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Morning all, yep the rear linkage just had to go.. It put a bit of "ugly" back on HG (Horse Gut) and we just couldn't have that could we The electrics which looked a mess wasn't to bad once I had removed all the bits that were not needed such as indicators, horn and headlamps which had side and main beam! As Nigel mantioned the Dynostart was full of water, but once drained and dried out the water does not seam to of done any damage which was quite lucky. It would of been nice to of kept the original Gutbrod ignition barrel and key, but alas the barrel was a it past it.. So I fitted an odd WH barrel I had kicking about the place. Just a simple "on" "off" and "start" sort of barrel.. As for the engine.. Well, it want's to run but won't quite.. It trys to run but is having problems with over fueling.. I will have the carb apart again tomorrow to see if I missed any muck hiding away, but the carb is quite worn with plenty of spindle play, so a carb swap may be in order at some point. Sorry for the lack of photo's, we were too busy (enjoying the build) to take any

The hubs look good, a good "all in" price as well.. I'm looking forward to seeing the axle narrowing.. Plenty of photos please

I can't help but agree chaps, it's nice doing a joint project and even cooler that the person in question is Nigelwith the same warped thinking when it come to fun builds... I think we have spent hours just standing back looking with a big grin.. Horse Gut just looks so right A bit of an update for you all. The steel rod that holds the pedals in place was missing so a new one had to be made. To make it easier the engine was taken out. Working out the length of the new rod. A posh tractor this Horse Gut, it has fiddle brakes on the rear Clutch pedal and the brake linkage on the left side. Nigel cut down and re-welded the Gutbrod fender pan mounts yesterday.. Which got the new fender pan sitting closer to the wheels, it won't sit perfect until I straighten the fender pan out as it's rather dented and twisted.. But it was free

Great wood working skills with the doors Mark, it's a shame about the flood water.. I'm sure your work out a way of diverting it away from the workshop.

Not a pet parrot but a very well trained fire extinguisher.. It has been trained to hang on the wall behind me in that photo Well, it is called Project Horse Gut For you view pleasure a very short intro video..... I might of got carried away with the "guts" side of it

It's going to be a fun project for sure

Stop it guy's, your making me dizzy

It's been an interesting sort of day you might say A write up will have to wait until the final specs are decided on, but you might say its evolving a bit Here's a short vid of todays fun, only one exhaust is plumbed in for flames at the mo. Once it is right the other side will be sorted..

Nice work Koen, it looks plenty strong enough to hang even more weight from

A write up on how it was done later, but for now a few photos

I like your thinking Norm

Oops indeed

Great photo's Norm, if you could bring me back the red IH? crawler back when you visit the museum next.......

Well... It's been a while since I've done a Why Not update and not much has been happening really.. Part of the kit I bought fried its self, so I made my own.. Ready to be bolted on.. Bolted in place under the fender pan.. There is plenty of space around the coils, it's just a badly taken photo that makes it look otherwise! And a bit of spark testing... I am getting a spark, just enough of a spark! Any ideas?

That's one way to make sure all the water runs off

The workshops looking good mate, a fantastic view in the mornings too

Me likes the metalic paint

Did Nigel not mention that the seat is going to be re-trimmed with the old sheet that's resting on the office chair? It does seem to be a good match with the pink furry dice

Looks like your winning the battle Mark

That's a cool video, you never know what's lurking hidden in barns.. Is it bad of me to look at some of them and think "Hot rod"?

Now this is going to be an interesting build if the quality of Kermit is anything to go by Would it not be easier to buy a pair of trailer hubs the right size rather than paying a shop to make you a pair?

A great find Tom, the plough looks good behind your Cubby I'd of thought the best way to clean the rust off is just to use it and plough up the garden

Looks like you have made a good start with your loader, looking forward to seeing it finished and being used

That's a good idea, saves lot's of bending over machines and/or struggling to get back up once kneeling. I need to put my big bench back up when I'm ready to pull Why Not apart for painting..