Stormin 4,458 #51 Posted August 3, 2016 I know where there's one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #52 Posted August 3, 2016 So do I, but I want his seat and he wants my skimmer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #53 Posted August 4, 2016 Frame reconstructive surgery! Putting back what the last owner cut out with a gas torch, why? 2 Stormin and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #54 Posted August 4, 2016 2 hours ago, Rocboni said: Frame reconstructive surgery! Putting back what the last owner cut out with a gas torch, why? I have seen this over and over and the only reason I can come up with is there was no one behind him holding a shovel ready to stop him. 3 Stormin, Rocboni and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #55 Posted August 4, 2016 Frame back on along with 3 speed and forward/reverse lever. Need to fit up brake pedals with springs ect, fit fuel tank and see if engine runs (been over a year, but is a fully rebuilt engine) after a test drive it will be time for the front auger and rear conveyor frame, I don't think the latter will fit in the shed though.... 4 meadowfield, Stormin, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #56 Posted August 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Rocboni said: after a test drive it will be time for the front auger and rear conveyor frame, I don't think the latter will fit in the shed though.... Neither will you unless you duck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #57 Posted August 4, 2016 56 minutes ago, Stormin said: Neither will you unless you duck. Going to get you to drive it for me, I know how good you are at it.... 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #58 Posted August 4, 2016 19 minutes ago, Rocboni said: Going to get you to drive it for me, I know how good you are at it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #59 Posted August 4, 2016 Can I get in line for a test drive also please!! 1 Rocboni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will-Haggle 73 #60 Posted August 5, 2016 I thought it was a Bath registration but I've found that it was registered in Bristol, 1979 or 1980. There are two possibilities for previous owners: Bristol Water Works or Wessex Water.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #61 Posted August 5, 2016 8 hours ago, Chris said: Can I get in line for a test drive also please!! Join the que.. 2 minutes ago, Will-Haggle said: I thought it was a Bath registration but I've found that it was registered in Bristol, 1979 or 1980. There are two possibilities for previous owners: Bristol Water Works or Wessex Water.... How did you search for that? It was originally supplied to the South Essex Waterworks Co. On the 7/3/1966 (straight from Ransomes) Bristol or Wessex must have baught it afterwords and registered it with the DVLA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #62 Posted August 5, 2016 After some fiddling with the engine, setting tappets and spark to TDC, it started up, too late for a test drive as it has no exhaust ATM. So a tad loud! Brake pedals fitted up aswell as fuel tank. Went and collected the other bits, I have underestimated the size of this, was a task loading it all by myself, with only the winch and boards to use, just have to get it off and onto the tractor somehow... 3 Stormin, HeadExam and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #63 Posted August 6, 2016 Well after a fair bit of maneuvering I got the front auger into place! 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #64 Posted August 6, 2016 Looks like your getting ready for robot wars Rhys Whats your mother going to say when you drive that out the shed when they return from holiday 1 Rocboni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #65 Posted August 6, 2016 Believe me it's a beast, especially when you engage the auger! It drives and steers really well though. Very impressive bit of engineering. I haven't even got the rear conveyor on yet it's 8ft. The trouble is the front auger only has about 1 1/2" ground clearance, it would be impossible to drive onto a trailer, I am coming to the realisation that I will have to move it on to someone more equipped, the trouble is putting a price on it, it's the only complete one known to exist. I am looking into raising the front auger without cutting anything, maybe using plates. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #66 Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) Well it could come back to Sussex They must have lifted these beasts when they were new?? Wheres Jon with his cheque book then??? Edited August 6, 2016 by Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #67 Posted August 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Chris said: Well it could come back to Sussex They must have lifted these beasts when they were new?? Wheres Jon with his cheque book then??? If you have deep enough pockets.... They were simply lifted from the side of the sand bed into the bed using a crane, that's all, never made to go up ramps or anything else. 2 Stormin and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #68 Posted August 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Rocboni said: They were simply lifted from the side of the sand bed into the bed using a crane, that's all, never made to go up ramps or anything else. And most likely had the front auger fitted on site. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #69 Posted August 6, 2016 Looks like something from Star Wars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #70 Posted August 7, 2016 12 hours ago, Rocboni said: Believe me it's a beast, especially when you engage the auger! It drives and steers really well though. Very impressive bit of engineering. I haven't even got the rear conveyor on yet it's 8ft. The trouble is the front auger only has about 1 1/2" ground clearance, it would be impossible to drive onto a trailer, I am coming to the realisation that I will have to move it on to someone more equipped, the trouble is putting a price on it, it's the only complete one known to exist. I am looking into raising the front auger without cutting anything, maybe using plates. Some times though the price is irrelevant, it's more important that something like this is preserved and shown to the public .You've done a fantastic job getting back up and running, is there no way you could move it about? Would it be within the lifting capability of a high ab on a trailer? ( I've no idea what these would weigh). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #71 Posted August 7, 2016 It could be moved if the front auger was lifted up, but the lower flanges will foul on the conveyor roller. I think it would need a hiab on a truck rather than a trailer, or a very long ramp... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #72 Posted August 7, 2016 I see you found a seat. If the front end could be jacked up someway, it could be driven onto a trailer backwards. Just an idea and it's hard to say if it would work, without seeing it. I'll have to pop up one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #73 Posted August 7, 2016 11 minutes ago, Stormin said: I see you found a seat. If the front end could be jacked up someway, it could be driven onto a trailer backwards. Just an idea and it's hard to say if it would work, without seeing it. I'll have to pop up one day. Not very comfy though.. I was thinking of perminantly raising it and adding a spacer to the driveshaft, as it would never be used for actual sand skimming. Need one of those trailers that drops to the ground between the wheels and you lift it with hydraulics. your welcome to pop up one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #74 Posted August 7, 2016 our trailer drops down like that i also like norms idea, jack it up and put a dolly under the front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #75 Posted August 7, 2016 I can tilt it and add plates like this. Ground clearance is 10" or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
