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I'm assuming that the 17-1 Ford combine was just an early 25 Oliver combine. Some differences I've noticed in looking over the 17-1 and 611 Ford sales lit is the following. 17-1 engine air intake screen doesnt stick above the grain bin like the 611 does. Theres a cut out on the sheet metal (wraps around operators platform)under the steering column on the 17-1 where the 611 is solid. The unloader spout is diiferent on the end. The ladder to get to the engine is on different sides,left on 17-1 and right on 611. A 12 ft head was offered on the 611-only 10 ft on 17-1. The divider points are different on the 17-1 10 ft head. The steps to the operators platform are open on the 17-1 and enclosed on the 611. The hp rating was 62 on the 17-1 and 78 on the 611.
The Ford 611 was built in 1959-63 and I'm guessing that by the serial numbers maybe 1500 or less were built.I assume the 17-1 was built in 1958?
I'm guessing Oliver painted them red? The form number on my 17-1 Ford sales lit is AD-8041 4598 and on my 611 lit its AD-8779 26345
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