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Oliver OC3 Crawler?

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Ron Pozarski

11-27-2007 17:28:05

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Elderly uncle has 2 50"s vintage Oliver OC3 crawlers. Both ran within the past 2 years. One in good shape and mayhave been restored years ago, the other is well worn and sloppy. Looking for good home as alternative to scrap yard. Any idea"s where to find people interested in these old crawlers? Uncle Tom had a blast with them when he was able to operate them, but is now in a home and the estate must clear them out. Any suggestions? Thanks is advance!

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550Darrin

11-28-2007 09:26:21

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Re: Oliver OC3 Crawler? in reply to Ron Pozarski, 11-27-2007 17:28:05

Now we're talking! I'm located in Menomonie and I'm rebuilding an OC-3 right now. If you are looking to sell or part out the "worn and sloppy" crawler I'd be interested and hearing what you have.

As for venues to advertise:

The photo ads (and classifieds on this site)
www.cletrac.org
www.wisfarmer.com
The Trading Post
Oliver Heritage Magazine
HPOCA Magazine

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Steve Lamb

11-28-2007 16:14:53

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Re: Oliver OC3 Crawler? in reply to 550Darrin, 11-28-2007 09:26:21

Do you have any idea what the crawler is worth? I have a friend that is interested in selling a 1955 OC3 crawler that doesn't run. I would appreciate any input. Thanks

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550Darrin

11-29-2007 17:59:56

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Re: Oliver OC3 Crawler? in reply to Steve Lamb, 11-28-2007 16:14:53

Antique American Tractor & Crawler Value Guide (Second Edition) Dean, T. & Swenson, L. 2006 lists an OC-3 in condition rating 1 as $1500. They have a 1 - 5 condition scale.

Condition rating 1 is described as restorable but on the verge of being a parts tractor. I think their $1500 value can be a bit high in some cases. Crawlers can have a lot of hidden restoration expenses. Undercarriage restoration can get expensive very quickly.

In my case, I took the rating that I wanted to achieve (rating 3 - $5000) and subtracted all of the dollars (parts, paint, & pain) that it would cost to bring it to a $5000 level 3 tractor. That's how I figured if the asking price was even close.

If I was to do it again, I'd add another 20% to my resortation caculations for the hidden costs that you don't find until you start tearing it apart.

Lastly the non-running description (that you mention) has many meanings. Non-running can mean some carb or magneto work, or non-running can mean a rod is hanging out the side of the block.

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fort672002

11-27-2007 19:46:22

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Re: Oliver OC3 Crawler? in reply to Ron Pozarski, 11-27-2007 17:28:05

I'm sure you can find someone interested location is big, but some will drive along ways for some. i'm one of those nuts that have 7. Just don't scrap.

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550Darrin

11-27-2007 19:29:27

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Re: Oliver OC3 Crawler? in reply to Ron Pozarski, 11-27-2007 17:28:05

Telling us the general location of the crawlers would be a start. You can't really ship them UPS, so location is certainly a critical factor (along with condition, price, etc.).

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Ron Pozarski

11-28-2007 08:06:22

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Re: Oliver OC3 Crawler? in reply to 550Darrin, 11-27-2007 19:29:27

Good points! The location is Northern Wisconsin. I don't have pictures yet - I'm running one step ahead of the guy with a cutting torch.

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