the showman 4,074 #1 Posted March 6, 2017 Got my working wheelhorse out today, first job was to fit the refurbished rear wheels, change the standard seat for a heavier one and fit the wheel weights. taken off. two standand wheels 52lbs. standard seat.............11lbs. fitted on. two narrow wheels 48lbs. seat........................37lbs. two rear weights.....100lbs. so total extra is 122lbs, I'm pleased with that and should help with traction 10 Triumph66, DougC, Stormin and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted March 6, 2017 Looking good, Chris. 2 ACman and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #3 Posted March 6, 2017 Going for the oiled up look I see Chris . Does Pam agree Looks good 3 ACman, the showman and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #4 Posted March 6, 2017 Seems a shame to paint it Chris. its been in the shed through the winter but now it outside i just wanted something on it to protect it 2 ACman and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 63 #5 Posted March 6, 2017 That ought to give you a lot better plowing ability. And a sore back from installing all the weights. 2 the showman and ACman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #6 Posted March 6, 2017 Looks great Chris, nice job! 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #7 Posted March 6, 2017 That seat looks familier, and the glossy rust looks good Chris. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #8 Posted March 6, 2017 I like that oiled patinated look Chris. I am doing the same on some of my tractors but with Owatrol though. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #9 Posted March 6, 2017 Looking good mate 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted March 6, 2017 Thought it had been done with Owatrol. Should have known he'd not want to spend any money on it. 4 Alan, Triumph66, DougC and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #11 Posted March 6, 2017 I would of used baby oil , it stops chafing 😄 I do love the patina on that tractor, 2 the showman and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted March 6, 2017 Its just a quick rub down with a T& M and 20/50. 2 Stormin and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #13 Posted March 7, 2017 I love the look of your tractor Chris and it just keeps getting better with every change you make. Have you considered adding washer fluid to the rear tyres to add even more weight? Iain 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #14 Posted March 7, 2017 On 3/6/2017 at 3:29 PM, the showman said: Got my working wheelhorse out today, first job was to fit the refurbished rear wheels, change the standard seat for a heavier one and fit the wheel weights. taken off. two standand wheels 52lbs. standard seat.............11lbs. fitted on. two narrow wheels 48lbs. seat........................37lbs. two rear weights.....100lbs. so total extra is 122lbs, I'm pleased with that and should help with traction Nice job on the Wheels Chris !. Let me guess, you found another use for the Bathroom Scales? . Weights are a handy addition and I note you also call it a C120....is it a '74' or '75'?. Look's good in Working Clothes 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #15 Posted March 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Anglo Traction said: Nice job on the Wheels Chris !. Let me guess, you found another use for the Bathroom Scales? . Weights are a handy addition and I note you also call it a C120....is it a '74' or '75'?. Look's good in Working Clothes Its badged up as a Raider 12 Richard, ive got it marked as a 1974 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #16 Posted March 7, 2017 4 hours ago, slf-uk said: I love the look of your tractor Chris and it just keeps getting better with every change you make. Have you considered adding washer fluid to the rear tyres to add even more weight? Iain I have thought about water ballast the rears but i'm going to try it first. I'll keep the thought as a plan "b" 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #17 Posted March 8, 2017 Nice work Chris, I like the contrast between the freshly painted wheel and Bap's faded oiled bodywork Are you going to paint the front wheels and wheel weights? 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #18 Posted March 8, 2017 Like everyone else says the patina on that tractor looks absolutely great , love to see them looking like that , is that the free tractor that I put you onto Chris ? 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted March 8, 2017 16 minutes ago, neil said: Like everyone else says the patina on that tractor looks absolutely great , love to see them looking like that , is that the free tractor that I put you onto Chris ? Yes it was Neil, looks a bit different now tho 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #20 Posted March 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Ian said: Nice work Chris, I like the contrast between the freshly painted wheel and Bap's faded oiled bodywork Are you going to paint the front wheels and wheel weights? I don't think so Ian, Its only a working tractor and I don't want to get into painting bits 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
