Vegi-Junior 4 #1 Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) collected my first major project from a very kind man who donated to me. engine all running but the rest needs lots of TLC Edited March 26, 2014 by Vegi-Junior 4 Ian, bowtiebutler956, vegikev and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #2 Posted March 26, 2014 That looks like it could be a lot of fun Ethan.. Why can I see it with bigger wheels at the back and chrome stack exhausts sticking up behind the seat... With suitable heat shields of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegi-Junior 4 #3 Posted March 26, 2014 yes ian it will be alot of fun and alot of head scraching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted March 26, 2014 Blimey Ethan that is a machine !! Good project for you mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegi-Junior 4 #5 Posted March 26, 2014 yes paul it will be a good project to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #6 Posted March 26, 2014 Interesting! Petrol, diesel or electric? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #7 Posted March 26, 2014 petrol 22hp omc, 2 cylinder flat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #8 Posted March 26, 2014 Very neat old truckster you have there. I don't have one, but I do have the engine out of one. I really like the look of these engines, and I keep thinking, I'll use it on a project some day. Thanks for the pics, and here are a couple pics of my engine. Matt 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #9 Posted March 27, 2014 It looks stromg enough for the battle ground being in those military colours, , is the intention to repaint in army greens ? Have fun restoring it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #10 Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Thanks for posting the engine photo's up Matt, your giving me ideas now Is the engine gas or diesel? I can't see any plug leads in your photos.. Just seen your above engine comment Kev, so ignore my above question.. Edited March 27, 2014 by Ian Because I foolishly didn't read all the posts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #11 Posted March 27, 2014 Great piece of kit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #12 Posted March 27, 2014 That's a shame it's petrol, I've been looking for a flat twin diesel engine for my 6x6 for a long time!! I don't even know if anyone even makes a flat twin diesel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted March 27, 2014 I don't even know if anyone even makes a flat twin diesel Onan and Enfield for two. Google Flat Twin Diesel, Ian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #14 Posted April 25, 2014 taking delivery of the truckster......... to take down the fence or forklift and strap :confused: ...............forklift, strap and a vegi-junior counterbalance :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegi-Junior 4 #15 Posted April 25, 2014 THAT WAS FUN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #16 Posted April 25, 2014 I thought it was only Trojans that flew like that !!! 2 nigel and vegikev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #17 Posted April 26, 2014 Dont tell me you had to hire a crane in to take delivery of the truck ???????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #18 Posted April 26, 2014 lol no neil, my neibour has a telehandler forklift. hes one of these blokes that if you need a machine for something then he is very likely to have it you never know paul there may be a bit of trojan blue underneath all that green 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted April 26, 2014 That's cool, not members of HSE then Kev ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #20 Posted April 26, 2014 hse???? oh yes high swinging ethan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #21 Posted April 28, 2014 It flies!!! great photos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
