nigel 1,876 #1 Posted September 1, 2014 this project was started by a mate about 5 years ago it started life as a landrover 2a He binned the bodywork, shortened the axles and prop shafts, and mounted the whole lot on a channel section chassis so that it now measures 8 foot by 4 foot. It has Fergie front arms with Landy ball joints, and an articulated front axle, the original wheels, and an old tractor seat (cushion or padded butt required It only has a mechanical brake on one rear wheel, so i will be sorting brakes out all round. it wants loads of work to finish it of and my intension is to fit a pto and hydrolics and start hauling wood 6 rotoscytheben, Ian, wurzel and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #2 Posted September 1, 2014 its very cool nigel it will be brilliant once you have finished it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted September 1, 2014 Like it. You could put a winch on the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted September 1, 2014 It look almost like a Bolens tractor in that colour scheme! Looking forward to seeing it completed and with your reputation, I am sure it will be another stunner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #5 Posted September 1, 2014 That's cool Nigel, looks like a lot of work, but then you've got plenty of time in between the coffee breaks 2 nigel and rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #6 Posted September 1, 2014 Oh my, I love that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #7 Posted September 2, 2014 I first heard about this project quite a while ago, it's great to see some photo's of it A 3 point and PTO will make it a a really handy usable machine.. 10 out of 10 for "out the box" thinking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #8 Posted September 2, 2014 I could never have made something like that in my head - maybe I need more coffee breaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #9 Posted September 2, 2014 Was this on EBay a while ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #10 Posted September 2, 2014 got it going today it runs like a sewing machine 1 rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinnetrow 129 #11 Posted September 2, 2014 Love it! Wish i had an 8ft Landy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #12 Posted September 2, 2014 got it going today it runs like a sewing machine i didnt think it would take you long to get stuck in to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted September 2, 2014 2.25 petrol, Nigel? You can get a performance kit for that. 2 Vinnetrow and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted September 2, 2014 Where's the video... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #15 Posted September 3, 2014 the plan is to fit a rad so i can drive it about then in october (my quite time ) i will pull it in the workshop and make a start on it from top to bottom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #16 Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Ditch that engine & fit a V8 Edited September 3, 2014 by Chris 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #17 Posted September 4, 2014 Nigel, I love it. I thought of doing something similar as a base for a forklift mast, but I know I would never get around to making it happen. In my case to much thinking and not enough doing. I am looking forward to seeing this progress. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #18 Posted September 20, 2014 I had the pleasure of seeing this machine yesterday...Lot's of silly grins followed You have a lot of work ahead Nigel, but it will be more than worth it 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #19 Posted September 22, 2014 ive tried 5 differant rads on this now in the end i found a dexta one that fits, only problem its full of holes so i will have to have it recored so i welded brackets on to fit it before i do that. found a grill of a david brown with a bit of folding and bending it fits ok, had an old army towbar kicking about so have plonked that on 1 rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #20 Posted September 22, 2014 looking good nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #21 Posted September 24, 2014 i came across this old hydraulic road breaker it was run by a Kohler engine so i sold that to ian with the frame, but i got a good hydraulic pump and a ally petrol tank and hydraulic tank out of it. the bits for this project are gradually turning up ready for a proper start next month 1 rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #22 Posted September 24, 2014 Look like you and Denis had fun dismantling it mate.. I'm guessing oil everywhere judging by all the sawdust 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #23 Posted September 24, 2014 not a bad find Nigel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #24 Posted October 5, 2014 Looks good mate, keep us updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #25 Posted October 11, 2014 i got the rad back today fully rebuilt ime £120 light in my pocket but it looks like brand new, full brake kit has arrived, ive cut all the steering of it as it was pants and cut the right footed clutch off and my boy and i will make a start next week, photos to follow, ime getting exited now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
