nigel 1,877 #301 Posted April 12, 2015 you going to bring it down souf in august then mark, so i can have a play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #302 Posted April 12, 2015 Beautiful job Mark. Just a thought. How about fitting a tool box or carrier to the fender? Just seems a bit bare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #303 Posted April 12, 2015 Beautiful job Mark. Just a thought. How about fitting a tool box or carrier to the fender? Just seems a bit bare. Or a cool box 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #304 Posted April 12, 2015 I agree with Chris, a cool box would be an iconic American add on! Don't forget a fixed bottle opener as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #305 Posted April 12, 2015 It looks amazing Mark, I bet you're very happy. You have created a monster! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #306 Posted April 14, 2015 you going to bring it down souf in august then mark, so i can have a play. Are you not coming to Newby? Beautiful job Mark. Just a thought. How about fitting a tool box or carrier to the fender? Just seems a bit bare. Been contemplating what to add there, I was perhaps thinking a winch... Or a cool box Now I did think about a desperado holder.... I agree with Chris, a cool box would be an iconic American add on! Don't forget a fixed bottle opener as well! image.jpg I reckon there's a few places I could open a bottle already if stuck It looks amazing Mark, I bet you're very happy. You have created a monster! Tom Indeed! Thanks 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #307 Posted April 14, 2015 no cant make it this year mark so you will have to bring it down souf and put it to some real work on the hill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #308 Posted April 16, 2015 Bendy looks great Mark, certainly RS calender material Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #309 Posted April 16, 2015 Read through all 16 pages of this build last night, I had only seen some of the later posts since joining MOM, and am amazed that Bendy was built in such a short time. What with all the thinking, machining and doing there couldn't have been much time left for going to work etc. A brilliant piece of engineering. 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #310 Posted April 17, 2015 no cant make it this year mark so you will have to bring it down souf and put it to some real work on the hill It's looking like our entries for our favourite show in august have not been accepted, so I might well be joining you.... I'll start saving up now!Bendy looks great Mark, certainly RS calender material Thanks Ian Read through all 16 pages of this build last night, I had only seen some of the later posts since joining MOM, and am amazed that Bendy was built in such a short time. What with all the thinking, machining and doing there couldn't have been much time left for going to work etc. A brilliant piece of engineering. Thanks!I work in London all week, and get a few days at home to play... But all that time driving and in hotel rooms gives me plenty of time to dream the ideas up. It's actually 5 years since I thought about it, and two years since I started 3 diggerjames, Alan and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #311 Posted April 25, 2015 Small update, Bendy finally has an exhaust Cue a piece of child's swing, a table leg and lots of holes Filled with fibreglass and welded up And a nice stainless heat guard 2 Stormin and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #312 Posted May 16, 2015 Short update Bendy now has a remote locking diff Used a bike brake cable in order to span the articulation joints and make life a bit easier. Spring loaded selector keeps it in or out of lock And a quick video http://youtu.be/Kw6FG_wYTqA 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #313 Posted May 28, 2015 Ewan has been helping me this week whilst I've been at work The exhaust heat shield is now done The front hitch is well underway And the rear 3 point is painted and has check chains Wired the front lights when I got home, not much to do now for Newby 3 diggerjames, Stormin and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #314 Posted May 28, 2015 Handy lad. Hope you pay him well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #315 Posted May 30, 2015 Handy lad. Hope you pay him well. Yup... Bed, food, clothes, transport, workshop and an awesome dad Final picture and play before loading up... 3 Stormin, nigel and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #316 Posted May 31, 2015 Looks like you had some fun with bendy up those steps mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #317 Posted June 26, 2015 Looks like you had some fun with bendy up those steps mate Yup!Updates are sparse due to moving house, just found this pic from Tractorfest. I did some replica chrome decals for the new shifter plates on the transmission tunnel. 2 Joe the small engine man and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #318 Posted August 14, 2015 Been a while between posts, bendy is now getting used with a vengeance. For sure the crank pin needs sorting, it's getting noisier by the minute Whilst pulling up the cattle grid, I lost 4wd. A look underneath revealed this . The rear needs a belt guard to stop the long grass getting in 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #319 Posted January 3, 2016 Long overdue an update! But now I have a fairly functional workshop I can get on with the outstanding jobs to complete bendy. In no particular order: Improve final drive to live rear axle, if the belts get wet or grass gets trapped then I lose drive under extreme conditions. Complete front three point hitch Add a diff lock indicator and improve the spring tension Complete the hydraulics. Add a front chain idler - the front chain has stretched and flaps around a bit Get the crank pin reground on the magnum 16 I'm thinking of tackling the hydraulics next, here's a d series dual spool valve and transit power steering pump. There should be just enough room to squeeze them in under the front right fender. 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #320 Posted January 3, 2016 Nice mate nice to see the hydraulic setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #321 Posted January 3, 2016 looks like its all coming together, its got me thinking of ideas! Regards Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #322 Posted January 15, 2016 Well first phase of the new year hasn't gone well. Here's the original setup Then the new one A short test drive ended like this So for now, back to plan a 2 Joe the small engine man and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #323 Posted January 15, 2016 it really annoying when good ideas just don't work out! but I suppose its just part of the fun hope Plan A goes smoothly for yea, best of luck Regards Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #324 Posted January 15, 2016 Belt drive will allow flex. How about using toothed belt/belts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #325 Posted January 15, 2016 it really annoying when good ideas just don't work out! but I suppose its just part of the fun hope Plan A goes smoothly for yea, best of luck Regards Joe Plan a was belts, they've worked for over a year, but are less effective under water 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
