expeatfarmer 591 #1 Posted March 29, 2015 I have just managed to obtain a new project, it is the earliest known surviving MG2 number 36 off the line in 1936, I bought it from a chap I met at Tractor World. 2016 is the 80th anniversary of the Ransomes crawler. The plan is to stage a display at the 2016 tractor World of at least one of every model MG tractor that Ransomes built, my aim is to totally restore 137 and display at the show. I have yet to finalise the detail of the display with Mark Woodward but if any other MG owners would be interested in joining the display please let me know. It would be fantastic to gather as many MG2 as we can alongside the other models. They do not need to be restored, original condition and patina of age is great. Dates are March 12th and 13th 2016 at the Malvern Three Counties Showground, the display will be inside. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #2 Posted March 29, 2015 If anyone has an earlier MG2 tractor please shout it would save me a load of work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #3 Posted March 29, 2015 That looks like a lot of work! Look forward to the finished product Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #4 Posted March 29, 2015 You've your work cut out there, Johnathan. If you want a hand now and then, give me a shout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #5 Posted March 30, 2015 Thank you Norman, I will start a thread once restoration is underway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #6 Posted March 30, 2015 Have you got the original engine? Do i spot a spare Ransomes engine as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted March 30, 2015 Is that half of one on the right? Pointing skywards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #8 Posted March 30, 2015 looks like its, hope thats not number 137! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #9 Posted March 30, 2015 The half one is an MG2 that was cut in half and made into a half track with steering front wheels.The tracks were wrapped around the drive wheels !!! There are two complete!!! MG2 137 is the one at the front it has a Sturmey Archer T engine the one at the back is a 1937 model with TB engine. Just trying to get my head around where to put it all, the back of the car is full as well. There is also a TVO 5/6 engine hiding in the middle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #10 Posted March 30, 2015 Here is a picture of a prototype MG2. It has higher sides, and the toolbar hinges from the outside of the tractor. It also has the T engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #11 Posted March 30, 2015 OMG What a project!! I am sure you can do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #12 Posted March 30, 2015 I did wonder what was at the back. How many Ransomes is that now, Johnathan? Not counting the lawn mowers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #13 Posted March 31, 2015 15 just bought a petrol MG40 as well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #14 Posted March 31, 2015 Dont tell Janet but target is 22 models. Here is a picture of the new MG40 petrol number 15343 dating from 1965 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #15 Posted March 31, 2015 I like that. Methinks your going to have to do a bit more garage building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #16 Posted March 31, 2015 On the cards Norm thinking about one of those fancy oak frame jobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #17 Posted April 1, 2015 After two days sorting through all the bits I now have 137 and 431 sorted out into their respective piles, there was also a pile of MG5/6 and 40 bits in amongst it to add to the confusion. 137 is now on the ramp ready strip down to begin. MG2 number 431 is up for sale if anyone is interested, all the parts are present except magneto which I may find, it has the replacement TB engine ,the barrel valves and piston have been renewed but never used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
