the showman 4,074 #1 Posted June 2, 2014 As many of you know by now a few of us southern Boys and Girls are going up north to Newby Hall Tractorfest. This was decided at our Christmas dinner in December and seemed a good idea at the time as there was 6 months to get ready. Since December my wife has been quite poorly and my van needed replacing, After spending months on the internet and hundreds of miles viewing junk I found what I was looking for, after mopping and waxing the bodywork I found that it needed new brakes all round and steering drumsticks and tyres, with all that done all I had to do is fit the winch. I have to say that at one point I was going to cancel the trip but with help from close friends I kept going. As there is now only 3 days before we leave, I thought I had better start getting some Exhibits together today and this is as far as I got today. Photo 1 is first thing this morning. Photo 2 the same. Photo 3 everything moved to get at the back of the shed, and the Rowcrop uncovered after winter storage 1 Anglo Traction reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted June 2, 2014 Very glad you didn't cancel the trip Chris, I reckon its going to be a good laugh I see the patio is full up again then !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted June 2, 2014 Ive drawn the blinds, she might not notice, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted June 2, 2014 Don't think you will get away with that one mate !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #5 Posted June 2, 2014 Great topic I'll post some pictures tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #6 Posted June 2, 2014 That looks an interesting thing with the handle bars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted June 2, 2014 Its a Bearcat 454 quad 4x4 stroke Wheelhorse project Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted June 2, 2014 I've just realised I've only got three days to get the C-81 together. Got the tin ware and a battery today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted June 2, 2014 At the end of the day, The Rowcrop up and running, levels checked polished and loaded in the van. The Trachorse up and running, levels checked, track rollers greased and loaded in the van. The RJ 58 up and running levels checked polished and loaded in the van. The Dump cart loaded in the van Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #10 Posted June 3, 2014 Glad you are all sorted, I would get throttled if I left that many horses on the patio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #11 Posted June 3, 2014 Well if your finished loading Chris, can you pop up here and give a hand with the C-81? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #12 Posted June 3, 2014 At the end of the day, The Rowcrop up and running, levels checked polished and loaded in the van. The Trachorse up and running, levels checked, track rollers greased and loaded in the van. The RJ 58 up and running levels checked polished and loaded in the van. The Dump cart loaded in the van Well done mate, a good van load then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #13 Posted June 3, 2014 i will be loading thursday afternoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #14 Posted June 3, 2014 i will be loading thursday afternoon Have you got space for a hitch with trans still attached for delivery to Newby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TITCH 84 #15 Posted June 3, 2014 I'm hoping to get to see you all there too, bike or van ( depending on the weather ) Two sugars in mine Chris please!! Titch 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #16 Posted June 3, 2014 Hoping you make it Titch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #17 Posted June 3, 2014 Sorted all the mess out today, first tractor back in the shed was the Cub Cadet, the next one was the Shak'in Horse which was still in the back of the old van, after unloading it and getting up my drive (towed with Freebee Raider), ive put the B112 on the lift in the workshop and the other 2 Raiders in the garage, the Patio is clear woo hoo (brownie points). While I had the old van in the drive I emptied all the show and camping stuff out ( why do two people need 6 chairs, 4 12 pole windbreaks and 2 tables) plus a load of junk I havnt seen since 07 when I put it in there. Had to dig a Raider out of the wood store for a photo shoot then put everything away again. lastly had a sweep up and went to the pub. Another day gone, I have to work tomorrow so only leaves Thursday, Heres a couple of random photos of the day. 5 paul, pmackellow, neil and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #18 Posted June 3, 2014 I'm hoping to get to see you all there too, bike or van ( depending on the weather ) Two sugars in mine Chris please!! Titch I'll have the kettle on all day Titch 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #19 Posted June 4, 2014 Best bring some teabags with us then Mr Showman !! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #20 Posted June 5, 2014 well picked this big van up today and got it loaded it dont seem so big now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #21 Posted June 5, 2014 Where's the diesel commando going? On the roof? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #22 Posted June 5, 2014 thats what i mean the vans to small just could not squeeze it in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #23 Posted June 5, 2014 Oh no, we are already at sub 30 horses I reckon, as I couldn't get my GT on the trailer. On the other hand Chris is bringing more than he thought.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #24 Posted June 5, 2014 see you tomorow mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #25 Posted June 5, 2014 you sure you can't fit more in there nigel? steer the holder and put the scooter beside it? Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
