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I did think of that Mark, but I'd nothing to make a turn table type thing out of. Also I wanted to keep it as compact as possible. As it is, it will go upside down under the tractors on the trailer. Or even in the back of the Disco'.

Charlie, the original exhaust on the 121 was a pious one. Very holy. I cut the manifold end off it and turned it up instead of down. I had some pipe that just fitted over it. Drilled lots of holes in it, cut some slots in one end and that is held with an exhaust clamp. The stainless pipe and flap I liberated from under a bench in expeatfarmers workshop. I turned two spacers to slide over the inner pipe and inside the stainless outer. These were welded to the inner pipe. One at one end. The other about an inch and a half from the other end. Loft insulation was packed between the two pipes as I inserted the inner pipe into the outer one. I then drilled and tapped two holes opposite each other, through the stainless pipe and into the lower spacer. Two 6mm stainless hex head screws keep everything together. I did fit a mute in the outlet end of the inner pipe, a plug with a smaller hole than the pipe bore, to quieten it a bit more. But it didn't reckon much to the idea and spat it out.

Just watched some of the videos. I'm NOT telling number 3 grandson. But what fun.

Your biased though.

Or Bolens Recovery.

That would be handy, Mark. The C-81 will be the towed one. Still acting up when revs high. You can take your own at Newby, Chris.

Had a bit of a play with Dolly today. Made some ramps out of a plank and loaded up. Even with straps on, the front wheels did start to kick out, as Chris mentioned. So a rethink in order. I'll put it on backwards. Slight problem with that. My plank ramps rested on Dollies wheels, with a block underneath to stop them being pushed forward. Worked fine going up forward, but the C-81s rear ag' tyres could not get grip. So some cross pieces added. Also chains added, that looped round Dollies wheels, to stop the ramps being pulled off. That done and loaded up without any problem. Ratchet straps secured tractor wheels to Dolly hitched behind the C-121 and time for a test. Ahh! But! I'd done all this halfway into the workshop. Time to try reversing and turning round in the yard. Here the problem was the front wheels of the towed tractor. They had a mind of their own. So a simple technique was devised. Low box and low revs enabled me to dismount and turn each steering wheel as required. Once turned round and out onto the lane. Test was successful I'm pleased to say. The towed tractors wheels, after completing a turn, do take a while to fully come back in line. But this doesn't cause a problem.

And washing up liquid. Just wipe the mucky hand marks off the bottle, before returning it to the kitchen.

Some interesting machinery there.

When Janet's out I assume.

The NR6 is really nice.

I agree.

Looks a handy little tractor, Jonathan. And diesel to boot.

Suppose two sets could be made out of them.

Wait your turn. I'm first in line.

I think the axle ends should be black. Bit of relief against the cream.

Coming on well, Ian.

Either that's one heck of a big wheel, Ewan, or you've a very small foot. Your getting on well with it. Be nice to see at Newby.

Handy lad. Hope you pay him well.

Another for cream.

Like can of petrol and box of matches?

I like the road registered one. Very handy. But far to many for one man.

I've always liked the Bedford model in the fifth photo'. Thanks for posting, Charlie.

Very nice place, Charlie and excellent photo's.