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A few photos if the tear down. Its surprising how quickly these Wheelhorses come apart. Someone must have had a problem with the belt slipping at one point and made up a couple of crude brackets. The rear most one was actually wearing away the back of the belt. That Kohler engine is one heavy son of a bitch. They are certainly made to last. The Wheelhorse has been painted at some point in its life and after the engine was removed i found a patch of the original paint, which was quite pink to my surprise. Most of the information i have found about paint colours say to use International Harvester 2150. The closest i can find, going by what was under the engine is Ral 3001 signal red. Now the work hard really begins, cleaning, sanding and painting.

Funny you should mention that Doug, I was talking with Nigel about evil looking red eyes rather than just the normal lights I agree mate, the original light unit only needs a little trim to make it fit, so it makes sense to me A bit more of the WN story for you chaps.. With the chassis cleaned up and coated in the red stuff, I started to look at the vast amount of smaller parts that need cleaning up... Which got me thinking that I have a blasting cabinet and compressor both of which had not been used since I moved workshops well over a year ago! As the compressor is a tad on the large side the fear was the current drawn when starting it up would cause problems with the workshop wiring which could best be described as "needs work"! Anyway, nothing went bang or produced any smoke so a clutch pedal went into the blasting cabinet.... Not bad, maybe the blasting medium is a little coarse but we shall see what it looks like with a couple of coats of red oxide. Only a couple of problems with the blast cabinet... It needs to be raised by 6 inches or so so I'm not bent over using it.. And I need to sort out a dust extraction system as despite a good vent pipe it can get a bit hard to see what's going on.. I've just dug out a spare computer cooling fan which hopefully should suck out enough dust so I can see what I'm doing..

I was happy there Norm, didnt want to be parked with the riff-raff

I was thinking more fat b****r on a small tractor !! The sun was right in my eyes in the first photo, hence the squint !!

Some photos from the Spring Meet and Greet at Isfield station in Sussex today, the last two photos are especially for Norm as I know he has been waiting to see them...

Found this while internet searching,

Hethersgill Vintage club Ploughing match. Brisco, Carlisle. Horticultural machines can enter as well as tractors. PM me for details.

Finger nails need cutting.

Only if I sat on the bonnet !!

Its scary but I can steer it with my knees !!

Have you had a ride on it yet Paul, I found it scary to drive the front end seemed to have a mind of its own

A good day at Isfield station today, good company and 23 exhibits Plenty of breakfasts and tea at the café and a chance for machines to swop owners and a good catch up natter for all. Here's some photos, starting with the traditional group photo...

More photos...

I'm to polite though to say something like that.

Well I've bit the bullet and entered, with the Black Horse and Auto Culto plough. Tam Tweedie (Ransome Plooman) is coming down and bringing a friend. So I should get plenty of good advice. I hope. Come on Jonathan, not to late. I'll get you in.

Glad you had a good day Mr Showman Here's some more photos...

I have decided to put my second T engined MG2 up for sale as with other projects it is unlikely that I will get back to it. It is the very rare Sturmey Archer engined machine with chain start mechanism. Partly dismantled to rebuild drive wheels, all parts are present. Tractor should be identical to 137 but has later ( 1938/39 ) additions such as tool box, later floorboards, fan guard and track mudguards. The engine has not run for a few years but has good compression. Tracks were refurbed by the previous owner with all new bolts etc. The tractor was fully restored about 25 years ago and has only been used for showing since. Tub and steelwork very good order and rust free. Drive wheels and idlers all good as are galleried load rollers. I have it on E bay but happy to consider sensible offers to someone who is prepared to bring it back to how it should be.

Very enjoyable day Paul and nice to meet up with old friends. Thanks for organising a nice day with good weather too

Snappede this chap in my sister-in-law's garden a couple of years ago. Believe it to be the caterpillar of an elephant hawk moth.

Did some more to the Landmaster today (no Norm, still not done the chassis yet )

The usual nocturnal creatures around our way have sticky fingers and drive Ford Transits!

If the original light unit fits with modifications, personally I would go with that Ian, your tractor mate, your call

Ask Mark to make a headlight decal with two eyes you can cut out, then fit super bright 'RED' led's instead of white bulbs !

Make sure you take your camera Norm ! (please)