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Many happy returns :thumbs: All the best, have a great day. :D

I can't dwell on this anymore, I'm gonna Lodge a complaint

    "Champion" :D

Many happy ( belated ) returns Paul, Hope you had a good day. :thumbs: :thumbs:

Nearly bought a G14 at the Cheffins vintage sale yesterday, but it went for £270.00!

Many happy returns, :thumbs:

Many happy, ( belated ) returns Alaine. :thumbs: :thumbs:

here is ours,

Seen it!

After it!

Got it!

Many happy  (belated) returns, Norm, :thumbs:

Hope you got lots of what you want      

Excellent!

Do you know the owner?

No, Sorry.

 Just looked in the programme, it lists,  Bolens 1957      S.Stockham,  Towcester.

Here's a few more.

  One for Nigel to race against Ian on "Why Not". :D

Great photos and I love that earlier style Bolens Ride a Matic from the late '50s. I have not seen that particular model over here in the UK and thus is a real rarity.

Edit: it is a Super Ride a Matic of '57 vintage.

  These are the boards that were with the tractor.

A few photos from last weekend.

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Many Happy Returns Richard, hope you got everythng you wanted :thumbs:

That is a NICE haul of Harrow spikes!!!! Your lucky the authorities weren't close by as there maybe a law against getting that kind of deal. 

More likely  I would have been arrested and the spikes confiscated as offensive weapons!

Oh that's a bugger, I have a zig-zag harrow with the square pins with thread on that are badly worn, ive welded them up now  

When you've worn yours out Chris, give me a call, I'm sure I wont have used all of these up by then :D

Got harrows coming out of my ears Norm, I bought a brand new set of three a year or so ago for , I think  £80.00p. I may use the large 'duck foot' tines to build a small cultivator though. I would like to have a go at building a 'Wheelhorse' size version of the  'Vicon'  style reciprocating power harrow with it's own engine. at least I've now got enough spikes to do it.       

p.s.  The thing that spoilt the day was, I couldn't claim the 20p VAT back !

Not really foraging, but, went to the machinery sale Monday, saw this lot which didn't make the reserve, I bought it afterwards for the reserve + vat, total £1.20p

five boxes of harrow points, Don't know what I'll do with them though.

Many happy returns Nigel :thumbs:

I hope I look as good when I reach your age Was your new truck your birthday present ?

Doug.

You hope!   When the adrenaline goes up and the red mist comes down, caution gets thrown to the wind.

Red Mist ? does this mean Ian will attain such speeds that the paint will peel off :o

Looking great Ian :thumbs:

What PCD are the wheels Norm, I used JD mower deck spindles for my C121 front hubs. I'm sure I have some more, I think the pcd of these is around 100mm / 4"

the bearing size is 3/4" so they go straight on. You can alter the track by just turning them round. if you want to try them, PM me and I'll send you a couple.

Doug

Regarding a bit of play on hubs / shafts, if you have a decent lathe you could try 'knurling' the shaft to slightly increase it's diameter and also the rough finish gives a bit more grip. I used to do this to piston skirts on the old British bikes to cut down on piston slap ( 40 years ago ) when they were a bit worn.

I believe all these exhibitors are members of the  'Starting Handle Club' All photos were taken in their enclosure, dozens of stationary engines and bigger tractors also.

Thanks for the great pictures.

 

What is in nos. 8, 9 and 19?

 

Like the Field Marshall and the Fergusson Pony.

1989 Marshall C12, according to the sheet on the exhibit.

A few pics from a VERY HOT showground. :wub:

Many Happy Returns (for tomorrow)  Mark and many of them

     Doug.

 ps sorry tuesday

What happened to the original rod ? did it break or is it worn out ? If worn you could bore it slightly larger,and then possibly 'white metal' it, bore to just undersize then scrape to a fit.

Try 'googling' re- metalling bearings and 'Babbit' metal.If you have a fairly accurate drill press,and a bearing scraper you could probably manage without the use of a lathe or mill.

Doug