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paint supplied by Crafmasters paints. Thanks.

paint supplied by Crafmasters paints. Thanks.

paint supplied by Crafmasters paints. Thanks.

What to do with a 'free' weekend, a pile of Villiers MK12 bits and a can of paint? 
Having restored several machines using Villiers engines over the last couple of years I have managed to collect 3 almost complete donor engines..... So as I was at loose end this weekend I set about sorting them out with a view to making one good engine out of all the bits! It's suprising what you can do in just a day, engines stripped, parts cleaned, degreased, old paint removed, de-rusted, etch primed, painted, gaskets made, parts reassembled...... I have a carb and exhaust, the only parts I haven't got is a working coil, 3 dud ones, tank brackets and an exhaust gasket! The coil is probably the most expensive part to buy for one of these engines, might have to wait a few weeks!
I'm probably going to make a stationary engine out of this one, mount it on a trolley and have it powering some sort of lighting.........

Hi All
our local club had a Lister D day to celebrate 90 years of the Lister D and its uses there were 80 engines on show for the day I enjoyed it ,hope you do to

 

Get the engine number etc of it and post on here
 

Hi All is anyone going to the Great Dorset Steam Fair.
I normally go for a few day and camp but Iam just going for a day visit on friday.
Would be good to catch up with fellow tractor fans  

I'll be there , 

If you're looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Traditionally this English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside.Further directions are superfluous. Just find the village on the map, head in that direction and follow everyone else to the show. From small beginnings this annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in how people lived, worked and played in bygone years and it is now widely recognised as "THE" National Heritage Show as well as being regarded as the leading show of its type in the World. The spectacle covers an enormous showground, at over 600 acres being one of Europe's largest outdoor event locations. 2015 saw the show in its 47th year. You can stand amazed at the variety of exhibitions and the sheer scale of the show means that there is always something new to see. For the first time visitor seeing the Great Dorset Steam Fair can be quite an awe inspiring and impressive site, a sea of marquees and attractions that can take your breath for a moment.
The show has something for everyone, whatever your interests! Maybe you are a collector, a steam fanatic, an exhibitor, a heavy horse fan, an avid camper, a music fan or just on holiday in the South of England at the end of August/beginning of September and fancy an excursion to what is described as the most remarkable show on earth!
Browse through our website and you will find everything you need to know about the show, whether you have visited it before or if you are a complete beginner. You can contact us with enquiries to with anything relating to the show by just clicking on the contact us button.     You can see all of our features detailed on this site, and keep track of days to go, check trade stand prices, information on exhibiting, see details of tickets for visitors, advanced booking incentives, camping and entertainments amongst other valuable information.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair is a typically British event offering a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment. Come and soak up the special festival atmosphere whether as a day visitor or taking in the full five days by camping on site. There is no other event like it anywhere in the world which is why over 200,000 visitors attend each year both from the UK and from all over the World!

If you're looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Traditionally this English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside.Further directions are superfluous. Just find the village on the map, head in that direction and follow everyone else to the showFrom small beginnings this annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in how people lived, worked and played in bygone years and it is now widely recognised as "THE" National Heritage Show as well as being regarded as the leading show of its type in the World. The spectacle covers an enormous showground, at over 600 acres being one of Europe's largest outdoor event locations. 2014 will see the show in its 46th year.The Great Dorset Steam Fair is a typically British event offering a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment. Come and soak up the special festival atmosphere whether as a day visitor or taking in the full five days by camping on site. There is no other event like it anywhere in the world which is why over 200,000 visitors attend each year both from the UK and from all over the World!



 

Visit this colourful show once and you'll be hooked for life. You must go !

I'd like to get about To a few more shows next year and the following years, maybe people could also list there local show, and there faviroute show, either in here or start a new topic?
Measums wise. I'd suggest amberly working museam. Either as it is or go when they hold there events, http://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Show wise, I enjoyed 'Netley Marsh Steam and Crafts Show'
Also my local show 'Laughton'. They hold two shows one in May and one in septmeber

http://www.freddibnahheritagecentre.com
Fred Dibnah heritage centre

I think it depends if he is not too busy and can find someone to look after the Horses (hooved versions).
 
Have a few pints for me Guys

Mark, yeah would love to meet up for a pint & a chin wag .
I will be going on the weds ,probably camping out and going Thursday. Also.
Keep in touch & I will meet up with you and anyone else who fancies a pint.
Hope the weather is gonna be good

Just booked our annual holiday - lastminute.com
 
So will be there on the wednesday/thursday if anyone is around. 
 
What days are you going Neil?  sounds like a good excuse for a pint and a natter...
 
Wonder if Andy is going???

Amongst our collection of various machines we have three Wheelhorses and up until yesterday one Cub Cadet, a model 100...
 
Looking on a certain website I spotted this machine, Wendy my better half was keen on bidding for it, so bid I duly did...
 
It's a Cub Cadet 128, with a 12hp Kohler, these tractors were made between 1971 and 1974 so I need to have a look at the
spec plate...
 
It needs a few bits like proper front wheels and the steering sorted out but I think with a bit of graft it could be quite a machine...

Looking forward to the show

Giving the old Stourpaine show a miss this year  . Shame as it's very good and (usually) lucky with the weather. Enjoy it if you go.

I have an  original  price list from 1974 ,GD Mountfield of Maidenhead wheel horse dealer
 
 

Koen , There are lots of videos on Youtube of this guy , he was an amazing man

no but this is
 

More like one of the showmans creation

here you go

here ye go Norm

Hello Guys!
We've been busy over this way for around three weeks now, building a 11ft x 5ft trailer to transport my machines too and from the shows it's big enough for two tractors and attachments like snowploughs and all my petrol, oil, tools, generators etc, or it's big enough for one tractor and my 4 wheeled cart. It's now finally finished, we tried building the mudguards as well, but they didn't go to plan, and for the sake of £20 we've brought two new plastic mud guards with fitted reflectors, it has a 4ft tailboard that acts just lovely as a ramp to load, takes the weight well, can just drive the tractors straight into the trailer, (makeing sure it's hitched to something otherwise you're asking for disaster to strike. It's very strong, plenty of iron went into the making of this, and plenty of head scratching as well. We've gone for that plant trailer look, it's nothing too special, wouldn't match up to a Brian James, or an iforwilliams but it does the job, was reasonably cheaper and it's not so appetizing and eye drawn by the tea leafs, I'm sure someone would rather steal an ifor Williams before they would this trailer still going all in with the wheel clamps etc though. Never be too careful,
It was built from a caravan chassis,
I've put it onto RedSquare as well, as I know there's some guys here that aren't yet on RedSquare,

Can I just add that it's a very close one, tight fit to say the least, allows for about 3mm gap good measurements dad lol.