Tom

Thanks Mark, I'm sure I'll be needing decals for it when I get round to tarting it up Tom

This one isn't as cool as the sickle bar I got a few weeks back but it's still wheel horse and it was a bargain so I'm happy It needs a fair bit of love and attention but it's all there and it's solid. I will most likely spray it with oil and stick it in the shed until I have time to get it back to working order. It also needs a bag, whether you can still obtain these I don't know... Tom

All back together now Norm I had an afternoon on it today, got the hitch all connected up after getting some stainless steel D shackles. I also welded the high - low lever up; it feels so good to have low range back!! Hitch in place: Lever back in place All back together: Back on the bench ready for an engine service and to flush out the transmission in the next few days.. It's getting there now, I also have a plough lined up for it which should be installed in the next few weeks which I can hopefully put to work at Rural past times event. Thanks for looking. Tom

Evening all, I have been clearing out and re-doing my workshop and have finally finished painting the floor and have started moving back in and couldn't resist getting the 312-8 in for some maintenance. On the bench: I am installing a slot hitch so I stole the wire conduit off of my C-141 and installed it on this: Slot hitch in place, I'm just waiting on some small D shackles: I also removed the front wheel and spindles, de-greased them in my new parts washer, and put it all back together Bearings were all OK and the wheel spin much better now and the steering is also better. No pictures of it disassembled but here it is reassembled!! Parts pile growing! I have still yet to do an engine service, replace transmission oil, weld up hi-low lever, finish off slot hitch and whatever else I can remember! Thanks for looking. Tom

Hi, Yes that is the part I need, do you have it? Tom

That'd be great Mark. Good idea Iain, when I come round I'll bring one with me and we can offer them up to each other! Tom

Great video Ian, does that make me famous now I'm in one of your videos Looks like off roading was fun aswell! Tom

Thanks all for the positive comments, I really appreciate it. Also thanks for the links to manual and pictures, I've learnt a lot about it just in the space of 5 minutes of flicking through various manuals and pictures. It seems I am missing a pulley assembly and a lift rod, well that's what I've found so far. I may have a lead on a pulley assembly but it's early days yet, I will keep you all posted.. Tom

Thanks Mark, would this fit my 856 then? Do you know what parts I'm missing? Tom

It certainly looks the part Nigel, it will definitely be a head-turner at shows. Thanks for the drive today, it was great fun Tom

Hi all, I picked a wheel horse sickle bar up today, I'm pretty certain its wheel horse anyway. It's a cool bit of kit but I know nothing about these and I know I'm missing quite a few parts but it's a long term project I suppose. I'm not planning on restoring it as I reckon it would clean up nice. What do you think guys? Tom

Hi Mark, I was just wondering if you knew what the rough height of the hitch end of the plough was when it's sitting on the floor? Tom

Very nice Mark, you guys have done a great job, you'd never know it was off of a Barford atom. I look forward to more pictures of it after the wheel horse roundup. Tom

Thanks for all your positive comments, I really appreciate it! I love pottering around on it but it always feels better when you have a job to do with it. I'll try to remind you Monday Ian, hopefully I won't forget either Tom

Cool line up Paul! Those kit cars are very smart. Love your C160 Chris, very nice! Tom

I haven't got any yet Andrew. It looks great Charlie, even though I haven't used it yet judging by people who have it looks really good stuff. Tom

Nice looking machine. Walk behinds are cool things to own but they are definitely hard work, well compared to ride ons they are I have quite a few barford atoms which are similar and are definitely cool machines to own. Personally I wouldnt respray it, I would definitely keep it original. Let us know if you get it. Tom

Looks like you had a fun day out Norm. There was a ploughing match down near me today but I didn't have time to go have a look. Tom

I'm sure you guys know I like pictures so here are a few more for you! Hauling some wood for the fire: After a quick wash: I also got the deck out for a wash: After it had been washed and oiled: I'm still unsure whether to put the deck away in storage or sell it, I will never use it... Tom

Glad to hear you got the carb sorted Iain, it's getting there now! I bet you've got a big grin on your face. Tom

I will be trying my best to attend this year, hoping to bring the 312-8 and a plough. Tom

Awesome pictures, they are different but very cool machines! Tom

Following this closely also. I have read that many people taking the balance gears out with no problems. It will be interesting to see how you get on with the rebuild kit. Tom

Looks great Ian, loads more space now for activities! Even enough room for a wheel horse or two I bet it's very handy having two lathes, especially with one being bigger than your south bend. Tom

Looking good Iain, you are making good progress. The lathe definitely looks handy! Nice digger by the way too Tom