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Hi all, I once made my own lense and added led lights on project C4. This time it is project bendy in need of lighting and whilst I have a cast reflector, I though hell...why not make the whole lot... I bought some really nice 12v led bulbs with reflectors knowing I could mount them quite easily. So out with a sheet of ally and a template Some 46mm holes and push them through Cut a machine piece of lexan and add a new headlight sticker And here it is in place on bendy When the hood is painted I will mount it all properly

A few more pictures of the new machine

Today's update... Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from! Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable. Tested it.... It works! Plus I now have switch on and off able lights

Thanks Mark. Were never too old to learn Chris Thanks Richard.. It's all guess work really An update for you chaps.. Both front wheels are now re centered and fully welded up... Here's the second wheel. And now onto something new for me.. Making a front end that is not only strong, handles and steers well, but also has brakes.. As you will of seen in my last update I toyed with the brakes idea, yesterday was the day to see if I could make it work.. But rather than cutting and turning steel I made a fake brake disc from scrap ally just to see what could be made to fit.. The disc is 5" diameter and 4mm thick.. Time to dig out a bit of history.. One of the twin caliper mounting plates.. And the "Stig Double pumper" both of which were part of my 6X6's ill fated brake steer system.. It's a tight, but a Qwakasaki Gpz305 caliper will just about fit in the wheel rim.. Even better is I can get the steering pivot points rather close to the wheel, the bottom one might even fit inside the wheel which will make for better steering If you think of this wheel as the left side with the caliper at the rear inside and the ruler being the pivot point you will get the idea.. So now I know my brake idea can be made to fit I need a way of mounting the brake disc to the inside of the wheel hub... Lot's of measuring and scribbling later, a plan... Off cut's of steel are always handy to have about the place The start of the first wheel hub brake adapter thingy.... And this Gent's brings the build up to date..

Hi all I've recently purchased a ransomes Turf Trac which is made by steiner it's an American machine it's 4x4 hydrostatic I don't no much about these but they seem massive In the states , I'm picking it up tomorrow ! Hopefully more pics to follow and information !

Its sister is here in my shed, feel free to let them reunite at anytime there is room here for her

I think that's the case with all restorations, you never get what you put into them... unless they are for free and only need a coat of paint. it never works that way... though the missus thinks I've a few hundred in all my collection - hope she checks on here and redsquare when I croak it! can't let her sell them for a few hundred

Hi Nice plough If you get it for less than £150 it is a good buy if you pay more it is your decision either way you will have a good plough Frae the Fife Plooman

im might have a bid on that one just need to make a new account so the mrs dont find out lol

I agree, it's a nice plough, go for it Tom

Go for it! You know you want to...

depents on what ya have to pay for it, i'd say go for it

Nope was miles away in a field under a tree we're the one near me ?

There's a lot thinking and planning behind these projects. I am, yet again, amazed at the pace you're setting yourself Ian. More good work and I await further progress with interest. Cheers.

Great idea Mark , I'm sure that would do well on eBay or as an upgrade addition to your decal collection.

Got the hood stand primed today.

Thanks Doug, I will have a measure up today.. I know that the max diameter is 6 inches.. A video for you chaps.

i built this a few years ago out of old scrap