Alan

Thanks Norm and Mark.   Obvious when pointed out.  I hadn't thought of it as max / min.  I knew someone on MoM would probably know.

Yet another tool found at John's.  About 2.5" x 2.5"  Adjustable and lockable plungers.?  Marked 0 to 1/4.  Can't make out the makers name.   Some sort of measuring gauge. ?  Someone must know.

Never heard John saying anything about a swap while he had it.  I'll ask him next visit.  Doubtfull if he would remember though.

Yes the Husky spelt wrong with an e

All the years I have been around that Husky and I've never noticed the  e.  

Iain was lucky to get it on Friday Andrew, as Chris was helping with the loading.  As you know anything red finish's up in a red Sprinter van.  Iain's Sprinter was white and was easier to find in the semi darkness which saved the day.

Gone    but not forgotten. 

I got room for a Wheelhorse or two

That's not what Pam said.

I thought you weren't buying any more?

That's what he told me as well.  What's his boss's phone number ?  She needs to know.  

You gone back empty handed Iain!

He's loosing his touch Andrew.  We kept telling him there was lots of room left.  On his previous trips he was measuring the gaps with feeler gauge's and looking for suitable size goodie's to squeeze in.

After weeks of sorting and clearing lots of small stuff, mainly junk for the tip, we had a visitor from Norfolk yesterday.  Iain arrived for what he thinks will be his last visit to collect his reserved items.

Luckily it was mainly dry, not like today which is wet and windy.  Didn't get many photo's this time, just a few near the end of the loading.

The main items were John's last remaining Bolens tractor which had fun dragging a very heavy 8ft steel bench, a heavy engine hoist and bench drill up to the van.  Iain also twisted our arms    to let him take numerous other smaller items plus a pair of trailers and peace offerings for his boss at home.

He couldn't though, be persuaded to take a 6ft 3 furrow Ransom plough which had recently been discovered in the undergrowth. John knew it was there but  forgot  to tell anyone.

Thanks again Iain for making the trip and to the Showman for all his help on the day.  It was hard work for the three of us, most likely impossible for two due to the weight involved.

Got the Showman all excited when I PM'd the pic to him recently Norm.  He thought it was at John's and couldn't understand how he had missed it.

Ian and Nigel were trying to keep their next project secret.  Don't tell them we know.

That looks great fun. Who needs a cutting deck, a few laps round your lawn on Why Not and it would save you from having to cut the grass for a while 

Yes, looks fun but it would probably be easier to cut the grass the old fashioned way than having to spend hours cleaning up Why Not and a pair of nutters.                A pressure wash of all three might help though.   

Looks ok, Chris.   As for the photo's. Stop putting them down to me wanting them. You just want to show off.

Well, he is a SHOWMAN Norm.

Looks much better than a normal Gutbrod.

Mystery now solved.  Thanks Angus and Mark.   No Hazet 791 visible,  just No 2.

That was one of our thoughts Mark, but couldn't see how it would have worked.

Dont know what it is Alan but its the next size up from a No 1

WOW.!  That's a good start Chris.  Shouldn't have much trouble identifying it now with a clue like that.

Another item found weeks ago while clearing John's barn.  We have picked it up, puzzled over it, scratched our heads and put it down again numerous times.

Someone will hopefully have an answer.  8" long and the only marking is No 2 on the handle.  As can be seen on the photo's, I hope, sliding the central bar forward opens out the end of the side arms slightly which are closed again via the spring when the bar is retracted.  Hope this is clear.

I know what it's like Alan, same here where really sad unfortunate events affect people and you have to change your direction. Got to lose some of my 'Fold' and downsize this year  as well.

 

1/2 size sounds a good project . 

There are times when John looks upset at seeing his years of collecting being disposed of Richard, but he also appears resigned to it.  As you and others probably know his aim when he retired 11 years ago was to spend time in his workshop and bring some of his machinery back to life.

The first few years were spent rebuilding parts of his house, still unfinished, then other things got in the way, the main one being his illness which has progressed rapidly over the last three years.  I have known him for about 45 years and it is sad to see him like this.

Nice work buddy

Thanks James.

Such a pity that the tractor won't be staying with you Alan, you've put so much work into it...

Yes, it is a shame Paul. Had planned to use it and play on John's land, plus also hoped to take it to shows.  But as said, once John has sold up I don't have room at home for it or a trailer to get it around. 

The plan now is a 1/2 size semi scale tractor which should fit into my Meriva.  Just about big enough to sit on.  This is partly built, ( slow job due to helping John ), using mainly bits from the Showman's favourite hunting ground and will be known as LITTLE HORSE.  We have a Black horse, a Trac horse and a Shakin horse and maybe others so why not a Little Horse.

Great workmanship, Alan.

Thanks Norm.

    Chris.

Also missing, what a surprise, was the belt guard and it's mounting bracket.  I estimated the size and shape from photo's and made one up from alloy sheet and a cat food bowl.  Not an exact copy but better than the nothing that was there before.

The slotted plate, which fits just behind the guard was also made from alloy.

Lots of other small parts were either bought or made including the steering wheel center.  Most where not recorded or had photo's taken. The decals were made by my son.  Difficult to know what exactly was originally fitted as various photo's showed different arrangements so a guess was made.