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Evening all, the tale of Why Not's chassis continues with some more metal being added on Monday.. The front of the engine cradle had some mounts welded on, the small holes need to be drilled out a bit so I can weld some crush tube in, then they will be ready for bolts. A couple of diagonal strengtheners. This small bit of box will be the front body tub mounts. I think the chassis is starting to look quite good now Which has got me around to thinking that's it's about time I got the axle narrowing finished and narrowed the axles... Which is why I spent a lot of today getting my lathe all bolted down and up and running Cutting/cooling fluid is pumped from this Ford screen washer bottle as it has been for years.. But this time the pump is powered by a model railway controller thingy, ideal for changing the speed of the flow If all goes to plan tomorrow I might even get both axles done.... But to tide you over here's my latest "Why Not" video..

Hi Iain, the hammer is only there as I've not found a home for it yet Spot on with your bracket guesswork, yes the axle will be bolted to the chassis through the brackets. The axle needs to come off so I can split it and put the diff back in Hi Chris, don't worry the tyres will be replaced by new ones before any daft speeds are reached.. The old tyres could be handy for doing some burn-outs though I'm not sure about slicks (until it goes up the strip of course) but a wheelie bar might be handy Well chaps, no going back now

Slicks and a wheelie bar.

Shame you wernt closer to me, You can have my MG40 to paint up to that standard. Trouble is I would not want to take it out the shed!!

Just a thought also Ian. I dont think those old tyres will put up to mutch speed when you get going?? Also love the model railway control

Ian, the screen wash bottle is a great idea. I see you have the hammer on standby in case you need to adjust the new controller. Love the video, the chassis is looking great. I noticed that you have tacked the chassis onto the rear axle brackets. Are you planning on eventually bolting the brackets to the chassis so the axle is removable or will it be welded in place? Iain

Similar to the C/Saw circular. The only difference is the fuel tank and handle

Very nice work Nigel! Those Kubota's are very tough little rigs. Your sure doing right by that one. Matt

Agree, but you can't beat it for looks

Back on track now. Fitted the wheels today. With these & a new coil on the engine, its un stopable now Took the deck off for the winter & went & found some mud to plough through