Alan 1,273 #76 Posted July 30, 2015 Today I finally collected the Bolens tiller and the FMC wheel weights from Alan in deepest Surrey a round trip of just over 400 miles. I met up with Chris, aka the Showman and John, the owner who was pleased that the tiller was off to a good home as he can't take it with him! Unfortunately I could only spare an hour and a half exploring the site and having a guided tour with Alan before rushing back to Devon. I only wished I had deeper pockets and the space to take more stuff back. The red Bolens was a beauty and it was good to see it in action transporting the tiller to my car. I was rather taken by the Cub Cadet there as well as Alan's Roper. The Morris Marinas were great to see but I did not have time to see the Ital van. The tiller and wheel weights are now under cover awaiting a through clean. My thanks to both Alan and Chris for thier warm welcome. It's pleasingto see Chris supporting and helping Alan (and John) out with the clearance of items and materials. Good to meet you Andrew. Another face matched to a name. Shame though that you only had a piddly little car, otherwise we would have sent you on your way with a lot more goodie's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #77 Posted July 30, 2015 Good to meet you Andrew. Another face matched to a name. Shame though that you only had a piddly little car, otherwise we would have sent you on your way with a lot more goodie's. I left the Toyota behind deliberately as I would have taken the red Bolens......... 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #78 Posted July 30, 2015 Dam I thought the weights would have been too heavy for your car & you would have left them for me Shame we had left all the rubbish behind for you to look at Just a few bits left to collect for me when the time allows. You did not find my loader tines did you 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #79 Posted July 30, 2015 Your loader tines aren't in the caravan Chris, but then I don't know what they look like anyway 👀, unless there painted red 🚜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #80 Posted July 30, 2015 Dam I thought the weights would have been too heavy for your car & you would have left them for me Shame we had left all the rubbish behind for you to look at Just a few bits left to collect for me when the time allows. You did not find my loader tines did you No tines yet Chris. Looked in a few more likely places but no luck. A few more to dig into though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #81 Posted July 30, 2015 [quote name="Chris" post="23852" timestamp="1438282368" You did not find my loader tines did you I thought I saw them in the skip.......as they were vandalised in red paint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #82 Posted July 30, 2015 I thought I saw them in the skip.......as they were vandalised in red paint!If they were vandalised in red paint they be in my shed 😀😀😀 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #83 Posted July 30, 2015 If they were vandalised in red paint they be in my shed I meant shed, not skip. Easy mistake to make!....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #84 Posted August 1, 2015 Another load went today. We can see a LOT more of the barn floor now. Philip and brother in law Terry moved the two lathes out of the barn. The Raglan has now gone to a new home with a fly press press for company. I missed the Raglan being moved due to being busy elsewhere on site. The other lathe, make unknown, although it looks a bit like a Myford, is now in a more accessible spot. Rusty, but like the Raglan, various area's have cleaned up better than expected. Philip managed to start the International B450 hoping to reverse it out of the barn but found the clutch was stuck. Hardly surprising after about 40 years of rest. Clouds of smoke and fumes which had us all making a rapid exit until it cleared A few photo's of the days excitement. 5 Phyliss, Triumph66, HeadExam and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #85 Posted August 1, 2015 Oeh i like the b450, very distinctieve soubd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #86 Posted August 2, 2015 That lathe looks very much like mine. The International looks as if it would clean up without to much work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #87 Posted August 2, 2015 The International initially needs a pair of rear tubes & tyres along with possibly & rear axle seal. There appeared to be a few small water leaks having put water in but having sat for a long while it isn't to bad. The clutch might free up ok but time will tell. After i found only one injector pipe squirting i removed the plate from the side of the injector pump. This revealed 3 stuck plungers with one of them being stubborn to shift. After an hour all were free, injectors bled & after a bit of heat away it went. There was a panic initially as the throttle lever works the opposite way to my Major so as it started & revved i had to hold it on the stop till i worked out why. Paint wise i think it's had a fresh coat prior to John acquiring it. All good fun, thanks Alan for yours' & Johns help & photos. Philip 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #88 Posted August 9, 2015 As our regular visitors will know, most of John's stash has now gone to new homes, with other various items reserved. The only good tractor left, apart from the red Bolens which is still in use, is a Cub Cadet 81 which wouldn't take much work to get running again. £150 if anyone interested. There are also four Westwoods in very poor condition which might supply a few spares. Other items uncovered are two Billy Goats with 3 and 5hp Briggs engines and a Villiers 20. All engines turn with fair compression. Can anyone identify this lathe, which looks a bit like a Myford. No name or markings anywhere. Rusty, but various area's have cleaned up OK. The last item, for now, is a small Zanetti motor / water pump. About 50cc. Turns freely. All the above are for sale. Who knows what else is still in hiding. Thanks for looking. 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #89 Posted August 12, 2015 Another item uncovered in the barn is this TAYLOR MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH. The case is about 12" long, 24" over the pulleys. A heavy lump. Just out of interest, doe's anyone know what it might have been used for, or on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #90 Posted August 12, 2015 Could have powered a lathe or other machinery of the day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #91 Posted August 13, 2015 Just think of the strain on the bearings, using the outer pulley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #92 Posted August 13, 2015 My guess is, like Alain, that it was used with workshop equipment. Think this belonged to John's brother in law who lived on the premises before John. He was also a hoarder, but mainly of car, van, lorry stuff which he worked on as a hobby. Various old axles and gearboxes also found in the barn. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #93 Posted August 15, 2015 Another load went today. We can see a LOT more of the barn floor now. Philip and brother in law Terry moved the two lathes out of the barn. The Raglan has now gone to a new home with a fly press press for company. I missed the Raglan being moved due to being busy elsewhere on site. The other lathe, make unknown, although it looks a bit like a Myford, is now in a more accessible spot. Rusty, but like the Raglan, various area's have cleaned up better than expected. Philip managed to start the International B450 hoping to reverse it out of the barn but found the clutch was stuck. Hardly surprising after about 40 years of rest. Clouds of smoke and fumes which had us all making a rapid exit until it cleared A few photo's of the days excitement. IMG_3311.JPGIMG_3303.JPGIMG_3301.JPGIMG_3306.JPGIMG_3307.JPGIMG_3309.JPGIMG_3318.JPGIMG_3312.JPGIMG_3313.JPGIMG_3315.JPG Plan is the B450 will be shifted next week with assistance from myself Pics to follow when it happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #94 Posted August 18, 2015 Plan is the B450 will be shifted next week with assistance from myself Pics to follow when it happens ooh, if you're at it could you take some measurements for me? i need to know where the rear lights mount, no holes in the fenders on ours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #95 Posted August 18, 2015 Alan I have sent you a pm ref the Cadet 81... I have room... just !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyliss 41 #96 Posted August 18, 2015 ooh, if you're at it could you take some measurements for me? i need to know where the rear lights mount, no holes in the fenders on ours Picked up tonight so the next time i'm with it i'll do some measurements for you. 1 C-101plowerpower reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #97 Posted August 18, 2015 Picked up tonight so the next time i'm with it i'll do some measurements for you. awesome Phil, i'll look forward to them measurements Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #98 Posted August 18, 2015 Alan I have sent you a pm ref the Cadet 81... I have room... just !! Thanks Paul. PM answered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #99 Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks Alan, I'll collect it Saturday as arranged 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #100 Posted August 18, 2015 Another busy day at the Stash. The Showman, who else, arrived with Pam and Tracey, or was it Stacey mind gone blank, who between them dug out more junk, SORRY, I mean goodie's. Nothing RED this time though. Still LOTS of room in the sprinter when they left for home. Chris insists on stocking up with logs every visit. He hasn't noticed they are not red yet. John decided to have a drive too. Think he enjoyed it although his expression said otherwise. Philip and Chris Stoneman turned up later to move the International B450 to its new home, to meet up again with it's old cell mate, the Fordson. It followed clouds of smoke and fumes out of the barn, it's prison for the last 40 or so years. It had a bad limp, the result of a rear tire having more holes than air. It only took a few minutes to reverse up to the drive before loading onto Chris's trailer. The tire decided it didn't want to be left behind and stayed on the rim. This left another big hole in the barn with most of the good stuff now gone. 3 Triumph66, pmackellow and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites