Ian

The time had come to check the drive chain for fit, but first I had to do a bit of trimming to make some clearance space..

Woo Hoo, the chain fit's without hitting anything.

I'd best cover up the holes now

Of course not having a bit of box the same size going spare I had to cut  and shut some smaller stuff.

With the outrigger off and clamped to some rather hefty box to stop it warping, it was serious welding time..

Ta Daa

Happy to help you have all the wrong ideas Koen

I wondered why you been a bit quiet of late Matt, I can see where all your times gone

Your trucks going to be a very handy bit of kit once you have finished it.

It's been a busy but very worth while day in the shack

The Honda started to look a little less complete..

But eventually it gave up it's grip on the engine.

Getting it on the bench was interesting, I had to "walk" it up a plank!

A view from the back..

Sooooo... The big question was, will the engine fit in the Raider without having to trim the hood or extend the chassis???

You bet it did :D

I can't stop grinning

You won't believe this Ian, but I had a Silver Wing. Poor mans Gold Wing. Great engine and very reliable. Shaft drive as well. Good choice.

I do believe you Norm   Your right it is a nice engine.. Sounds great.

It`ll look like a mini Turner "Yeoman of England" tractor with that engine fitted,  If I get around to fitting the 3cyl Kubota diesel in my Raider, I have a Kubota cutting deck right angle gearbox, 1 to 1 ratio to connect to the flywheel with a pulley on the other shaft for the belt pulley, it looks an easy way to turn the drive 90deg and keep the belt

I like your plans for your Raider, a 3 pot diesel sounds spot on..  I will be looking for a right angled gearbox for this project, my original plan was to use the Wing's final drive and turn it around, but it can't be done now I've had a look.

You won't see him at the 2015 wheel horse round up, he'll pass in a flash, blink and you'll miss him hahaha

Your hear me way before you see me

On his way to the Cemetary. RIP Ian

Do they have a good race track at the Cemetery?

nice one ian, will be following with great interest,  may i suggest you start collecting tyres now to replace the ones that will be burning out in a flash

Thanks Kev, I do have a few pairs of used rear tyres, they should last me a few mins

A little dickiebird tells me the showmans going to break his old harley up (the one wiv the handbags and tassles on ) and stuff the engine in his next orse project

I'd like to see that

The original plan was to modify the shaft drive for use but now I've seen the drive in the flesh so to speak I've had to change the plan a little and will be converting it to chain drive.

Here you are chaps, Project Zero-ish turn reborn

http://myoldmachine.com/topic/880-project-why-not/

Evening Chaps, sorry to of kept you waiting on this announcement of the new project or the revamped plans for project Zero-ish turn..

Thanks for the many funny guesses, you have kept me laughing

The reason for keeping you waiting is I was waiting for a rather major part to turn up..

A big THANK YOU to Ben for collecting this for me, ta muchly mate

Soooooo..What am engine am I fitting in this?

Here's a clue..

Here's a bigger clue

Here's an even bigger clue..

Yes that's right, Project "Why Not" is being fitted with this beast of an engine.. 500cc water cooled V twin that knocks out 48hp with 5 speed box 

Honda and Wheel Horse.. Soon to become joined in marriage

Oh, the person who guessed the closest was Norm... It's not the engine from Garry's trike, but it is the same engine and this bike did in fact come from Garry   

Ok Guy's.... Only a few min's to wait until you find out my plans

If I can get there I will mate, it's about time I saw boyo racing

4 across, 6 letters... To grip tightly

All in good time Mark

I hope you don't suffer with hay fever James after cutting that lot! 

Just wondering if the front loader will fit my GT-14+2.. Might have to paint it red of course

Looks like your having the trip of a lifetime Neil, your a lucky chap indeed

Sorry, just seen this.. If it's not too late I do have a couple of those tanks tucked away..   I'm sure we can come up with a good price for it..

Only one side Mark, I still need to fully weld it up.. Thought it was wise to check it fitted first

Evening all, it's been a bit of a slow day in the shack, not because I was in a lazy mood or even because it's a Monday.. It's been a slow day because I've had to do a lot of thinking and careful measuring before the surgery started..

Any small mistake at this stage could mean the middle axle wouldn't bolt back in!!

The inner axle mount tacked in place... A lot of strengthening will be needed here.

Time to reshape the outrigger.. All the paint in vital places has been cleaned off and the cut lines marked all round..

The two top cut's were the first to be done..

To make sure nothing moved when the middle part was cut out, this rather over kill bit of steel was taked to the top..

And this even bigger bit of over kill goes on the side

The new "open plan" outrigger

Drop on a 2 inch spacer.. Or bit of box..

Slide the center section back in and then clamp it up nice and square for tack welding..

The moment of truth had arrived!!!   And I'm pleased to say all went well and the middle axle bolted in with no problem

The middle axle isn't quite touching the shack floor which proberly makes it look more of a seesaw than it really is

I'm going to have to do a couple of tweaks to makes some more space at the top for the drive chains, but nowt to drastic..

It's hard to get a good photo of the 6x6 in it's current postion, so have to almost but not quite identical photos

Congrats on the 1st place and trophy

Is the black car an MG?

I can guess what your be doing at the Biddenden Tractorfest Nigel

Now I see where you got your name  

I think we should start calling Ranger Rick

The tow behind flail mower looks like a handy bit of kit to have

50.8mm mate

Metric!! Never heard of it       I was taught in metric Paul, but my brain works in Imperial

it might end up like a rocking horse

In that case I should install a loud sound system and blast out some AC/DC... Is that the kind of rock your talking about Nigel?

lan Is it a brand made or a home made? What a monster!!!!!! If it's yours this is a wonderful work

Thanks mate, it's home made or should I say home modified as it started life as a Wheel Horse C-125 and grew out of control

If you have a few days to spare you can read all about the build in the link below..

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/10429-introducing-the-stig-special/

You can see the beast in action if you click on the link below, you will also get to see the rare sight of Nigel smiling

http://myoldmachine.com/topic/253-the-wheel-horse-raider-20-6x6-gets-a-good-thrashing/

The bendy beast is getting there Mark, it will be interesting to see how you tackle the front fenders

I have the tools, just not much of an idea on how to use them

Hi Ben, it was great to meet you today, I've turned the photo up the right way in your post, can't seem to get the sideways one to vanish though!

Oh, nice Merlin by the way

Thanks guy's, 2 inches it is