diggerjames

Very good nice machine mate

Thanks neil it seems to be evolving into something entirely different what was originally planned but I am happy what the end result should be

That would also end in divorce lol

Once it's all done I'll have to strip down and paint it all etc , maybe next year un less I find a warm place to do it! Want to get most of it done because I need to get my extension done very soon to keep SWMBO happy!

Cheers mate it's getting there

Hi all had a busy day fabricating different parts of the machine I've widened the rear load bed which I think is a lot better it is going to look a bit like a Showman tractor / pulling tractor , which will look pretty good I think with it all sign written up on the sides etc , I've also made the rear tailgate door , which I've tacked in place , and finally I've started making the silencers , which me been tight etc and I like to use what I have available I cut an old car silencer in half re packed with wadding ( thanks Nathan ) and welded the ends up to make a pair, not bad for a first attempt and I'm pretty pleased with the result !

Brilliant Koen what a find. I've never seen one of those before!

I'm sure a man of your ability Norm will sort it ! Hope you get going with it I'd like to see it at Newby !

Good luck Ian with everything

Answer the first question it will cover all the wheels might aswell maximise all the room . Answer to the second question The pulley is there invade indeed a PTO for something hyd pump etc or a big alternator ?I'm glad u like my exhaust Ian

I have now broke the tack welds off and stretched the body 240 mm wide it now looks a lot better more photos to follow

Ballast tractor with winch ! That's my plan any way !

Yes but it will have a trailer norm an artic as well !

Hi all I've had another night fabricating various buts and pieces I've decided to make it into a ballast / tractor unit I've tacked on the rear ballast area but I've decided I'm going to make it a bit wider , I've also started to make the twin exhaust system here is what I've done so far !

Looking good Nigel love your twos ingenuity

Hi all just a brief update on my build I've started making the rear body base here is what I've done so far

I've stood on it so it should Mark

Hi all had a busy evening fabricating the rear chassis and pivot point which is taking abit of working out here is what I've done so far

Looking good mate

Wow looks nice norm did you put the wood around the base of it ?

Wow looking fantastic keep it up mate

I'm sure you will succeed mark!

cheers mate I'm in two minds wether to make it rigid or not or maybe put some springs on etc not sure what to do for the best?

A short video of the engine running

Hi all after a morning with the wife I was allowed down to the shed to do a bit more fabrication and to get the engine running ! Here is what I've done