Alan

Would a non running Austin 7 engine do instead. ? BIG mistake posting that photo Ian. Lets just hope the Showman doesn't spot all those RED wheels.

Doesn't look too much trouble compared with John's Bolens Stash. Mr Showman likes digging things out, especially if there is red paint involved.

The complete machine is still at John's if you want another challenge Richard. This one will be green though, not yellow.

There is an Allen Scythe cutter bar at John's Stash. Might be of use.

He must have a nose like a bloodhound. Always sniffing out new stuff. That sprinter van must get a lot of use.

I think he already has, judging by the amount of stuff going into his van every time he visits John's place. Or maybe he's just building a scrap heap on Pam's lawn.

The confusion continue's just when we thought it was all over.

After his recent exploration of the crushed caravan, looking for long lost treasure's, Chris was determined to carry on with his new hobby of caravan diving. This is a variation of the well known skip diving, but includes a roof in case of bad weather. As it happened it was raining anyway, so we all got a bit damp. We discovered that the roof only worked if we were under it. After digging out two heavy bench's from the back of John's barn with help from friend Steve, plus more goody finding, Chris pleaded to be allowed to hack his way through years of bramble's and growth surrounding, or should I say burying, a pair of small touring caravans which had been used for storage. With Chris leading the way, there was no stopping him, we hacked, clipped and chopped through to the door of the first van. Carefully opening the door which was unlocked, Chris was greeted by the sight of - - - JUNK. There was barely room for Chris to stick his head inside the doorway, the junk almost falling out at his feet. Disappointed at not seeing anything of interest, a more thorough exploration may follow later, Chris turned his attention to the second caravan which was about 6 to 8 feet away. As the doors faced each other he opted for the direct route by tunneling through the brambles etc which he said would be the quickest way. A short while later Chris popped up beside a locked door, which was persuaded to open with the help of a crowbar. There was room to step inside this caravan which contained various car parts and other goodie's. It wasn't long before Chris emerged with a big grin on his face, where else, holding a pair of mismatched tri rib garden tractor tires which matched a pair of mismatched tri rib tires found in John's shed a few weeks ago. John has a strange storage system. The junk in the first caravan probably belonged to John's brother in law, who lived on the premises before him. A few other assorted tires plus a Honda engined generator were also extracted. More digging required in this second caravan. As it was getting late it was decided to pack up for the day and dry off before we headed home.

Paint a wheel barrow red and he'll think it was a Wheel Horse.

We wondered if it was a Husky-Horse as it sounds throaty when running.

For the last few months, since starting to clear the Bolens Stash, there has been confusion as to whether a certain RED tractor was a Bolens or Wheel Horse. Two MoM members, Iain who thought Bolens, and the Showman who said Wheel Horse, insisted that each was correct. The main part of the argument was of the colour. The Showman said the Horses were red, while Iain claimed the Bolens were painted in various colours including red. To confuse things even further, the Showman always visits in a red Sprinter, which matches the Wheel Horse colour, while Iain has turned up in either a white or grey van. However, at long last, the argument was finally resolved today. After carefully rubbing down layers of old paint, the Showman uncovered the clearly visible name of Wheel Horse and with a "I knew I was right" grin, claimed the horse as a new addition to his collection. A couple of photo's as proof which should lay any further arguments to rest.

Looks good. We would use a brush or roller this side of the pond.

Nice to meet and chat with you today Paul, and pleased you are pleased with the Cub. Just as well you only had your small trailer, otherwise we might have sent you home with lots of stuff you didn't want. Have fun at Tractorfest tomorrow.

Now at it's new home in Norfolk.

The B450 when it was a bit younger. About 43 years younger. Copied from a partly faded photo. My son, having a drive is now coming up to 50. John's land was a lot tidier then. Can't remember where exactly we had been to collect this load, but everything apart from the two wheel trailer has recently gone to pastures new. Both trailers were loaded with goodie's.

Another busy day at the Stash. The Showman, who else, arrived with Pam and Tracey, or was it Stacey mind gone blank, who between them dug out more junk, SORRY, I mean goodie's. Nothing RED this time though. Still LOTS of room in the sprinter when they left for home. Chris insists on stocking up with logs every visit. He hasn't noticed they are not red yet. John decided to have a drive too. Think he enjoyed it although his expression said otherwise. Philip and Chris Stoneman turned up later to move the International B450 to its new home, to meet up again with it's old cell mate, the Fordson. It followed clouds of smoke and fumes out of the barn, it's prison for the last 40 or so years. It had a bad limp, the result of a rear tire having more holes than air. It only took a few minutes to reverse up to the drive before loading onto Chris's trailer. The tire decided it didn't want to be left behind and stayed on the rim. This left another big hole in the barn with most of the good stuff now gone.

Can't be this one. John's was a rusty colour.

Thanks Paul. PM answered.

Like the spray booth. Very technical.

Alan, nice Westwood! That looks like a fairly solid example overall. Do you have any plans for her? I like the exhaust design on these, pretty unique. It looks better in the photo's than it is. Could possibly be restored if someone was really keen, but probably more suitable for spares. Engine seized etc. No plans for it other than disposal. This is one of four various Westwoods in John's collection, all in rough condition. I have more photo's if you are interested.

My guess is, like Alain, that it was used with workshop equipment. Think this belonged to John's brother in law who lived on the premises before John. He was also a hoarder, but mainly of car, van, lorry stuff which he worked on as a hobby. Various old axles and gearboxes also found in the barn.

Looks great. Just what I like. Get the kettle on, I'm packing now.

Another item uncovered in the barn is this TAYLOR MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH. The case is about 12" long, 24" over the pulleys. A heavy lump. Just out of interest, doe's anyone know what it might have been used for, or on.

As our regular visitors will know, most of John's stash has now gone to new homes, with other various items reserved. The only good tractor left, apart from the red Bolens which is still in use, is a Cub Cadet 81 which wouldn't take much work to get running again. £150 if anyone interested. There are also four Westwoods in very poor condition which might supply a few spares. Other items uncovered are two Billy Goats with 3 and 5hp Briggs engines and a Villiers 20. All engines turn with fair compression. Can anyone identify this lathe, which looks a bit like a Myford. No name or markings anywhere. Rusty, but various area's have cleaned up OK. The last item, for now, is a small Zanetti motor / water pump. About 50cc. Turns freely. All the above are for sale. Who knows what else is still in hiding. Thanks for looking.

Love the tractor in the 1st photo. That will have certain members on here looking through their spare parts.