the showman

If your getting belts Andrew I'd be interested in some for mine . 

Did anyone see how much the wheelhorse made ?

I might have a axle bracket in the shed, I'll look and get back to ya

Just had a look at mine, its the same number.

7 1252 / 99388.

its a 1975 36"

Ive bought one a few weeks ago Doug also missing the bracket and pulley and belt.

ive got some photos and dimensions of the last one i made, I'll see if i can find them later tonight for you.

pity you don't live nearer, we could have a joint build. 

Got the Barford plough fitted today after making up the mounts and plns, I'm not happy with the way it swings from side to side I might do a small modification later

22 hours ago, nigel said:

Is it 1 to 1 gearing chris ?

Yes Nigel, one to one

Just when we thought we'd found all the goodies this was unearthed.

Its a right angle drive but has a shaft out of each slde that drive the same rotation, handy for a 4x4 project 

6 minutes ago, Triumph66 said:

Look very professional Chris. 

 

When will you be trialling it out ?

Maybe next week if i have time

Got a bit more done today.

As i use the auto caulto plough with good results I decided to make the hitch adaptable to take most of my attachments.

i got a length of channel bent up and drilled some holes, its held on with 2 nuts.

ive also welded the tube on to make more like a clevis.

heres some photos 

Thanks for all that information, i think i need some more seat time with it and give it something to do then i can play with the pin in and out and see what it does 

Just to say thanks to those who have returned their entry forms.

As a bonus we have planted some potatoes so if you have a lifter or spinner you will be able to harvest these as well as work your machine in the working field.

If anyone hasn't had their form yet PM me and I will email you one

Thanks Iain, whats the pin for on the o/s rear hub for ? I hav'nt had a chance to drive it yet but seem to drive round the garden centre ok without it engaged.

it says that it enables you to push the tractor when disengadged and works like a handbrake when engaged ?

9 hours ago, Cub Cadet said:

I believe its off a Barford Atom, I adapted one to fit my C-121 before I sold it.

Thanks Ewan, did you get to use it and was it any good ?

Anyone recognise this plough please.

just wandering what it came off

1 minute ago, Stormin said:

Good ploughmen don't need diff locks.

I'm not a good ploughman yet 

11 minutes ago, harryt said:

Looking good, be interesting to see what ploughs best, Wheelhorse or the Bolens 

Bolens got a diff lock 

Got a bit more done today.

the lift bar i had to offset to miss the foot rest and i made it adjustable at both ends incase i want more lift or more downwards movement depending what attachments I'm using.

heres some photos that tell the rest

2 minutes ago, slf-uk said:

Looks great Chris. I have a genuine Bolens hitch, let me know if you need any measurements from it.

 

Iain 

Thanks Iain, I downloaded a plan from Gt talk but went my own way with the metal I had in stock

Now ive got the Bolens running i want to put it to work so the first job is to make a rear hitch.

hunting round in the shed for suitable material i came across a camshaft locking kit for an Audi A 6 so being that I won't be doing anymore of those i cut it up.

Heres today's progress and photos 

Who is Mathew ?

11 hours ago, nigel said:

I hope so cos if not I've just bought a 16hp khola and that stuffed in it will make it interesting 

Should i google Khola ?

Happy birthday Phil, hope you have a good day. 

Many happy returns of the day Tom, hope you have a good day, 

Happy birthday Ian, hope you have a good day mate.