the showman

Sorting out the front tyres from the back of the shed, I knew these would come in handy one day.
No prizes for guessing where they came from, .
The wheels that i made I decided to put nuts and bolts through them although I welded them it’s just a safety issue, also found some shiny capped nuts to add a bit of bling.

Sorting out the front tyres from the back of the shed, I knew these would come in handy one day.
No prizes for guessing where they came from, .
The wheels that i made I decided to put nuts and bolts through them although I welded them it’s just a safety issue, also found some shiny capped nuts to add a bit of bling.

Good idea with the bolts and the domed, chrome nuts are a nice touch.

Sorting out the front tyres from the back of the shed, I knew these would come in handy one day.
No prizes for guessing where they came from, .
The wheels that i made I decided to put nuts and bolts through them although I welded them it’s just a safety issue, also found some shiny capped nuts to add a bit of bling.

Yes mate, I got Ford diamond white but added a bit more yellow to make it a bit more creamy

As  the sun was shining today I thought I’d paint the wheels and seats.
First job was to make a jig to hold the wheels as it’s difficult to hold them up with hooks while painting,
I’m really pleased with them and will leave for a few days to harden before fitting the tyres.

I had a friend bend me a couple  of seat springs  pity he didn’t drill the square holes.  so most of my time was spent drilling and filing.
I’m going to load some photos back to front to see if they load in the right order.
The red spring is the original off my Suburban used as a pattern. 

Another Boo-Boo i found that I welded the belt guard tag in the wrong place so i had to cut it off and make another, 


Its done it again so the first photo is the after and the second photo is the before.

Bill and Ben get some stick, gearstick that is.
I did have two but can’t find one only a load of others all the wrong shape  so out with the heat and re-bend one.
Now they are happy, both have a stick.
The one on the left is the original.




Why do my photos load in the wrong order ? 

Got the new panels all fitted and bolted up tight today and the lift mechanism fitted. One cover I haven’t cleaned as it had a Mountfield ID plate on it from new and still has the shade of red i need to match.
I’m pleased with the look and the belt  guard fits as well.

Not much progress this week as I’ve been busy with other stuff but here’s the latest.
Ive made the belt guard clips and welded them on, Ive made 2 supports for the deck lift thingy and cleaned a few more bits up.
Hopefully all the panels are finished and i can get them  fitted on both tractors.

Here’s the photos of progress so far,
One tool tray needs welding and the slot for the seat spring but it’s all bent ready, the other thing I noticed the side panels need little tags welded on to secure the belt guard ( bugger ) lucky I hadn’t primered them. I’ve cut the old ones off  the old panel.  A job for tomorrow if  I get time.

Yes mate, I got Ford diamond white but added a bit more yellow to make it a bit more creamy

As  the sun was shining today I thought I’d paint the wheels and seats.
First job was to make a jig to hold the wheels as it’s difficult to hold them up with hooks while painting,
I’m really pleased with them and will leave for a few days to harden before fitting the tyres.

Yes mate, I got Ford diamond white but added a bit more yellow to make it a bit more creamy

As  the sun was shining today I thought I’d paint the wheels and seats.
First job was to make a jig to hold the wheels as it’s difficult to hold them up with hooks while painting,
I’m really pleased with them and will leave for a few days to harden before fitting the tyres.

As  the sun was shining today I thought I’d paint the wheels and seats.
First job was to make a jig to hold the wheels as it’s difficult to hold them up with hooks while painting,
I’m really pleased with them and will leave for a few days to harden before fitting the tyres.

As  the sun was shining today I thought I’d paint the wheels and seats.
First job was to make a jig to hold the wheels as it’s difficult to hold them up with hooks while painting,
I’m really pleased with them and will leave for a few days to harden before fitting the tyres.

It lives.... I thought the carb was a goner as it had so much black tar inside that I couldn’t get out. Fortunately brother has an ultrasonic cleaning tank. 
Sorted 
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Bill & Ben get their fuel tanks fitted now there  nice and clean.

Best get some primer on those bonnets.

Bill & Ben get their fuel tanks fitted now there  nice and clean.

Coming along nicely Chris. 

They look even better in the metal
 

Looking good mate