rolloman 123 #1 Posted July 12, 2015 Hello all finished my Trusty Tractor on Saturday just awaiting a new plate to complete the restoration so here is some pics for you to look at hope you like them I love it 7 Anglo Traction, Stormin, nigel and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted July 13, 2015 Nice job. What's the RAF connection? 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #3 Posted July 13, 2015 Nice job. What's the RAF connection? Maybe a mine sweeper used by the Aussie's. Oh that was just wrong, I sincerely apologize, well unless it was funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted July 13, 2015 A lovely resto job. How long did it take you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #5 Posted July 13, 2015 A cracking job I bet it felt good to paint over the pink primer Maybe a mine sweeper used by the Aussie's. Oh that was just wrong, I sincerely apologize, well unless it was funny. It made me grin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolloman 123 #6 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Hello guys this tractor was used by the RAF about 1941 at Charterhall air base in Berwickshire and was used to plough up the runway sides to grow food during the Dig For Victory Campiagn the base was abandoned in 1945 and was then used for racing formula 1 cars the Trusty came to stay at Carnoustie with a new owner wing Commander smith who used it in his large garden thanks for the nice comments Hello Ian yes it was good to see it painted over the pink Edited July 13, 2015 by rolloman 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #7 Posted July 14, 2015 love it great resto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites