Tractor Story – Oliver Super 88


I thought you might like to see before and after photos of the first tractor I ever restored (did everything all by myself, even though I had no idea what I was doing). When I was but a sprout, my grandfather used to give me rides on his Oliver Super 88. I never forgot what fun they were, and told myself one day I would have a Super 88 of my own. I quickly learned I was in way over my head, but somehow, I managed to get the tractor completely restored with only a few broken ribs, numerous minor burns, lots of skinned knuckles and enough sweat to fill Lake Michigan.
Ray Baltes
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Tractor looks real good. I know you put a lot of time in it. We restored one of these tractors a couple years ago in Missouri. My friend is real happy with it and still uses it.