nigel

Steady Chris, it's a slippery slope you know diving something that's not red!!  Before you know it your be driving something green

Best make sure the throttle doesn't stick orbtheres no awning displays nearby...

Just worked out how to attach images!

Here is my new toy leaving it how it is this year just couple of little things to do to make work properly is new belt/seat and make engine stop

I went to see the blmra mower racing which was being held as luck would have it in the village I live today, and I now have respect for the mower racing guys..
 
Why?
 
Well Karl who is Nigel's son was racing today and was kind enough to organize for me to have a blast on a racing mower round the track during a 10 min break..
 
How these guys manage to do so many laps at such high speed over a very bumpy track is amazing!!
 
After 3 1/2 laps my body had had enough of being shaken to bit's, but boy was it worth it
 
Video footage was taken, but for now have a photo of me having a fun time.... Of course I had to drive a racing Wheel Horse
 

I saw this in the flesh today and I must say the engine looks stunning in the horse can't wait for my first drive

It should run well. Its factory rated at 200 horsepower, but I've already turned up the fuel on the injection pump, as well as making an adjustable boost controller for the turbo, and I'm planning on running about 15-18 psi, as opposed to the factor 8-10 psi. 
 
 
 You know how it is Ian. I just got sucked into my project.   It should be a very handy truck when done. Its still going to be awhile as I, and my family are leaving the country for 10 days on Monday. We're going to Nicaragua, so my truck will have to wait a little longer.   Got a few more pieces back on the engine today. Here are a couple pics. Thanks

I know its been awhile since I've posted, but I've been busy with my latest project. I've been looking for a work truck to replace my work van. Nothing fancy, just a nice big truck that I can mount my air compressor, generator, and other tools in. I found a 1993 Chevrolet K2500 4WD, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, with the engine taken apart. It has a decent interior, and the body is fair. It will make a perfect work truck. One that I can do whatever with, and not have to worry about scratches, and other things happening to it. I've given the engine a going thru. Replaced the piston rings, bearings, gaskets, new injector, and a few other things. The engine is about finished, and of course I had to paint it up pretty!  If there is any part of your vehicle that you want to look good, its the engine, Right?   Here are a few pics. Thanks
 
Matt

On his way to the Cemetary. RIP Ian

no but this is
 

Spent 6 hours yesterday preparing books for the show, then had some fun in the garden

it might end up like a rocking horse

While staying with Mike Martino here in Conneticut USA I have taken a few pics of some of his collection & some pics of Cecil Ponds artefacts. & I even got to have a ride round on his senior.
Today I get to take a look at the complete Wheelhorse archive from Cecil ponds office.

will give it a clean up and take it to tractorfest and rural pastimes just hope its not to heavy chris

This is the first show of the season I am very proud of my achievement ,  with a lot of help from friends and I came home with a first prize and a cup Thanks all  who helped to make it possible

Our two four legged drive grass cutters-my wife on the Westwood towing the modified flail mower

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

it might end up like a rocking horse

that trike still gives me the tingly neck feeling and i never even saw it in the flesh  i wish id met you years ago nigel because if i had that trike would be in my garage i dont suppose you kept the man who bought it,s details by any chance because i still want that trike

touring in ireland
 

its a borg warner auto box the handle is the kick down (hit it with my knee for as long as i want to keep it in a gear) foot pedal is the brakes 350bhp  low loud and fast, handles like a go kart. it was built out of old gas pipe water runs through frame to radiator at the back note the 200mph speedo i never got it over 130mph just could not hold on, but it did want to go faster

no but this is
 

this is my latest purchase thanks to nigel she has a new home look out for her at tractorfest 2014!!!

sorry for the pic being the wrong way round ive tried most things to sort this out but to no avail
it was the right way up on my computer could someone tell me why this is happening

its about time we see some good picts of your and your friends collections jeff

it might end up like a rocking horse