the showman

Had another day foraging about in barns today, and all the towing was done by Johns favourite Wheelhorse which i took back up with me as a surprise for him to use for old time sake.
Needless to say i was talked into another van load of goodies.
Alan took a couple of photos which i hope he will add to the post and I'll add mind when i get on the laptop

Had another day foraging about in barns today, and all the towing was done by Johns favourite Wheelhorse which i took back up with me as a surprise for him to use for old time sake.
Needless to say i was talked into another van load of goodies.
Alan took a couple of photos which i hope he will add to the post and I'll add mind when i get on the laptop

Had a nice relaxing day at local show today, there was a good variety of exhibits and a BBQ going all day,usual cups of tea and well supported, here's a few photos

Had a nice relaxing day at local show today, there was a good variety of exhibits and a BBQ going all day,usual cups of tea and well supported, here's a few photos

Had a nice relaxing day at local show today, there was a good variety of exhibits and a BBQ going all day,usual cups of tea and well supported, here's a few photos

Had a nice relaxing day at local show today, there was a good variety of exhibits and a BBQ going all day,usual cups of tea and well supported, here's a few photos

OMG, how long did it take to get that lot out , and put them all away again.
An impressive show Matt

This is something I've been wanting to do for awhile, and I finally did it yesterday. I pulled out all my old Briggs Model N's, as well as a Model U, Model I, and a 6s, and ran ran them all at the same time (22 engines). It was fun, although it was a bit more work than I thought it was going to be. When this many engines are running, its difficult to hear the exhaust note of each engine so that I could get the fuel mixture set correctly on the carburetor. In this video, the newest engine is a 1952, and the oldest is a 1940. There was one engine (my lever start) that I flooded, so it wasn't running in the first video, but I did eventually get it fired, and showed it running in the very short second video. Anyway, here are a couple videos and pics. Thanks
 
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Had a nice relaxing day at local show today, there was a good variety of exhibits and a BBQ going all day,usual cups of tea and well supported, here's a few photos

Had a nice relaxing day at local show today, there was a good variety of exhibits and a BBQ going all day,usual cups of tea and well supported, here's a few photos

Had a nice relaxing day at local show today, there was a good variety of exhibits and a BBQ going all day,usual cups of tea and well supported, here's a few photos

Dump a red tractor! No swearing on the forum please 😂

Looking at Charlie's post the best thing to do with a Ferrari is unload it Chris

That's amazing ! didn't think it would have come out that easy, I see you used a land rover would't the Bolens pull it  

Thought that would get your attention Chris.  One going spare at John's.

Did someone mention a red tractor ?

Had some time in the red shed today, the tractor and the chassis / panels both check out as 1974 Commando 800s, i stripped the frame and put the parts into stock put a battery on the tractor and had a spark so i put some fresh fuel in and away she went, drove it out of the van and up the drive. It has no reverse gear so I'll change tranny tomorrow with the one I broke up last week.Result

There not for sale Norm, i think they will look nice behind my Cub Cadet

Had some time in the red shed today, the tractor and the chassis / panels both check out as 1974 Commando 800s, i stripped the frame and put the parts into stock put a battery on the tractor and had a spark so i put some fresh fuel in and away she went, drove it out of the van and up the drive. It has no reverse gear so I'll change tranny tomorrow with the one I broke up last week.Result

Had some time in the red shed today, the tractor and the chassis / panels both check out as 1974 Commando 800s, i stripped the frame and put the parts into stock put a battery on the tractor and had a spark so i put some fresh fuel in and away she went, drove it out of the van and up the drive. It has no reverse gear so I'll change tranny tomorrow with the one I broke up last week.Result

Your'll have to upgrade to a 3 berth tent Chris

But I hav'nt got a ransoms

The trailer is now fitted with 4 replacement tyres and tubes, rolls along and steers much easier

Ive cleaned it up with a wire brush and greased all the disc spindles, just need to weld a drawbar on it

The trailer is now fitted with 4 replacement tyres and tubes, rolls along and steers much easier