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Well the C-121 is now up and running.    Still mods to do, but they will get done in time. 
 

 

 

 

 

 
Bit different to how it looked almost 12 months ago.
 

 
 
All that's left now is the arrival of the stickers.
 
Also new tyres when funds allow.

Came across these in a local auction never seen anything like them so thought I'd bid on them 3 flymo advertising printing plates and 3 but 2 different merry tiller print plates





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Wicked find, yer don't see many of those around.
Thanks for sharing

Those are an unusual find and pretty rare I would think.

Good find, bet there's not many of them left

Came across these in a local auction never seen anything like them so thought I'd bid on them 3 flymo advertising printing plates and 3 but 2 different merry tiller print plates





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Couple of small updates lift handle now goes up
And goes down again a small hole was cut out the seat pan new metal for said hole
Holes marked
Then drilled
Finished plate
Then there was no hole
Then the problems started got to this stage and went to weld it up with the mig and poof didn't want to play so out came the trusty inverter and got it finished needs grinding down but then a big ups van came
new seat bargain on evil bay 20 of my finest imperial credits of the realm and bolted in
Cheers Darren
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer

Evening chaps, it's been a busy day in the workshop..
 
I wasn't happy with how the battery box sat this morning, so I cut it off and started again..
It's a bit hard to get photo's as it's tucked away in the chassis, but it has a mounting bolt at the back, two underneath...
 

 
 
And one on the side..   Plenty strong enough now
 

 
 
A rare photo of Nigel smiling
 

 
 
A very narrow axle..
 

 
 
And lot's of parts on and under a fold up table...
 

 
 
Which can only mean one thing..... The strip down has started so I can fully weld up the chassis
 

 

Well, nothing went bang so out came the grinder..
 

 
 
Strange baffle thingy.. I guess it's there to stop dirt from entering the carbs..
 

 
 
About to go under the knife grinder
 

 
 
After fuel tap pipe enlargement surgery..
 

 
 
I had to lower the fuel tap to give me a fighting chance of getting some sort of air filter fitted!
Yes the fuel tap outlet is lower than the carb fuel inlet, but as the tank is above the inlet gravity should still do it's thing and fuel the carbs up.
 

 
 
The old fuel tap hole was blocked up by screwing in the end of this bolt and some welding.
 

 
 
I still need to make some brackets to bolt the tank down but as it will need to go in and out a lot while I sort the induction side of things out that job can wait a little while..
 
Speaking of induction, this was the carbs to air filter box pipework.. I only needed the carb ends..
 

 
 
Which were a perfect fit over this 2 inch diameter pipe, or part of a Reliant prop shaft to give it it's full name..
 

 
 
The plan is to plumb this pipe into both carbs and stick and air filter on both ends....   This time I will make sure I get the right size filters
 

I think they should judge the machines on what sort of feel they give rather than if it's got all the original washers or not..
But maybe I feel like that because I could never build a "show machine" that I would be scared of using in case it got scratched or something!

Thanks Mark
 
This morning while looking at the photo's of the master cylinders I had a flash of inspiration as you do..
 
This won't hit MooTube for a little while but I thought I'd give you a sneak preview..
This is the prototype so it needs a bit of refinement, but you will get the idea
 
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc140/Stigian/Why%20Not/th_Brake%20Demo_zpsgirdmxlk.mp4

Gary the ghost had a quick spin around the yard https://vimeo.com/125997307
And checked to make sure it fitted in the "horse box"



All in all not a very productive day but it will get there
Cheers Darren
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer

Today's update wheel and Hub stripped off and seal looks good so don't have to change it
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer

Hopefully it will only be burning rubber you can smell
 
 
A little bit more progress has been made...   Brake pedal moved inwards a bit and what will be the throttle in place..
 

 
 
Sometimes the best solution is the simplest one..
As you know I am using two bike master cylinders for WN's brakes, one front brakes, one rear, but I also need a way to set the balance on them, or more braking at the back than the front as it's otherwise known..
I did look at brake bias valves but other than Chinese cheap rubbish they were all rather expensive!
I could of built a linkage using cams to apply different pressure to each master cylinder until a thought hit me..
 
As you will of seen by the photo in my last post I had been thinking of having the MC's next to each other... But what would happen if one was above the other?
 
Taaa Daa
 

 
 
The higher you go up the lever the more it goes forward, so the top MC (rear brakes) gets more pressure and sooner than the bottom (front brakes) MC 
All I need to do is weld the MC frame to the chassis, change the lever bit for something a bit stronger and connect it via a rod to the brake pedal..
A little fine tuning will be needed I expect, but I'm rather hopeful this system will work
 

You can dig them out without stripping.
When re inserting just make sure they don't get knocked in too far!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-32427078

Well had an hour or two on it This afternoon chucked an old battery on it chucked some fuel in and jumped it of the car fired up after a couple of turns ran sweet as a nut no smoke an drove it round the yard a few times hi low box works fine gears are a bit hard to find but nothing major
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer

On a very serious note, I look forward to hearing more about this Bolens with the FEL (Philip) and the sale of the Bolens collection plus implements (Alan). I can assure you both that whoever buy anything collectable within the forum, they will go to very good homes with appreciative owners.

Thanks Andrew
 
 
 
 
Thanks Iain.
I've been compared to a lot of people (mostly Rednecks) over the years, but never John Wayne
 
 
 
 
The secret is to wear the hat backwards.. More aerodynamic that way
 
 
Well chaps, WN now has a fully working suicide shift.. Working out the linkage was quite easy, making it all fit between the chassis and steering rod was not so easy..
Your have to wait til the next video to see it in action I'm afraid, but here's a few photo's to give you an idea.
 
Pulling back on the shifter pushes the rod at the base forward..
 

 
 
Which pushes on the top of the L shaped pivot thingy and thus causes the next part of the linkage to be pulled down..
 

 
 
Which pulls down on on the cut down bike foot shifter and thus you have 1st gear.. I'm sure you can work out how to get the other 4 gears
 

 
 
I've no idea which model Wh this pedal came from, but it makes a great clutch pedal..
 

 
 
By sheer luck the Honda's clutch cable couldn't of been a better fit.. With the cable routed over the top of the engine, the end that need to be connected to the pedal ends up about here.. That should make it very easy to connect
 

Sum more pics of rusty

That's good news that it's all up and running. That will get you motivated to start other jobs on it.

Well had an hour or two on it This afternoon chucked an old battery on it chucked some fuel in and jumped it of the car fired up after a couple of turns ran sweet as a nut no smoke an drove it round the yard a few times hi low box works fine gears are a bit hard to find but nothing major
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer

Maybe a few of you can remember I put my beloved wheel horse b111 up for sale as I didn't have the time with a new born boy. Anyways it sold hated seeing it go but I still had my little mustang to play with. Now that's back up and running I was missing having a "big tractor" so after searching eBay for a few weeks came across this at a reasonable price and couldn't resist I know it's a wheel horse with a 12 hp Kohler and by the remains of a reg number I'm guessing 1972 but no idea on model any ways a few pics hope some one can tell me what I've got
Cheers Darren
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer

Thinking of selling my wheel horse as a new arrival back in November means I haven't got the time to spend on my hobbies and it's a shame for it to be just sat in the unit collecting dust. It will come with a cutting deck that's seen better days but could be sorted easily with a bit of time and patience. Been a good work horse the 4 years I've had it. Will need a new battery but runs and starts on the key. Be sad to see it go thinking around £220 for it. Located near GLASTONBURY
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer

Thinking of selling my wheel horse as a new arrival back in November means I haven't got the time to spend on my hobbies and it's a shame for it to be just sat in the unit collecting dust. It will come with a cutting deck that's seen better days but could be sorted easily with a bit of time and patience. Been a good work horse the 4 years I've had it. Will need a new battery but runs and starts on the key. Be sad to see it go thinking around £220 for it. Located near GLASTONBURY
If at first you don't succeed Use a bigger hammer