the showman 4,074 #1 Posted December 21, 2014 Bought this the other week and haven't had chance to really look at it, how you see it is how I got it, the.only part I can see missing is the rear fender and seat. I think it's a 1980 B115. 2 nigel and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #2 Posted December 21, 2014 so you got one in Kit form, you are up to the challenge, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted December 21, 2014 It wasn't intentional Jeff, a friends son had it and stripped it down then lost interest, he just wanted out of his workshop, It was delivered and the price was good , the other reason for posting was that I've got a new iPad and wanted to try out the camera and loading photos, very pleased with the ease and quality of the results 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #4 Posted December 22, 2014 its a shame that we see this on many a tractor. Someone buys it with all good intensions of rebuilding it to a grand glorious conclusion, then do to some unfortunate thing, they either become over whelmed or financially ruined. Its a sad thing for both the tractor and the owner, as most don't recover from it. The tractor ends getting shuffled from box to box and place to shelf with half it parts lost or damaged. The owner may now think of himself as a failure and with the cost of this in the back of his mind, not try to repeat it. I hate to see an event like this happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #5 Posted December 22, 2014 How many is that now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #6 Posted December 22, 2014 15 Wheelhorse's. 2 Toro's and the Cub Cadet, Charlie. No wonder I'm running out of room. 😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #7 Posted December 22, 2014 ive got room for a couple of rjs and a ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted December 22, 2014 The only things your get is a couple of rsj's and lone-ranger badge. Keymosaby 2 nigel and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #9 Posted December 22, 2014 Well I did offer a home for that old Cub Cadet... 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #10 Posted December 22, 2014 I know Paul, and if I decide to let it go you'll be the first to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #12 Posted December 24, 2014 A nice find Chris, and with it being in bit's it will be easier to hide from Pam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #13 Posted December 24, 2014 A nice find Chris, and with it being in bit's it will be easier to hide from Pam Kinda camouflaged... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #14 Posted February 27, 2015 As the sun was shining today I thought I'd have a day on the patio. I've been walking round this tractor and pushing it to and fro for a while and can't make up my mind what to do with it. First thing was to bolt all the bits back on to see what was missing, and see if it would run, after a little work and plenty of tea it came together quite well. There's not much left of the wiring loom and it looks like someone has changed the engine, with a couple of bits of wire I got it to spin over and with a squirt of fuel in the carb it fired up. Big cloud of smoke but cleared and now runs nice ( I think the needle valve wants a clean ). The front n/s wheel was wrong so I changed that with one from stock. Next move was to dig into the spares department for a fender, not only found one but had the footrests with it. At the end of the day I've got an up and running tractor that needs a bit of wiring, what do I do now with it ? 3 Ian, Triumph66 and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #15 Posted February 27, 2015 Have a drive and see how you feel about it then Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted February 27, 2015 what do I do now with it ? Take it the auction tomorrow. Nigel might buy it. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #17 Posted February 27, 2015 Here's some photos for Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted February 27, 2015 I don't really go for the pressed steel chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #19 Posted February 27, 2015 As the sun was shining today I thought I'd have a day on the patio. I've been walking round this tractor and pushing it to and fro for a while and can't make up my mind what to do with it. First thing was to bolt all the bits back on to see what was missing, and see if it would run, after a little work and plenty of tea it came together quite well. There's not much left of the wiring loom and it looks like someone has changed the engine, with a couple of bits of wire I got it to spin over and with a squirt of fuel in the carb it fired up. Big cloud of smoke but cleared and now runs nice ( I think the needle valve wants a clean ). The front n/s wheel was wrong so I changed that with one from stock. Next move was to dig into the spares department for a fender, not only found one but had the footrests with it. At the end of the day I've got an up and running tractor that needs a bit of wiring, what do I do now with it ? Take it to Newby Hall and sell it mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #20 Posted March 1, 2015 Had some more patio time today, swapped the foot plates over and freed off the clutch pedal, also overhauled the brake calliper so that all works now. Need to cut the fender now to allow the gear stick to come through, beginning to look a bit better now. 3 Triumph66, nigel and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #21 Posted March 2, 2015 Keep looking at the rear fender and have decided to fit a later one and keep the older one for one of the Raiders i have. Its a little wider and needs a small infill panel made or just leave it as is. Your thoughts gentlemen please, would be a help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #22 Posted March 2, 2015 Only thing I'd do, besides cutting the gear lever gate, would be to trim the bottom out side edges at the front. Just at an angle to remove the sharp corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #23 Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks Norm, i think it is in keeping with the later shape bonnet ( hood ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #24 Posted March 3, 2015 I agree the later one does look a better fit. Love your use of the patio but somehow I don't think I would get away with that. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #25 Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks Iain, as you know i seem to have a lot of stock at the moment and space is a bit limited, i have told her its only temporary. It will be better when the warmer weather comes, then i can work on the lawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
