the showman

Managed a bit of time in the shed today, first job to find a 3 speed transmission luckily the first one i came across was a good one, all free and everything’s turning as it should even has the hubs on’

The towbar pin is rusted in as usual so that will need a little attention.

Got a bit done this afternoon, what a task to get the axle mounts out of a chassis lots of sawing and grinding.

All done now, at least I’ve got 2 chassis’s the same length with  the same mounts.

.As I couldn’t find the original chassis ( must have used it on something else) I’ve had to use a later type.

Ive 5 chassis’s hanging in the store all the same and are 5 inches longer than the Ranger and the front axle mount is different so a bit of head scratching and a cuppa out came the chop saw.

25 minutes ago, pmackellow said:

That will keep you busy Mr Showman

 

When did the fibreglass bodied Lawn Ranger appear, about 1970 wasn't it ?

 

 

I think they were 1969 - 1973

As its been raining most of the day I had some time in the shed and found some parts.

The red one checks out as 1968 and I’ve had it since 2014 and the blue one is 1969 think i bought that in 2007/8 

Dug this out from the storage shed and thought it would make a little winter project, I’ve got another one somewhere in bits so more rummaging when time permits.

A little challenge to build the pair together for next year’s shows.

Happy Birthday matey, have a great day, 

Use a brake lever off a push bike and some 1/4 rod

Happy Birthday boy’s, hope you’re having a great time. 

Happy Birthday Matey, hope you have a great day. 

Happy Birthday Iain, hope you have a great day. 

Happy Birthday Norm, hope you have a great day mate. 

Sad news that the Kingsfold rally has been cancelled due to the weather and ground conditions.

Happy Birthday Harry, have a great day. 

As the decals arrived yesterday Thought I’d stick them on, I’m not a lover of water slides but there the only ones available.

Think it looks better with them on so job done.

I’m so shocked and surprised to read this Ian i was almost in tears as i read this to Pam. Its a big decision to make and I’ve been close to it myself over the last few months as you know with Pams Health and family problems.

I like to think we’ve had some fun over years and I’ve enjoyed your builds ( and driving them ) as well as the videos.

If you need any help or just want to chat I’m only a phone call away and if your down my way you’re always welcome to coffee.

Best wishes to you and your other half Mate and take care.

Chris & Pam.

Happy Birthday Doug, hope you have a great day matey.

Many happy returns Joseph, hope you’re having a great day.

As it’s a Wheelhorse tool bar i thought I’d make a cultivator from some junk I’ve got in the shed 

Just out of interest I thought I would weigh the ploughs, the Auto-cults is 26 kg, the Brinly is 32 kg and the depth wheel is 6 kg.

At least it’s adjustable in every direction now, just need to try it 

In haste i made a quick hitch on Friday just to try it in the ground, it dug in well but had a lot of sideways movement so I decided to make a new one but only had the photos of above to go on.

Just using some scrap bits of angle iron and a lump of plate, drill and welder this is what i came up with. 

Many happy returns Angus hope you have a great day, 

11 minutes ago, Stormin said:

 

Bit short on the photo's aren't we?

Sorry about my height Norm, next time I’ll stand on the bonnet and take them for you. 

Day 2. It's a long way to the tea trailer.

The day was spent drinking tea, socializing and a tidy up in the field with the rotavator over my ploughing.