mr.precision
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I am looking at a 1941 Oliver 80 standard that is located 1000 miles from my place.
Rear wheels were widened 3" at some time in it's life, currently wearing 14 x 28 tires which are shot.
One drawback to getting this beast is what to do with the rear tire/wheel set up. I believe a modern replacement for the old 14x28 tire is the 17.9 x28, which are very costly and would look totally incorrect on the tractor.
The wheels appear to have 8 loops or attachment points. The only replacement rims I can locate have 6 loops. Again, big money to change out but at least one could fit a proper looking tire.
Any thoughts from those of you familiar with these tractors? My last Oliver project was a 70 standard, which had rotted out 24' rims that weren't cheap to replace. I am still looking for fenders.
Rear wheels were widened 3" at some time in it's life, currently wearing 14 x 28 tires which are shot.
One drawback to getting this beast is what to do with the rear tire/wheel set up. I believe a modern replacement for the old 14x28 tire is the 17.9 x28, which are very costly and would look totally incorrect on the tractor.
The wheels appear to have 8 loops or attachment points. The only replacement rims I can locate have 6 loops. Again, big money to change out but at least one could fit a proper looking tire.
Any thoughts from those of you familiar with these tractors? My last Oliver project was a 70 standard, which had rotted out 24' rims that weren't cheap to replace. I am still looking for fenders.