I recently recovered an old Oliver 2 bottom plow that my Dad and my Grandfather used long ago. The last time it plowed was in about 1966. Amazingly, most of the steel is in very good shape- only the wheels are trashed. And that is partly because my grandfather cut off the steel wheels at the spokes and welded on Model A Ford wheels with tires. Those wheels are rusted to nothing. Dad says that his dad bought the plow second hand in about 1944, so I figure it is a mid-to early 30's piece. (It might be a model 7) I intend to restore it and do some plowing with it, pulling it behind my 1949 Cat D2 dozer (That was also my grandfather's- I restored it about 10 years ago)
What I need help with is finding wheels. Or, if I have to make some, I need to know the correct outside diameter of the wheels- I have been told that the left and right wheels may be different diameters.
I am located in NE Washington State. Any help greatly appreciated!
Trying to post a couple of pics...
What I need help with is finding wheels. Or, if I have to make some, I need to know the correct outside diameter of the wheels- I have been told that the left and right wheels may be different diameters.
I am located in NE Washington State. Any help greatly appreciated!
Trying to post a couple of pics...