Chris 642 #101 Posted August 19, 2015 I nearly took the tractor home but I don't think Phil or the boss lady would have been impressed. I have found Phil a good set of 2nd hand rear tyres for it now which is a start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #102 Posted August 19, 2015 The B450 when it was a bit younger. About 43 years younger. Copied from a partly faded photo. My son, having a drive is now coming up to 50. John's land was a lot tidier then. Can't remember where exactly we had been to collect this load, but everything apart from the two wheel trailer has recently gone to pastures new. Both trailers were loaded with goodie's. 6 pmackellow, S1g, Stormin and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #103 Posted August 19, 2015 I nearly took the tractor home but I don't think Phil or the boss lady would have been impressed. I have found Phil a good set of 2nd hand rear tyres for it now which is a start A big thanks to Chris for transporting it to it's new home. Also thank you to Alan & John for assisting with making a path for removal from the barn. I'm looking forward to getting both the tractors sorted and out & about. . Certainly beats repairing mowers & stripping jet engines; just doesn't pay the bills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #104 Posted August 19, 2015 I like the Bolens Ride a Matic in the trailer! Great photo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #105 Posted August 19, 2015 I like the Bolens Ride a Matic in the trailer! Great photo! Now at it's new home in Norfolk. 2 Triumph66 and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #106 Posted August 20, 2015 Now at it's new home in Norfolk.I Know where the 4 wheel trailer is too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #107 Posted August 20, 2015 Wheres the 2 wheeled trailer then?? I love these old photos, esp if the machines featured are still around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #108 Posted August 20, 2015 Wheres the 2 wheeled trailer then?? I love these old photos, esp if the machines featured are still around Still there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #109 Posted August 20, 2015 Went to Johns today & Alan said yes its here but rotted into the ground under some brambles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #110 Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I'm so jealous of all those bolens and awesome wheel horse's! Wish i had that van with all that in the back! Edited September 1, 2015 by Joe the small engine man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #111 Posted September 8, 2015 Had another exciting day with John and Alan, found a few small bits in an old caravan also a 56lb weight for the front of my ploughing tractor but the biggest surprize was 4 new tri-rib tyres in the barn that ide been in dozens of time's and missed them and they were right in front of me 2 pmackellow and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #112 Posted September 9, 2015 Chris, a great find on the weights and tyres. Well done for discovering them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #113 Posted September 9, 2015 Well done. Those tyres are a really good find. Those the drums and back plates of those wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #114 Posted September 9, 2015 Chris is like a sniffer dog on heat. God only knows what he'd find if we let him off his lease. I, and other visitors, had also been in the area where the tires were found countless times without spotting them. He also found part of a Uni-Horse tractor which was sold a while ago buried under a pile of old window frames in the middle of John's lawn ( for want of a better description ). John has a very strange storage system. Also found was another peace offering for Pam. He needs to bring his Track Horse with dozer blade on his next visit. Plenty of undergrowth to clear which could be hiding even more goodie's. Thanks again for the help Chris. 2 Stormin and C-101plowerpower reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #115 Posted September 9, 2015 I'm sure John has a secret hidy hole and when we aren't looking he sneaks little jewels into the shed for us to find to keep us on our toes and see the expression on our faces.I was amazed to find the unihorse cover in the most unlikely place, just goes to show we have to keep looking 2 Alan and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #116 Posted September 9, 2015 Well done. Those tyres are a really good find. Those the drums and back plates of those wheels? Yes they are Norm, back plates with brake shoes and drums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #117 Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks for finding the guard Chris. Steve will be pleased All we need now is the rest of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #118 Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for finding the guard Chris. Steve will be pleased All we need now is the rest of it No worries Chris, just lucky to stumble across it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #119 Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks for finding the guard Chris. Steve will be pleased All we need now is the rest of it What else are you looking for, apart from the forks Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #120 Posted September 11, 2015 Another heavy lump on it's way to a new home. The second Colchester lathe being moved from John's shed. This move went very smoothly and a lot quicker than expected with a bit of forward planning. A few rollers, a hefty crowbar, a winch and it was on the trailer in no time. A few photo's of the event. Thanks again Philip. We are now getting near the end of finding new homes for John's stash as most of the major items have now gone. Still some reserved items to be collected when convenient, plus the contents of the two small caravans to be sorted. These are mainly car parts, Austin 7 /10 plus numerous other small odds and ends. 5 the showman, nigel, Triumph66 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #121 Posted September 12, 2015 Unless we find some more stuff in the undergrowth with the Trachorse 😀😜😀 2 Alan and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #122 Posted September 13, 2015 Unless we find some more stuff in the undergrowth with the Trachorse Chris to the rescue! Clearing with the trachorse now that I'd like to see, might have to pay a visit when and if that happens oh yea if you find a pot of gold when clearing, that's mine I dropped it there last time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #123 Posted September 13, 2015 A few more items recovered from various hiding places which may, or may not, be of interest to someone. A very heavy bench drill. Will need a bit of TLC to make it operational again. Clean up, rewire etc. Approx 30" tall. Fabrex 470 saw bench. Table 16" x 11" which tilts for angled cuts. 8" blade. With untested single phase motor. A Honda generating set. Gas conversion. Engine turns freely via the pull starter. All the spec details can be seen on the photo's. More bits and pieces to be added as and when. 3 the showman, pmackellow and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #124 Posted September 14, 2015 I'm sure there's a lot more stuff at Johns, we just havnt found it yet ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #125 Posted September 14, 2015 Handy little circular saw for someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
