Cub Cadet

On Friday we made the lift mechanism that attaches the box to the tractor. Here are some pics
 

 

 

 
I put the floor in for a photo and a test drive, after taking it into our field and onto the rough ground I discovered that it didn't lift quite high enough for the terrain I would be driving over so some modifications had to be made. 
 

 
I made the bottom lift arms longer and by welding onto the sides of the old ones it made the box align with the bracket on the tractor. 
 

 
At least I know my drilling is straight, the holes are for the height adjustment. 
 

 
This is as far as I have got, the string imitates the link arms and we are also trying to work out a way for the box to tip. 

Looking good  Ewan nice work 

Nice bit of free recycling there, Ewan.

I got most of the frame work done yesterday and started to fabricate the sides. 
 

 
 

 
 

 
First I cut the back and then the sides
 

 
I hope my dad doesn't notice I've stolen some of his gate 
 

 
 

I've been wanting to make one of these for a long time so today in and amongst painting I knocked one up out of scrap wood to work out the sizing of the actual one. Here are some photos. 
 


 
This is the wooden frame that I made
 

 
A load of angle iron was dug out that I acquired some time ago. 
 

 
Thanks to my dad for the welding. 
 

 

 
Here is how far we got, still lots to do but it's getting there  

I got most of the frame work done yesterday and started to fabricate the sides. 
 

 
 

 
 

 
First I cut the back and then the sides
 

 
I hope my dad doesn't notice I've stolen some of his gate 
 

 
 

I got most of the frame work done yesterday and started to fabricate the sides. 
 

 
 

 
 

 
First I cut the back and then the sides
 

 
I hope my dad doesn't notice I've stolen some of his gate 
 

 
 

Very nice.  Looks to good to use.

I've been wanting to make one of these for a long time so today in and amongst painting I knocked one up out of scrap wood to work out the sizing of the actual one. Here are some photos. 
 


 
This is the wooden frame that I made
 

 
A load of angle iron was dug out that I acquired some time ago. 
 

 
Thanks to my dad for the welding. 
 

 

 
Here is how far we got, still lots to do but it's getting there  

Finally started on this project again, I have now made the base of the box and hope to get the rest of the metal cut by the end of the week. 
 

 
 

 
I am really pleased with how the wood looks with a coat of oil.  

Sure wish mine was in that condition! Very nice

Sure wish mine was in that condition! Very nice

Just a few pic's for your entertainment. The last one is Mark's next project, "Super Bendy"
 
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Started on another mod. Thanks to Doug, (ranger). I now have an electronic actuator and all the gubbins.
 
 The little bush I made, to take out some of the play in the slightly worn and oval eye.
 
 I also got the brackets welded on to mount it as below. Sorry about the poor quality of the photo.
 

 
I've made a couple of plates to help stiffen things up as well.
 

 
Everything has now had two coats of primer.

Amazing quality of work there! Big well done!

Well it's about 99.9% finished, the fenders and a few other bits have now been bolted
on ready for tomorrow's show so here are a few photos. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The original number plate has now been put back on. 

The Black Horse did well in the river bed. Couple of large boulders and a moss covered on caused a problem or two. But the Black Horse boldly went where a two wheel drive had never been before.
  Thanks Mark and the lads. Good bit of fun to finish of a very good weekend.

A big thank you to Mark and the boys for the tea and bacon rolls and letting me drive bendy, it was a real buzz.
it was a very enjoyable day with good friends and banter

Here's some photos that ended up on my ipad
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

More photos...
 

More photos...
 

More photos...
 

A grand morning out at the Smith residence somewhere in Yorkshire (!),
 
Stormin and the Showman had a good play around the fields, banks and streams...
 
Many thanks to Mark, Ewan and Jake for their hospitality, tea and bacon rolls

 

Well it's about 99.9% finished, the fenders and a few other bits have now been bolted
on ready for tomorrow's show so here are a few photos. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The original number plate has now been put back on. 

Here's some photos from last Sundays show at Northallerton...