Super 55 Basket Case

[William Fissell]

Always wanted a super 55. Have an option for a early (green wheel) 55 'ran when parked' for $500 ish. Gas tank destroyed and other 'farmerizations'. Will need complete rebuild I expect. Its mostly there except the grille and trim.

Ive rebuilt a 9N and a MF 35 - complete rebuilds engine, hydraulics, lift, etc.

Any comments on parts avail? Will need rebuild kit for gas motor, gas tank, radiator has a hole in it, etc.

Im not afraid of the work (tho I haver a ford 640 in line to rebuild too)

Any comments on parts availability much much appreciated.

Bill

 

[rrlund]

Price sounds good. Parts should all be available used or new aftermarket. Get to know Kent Gordon on here. He's the Super 55 parts guy. I gave $1000 for mine in pieces. Even the engine was in pieces, pressure plate was bad, some of the sheet metal was gone. Looks and runs good now.

 

[William Fissell]

Thank you!

 

[kenbob]

Those things bring a good price. I wouldn't worry about sticking too much money in it.

 

[super99]

Call Kent Gordon 903-729-8349. He will have almost everything you will need to put it back together including how to.

 

[2SteveWI]

Always wanted a super 55. Have an option for a early (green wheel) 55 'ran when parked' for $500 ish. Gas tank destroyed and other 'farmerizations'. Will need complete rebuild I expect. Its mostly there except the grille and trim.

Ive rebuilt a 9N and a MF 35 - complete rebuilds engine, hydraulics, lift, etc.

Any comments on parts avail? Will need rebuild kit for gas motor, gas tank, radiator has a hole in it, etc.

Im not afraid of the work (tho I haver a ford 640 in line to rebuild too)

Any comments on parts availability much much appreciated.

Bill

I will second Randy's mention of Kent Gordon. I just received a spindle from him for my Green wheeled Super 55. Great guy to work with. Where are you located? I live in Central Wis and have worked with Justin Meyer from Goodhue MN, or Brian Lagesse from Bloomer WI as good sources for used Oliver parts. Steve.

 

[zanny1]

A great tractor. I had one for several years.
You might be surprised that it runs once you get the fuel situation worked out. Very rugged tractors. The shift pattern takes a while to get used to.
Biggest challenge I had on mine was the leaking seals on the brake shafts. Had a hsrd time finding them and replacing was a PITA.
Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[JOCCO]

I have a 550. You will have a mint in it when done! There are or was several size of engine displacement kits for them.