Charlie Smith 192 #51 Posted December 13, 2014 I think he mentioned something like, he's reached the photo limit? Or something like that, don't hold me to it though, however if that's the case JP, the small fee to become a supporter sorts that out, well worth it, 2 Ian and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #52 Posted December 13, 2014 Just use photobucket like me and Ian,unless he paid on RS, he'll run out there too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #53 Posted December 13, 2014 photo bucket hey, i will try that or become a suporter james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #54 Posted December 13, 2014 Be a supporter. 1 jparkes43 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #55 Posted December 13, 2014 Yeh, look big and pay up, then your be a supporter and not just a member Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #56 Posted December 13, 2014 Go Green Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #57 Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) not any real work on the body to the ranger (engine off and a few other bits, will get a few pics soon), but i have made thees thumb screws at school that would be there from originally to replace some old bolts that where put in there place, i used a bar of mild steel and turned it down on the lathe to 0.25" or 6.35mm and then got a 1/4 BSW (British standard whitworth) die and threaded on the end. then i knurled the thumb side with to passes to create a nice groove then i parted it off and made a second one, there is also a picture of it on the bonnet, and i have to say i really like it. let me know what you think. james Edited December 15, 2014 by jparkes43 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #58 Posted December 25, 2014 sorry guys for the lack of updates recently, school, work and the festive period has taken up lots of my time so the ranger has been pushed aside a little bit, but i have some goos news the engine is off and some pars have been sent off to my dads friend who is a car paint sprayer so they will come back nice (bonnet, rear fender, belt guard). james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #59 Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) hello guys just a little update here but means a lot to me, lane ralph (lane ranger) all the way from the USA had sent me a free lawn ranger hood gasket, which was really nice of him and i am really appreciative of it. so a big thank you to him for doing that. cant wait to get the hood done and put it on. [/url] james Edited December 27, 2014 by jparkes43 2 nigel and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #60 Posted December 27, 2014 That's very decent of him. Good luck with the project James. 1 jparkes43 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #61 Posted December 31, 2014 well today i managed to squeeze some time in for the ranger work after the cousins left and this took a long time because of all the surfaces you have to sand and then clean but not too long i had a pair primed and ready to go, hopefully more later but i will have to see. james 3 nigel, Triumph66 and diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #62 Posted January 1, 2015 Well today i was going to get a lot of work done, i managed to get up after the new years party and cracked on with the foot controls and linkages then i put some red on it (i had already primed the chassis) i still need to take off the front and rear end to do those bits but i got the middle section done. james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #63 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) some front end work done today, so i took of the front wheels and stood her on a box, (wheels will be sanded, cleaned and painted white soon) enjoy. whole tractor before the front was red. james Edited January 8, 2015 by jparkes43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #64 Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) tractor is half done now, all the chassis and half the body work is done, now i need to get the wheels sandblasted and painted, then get the steering wheel done, then get the body panels painted but i couldn't resits just putting a few bits on. just ordered a set of decals as-well to finish it off. james Edited January 18, 2015 by jparkes43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #65 Posted January 18, 2015 James, you are really cracking on with this project. Very impressive. I am currently amassing parts for my Bolens 1254 and seeing your posts want me to crack on myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #66 Posted January 18, 2015 James, you are really cracking on with this project. Very impressive. I am currently amassing parts for my Bolens 1254 and seeing your posts want me to crack on myself. he he he, i know that feeling, but thank you mate really appreciate it james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #67 Posted January 18, 2015 what hp engine is in her? looks like a nice project good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #68 Posted January 18, 2015 what hp engine is in her? looks like a nice project good luck that is the Tecumseh h60 so it is 6 hp or when it was new thank you. if i wasn't going for original i was going to swap it but i'm keeping her original james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #69 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) hello guys, here is some more progress for you, not much but some rear wheels tyres are off the tractor, they have been wire brushed so that they are ready to be sand blasted at school the front split rims have been split, they have also been soaking in petrol and various other liquids to de grease and clean them ready for sand blasting too (they are really clean photo doesn't do it justice). i also got the steering wheel masked up, sanded and first coat of primer applied (past couple of days have been too cold for any more) and now you can see what it looks like james Edited January 25, 2015 by jparkes43 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #70 Posted January 25, 2015 Making steady progress James, well done 1 jparkes43 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #71 Posted January 25, 2015 look whats coming!! james 2 bowtiebutler956 and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #72 Posted January 25, 2015 looking good James, its coming along nicely, Good to see you'll be helping out with the advertising of MoM i have one of them decals on my trailers, and tractors that i show 1 jparkes43 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #73 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) looking good James, its coming along nicely, Good to see you'll be helping out with the advertising of MoM i have one of them decals on my trailers, and tractors that i show thank you, ah you see i didn't expect those stickers to be there but they are and im happy to put them on my mahcines. also got the restoration decals stickers too james Edited January 25, 2015 by jparkes43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #74 Posted January 29, 2015 well not much to speak of but at least there is some!! the stickers arrived thanks Mark (meadowfield) and the 227-5 (tad of topic but related) has some new ones on too. but the ranger has the dash sticker put on with the throttle, ignition and some blanking pad put on. i need to order a choke cable!! the serial number has now been uncovered. cant wait to get all the other jobs done so that some more progress can happen! thanks james 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #75 Posted January 29, 2015 Sand blasting at school Sounds like I should have gone there A good little project you have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
