Ian

Thanks Mark..

Part 1 and 2 of the build videos here.   http://myoldmachine.com/topic/607-fitting-a-3-point-linkage-to-my-wheel-horse-g-142/

Here's part 1 and 2 of the 3 point build videos... Part 3 coming when I've finished filming and editing it.

A great video Matt. I hope were going to see a video of the Case in action

Not long now, the weathers looking good for tomorrow

Ah, that explains it George.. I did think a digger was a strange choice for one of those "styled" top boxes that you see people use on touring holidays

Would you expect an less from us Nigel?

seemed to have sorted the cold starting problems out now, it helped doing the injectors up properly

Glad it turned out to be an easy fix in the end mate, I know you were a bit worried about the engine when I spoke to you er.. was it yesterday or the day before? 

Now to join the two bit of the drop link together..

The fixed length one was easy.. A bit of Wheel Horse lift arm with some more steel pipe hammer inside for extra strength.

The adjustable drop link needed a bit more thinking about..

As I couldn't find a bolt I thought was not only strong enough, but I also had a nut to fit, I made my own..  The thread is only partly cut here..

My first attempt came out a bit wonky and the threaded bit decided it didn't want to wind in or out!

Attempt 2 ended up with a wonky thread being cut!!

Attempt number 3 involved cutting a thread off a toll I haven't used in at least 8 years!! But it worked..

Two drop links tack welded together..   I know that having to removed a pin to adjust the adjustable drop link isn't ideal, but it will do for now and keeps this 3 point build within budget... which is nowt.. Yep only built with what I had kicking about the shack

Ok, I may of borrowed the 3 point arms from the 6x6m but were gloss over that

And fitted..

All I need to do now is to pull it all apart for final welding and strengthening..

The plan was to make a start on that today, but it seemed a shame to be inside with the nice sunny weather, so Pete and I went for a drive

Strong is the only way to go

So where were we?   Oh yes the long link arm thingy..

I managed to hold the parts of it in the right shape in situ and tack welded then together.

Here's the link after I pulled it out for a few more tack welds.. With a bit of trimming and strengthening it will look the part and do the job..

Best fit it in the GT and give the hydraulics a try..

Down..

And up..

Then just for a laugh I made some drop links out of garden wire so I could see the lower arms go up and down

I even quickly throw part of the rear bodywork on to check for clearance... Yep, plenty there..

And on to the final part of the 3 point puzzle.. Making drop links..

A couple of these sliver bit's were left over from the 6x6's 3 point kit... A good start, all they needed was a lower hole drilled.

A bit of thick wall box with one side cut out and a hole drilled through.

Gave me the sideways movement..

I needed a couple of these to fit over the lower arms..

Cue yet more 5mm steel.

These should be strong enough

It's good to see the Holder out and about again Nigel.

Seeing her (The Holder not Dennis ) on the move somehow makes the restoration you have done look all the more impressive..  Top stuff Sir

Strangely for a chauffeur he never wears a suit, tie and one of those chauffeur hats!!   I shall have to have words

it all has a price ian, sounds like you need to come down for a visit

Thanks Chris, yes I'd love to come down and visit the birth place of so many great machines... Oh, and do a bit of haggling

I've never seen one of those diggers with a roof rack before

A great location for some digger fun

Very nice.. Don't polish it up, it looks great as it is.

ile kick im in the legs when i pick him up chris that will make him grumpy

I will take that as a yes you have space in your wagon Nigel

I will give you a ring tomorrow, just about to eat.

I'm looking for a Raider for my next project Chris, so if you need to loose one let me know

Wish I had a faster project turn around as you do Matt.. She looks amazing now, bet you can't wait to start using her.

Cool... Rabbit and lamb pies

 This 3 point is certainly going to be good, and strong! Those welds look great great. 

 

Matt

Thanks Matt, having a decent arc welder makes all the difference.. I'm looking forward to doing all the seam welding now

Looking good mate, top job 

Thanks Paul.

Good stuff, I was wondering how you were going to put the cranks in the link arm. It's a beastly piece of metal

Thanks Mark. Yes the link arm is a bit of a beast. If I had a way of getting enough heat into the steel I would of had a go at bending it.. As I don't, chopping and welding is the only way I could do it.. It should be nice and strong by the time I have finished

DINNER!

I did mention to my Wife that we won't be short on pie filling for a while

The young bunny count is now up to 3, last year it was the other side of 12, so I expect some more youngsters will be poking their heads out into the sun soon..

I must stock up on red wine, goes well with wabbit

Looking very good, just the wheels to go and she will be a beaut

Room for a second engine in that.    Now that'll have him thinking.

It so happens that I might of had an engine space measure up.. It would just be possible to fit 2 Kohler singles under the hood... Now where can I get 2 16hp K series engines from?  

I like your thinking Paul, do you think we could sell the show to the BBC?

No Ian I meant Mr Showman

Does this mean I'm not classed as an old git???  Cool