Alan

Think I am near the end of this project now,  apart from sorting teething problems out.  During runs at last years shows, the clutch to gearbox drive chain kept locking up.  The original chain tensioner wasn't up to the job.  This has now been changed but not yet tested.  Fingers crossed.    There is still too much free play in some of the steering joints.  Still working on how to overcome this.

Mark ( meadowfield ) made up the decals.  Thanks Mark.    Couldn't get good photo's in my garage.  Too many reflections etc with or without flash which also shows up dust specs.  Need to retake in daylight, as and when.   Dummy light and ignition switches were fitted but think the key could be slightly larger.

A few more taken at the shows.

And the almost finished trailer.

Finally, the tractor needed someone to drive it while I just sat and enjoyed the scenery while being dragged behind.   Hours of searching for a suitable size person resulted in nothing.  As I wasn't allowed to borrow my 15 month old great grandson, ( he would have been cable tied on to stop him falling off ),  the next best thing was to make something up. 

A head was obtained from China.  Cheap as usual but a bit pink looking.    His face was weathered,  well he is a farm boy,  using some of my old modelling paints which were well past the sell by date   Some people say he is a little too brown,  but he doe's get out in the sun a lot.    

An ice cream tub, wood, foam and tape were used to bring him to life.   My great grandson donated some of his clothes.  Calvin, that's his name, was knocked up in a hurry just before the shows, and had to make do with rough and ready gloves and hat until something better comes along.

Here he is having fun and being followed by a Doc Brown ( from Back to the Future ) look a like.  Don't all laugh at once.

As said above, I think this just about wraps this project up, apart from a few modifications and better photo's of the decals.  What next ?  Watch this space.

PS.  Calvin had to wear sunglasses when looking at his passenger. 

Now we know who has been making the mysterious crop circles.  It was Joseph     And everyone thought it was Aliens.

Yet another good one Joseph.    Forgot to say that I spotted a familiar looking tire changing machine in one of your other video's. Nice to see it has been brought back to life.

Looks similar to the Farmers Boy that Darren ( Darmic1 ) restored recently.  He might be the one to ask.

12 hours ago, HeadExam said:

Maybe a makeover is in order, stylish new clothes, a facial and hair color, you actors have to "Keep Up Your Appearances", lol

This was AFTER the makeover Alain.  You should have seen him before his visit to the beauty parlour.

Another good one Joseph.   But who is the scruffy old git. ?   Could it be the mysterious Iain that we sometimes hear about.   Whoever it is I expect he will be gasping for breath now after moving at that speed.

Another good job Joseph. Looks like Dad dropped the camera and ran when you headed towards him. 

8 hours ago, Stormin said:

 Valve spring compressor. I've a couple similar.

Thanks Norm. Been looking on and off on the WWW.  Lots of strange one's but nothing like this.

Another tool from my box of junk might be useful one day goodie's.  The main casting is 7" long.  Marked Made in Japan.  Valve spring compressor maybe. ?  I expect someone will know. I don't.

Bit late but,           Happy Birthday Darren

2 hours ago, Joseph said:

 

Thanks Norm. We are currently working on the D-160 and so far have replaced the coil, points, condenser, HT lead, LT wiring and plug. It now has a decent spark and today we will be working on the fuel system.

Half a Horse is looking forward to his big brother joining him at the shows.

1 hour ago, Triumph66 said:

 

Alan, Calvin might be a tipsy from his glasses of Christmas sherries to be of any help...... just thinking of the brambles event at RPT back in August...

I've just reminded Calvin about that Andrew.  He's still blaming me for not installing a guard to keep feet away from steering gear.   

1 hour ago, Stormin said:

 Spoilt for choice a bit. But no doubt all three will be up and running by New Year.

And don't forget the photo's and video.  I know of a D-160 test driver if Joseph is too busy behind the camera.

Another update.   The telescopic steering shaft was made from square box section tube, welded to the U/J which in turn plugged into the lower sprocket on the trailer.  The inner sliding part was a length of 1/2" square bar filed to a nice sliding fit.  This was drilled and threaded then screwed tightly onto the round rod which formed the other half of the shaft.  A pin through the square bar and rod made sure nothing moved.  A short extra piece was added later to give a bit more bearing surface although probably not needed.

A bit of surface rust showing since it's last use.  The large threaded hole is a left over from it's last life.  The second photo shows it in it's storage position, held in place with the throttle cable.  The trailer is disconnected by removing the throttle lever from the steering yoke,  one screw,  pulling the coupling pin and moving the trailer back which slides the two shaft sections apart.  Coupling all together is just as simple.

The throttle cable had to be extended to approx twice it's length. Think it was originally fitted to a lawn mower. Couldn't find anything suitable on the internet.  The inner was 1mm.  Most others found were 1.25 or 1.5mm.  I could have opened up the cable slot in the carb piston but decided against this as after a bit of hunting found 1mm inner cable was available from China.  A 5 metre length for £1 25 including postage.   A 2 metre length of outer sleeve was found in the UK but couldn't find this to match the inner in China. Strange.

After careful measurement the inner was cut to length and a short piece of brass tube soldered on one end.  The carb top, outer sleeve etc was assembled followed by the lever end nipple being soldered in place.  After connecting to the trailer everything was found to operate smoothly and with approx the same amount of movement as the original cable.     This photo shows the new inner and brass tube nipple alongside the old.

I'll second that Andrew.  Joseph did a great job again, but as usual Iain was nowhere to be seen. Mini D enjoyed the shows too despite a few teething problems.

Looks good Nigel.

12 minutes ago, Stormin said:

 

 My comment, Alan, was meant to be you admonishing Calvin.

OOP's,  I forgot Calvin had his specs on.

Another good video Joseph, with a little help from Dad.    I somehow missed seeing your August 20th photo's Norm.    The young lad on Half a Horse is called Calvin and my excursion into the bushes was not due to my specs,  jamming the steering mechanism with my foot did the trick.

1 hour ago, Triumph66 said:

 

How Joseph can direct, produce and film this as well as owning and driving the HT20 is a complete mystery to me.

 

 As you say where is Iain? Come to think of it; WHO is Iain?! 

Andrew,  not seen in the video, but Joseph has a concealed remote and is also flying a camera equipped drone at low level.  So, no need for a redundant Dad.  

Another good video Joseph.    I notice that your Dad is nowhere to be seen AGAIN.

Looking good Norm.

1 hour ago, Stormin said:

  Looks good, Chris. Now all you need is snow.

Or take it down to the beach and see how far the sand, or the pebbles go.

9 minutes ago, Stormin said:

  "I need more room", he says. "I'll have to sell some stuff", he says.

Well, he has.  He has sold some stuff to make more room for more stuff.  Makes sense to me.

Just needs an armchair in there Paul, then you can sit in comfort while viewing your handiwork.  And before Chris says it, don't forget the kettle.

Looks good Paul. Wood looks much nicer than the breeze blocks I have in my garage, although most of them are hidden behind shelves full of clutter.