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A few pics of dads new acquisition, he's forgotten how to post....

Lunch time update

Evening all, well the air around the workshop has been red of late... Nope, not people getting angry, chassis painting instead Two coats of Ford Cardinal red and a couple of clear coats.. Even though the engine cradle was painted at the same time, a different light makes it look a different colour! Out in the sun the red looks quite bright and contrasts well with the black radiator mount. The engine after 2 of 4 coats of black engine enamel. 4 coats of black done and the engine looks a lot better.. I didn't see any point in masking up the valve covers as they need to be stripped of silver paint and polished up.. Just so I could say I've started putting WN back together the king pins/spindles and rear axle were bolted on. When the engine and wheels go back on Mnday I will really feel like I'm getting somewhere with the reassembly... Well, until I have to start on the bodywork

Seems appropriate to put it under farming as its predominant use is in farming... after a drought of 18 years I have finally got another proper Land Rover, having had two freelanders and a rav 4 there was still a hole in my life. here she is, 14 years old, fairly tidy, low miles, td5 with overdrive and climate pack - I missed this on the first viewing, but that includes heated windscreen and seats! In a Land Rover that is the height of luxury!!! drives nicely, I'm sure within a week there will be oil leaks, rain leaks and grumbles from the gearbox. That's the fun of Land Rover ownership though If you were wondering what's behind me, that's clowder looking down into hawkswick, the road behind me leads to malham tarn.

Last of the strip down now with the gearboxes removed from the rear I've now started the rear Mudguards , removal as they was tack welded in as temporary measure these have now Been ground off I have drilled and tapped the holes so they can be taken off for access , i have also been finishing off the welds and adding more strengthening pieces in .

Thanks guys, yeah gotta use them. I was brought up in landies and off roading. it did accidentally turn the wrong way coming down the lane and find its way across a stream

What's Nigel hiding under his sweater in photo 5 Ian.

nice truck, Not a proper Landy though, Not unless driving it is a real labour of love! its way to shiny and climate control! I don't even have a back window in mine! and the heaters like an asthmatic mouse blowing though a straw! bet you've even got a syncro gearbox! seriously though really nice buy, bit jealous expect to see some hardcore offroading shots! heres a few from me and my mates, the old black series pickup is mine,

'Titch' at machinery decals has also been hard at work too. He has recreated the decals from photographs I provided, of the remains of decals found on the machine. He has done a fantastic job as usual! Here are the pictures of the fully 'clothed' finished machine..........

Picked these up today. The more complete one is a Ransomes 10 inch two horse plough and the other is a Pierce of Wexford 8 inch single horse plough. As the 8 inch Pierce plough has a lot of parts missing, i am going to convert it into something i can use behind the Wheel Horse. The Ransomes will be cleaned up, painted and set in my garden. I suppose you could class these as family heirlooms as the Ramsomes belonged to my grandfather and the Pierce was my great grandfathers. &

Maybe get in. But would he be able to get out?

Nigel got Ian to test it because he couldn't get in it

I thought it was a flat cat I'm guessing the red oxide is rattle can paint Chris?

Hi just picked up a Ariens GT17 and a lister AC2

A very tidy looking buy, I'm guessing by the condition it's all up and running?

Be great road registered.

Nice Landy Mark, it should prove handy if Bendy ever gets stuck

That's Ian's road going car he looks very manly behind the wheel

Looks a lot safer than why not!

Ooooh, me likes! You can't get it dirty now it's shiny though

Just noticed. No snorkel. Think that's wise Mark? Considering the flooded lanes we get up here.

Nice work James, the beading not only looks good but it will add loads of strength

Yeah, those edge beads look good!

gotta use em, nothing better than being up the to diffs in mud! its why mine is not being restored beyond the mechanical side, it would only get scratched, Debbie's a work horse and play thing, not a dressage horse! what you cant see in the first photo is that landys pointing down hill an a 45 degree angle for that tire change held back by another defenders winch, not a fun wheel change!

Those photo's bring back memories.

Mudguards look better with the edging. Keep the H&S bods happy as well.

I bought an old trailer at auction a few months back and I am getting around to fixing it up a bit. Two coats of Industrial enamel with hardener and reducer made the metal look fairly good, after three hours sanding and prepping. I used some left over oil base rusty metal primer, oil stain, and varnish to make a paint stew for the old wood, Then I made some tali light brackets from some left over metal bits. Later this week I will install the wiring, attach the lights, and finally install the jack mount and tongue jack. Before and after pictures below.

A very nice Landy Mark and a cool photo in its natural habitat.

looks nice mark

Looks a tidy bit of kit Mark, enjoy your off roading

Here's both the Farmers Boy's side by side...... a before and after....... And a short video of them both running. https://youtu.be/yNyyi6-ngWU

Picked up the frame this afternoon but its too late to paint it with red oxide, hopefully we'll have a sunny day tomorrow

the mowing deck looks ok just needs a bevel gear of the pto its got front mid and rear ptos and the lift arms for 3 point are there got a nice lister ac2 in london as well today

You need to take that show on the road, would it cut the heads of chickens, lol.

Ime not going to bend down at the workshop that's for sure

Well I guess that answers that question.... I mean who on earth is daft enough to look into a loaded light sabre. Btw, where do I find the app

That'll clean out the sinuses.

Now that Bendy is fully hydraulicised it was time to get test the plough. Yup, it works....

Added lights and a jack

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...

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

Only kidding Here's the second go, needs setting up and a better driver See what I mean

It was good fun, and very productive for mowing. You never cut the same bit twice with one! At one point I could also mow with the twins sitting either side of me it was a big seat.

Here's a few pics of my sons westwood, after being finished and featured in T&M he got a really good offer and ended up selling it to do his C-121 resto.

I thought I'd given a big clue in the top of the thread It was a nice tractor and ran sweet as a nut, we like those Briggs engines. Never had any trouble with them.... Well they aren't temperature tolerant. I have two melted ones up the garden

My brothers restoration, tractor came from Neil thanks again...

Ha, they are sisters. Both from Neil actually