My HG-42

[solitaryman85]

Hey all!  I'm a new member, but I've owned this HG for about 6 months now.  I'm unsure of the year, I'm thinking it's a 1950 because it has the "Oliver" on the intake manifold, however it does not have a water pump.  I haven't located a serial tag yet, but I'm thinking it's hiding under the frame/rear axle brace kit.  It has a homemade push blade, grill, and incorrect seat assembly on it.  It's painted the wrong color as you can see.  But, it runs pretty good!  I have purchased a correct seat, grill, side panels and battery cover for her and plan on removing the blade and putting those parts on soon.  Anyway, I'm attaching some photos for you all.  Does anyone know if the fenders I have are a factory option?  They look very well made, so I don't think they are a homemade job.  But it was my understanding that the HG's had the "clamshell" fenders.  Any information is appreciated.

[solitaryman85]

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[oliverchris]

That's a nice looking machine with yes, some non-standard equipment.
Things that are non-factory. Seat assembly, fenders, welded 'supports' to make frame solid (negating the mainsprings), grill
+ rear LHS roller seems to be missing 

I'm guessing its late 40s. After March '49 serial tag was on bellhousing. Before that on mainframe behind right ankle. Solid front idlers came in 1950.
Likely that your OLIVER manifold is a replacement.

[solitaryman85]

Ha!  Yeah I noticed the weld near the main springs too.  They must have gave out and somebody just made it solid.  Yeah, and the rear roller on the right side is missing too.  Can I get those through Zimmerman? 

[oliverchris]

Zimmermans charge $200 or so for a rebuilt roller, I think. I can sell you some decent used ones. Two of them weigh just under the USPS limit, so shipping will be OK. Drop me an email, if you like.
Where are you? I am in Upstate NY 13637.

[hotratz]

I kinda like the grill. Looks like it was made to accommodate a larger hydraulic pump. The fenders were definitely homemade. Blade looks like it's for snow removal duty.