How much will it cost?

[Anonymous-0]

I am about half a step away into convincing my grandpa to give me his Oliver 77 diesel, that spun a rod bearing about 20 years ago. He hasn't used it since then, and has been sitting in the back of his shead with some parts taken off of it. I know its missing the grill, radiator, gas tank, side sheet metal, and other smaller parts. The crankshaft will have to be reground along with new bearings. It has two way hydraulics, and the rear tires are 16.9x38's which have minor weather checking, with good tread left yet, and two sets of wheel weights. With all of this added up, and other small things, what do you think the final bill would be around? I would do everything that I could do myself, including the paint job. I would say it will cost about $2500-$3000. So, does anyone know where I can get any of these parts, or know someone who has a 77 diesel that is stuck or for parts that I could buy? Thanks

 

[Larry59]

I don't know the cost. But seems to me you would be way ahead to get another tractor like that one for the money you will spend anyway. Take all you need and maybe a good motor off the other to rebuild this one.

 

[Eric SEI]

Oliver Heritage magazine is full of ads for parts. TSC sells it or you can subscribe on their website. Interesting articles too.

They sell back issues on CD-rom or as individual issues.

Agco's Heritage Line also sells some replacement parts for Olivers, maybe not what you need, filters and decals and steering wheels.