I got  hooked when I was doing research on finding my first tractor.  I grew up and lived in the city and suburbs all my life. I finally got a small piece of property.  I have always loved old cars, trucks, and tractors.  Now I have an excuse to own a tractor.  I was reading and searchng on the internet to learn what I could about tractors.  Seemed like Oliver was such a good company. Always working on comfort and safety of the operator.  I looked at John Deere and Farmall, but looked at a 77 one day.  It was too much tractor and the guy wanted too much money too.  I live on the west coast in BC and their aren&#039;t a lot of Olivers.  Finally one day there was an ad in the paper for an Oliver. I didn&#039;t even ask the model number went to look at it and it was a Super 55.  I had never seen one before. I bought it without really giving it much of a look over.  It ran, and everything worked.  As it turned out it was leaking transmission oil so I had it split and new seal put in.  Since then I have used it on the property, but now I have the final drive taken apart.  I replaced all the seals and bearings and have everything back in but the pinions. I also had the tires removed and working on the rims right now.  One was rusted around the stem opeing, so I welded it up.  YOu can&#039;t hardly see where I welded it.  I am in the process of cleaning them up and getting ready to paint them.  Got some new rear tires on order too.  I still have lots of work to do on it, but I am taking my time and learning as I go. <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->