meadowfield 1,900 #51 Posted October 7, 2014 On 10/6/2014 at 7:44 PM, diggerjames said: do not tell them. Nathan ! Do tell... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #52 Posted October 7, 2014 On 10/7/2014 at 6:24 AM, meadowfield said: Do tell... letsjust say I will Har to plan my journeys very carefully with just right hand bends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #53 Posted October 7, 2014 Right turn Clyde. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #54 Posted October 7, 2014 That's it mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #55 Posted October 7, 2014 Hi all after a wet day working outside I decided to do a bit in the workshop , first job was to carry on with the front axle and make sure it steers both ways which now it does , and then I've been experimenting with different bonnet options as I may have to use the later black hood type bonnet as I've got a big vanguard engine to put in , and I have all the necessary parts to do it with as well , what do you think ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,880 #56 Posted October 7, 2014 got to put a pickup body on the back james 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #57 Posted October 7, 2014 On 10/7/2014 at 5:13 PM, nigel said: got to put a pickup body on the back james that's what I'm thinking bud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #58 Posted October 7, 2014 Looks better with that bonnet on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #59 Posted October 7, 2014 Yeah, that hood works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #60 Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) On 10/7/2014 at 6:23 PM, meadowfield said: Yeah, that hood works I think it suits it actually ! I will go for that plus I have the bits from a c125 to do it all in Edited October 7, 2014 by diggerjames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #61 Posted October 7, 2014 Looks ok but I still say it wants a longer wheel base. Unless of course you are intending it to be a tractor unit for an artic. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #62 Posted October 7, 2014 Well that's already been mentioned by one my pals down at the sheds making it in to a tractor unit ! On 10/7/2014 at 7:14 PM, Stormin said: Looks ok but I still say it wants a longer wheel base. Unless of course you are intending it to be a tractor unit for an artic. I would make it longer Norm but I'm limited then how many machines I can take to shows ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #63 Posted October 7, 2014 You put one, or two, on the artic trailer. Simples! 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #64 Posted October 7, 2014 Wheelhorse artic unit, like your style James !! :thumbs: 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #65 Posted October 7, 2014 So it looks like the 4x6 maybe some sort of tractor unit / logger / tractor I'm getting excited 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #66 Posted October 8, 2014 Go for it mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #67 Posted October 8, 2014 I'll second that. A tractor unit or logger would be really cool and as soon as it was mentioned it seemed a perfect fit. Also I don't recall anyone else doing it, so it could be a first. A crane that fold across like a HIAB with a fifth wheel behind would be fantastic and really useful. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #68 Posted October 8, 2014 That's the general idea about this project a multi purpose machine which will work well with my other project C175 on tracks . I think I've got my design worked out in my head with this one ( I think any way ) more pics to come ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #69 Posted October 8, 2014 Evolution out of control I think your build knows the route it wants to take.. A tractor unit sounds a fine idea and something different 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #70 Posted October 8, 2014 Just to add to the confusion, how's about one of these? 2 Ian and diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #71 Posted October 9, 2014 I'd seen just seen that on Facebook great minds think alike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #72 Posted October 9, 2014 You might want to think about fitting a full cab with winter on the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #73 Posted October 9, 2014 TRACTOR UNIT! TRACTOR UNIT! TRACTOR UNIT! TRACTOR UNIT! 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #74 Posted October 9, 2014 That's what I'm doing norm don't worry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #75 Posted October 10, 2014 Just a little up date I went to the local steel stockists and bought some steel etc for the rear load bed and body supports more pictures to come ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
