Stormin

Serviced a neighbours walk behind mower today. Got three logs in return.

While looking around for things to do, I spied a little toolbox on a workshop shelf. Now all three Wheel Horses have toolboxes fitted to their fenders, but not the Sears/Roper. I've been reluctant to drill holes in it's fenders. Looking at the back end, I noticed a couple of bolts securing the seat mount sticking out with some thread showing. Just enough to fasten something on. So yesterday the toolbox got a rub down and a coat of primer. Followed by a couple of top coats of mat black. I've no gloss. This morning I fitted it. Nice fit methinks.

Good work, Joseph! I'd have just ploughed up the grass. Might not have gone down well with the females of the family though.

Going to be better than new by the time your finished.

I was wondering about how you'd fit towing attachments. Wonder what the bottom pin was for. Neat!

Glad your improving. Stay safe.

'Ow do, Doug. Been wondering where you'd got to. Good to hear from you. I like the winch setup. Been thinking about something similar for the Black Horse for the plough. The hydraulic set up was not very successful. Neither was the electric actuator. Very slow due to the ploughs weight and when traveling over rough ground, the plough would drop. Where did you get the little winch? I was thinking about mounting a quad winch on the front, running the cable underneath.

No doubt Carol will disagree.

I'll think of something Jonathan. Coal bunker finished now. Just needs a fresh coat of white paint. A nice chrome removable bar to keep it open.

Not hard to guess, Alan. Wood to the tip? Waste full!

Is there an ID plate on it? Serial number etc? Also the engine number can give you a rough idea of it's age. If it's the original engine of course.

For a change from painting everything that doesn't move during this lock down, I have had a dabble a some woodwork. First to receive my ministrations, was the arch leading down to my woodyard and the pond. The top was in a rather bad way. Not surprising really after something over ten years at least. So some scrap boards provided the sides. Some more boards, put through the saw bench, provided the slats. Next on the list was the leant I keep my Saxon trailer, Roller and lawn sweeper under. So off with the rotten ply roof. Couple of sheets of Stirling board. Screwed down, not nailed. Yesterday I laid the felt. Finished that by lunch time. So started on the next job. New lids for the coal bunker. Two 14ft T&G planks, obtained along with the Stirling board got cut to length. Talk about good planning. I only had 4" of scrap of each board. Got those finished today and felted. Tomorrow I'll get the hinges and some screws. Also I need to find a couple of boards to cover the gaps either side. Stock of planks and boards is well depleted.

Scooter wheels are an Idea. I modified scooter wheels on my C-121, Black Horse. I used trailer hubs as well. May give you ideas. Page 15.

If you need a hand, Jonathan, just give me a call. It's getting harder to find things to do now.

All the Best, Karl. Thanks for all you do.

I had a feeling you'd bought them, Harry. Look after them. Pity I couldn't get up to help and see you again.

If you go to our sister site, RedSquare. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/ Steveasaurus on there is the expert on transmissions. He's done some tutorials and he'll answer all your questions. Just don't tell him I told you.

Well they have grown nearly as big as their mother and have been doing well over the last couple of weeks or so. Though reduced to six. Too big for crows, magpies and cats. But this morning only five. I guess there's been a fox about. Another brood hatched out last week. Eleven all told. No doubt some of them will fall victim to predators.

Bit of a shame really to see your collection split up. Hope they've gone to where they'll be appreciated and cared for.

I had a W11 some years back for the grandsons to ride round on. Never did any work on it. I did find that previous owner/owners, had run it with no bearing left for the LH drive shaft. The tube was elongated by at least half an inch. Scrapped it, kept the engine and the front axle was used for a tractor ambulance trailer.

You and your gates! Seeing those gave me the push to give the yard 5 bar gate a freshen up.

Seem to be a few Westwoods popping up. Apart from the seat, it doesn't look in bad condition. Not bashed about.

Can't help you with the paint colours, but There are two or three Westwood owners on here. Put Westwood Gazelle in the search and see what comes up. I think the paint colours were mentioned in a topic somewhere.

Do you really need that much weight? Seems a bit OTT to me. That's 176lb a wheel.

Wot 'e sed! Love the colour.