Alan

The Billy Goat looks familiar. I'm sure I've seen it before somewhere.

The RT-16T has a lot of differences to the GT16 Alain. Although the chassis and many of the smaller parts look the same, the fenders, dash tower, gas tank and grill top half etc are different. The RT-16T grill slopes back at the top when viewed from the side and the headlamps are set lower. This can just be seen via the parts manual link and also on photos of the RT-16T found on Google images. I expect there was a lot of variations over the years, as with most things, so some RT-16T's could have had similar parts to the GT16 fitted. The decals also appear to vary a lot even in any given year.

Alain. The Roper ID plate gives the model number as T5828DR Serial 3138B01202 I have not been able to trace these on the web but Sears GT16 917 - 257050 is identical as far as I can see. Info found via Searstractormanuals.com The engine model number is 401417 0127 Type 01 Code 780915 12 which dates the engine to 1978. Searches on various American forums also indicated that the black and silver color, combined with the twin Briggs, are a 1978 combination. Someone may know otherwise though.

Too busy drinking tea and coffee I expect. Or worn out from playing yesterday.

As far as I know most did have Onan's. I think, but not 100% sure, that the Brigg twins were only fitted for one year. 1978. Also think that 1978 was the only year for the black and silver color ( American spelling ) scheme.

We aim to please.

Chris without tea would be like a car without petrol. Both would stop working. The tea was also joined by coffee today. The kettle never had time to cool off.

Neither can I. I had to tone it down a bit. Nutter was a mild substitute.

Nice to meet Norm today. He was just as Chris described, another nutter. Chris managed to get a few photo's when Norm returned to refuel. Most of the time it was a case of heard but not seen as he was plowing through the undergrowth. More of John's bits and pieces will soon be heading north. Thanks Norm.

I don't need such a big tractor as I'm more streamlined than you are.

Looked a great show, viewed from my armchair. Hope to attend next year.

Good set of photo's Nigel. A nice variety.

Nice work. Looks brilliant.

One of those at John's, or very similar. Same make and in about the same condition.

Norm. If Chris abandons you on your visit to John's, and leaves you to find your own way back, you will know the friendship has ended.

Looking forward to showing you where everything WAS at John's Norm.

Moved the last two of John's scrap Marina's today from their long term place of rest. They are due to be collected on Saturday after being bought for spares late last year. No idea why the the collection was delayed for so long. With the Showman controlling his favourite NON RED machine ( John's digger ) he decided to take the scenic route around the barn although there wasn't much room to get between the barn lean to and trees, bushes etc. He just wanted to go the long way around so he could have extra play time. I had the pleasure ? of sitting in the cars and and following the digger around at the end of the tow rope. About an hour to move both cars to a more suitable collection position although the rear brakes on one needed freeing off with the help of a club hammer GENTLY tapping the wheels. We know you all like photo's so two included for you to drool over. The first GONE, the second HERE we are again. A few more little jobs done, including drinking Chris's usual beverage tea, before he had to head off home as he was under strict instructions from Mrs Showman NOT to be late or he wouldn't get his promised anniversary present.

Welcome back Alain.

Happy anniversary Pam and Chris. Thought I'd put Pam first.

Wonder if he's the same squatter who was booted out of John's caravan. Now that we can see his face Chris might recognize him.

Brilliant work Richard.

Just after dragging from the barn. Dismantled for parts as no one was interested in it. The engine is still there with the frame. The steering wheel went to the south coast, and the ignition switch ended up in Norfolk. I'll leave you to guess who the new owners are.

Lost count Paul but it worked. Never seen him move so fast.

Another of the Showman's little jobs today, along with his Bolens wind up, was to change the steering lock / ignition assembly on one of John's Marina's. I was amazed at how quick he did it especially as the shear bolts used on assembly leave nothing to get a spanner onto and are in a recess in the casting. When asked how he managed it so quickly, his face turned as red as his new Wheelhorse tea shirt and muttering under his breath, said that it was best if I didn't know. After bribing him with more tea he said he had to get home somehow after spending all his money on late night sessions with booze and blondes in his teenage days, and that other drinkers were left wondering where their cars had gone. His effort today resulted in this Marina having a working ignition system and with a bit more work will spring to life again.

Chris couldn't wait to get home to start a wind up. Think all the tea he had today made him hyperactive and caused his brain to go into overdrive.