sten 84 #1 Posted May 31, 2014 Just picked up a water pump to add to my collection of Solo Multimot accessories. From the 80's so are they classed as " My old Machines "?. You bought an engine then buy various accessories depending what you wanted. I now have 4 engines, a water pump, a chainsaw, hedge cutter and 3 brand new boxed hover mowers. I am always on the lookout for more. Would these look out of place at a vintage show ? I like them but they are perhaps too modern to show. 5 HeadExam, Triumph66, pmackellow and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted May 31, 2014 Sten what a cracking collection 1980's is 30 years ago, and when will you see another collection like that ?? Take 'em to a show !! 3 vegikev, diggerjames and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #3 Posted May 31, 2014 I agree with Paul, looks a fantastic collection and is also a bit different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #4 Posted May 31, 2014 Just picked up a water pump to add to my collection of Solo Multimot accessories. From the 80's so are they classed as " My old Machines "?. You bought an engine then buy various accessories depending what you wanted. I now have 4 engines, a water pump, a chainsaw, hedge cutter and 3 brand new boxed hover mowers. I am always on the lookout for more. Would these look out of place at a vintage show ? I like them but they are perhaps too modern to show. i notice one came from stuart dawes they are still trading a guy i used to work with still works for them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #5 Posted May 31, 2014 i notice one came from stuart dawes they are still trading a guy i used to work with still works for them! The telephone number on the sticker is 404, how long is it since 3 digit numbers were used Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #6 Posted May 31, 2014 more solo stuff on here! i've been looking at multimot's and there's a lot of em in germany( 2km to the border for me) http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-solo-multimot/k0%C2'> have one of the thingy's solo started with (on here somewhere) Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #7 Posted May 31, 2014 WoW, that's a rather nice collection.. Not something you see every day or at all.. More than worthy of being classed as an old machine.. Thanks for posting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #8 Posted May 31, 2014 The telephone number on the sticker is 404, how long is it since 3 digit numbers were used quite some time ago i was about 2 i think so 35 yrs ago+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #9 Posted May 31, 2014 What a great collection. Don't see to much of that stuff around now especially in that condition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #10 Posted May 31, 2014 The telephone number on the sticker is 404, how long is it since 3 digit numbers were used hehe, 404 number not found Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #11 Posted May 31, 2014 we use stuart dawes for our machines at work, about thirty years ago i went there with my dad and they were in an old shed, now of coarse they have a well stocked and displayed showroom they keep good records, machines we got 10years ago are still on record with them. you never know they might have yours on record still...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #12 Posted May 31, 2014 we use stuart dawes for our machines at work, about thirty years ago i went there with my dad and they were in an old shed, now of coarse they have a well stocked and displayed showroom they keep good records, machines we got 10years ago are still on record with them. you never know they might have yours on record still...... Thanks for that, I will contact them with the serial number, see if they have anything on record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #13 Posted June 1, 2014 hi sten there number is 01227 738199/208550 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #14 Posted June 1, 2014 hi sten there number is 01227 738199/208550 Thanks vegikev, I've emailed them, I've got a bit of a phobia about phones, I hate using them , I don't know why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #15 Posted June 2, 2014 I emailed Stuart Dawes yesterday and got the following reply back today, which I thought was very good of them and with a bonus of a parts list for the hedge cutter "We moved premises 14 years ago and I’m sorry to say that we destroyed our older written records. We did sell a number of these machines to the local Electricity Board but am unable to find any further information. I don’t know if it would be on any use but I did manage to locate just one parts list which I have attached. Regards. Lincoln" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #16 Posted June 2, 2014 At least you got a reply and a parts list sten, owts better than nowt !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #17 Posted April 18, 2015 Picked up a few more accessories for my Multimot collection this morning. I already have the chainsaw and hedgecutter but very pleased to find a strimmer. Bought from the original owner who bought them new in 1985. 2 pmackellow and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted April 18, 2015 Well done. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #19 Posted April 18, 2015 Well done indeed you must have a good display now 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #20 Posted October 7, 2015 Another Solo Multimot delivered today, this is different to all my other power units, it has a primer bulb where the petrol filler cap is on the others and the fuel tank is a completely different design. 2 nigel and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will-Haggle 73 #21 Posted December 18, 2015 I've got a couple of Solo bits as well, a generator and a chainsaw.... 1 sten reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #22 Posted December 18, 2015 Another "good idea" that didn't make it commercially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #23 Posted January 31, 2016 I was given a SOLO engine yesterday, anyone interested in it ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #24 Posted February 2, 2016 Hi Paul, have you still got the multimot engine? if so I would be interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #25 Posted February 2, 2016 Yes mate all yours if you want it, are you going to Tractor World ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
