the showman 4,074 #1 Posted March 31, 2018 While i was sorting out the first GMT I thought it would be silly not to have the other one. Its new and never been used but hasn't got the collector kit and deck with it, it was stored in a shed with a leaky roof and had the transmission pump removed to keep the other one going, After a few weeks of fiddling with the pump ive managed to repair it and fit it back in the tractor and its now up and running. Concidering its been stored since 1986 it's not to bad. 9 squonk, Stormin, Cub Cadet and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted March 31, 2018 Clean and polish and ready to show. Bet you wish that was your workshop. 2 squonk and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted March 31, 2018 That looks tidy mate 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #4 Posted April 1, 2018 10 hours ago, pmackellow said: That looks tidy mate Thanks Paul, it's deteriorated being in a damp barn but I think it will clean up and made to look better 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammoore13bolens1053 11 #5 Posted April 1, 2018 Wow, looks really nice. I’d say my huffy has very low hours on it, not that low though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #6 Posted April 2, 2018 Looks fantastic Chris Are you keeping them both? 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #7 Posted April 2, 2018 Are you going to put a plough behind this one chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted April 2, 2018 I've a three furrow one for him, Nigel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted April 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Triumph66 said: Looks fantastic Chris Are you keeping them both? No one's got to go Andrew 28 minutes ago, nigel said: Are you going to put a plough behind this one chris No, its a project mate 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #10 Posted April 15, 2018 Guess what I've been doing. 5 Stormin, Alan, pmackellow and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #11 Posted April 15, 2018 A good wash, wipe with an oily rag and that should clean up nicely, Chris. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #12 Posted April 15, 2018 Looks in very good condition Chris, just need to get it out the van now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #13 Posted April 15, 2018 35 minutes ago, harryt said: Looks in very good condition Chris, just need to get it out the van now Ive got to go and buy a new battery Harry, you had my good one, , ive got your seat pins as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #14 Posted April 15, 2018 I went to Halfords today for a battery and found the one I wanted for £72 but the terminals were the wrong way round, after looking round their shelves I found the identical spec one with the terminals I wanted but £82. I asked a member of staff , and he said it was more popular so they charge more, i said I'll have the cheaper one and make the earth cable longer, with my discount card it was £57. 4 Triumph66, pmackellow, Cub Cadet and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #15 Posted April 15, 2018 You can get some good discount with the Halfords Trade Discount card; better than a poke in an eye! I hear Harry bought the other Toro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #16 Posted April 15, 2018 I couldn't find the battery I wanted for the Sears/Roper at Halfords. Got one from TMS, a motor factor in Carlisle. Think that was about £50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #17 Posted April 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Triumph66 said: I hear Harry bought the other Toro. Yes he did 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #18 Posted April 16, 2018 Sitting on the Toro this morning in the back of the van making broom broom noises I noticed there was no spinner on the wheel. Had a rummage in the shed and found a couple of them left over from my American car days 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #19 Posted April 16, 2018 I had one of those on the steering wheel of my Austin A60 van. One night going up the twisty track to my lodgings after a night in the local pub, I came to the sharp left turn halfway up. Driving steering with the spinner, as you call it, I turned left. Only I couldn't get it back fast enough and the van ended up stuck half way up the bank. We had to pull it off with the farmers tractor. I threw the spinner away after that. BTW. That tyre looks a bit worn. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #20 Posted April 17, 2018 Its out of the van now and done a few laps of the garden. After a play I powerwashed the dust off and cleaned the seat. 5 pmackellow, Stormin, Cub Cadet and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #21 Posted April 17, 2018 On 15/04/2018 at 4:19 PM, the showman said: I went to Halfords today for a battery and found the one I wanted for £72 but the terminals were the wrong way round, after looking round their shelves I found the identical spec one with the terminals I wanted but £82. I asked a member of staff , and he said it was more popular so they charge more, i said I'll have the cheaper one and make the earth cable longer, with my discount card it was £57. I can do them for £34 I reckon you should cut the front of and put a round hood on about time you made another special Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #22 Posted April 17, 2018 Is that delivered or have I got to spend £20 on diesel to come and get it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #23 Posted April 25, 2018 That have come up really well Chris A decent looking machine too. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
