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Unfortunately, due to storage space (and lack of use) my bolens dozer blaze/snow plough needs to go. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bolens-Ride-a-Matic-Snow-Plough-Dozer-Blade-Attachment-Garden-Tractor-/391215580457?hash=item5b16440529 Feel free to ring me with any questions. James 07964237483

My wallets fast and full But I have been known to lie before, on a serious not I still think that would nicely contrast the other colours in my shed. James

Ive got a 50's ride a matic, a gold one with the square bonnet and one the same as yours. If you want to get in touch RE any issues we may be able to help each other out. Also I may have a flywheel if your struggling - leave it with me. James

Unfortunately the time has come to sell my Commando 7. I have found another tractor that I would like, and time, money and room in the shed means that something has to go. I've got a selection of attachments and tractor rear tyres to go with it. I'm not sure if I am allowed to post links to eBay but here goes: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390958339040?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390958350822?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 The items are located in Cumbria. Any questions please ring me on 07964237483. Many Thanks, James

Thats a wheelhorse SMS 425, by the looks of it the same as mine, SMS425 is a 42" bar. Mine is on a commando 7 and the flat plate frame bolts either side of the chassis where the attach a matic would normally be. The sickle mower is really on or off as its not a 2 minute job to remove or refit. It has its own set of idler pulleys that replace the normal ones for the deck. If your interested in the mounting ill get you some pics. James

I bought a two little teng nut splitters ages ago and used the little one the other day for the first time. It was a nut and Allen head bolt holding pick up reel tines on and the Allen head was chewed up, such a handy tool. Did the nut from each side, tapped it with a hammer and the nut fell off. Saved quite a bit of time on the job as there were about 6 bolts like this with not enough room on the bolt end to get any other tool in. James

I know the feeling, the weeks seem to fly by with no progress on any projects. It wasn't too bad of a job, just a fine file and a lot of trial fitting Good look, James

I just made my own from some larger ones out of a sparex selection pack of keyways. If the keyways are worn you can get a better fit by making your own anyway. James

Thanks for the comments, I still haven't had chance to get pictures. And yes you only see plod after dark!!! To be honest I've passed them on the wheel horse while doing 'genuine horticultural work' and they seem to see your no doing nobody any harm and leave you alone. James

The old commando has been through more in my ownership than whole of its life. James

I think the other pics got lost during the death of my iphone, ill have to take some more. As for the neighbours, luckily this was done quite a while ago at college as part of a design and build thing. Still with all the tractors and the triumph stag I do feel sorry for them. Luckily im not a morning person James

Heres a few in progress, ill try and find the finished pics, there on the computer somewhere!. James

This is my home made implement. Shame I didn't have time to find a Kohler unit to put on to keep it period. (possible upgrade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdpr1uInI38 A few mods required yet, axle width especially James

Something that may be of interest to wheel horse fans... (already posted on redsquare) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJTEhODrvTg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFRvg1MtcQA James

I have a Farmers Boy for sale non runner reasonable condition, looking for around the £175 region but open to any good offer to get rid Villiers MK12 again non runner but clean with reduction gearbox Looking for around £50. Dont really know values of these items and i want rid so make me an offer. PM for info, pics etc. Both located in Cumbria Cheers, James http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/international-harvester-674/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Yes send my forms off last year just not had anything back yet thats all. thanks, james

Now that is very, very, very, very nice. I think i need one.

Do you happen to know when the entries normally come back, i havent heard anything yet? Cheers, James

Everyone on here seems to be red red and more red, ill get a picture of the 1961 Bolens ride a matic tomorrow to mix things up a bit! James

Lathe is my next big purchase, after a shed of my own to put it in of course James