pmackellow 2,738 #1 Posted June 24, 2014 A kit form rotavator collected from Steve d at the weekend, this is the first Versatiller machine produced by Farmfitters Ltd of Gerrards Cross, known as the Mark 1 it came out in about 1957... Updates to follow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted June 24, 2014 Luckily Steve d has a complete Mark 1 Versatiller so I can use that as a guide if needs be... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted June 24, 2014 Looking at that, I think you'll need it. Be good to see finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted June 24, 2014 We can but try... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve d 43 #5 Posted June 24, 2014 It will all be fine paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #6 Posted June 24, 2014 It will all be fine paul Aye lad, course it will !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #7 Posted June 25, 2014 I hope the kit came with instructions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #8 Posted June 28, 2014 I hope the kit came with instructions It did but they were written in Chinese Ian !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #9 Posted June 28, 2014 Bit more fettling and fiddling today (as you do)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted June 29, 2014 I've never seen that Vincent badge on anything but Comets and Black Shadows. Lovely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted June 29, 2014 The industrial units are quite rare Norm and I don't know what they were fitted to other than the Versatiller, it's something a bit different... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #12 Posted June 29, 2014 Some people could be well impressed when you say, "I've got a Vincent." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted June 29, 2014 They would be more impressed now, I've got two Vincents !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charioux 16 #14 Posted June 30, 2014 A question from a "stranger": is this "Vincent" the same factory that the motorcycles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #15 Posted June 30, 2014 Indeed it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #16 Posted June 30, 2014 A question from a "stranger": is this "Vincent" the same factory that the motorcycles? Hello Charioux, yes it is the same company Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #17 Posted August 16, 2014 Getting a bit further on with this machine as Tractorfest is looming large on the horizon, the missing fuel tank and toolbox caps have been replaced by trailer hubcaps for now, they are the right size and will do until the right ones turn up (if they ever do)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #18 Posted August 17, 2014 Its now complete, thanks to steve d for the missing part... 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve d 43 #19 Posted August 17, 2014 Was really pleased to see the last part complete it mate should be quite a line up at the fest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #20 Posted August 17, 2014 Six at the last count plus special guest , should be good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #21 Posted August 17, 2014 That blade will cut down trees. Or trim toe nails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted August 18, 2014 That blade will cut down trees. Or trim toe nails. Or both... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
