neil 524 #26 Posted February 28, 2015 Simon Cole , is a guy from blandford forum that has had a number of Wheelhorse tractors & a few other types of garden tractor but I think he is more into classic minis now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #27 Posted March 3, 2015 That's a great find Chris, but I can't help but think the front loader would look better on my GT-14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #28 Posted March 4, 2015 Thats funny Ian, everybody else says the same about the loader Anybody got any contact details for Simon Cole???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #29 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) The loader he had was for a tubeframe and is the same one I have. Chris, way back on the VHGMC forum in 2011 you pointed him my direction as we have the same loader. Iain Edited March 4, 2015 by slf-uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #30 Posted March 4, 2015 Simon Cole , is a guy from blandford forum that has had a number of Wheelhorse tractors & a few other types of garden tractor but I think he is more into classic minis now Neil, I think he sold all his GTs to finance his mini restoration. My mate, Daniel, aka Robins, bought one of his WH a few summers back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #31 Posted March 4, 2015 The loader he had was for a tubeframe and is the same one I have. Chris, way back on the VHGMC forum in 2011 you pointed him my direction as we have the same loader. Iain If you say so Iain, I dont remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #32 Posted March 29, 2015 Well I had Iain down from Norfolk on Friday who cast his expert eye over the poor thing The front loader is a Johnson unit The engine is in more of a mess than I thought it was, as I had never opened the bonnet I never got the chance to study it Yes its still on the trailer as never seem to have the chance to lift it off Iain still wants it though 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #33 Posted March 29, 2015 Chris I trust you have checked your garage to see if it's still there......... You know what these blokes are like from Norfolk! 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #34 Posted March 29, 2015 Chris, it was great to see you on Friday and drool over the HT loader/back hoe. The tractor certainly needs some love but the attachments are great. It's a pity I am not closer as I would enjoy helping you get them sorted. Iain 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldBuzzard 186 #35 Posted March 29, 2015 Yeah the old girls does look a bit rough. I've heard it said that "If it casts a shadow, it can be restored". One good thing is that the hydraulic stabilizers on the hoe indicate that it's one of the later ones, and they made improvements in them over time. 2 Triumph66 and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #36 Posted March 30, 2015 GREAT find Chris, I'm sure you will have it back in fighting shape very soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #37 Posted March 30, 2015 You may be familiar with this picture which often appears on forums and at one time was on Johnny Steel's (Johnny bucket fame) web site. Hopefully it will give Chris some inspiration. Iain 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #38 Posted March 30, 2015 Chris, the easiet part to replicate the above photo and for inspiration is to buy some sunglasses, pregerably rose tinted! Seriously a great picture of the mighty Bolens LF in action. Yours will be like this one day!, Chris, the easiet part to replicate the above photo and for inspiration is to buy some sunglasses, preferably rose tinted! Seriously a great picture of the mighty Bolens LF in action. Yours will be like this one day!, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #39 Posted April 9, 2015 Well just to say we got it in the barn on Monday using a friends loader tractor. No we did not drop it, did not want any more parts falling off! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #40 Posted April 13, 2015 Sum more pics of rusty 5 OldBuzzard, Triumph66, nigel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #41 Posted April 13, 2015 That is just so cool, I am very jealous. Iain 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #42 Posted April 13, 2015 That is just so cool, I am very jealous. Iain Me too. I'd really like that if I was a few years younger. A fantastic and worth while restoration project. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #43 Posted April 13, 2015 Ditto Iain and Norman's comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
