Ian

That's a great project Nathan, I've always wanted one of those Keep us updated on how the rebuild is going please

I will have a dig and see what I can find in my collection

Great work Paul

I've never subscribed to the mag, more of "bought a copy if I remembered while in a shop that sells it" Your all right, it's not anywhere near as good as it used to be.. I don't mind reading about big tractors if they are "interesting/something different", but these days they all seam to be the same makes and models.. To much newer stuff as well

That's fantastic Alison, you did the right thingy by not painting it green, the new colours suit the lines just fine I will second what Neil said above.... "we would love to have a thread on your restoration process"

I don't blame the owner for not wanting to sell it, I wouldn't

I had the pleasure of seeing this machine yesterday...Lot's of silly grins followed You have a lot of work ahead Nigel, but it will be more than worth it

I'd say you are well and truly addicted to collecting machines now Tom Why buy one when two and some spares will do Thanks for posting the pic's, don't forget to keep us updated on what your up to with them

Welcome to the "slightly modified" club Paul As you say, it if ain't broke.. Get the drive belt sorted and enjoy the Cubby as it is

My brain has the tape measure out

Ahhh.. so that's what it looks like.. I was wondering after our chat the other day

Fantastic photos George, working photos are always good and you all look to be having fun.. Some big grins going on there Thanks for posting the pic's, keep them coming

That's a serious pair of clamps you have there Angus!! Top work bringing the rollers back to life

A nice build Max, does TBD stand for "To be decided"? I like the tube chassis, looks like it came from a dragster.. Which wouldn't be a bad thing I'm trying to work out in which direction the build is going.. I'm guessing your going for a "Model T tractor" look...

Evening all, as you know MOM is a forum for just that.. Old Machines no matter what make, size and even colour.. All machines are welcome... Not just red ones! We know there are certain worries out there about the amount of Wheel Horse post's on MOM and that Wheel Horse's are taking over... We hope that's not the case.. So come on guy's and girls, post about your Old Machines no matter what make, size or colour they are.. We would love to see them.. A forum is only as good as it's postings by it's members, but it would seem that it's mostly us chaps that like red machines that are posting!! MOM has almost 250 members now, and a big thank you to you all for signing up... But it's only about 50 members that own Wheel Horses, which leaves close on 200 of you to post about your machines that are not red.. As the topic title says.. MOM needs your old machines.. Help turn MOM into a truly multi-coloured and multi-make old machined forum that everyone can enjoy

If only I had the floor space and strength in my shack for a lathe like that... Out of interest how wide on object can you fit on the chuck?

Hi Steve, it's not the same place as the pics were taken in Hawkhurst.. The best I can do for you video wise is this er.. speedy harvest..

I like the way the wheels look like they are on legs.. a kinda spider mower but minus a few legs.. I'm not the biggest of "walk behind" fans I thin due to the amount of walking involved, but I'd be happy to cut my grass with your Farmfitters

You always seem to find the best shows George, always with a great selection of different machines.. I second what Neil has said above, Invite your mate to have a look at MOM, it would be great if we could read all about their fine machine

It is indeed Mark.. Shame it's taken my brain so long to work it out Thanks mate, the welds get better Thanks Ben. Thanks James, I've not quite mastered it yet but I'm getting there.. More mounts almost made up.. And tweaked a bit to give a bit more space around the starter motor.. They bolt here.. The only trouble with recycling steel is it needs a good clean up first.. This was part of the filming trailer I built ages ago but never used! Cleaned up and welded on.. And on to today's fun and games, starting with the remains of the frame that the engine top mount was once attached to.. I only needed the threaded tube bit's.. You can just about see it in this balancing act of bits of metal.. Its the bit with the masking tape on it that was being marked out for more trimming. After a day of careful measuring, cutting, welding and getting really confused until I realized the radiator is mounted on the engine an inch more to the right than left (why did Honda want everything on the outside of this engine offset from the center?), I had come up with most of the engine mounting frame.. I still need to make some cross members for it, but I'm happy with how it's turning out As I'm only using one of the engine mounting places at the top of the engine, I will be making some mounts which will go forward from the threaded stud and join onto my engine frame. So does the hood still fit? That would be a Yes

Nice work James, it's good to see this project coming together so fast

Welcome to MOM Sniffer, sorry I don't have any more photo's. I didn't want to get too close to the action as the dust cloud was horrendous this year!

Me likes Chris, it looks like it was meant to be The front axle does look a bit on the weedy side though!

I like your thinking mate, it would certainly look good on your next project Well, it's about time I got on with this project so that's what I've been doing.. The first job is to mount the engine.. A couple of bit's of thick wall box... To which I need to fit these engine mounting tubes cut from the bike frame. As I don't have a metal hole cutter big enough I had to use the lathe.. I've had this lathe for at least 6 years but this is the first time I've had to mount something "off centered"! A short while later... I'd best weld the tubes in then... Yes that is a MIG welder, and yes it is connected to the bottle of gas behind Speaking of gas... I left myself a couple of note to remind me to turn the gas off Zapped!! I think they should be strong enough.. And attached to the chassis... It is only tack welded on for now just so I can level the engine and get the front mounts done, but the engine mounts will be bolted to the chassis with some thick rubber washers to take out some of the shake More to come later chaps..