Daren Meyers’ 1956 555 Western was built in the early part of the production run and spent most of its working life in South Dakota. While it’s largely original and in good original cosmetic condition, Meyers reports this tractor was the poster child for “rode hard and put away wet.” The engine had been run so hard there were 3/16-inch cracks in the block between the sleeves… and it still ran! The fuel screw in the PSB pump was turned out to the last thread. Meyers built one engine out of three to get this tractor 100-percent back in the game. He planned a full cosmetic restoration as well, but the tractor’s patina drew so many positive comments he decided to run it as-is. He still rides it hard but doesn’t put it away wet.