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Thanks Mark, yep it's about that decal thinking time.. It's about time you headed down too We have take off!! I did wonder why the steering went everywhere, I was going a bit to fast to notice I was almost airborne She does indeed. Thanks Ewan Ta muchly Charlie I will try not to break her Norm And now the moment you have all been waiting for.. That's me included... Yest it's test drive video time

In preparation for the 1556 restoration I took the AG tires and tr-ribs off the Bolens H16 and mounted them on the 1556 rims. I then mounted my new 24x9.50-12 and 16x6.50-8 Carlisle Multi-Trac C/S turf tires all the way around the H16 and installed the deck, not sure I did it right, but it is on. Here is were it got interesting. Most Bolens owners know there is an adjustment (slotted holes) on the PTO, and that you can loosen or tighten it up or down depending on worn or new belts, etc. Well I had installed the PTO and with the engagement off and pulled the PTO Down as far as it could go, then tightened the nuts, this made the PTO/mower deck constantly run, even when starting. Not knowing what was going on (PTO and deck was quite) I climbed aboard and proceeded to drive out the shop. All was well until I hit the piece of carpet I was using to lay on, that's when things got dicey, luckily the engine stalled and I got off for a look. I don't see very well at all up close, in fact I just noticed in one of the pictures that a nail is been used on the hydraulic lift instead of a hairpin. That comes to my final question. I'm not sure I have the lift bracket on correctly (or any brackets for that matter) I have the small curved piece and the straight piece and I think I'm just supposed to have the straight piece from the deck to the lift. The deck is black and that makes seeing things even worse. I am now ready to start painting the 1556. Thanks to all.

Very few H16s left to choose from as all in Norfolk

How can you possibly go back to driving 5-1/2mph horses after this Ian? you'll be well spoilt now :D truly amazing and AWESOME!!!!!!! :thumbs: Nitrous next ?

It's the maniacal laugh that dos it for me... More power egor! I think that's gotta be the basis for some decals, even his name. I christen him egor... That or frankenhorse

How's this Koen

So when do we get a tug 'o war with Bendy?? but seriously, great job Ian.

Truly amazing Ian, looks fun to drive, can't wait to see it in action

Allready looks like Frankenstein with those filters on the side

Alain, looks absolutely brilliant. Your attention to detail is spot on and seeing this example will want me to get a H16.

His magnetic pole shifted I could not help it, the devil made me do it Nigel

Used to be !............. so what went wrong.

today we found out that the genny part works we also made somekind of exhaust with bits of pipe and the muffler off of our Farmall Cub, let me tell you it makes a HUGE difference now you just have to shout and you can hear what others shout, wasn't like that before

This is just so awesome!

I'll bring me 'elmet and a change of pants. Well done lads.

It just gets better

freakin' awesome!! but, does it do burnouts? oh and what was nigel saying at the end of the vid?

That looks like a lot of fun! Ian, you have built a fantastic machine. I am looking forward to the video Iain

well the test drive happend only one word to describe it MENTAL

That sounds a bit drastic to me Norm Well, I didn't quite make the test drive deadline today, but getting very close.. Due to a measuring problem I had to make another sleeve to join the 2 parts of the prop shaft together... For once I can say the measuring cock up wasn't down to me but measuring calipers.. Nigel will vouch for that as well! Getting the engine running again was fun.. The spark at the plugs which was there yesterday had vanished today!! After lot's of searching and ing I traced the problem down to the run/stop switch which had decided that the run position just wasn't an option any more! So sorting those two problems kinda killed any chance of a test drive today But there's always tomorrow The amended "To do" list.. Find out why the fuel tap is leaking.. Fill diff with oil. Finish the wiring, it's about 90% done. Finish the prop shaft.. About 50% 90% done. It just needs welding and fitting. Bleed the brakes again to get the last of the air out. Warm the engine up and change the oil. Set the front end up. Get WN off the bench.. Go for a test drive With WN off the bench it only seemed fair that I rolled her outside for a few photos.. For me... This one really hits the spot