Alan

Looks magnificent Ewan. 100% plus marks. NO, not your dad.

Looks brilliant Ian. A BIG improvement on the first photo.

You HAVE been busy Chris. Looks good. Must be running short of metal by now with all these projects going on.

You have plenty spare wheels Chris, and that long narrow chassis frame is still in John's barn. No excuses, get cracking.

A good use for John's scrap Chris.

Usually behind the camera Norm, saves having a cracked lens. But just for you another one with my "Hurry up and press the button Chris" face. John managed to get into all the photo's too.

Others came out OK Chris, but mostly look similar.

After weeks of sorting, finding goodie's and clearing junk, the Showman and I thought we would have a play for a change. Chris had left one of his horses on site for haulage duty's in case it was needed while I was finishing off my Roper, so as it was a nice sunny day we had a drive around to start with. Last week, during his usual end of day walkabout, Chris spotted a long lost trailer which I knew was somewhere on John's land. We decided to drag it out from the undergrowth for a better look. As expected it was in poor condition, the woodwork having rotted away and the lighter metal not much better. The main chassis was still good and solid and the wheels still revolved. Hitching up one tractor got it moving until the wet muddy ground caused wheel spin. The same result with the other tractor. Both tractors hitched up together did the trick. The trailer was then towed across the field to a new resting place. For some unknown reason, the sun decided to replace it's self with clouds and rain so we finished up a bit soggy. As usually happens, after spoiling the fun the sun decided to play nicely again. We didn't manage to take photo's of the tow in progress. Too busy having fun. The last photo, scanned from an old print, shows the same trailer about 43 years ago just after John and I had returned from a Bolens and equipment recovery trip. The things we got away with in those days. Just imagine being on the road with that lot these days. My son, on the tractor, was just pretending to drive. The Bolens in the trailer has somehow now found it's way to Norfolk. The four wheel trailer is the one Chris is restoring now. Another fun filled day. Thanks Chris. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. COVENTRY CLIMAX FIRE PUMP. Dragged this out of the barn yesterday. Moved it to a more convenient location ready for collection. The pump assembly is missing as can be seen. The buyer is based in Germany, not sure yet if it is going back with him or what plans he has for it. Whatever, it is another item less at John's. Also sold the J P Simplex mower which was collected yesterday.

Brilliant job Chris. Just needs the other trailer doing up now. With two on tow you will start to look like a real Showman.

Not much chance of finding anything else at John's now so he's off to pastures new.

Looks brilliant Chris. John will be impressed too when he sees it.

Would need to be red though. Last one went to Norfolk.

He'll probably use the scruffiest tractor he has Andrew, to add a bit of contrast.

She soon will. I've got her phone number. Chris might be in intensive care for a while.

A few similar rollers with frames at John's. Someone must want them Paul and Norm.

This one Norm. ? With the Showman wondering what it would look like painted RED. Or is there another Alan with a roper. ? 1978 GT16 6 speed. 16 hp Briggs horizontal opposed twin. Not had enough use out of it since restoring, so can't really comment on how reliable the engine and transmission is, although all appears OK so far. Just need to fit the correct drive belt instead of the temporary one. Restoration log under 1978 SEARS /ROPER GT16 in Step by Step restoration

If he restores the trailer wrecks still at John's, he can have a road train.

Went for scrap Paul. Chris said it was too heavy for Pam to push. Still a few smaller one's around if you want to make a gang roller. Did you know that your conversion was done with metal from John's, a welder from John's and the powered hacksaw from John's, which I would have had for myself if I hadn't been daft enough to tell Chris which pile of junk it was under. Bits were flying in all directions until he found it.

You should have had the big roller from John's Chris. Would have made Norm's and Paul's look like baby's.

Looks great Paul. Very smart.

They are.

It wood, and it wood look good with a load of wood for Pam's wood store before the wood gets burned in the wood burner, then Chris can use the wood store for red bits which he wood have done before Pam threatened him with a lump of 4x2 wood. Time to head for the woods to now.

Thought you'd built the tractor and trailer in 45 minute's, silly me. Don't let the Showman see that shelter. He is always looking for wood for his fire.

Not a truck but it's got wheels. MINI GARDEN - DOE. More photo's and details under Home Built Items.

Looks like you had lots of fun Chris. Makes the weeks work getting ready worthwhile.