diggerjames 543 #276 Posted March 12, 2016 It's my brothers mate yeah I think I chatted to you about it at Newby it worked with a skimmer like yours near to me and the skimmer still exists just waiting for the guy to part with it ! It was used at Yorkshire water!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #277 Posted March 12, 2016 More pictures as promised 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #278 Posted March 12, 2016 Those are better photos James, and they enlarge good too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #279 Posted March 12, 2016 Taking shape now buddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #280 Posted March 12, 2016 will you have it done for rural pasttimes james 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #281 Posted March 12, 2016 will you have it done for rural pasttimes james it will be done for Newby mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #282 Posted March 12, 2016 With the batteries and that tank full, those rear tyres will grip. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #283 Posted March 13, 2016 With the batteries and that tank full, those rear tyres will grip. Me and my right hand man Sam was only saying that the other day , and if it gets stuck it will be stuck , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #284 Posted March 14, 2016 Hi all had another afternoon of rear body fabrication in more detail the rear wheel arches I'm not sure about these yet so I'm after your advice here's what I've done do farm found out the old mandrel to roll 16 gauge steel into arches offering the arch up to the rear 6 Joe the small engine man, nigel, pmackellow and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #285 Posted March 14, 2016 they look ok to me james 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #286 Posted March 14, 2016 They look well in keeping mate 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #287 Posted March 14, 2016 They really suit it James 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #288 Posted March 14, 2016 Cheers guys I think I shall carry on as the southerners like it !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #289 Posted March 14, 2016 It's my brothers mate yeah I think I chatted to you about it at Newby it worked with a skimmer like yours near to me and the skimmer still exists just waiting for the guy to part with it ! It was used at Yorkshire water!! Not heard of one in that area before do you think it will come up for grabs, we are struggling for some bits to finish mine. Is it complete? I bought one of my dumpers ( ex Headingley ) off a guy called Andrew who worked out of an ex tram shed in Wells lane leeds LS 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #290 Posted March 18, 2016 Had a nice delivery today consisting of 6 ag tyres exciting times 2 nigel and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #291 Posted March 18, 2016 Very nice James, gonna look the nuts with them fitted 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #292 Posted March 19, 2016 Hi all another day of fabricating I think I must be on my 50th cutting disc it's now starting to take shape I still don't know what it will look like when it's done as its changing every day but I think I now the general course of things I've now finished one side of the wheel arches and half way they the other side ! I've also started the battery acces and storage hatch which is under the seat here's a few pics what I've done so far 4 Stormin, Cub Cadet, C-101plowerpower and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #293 Posted March 19, 2016 Rear arches look good James, hope the new tyres will fit under them 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #294 Posted March 19, 2016 Coming on grand. Still can't stop thinking halftrack though. 2 nigel and diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #295 Posted March 20, 2016 Coming on grand. Still can't stop thinking halftrack though. I have al,the bits to build a half track maybe a future build cheers norm ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #296 Posted March 21, 2016 Nice work James, those arches look good 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #297 Posted March 25, 2016 Hi all progress has been a little slow but it's still progression the wheels have now been shot blasted and being primed as we speak hoping to get tyres on over the bank holiday here's what I have so far 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #298 Posted March 25, 2016 They look better, stuff always looks nice when back from the blasters 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #299 Posted March 26, 2016 Hi all a bit more progress on the wheels I have now have the wheels in top coat and they look well next job is to get the rubber on 2 nigel and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #300 Posted March 26, 2016 looking good james 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
