatically raise/lower the 3 point hitch as the "drag" increased or decreased according to soil conditions. Detroit 453 (2 stroke, blower), 90 HP at 2500 RPM. About 13000 pounds dry weight.
The name for that is escaping me right now. "Draft control" or something like that. All the Ford "thousand" series tractors that I've seen had it. I never have tried it - just never felt the need.
did it work well on that Oliver?
@@52Ford Yes it is draft control.
@@trumanpowell7376 Did it work well on that Oliver? My understanding of it, at least on the Ford's is that in draft control mode, the tractor is trying to keep the implement at a consistent depth. There's a linkage on the lift arms that controls some sort of valve that keeps the plow from digging in to far it you go over, for example, a low spot in a field that's real soft.
@@52Ford I had a turning plow to break up hard pan. The plows would not get down near the top of moldboard. Had to readjust the setting which is in the bottom of the transmission. Remove huge top, PTO, get around gears and shafts. Got the plows down beyond moldboards and stayed there. I did not use the tractor for commercial farming, mostly on a school property to show kids some farming.
@@trumanpowell7376 tried to copy Allis Chalmers traction booster
I had a neighbor that had a pair of Oliver super 55's. One with a bush hog and one with a front end loader and dual tires. And they both ran good.
I kind of dig the purple paint job. It’s definitely different and unique but I like it.
I think Dad had an Oliver plow like this one.
I have a 1800 Checker Board. Looking for a buyer.
Pretty sure that's the same motor that Massey used in the 1100's & such. Great motor.
Be great to see a piece on the leyland…
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My dad used an Oliver plow in the late 60s and early 70s, I'm wondering if this was the one. He definitely pulled it with a MF 1100 with the same Perkins diesel.
My bad had a1755 with the same engine and plow 101 hp
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Surprised to see that Leyland there but the decals look strange and can't make out the model - possibly a 272?
Purple? Pink?
No they built a factory for Perkins in the USA and in return got free 354s that's why the 2-105 and 2-85 and few other tractors and most combined had Perkins
The 2-85 white and the 2-105 the 2-110 all had Perkins white built Perkins a engine manufacturing plant in the USA and in the deal they got engines for free
There's nowt wrong wi colour. Tiz a fine mechanical oss.
Probably why they're hard for anyone who likes them to find! They're being hoarded and they aren't made anymore!
They had 4 different models that were painted purple period
Here's a link to the Oliver pavillion at the Iowa State Fair when the purple tractor did it's debut. ruclips.net/video/O9WyClnkHBs/видео.html