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Bit cold and damp today, but with a bit of working between workshop and kitchen, I got the underneath of the bonnet primed and top coated. Took it into the kitchen to warm up, paint in hot water, spray outside, into kitchen to dry. Repeat five times.

Just finished this there was a lot of bits missing and it was in a terrible state when I bought it , I have put a clutch on it so it’s now press and go ,made the gearing for 6 mph flat out thanks to twitch for decals, and Angus for the engine.

Great work Norm!

Museum ? Yep, all part of the long term future plan

Removed it from the bench today and took some photo's outside. After a clean up in the workshop I turned my attention to the antivibration engine plate. Got it primed and top coated. Next it was the turn of the bonnet/hood. Borrowed SWMBO's hair dryer, (with permission) and removed the stickers from the sides. Followed that with a good going over with Turpentine substitute, then rubbed down with emery cloth. The photo' below shows how the paint has faded over the last 36 years. That was it for today.

Starting to look like a tractor again. Seat base painted and fitted. High back seat that was originally on the Black Horse. Cleaned p not to bad later with a wipe with white spirit. Even fitted a pair of rear lights that have been on the shelf for some time. They'll be wired up later.

Three coats of top coat on fender and footplates. Also some skateboard grippy applied to the footplates. Footplates mounted on the tractor. Remembered to put the drive belt on, so I don't have to take things off again to fit it. Got the seat base and brackets primed. Split pins in the seat plate suspension bits are rusted in solid. Had to snap the ends off to get the parts out. One spring escaped to hide somewhere in the workshop. I know there's a bit of difference in the paint colours, but I couldn't get spray cans in exact match. But two tone's good.

In between putting up Christmas lights, I managed to get a bit of painting done. Three coats of primer on footplates, drive belt guard and fender. The footplate on the right is going to get a touch of filler. I should have done it in the first place. Into the kitchen to fully dry overnight. Hopefully get the top coats on tomorrow.

Today got the tower fitted, PTO lever, fuel tank and several other bits fitted. Also some more of the smaller parts painted. Now below is a little idea I had. If left unused for a few days, starting up could take a while. So boat primer bulb fitted. Access through a hole in the fender under the seat. And yes. I need a new gaiter for the gear lever.

Got the tower painted and on today. The external panels will be done again, as it turned damp and humid. But I try assembled to see how it was looking. The paint work looks a bit odd, but that's down to the light in the workshop and camera flash. Honest! Back up on the bench. Saves the old back. Assembled the lift lever, clutch and parking brake mechanism. More parts to clean up and paint now.

Front tyres were getting past their sell by date and also the wheel bearings. So into Carlisle this morning and bought replacements. Modified spindles done a while ago. Trailer hub. Trailer wheel and tyre. Looking good. Back on all fours. Approximately £50 more than replacement turf tyres and new wheel bearings.

Managed a couple of hours this afternoon. Rear wheels on. Tower lower half stripped. The lift lever shaft and centre refused to part. Not a problem though. And some small parts primed.