Triumph66 1,256 #251 Posted May 6, 2015 Looking very good. I like the exhaust stack too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #252 Posted May 6, 2015 That looks good Norm, if you don't mind me saying I think your stack is a little high Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #253 Posted May 6, 2015 if you don't mind me saying I think your stack is a little high Your shorter than me. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #254 Posted May 6, 2015 Will she fit out the garage door with that stack Norm? Nice decal by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #255 Posted May 6, 2015 Looking good, nice stack. How long before the missus notices that the washing post is missing? Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #256 Posted May 6, 2015 Looking good, nice stack. How long before the missus notices that the washing post is missing? Iain Not the washing post. Tele' aerial mast from the caravan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #257 Posted May 6, 2015 Good progress Norm . The 'Ole Dark Orse' is looking............well dark ! . Tea stains don't show either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #258 Posted May 7, 2015 Nice work Norm! That Horse has a very sinister look to it, like its just waiting to attack. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #259 Posted May 8, 2015 A little bit more done today. A front light lens graphic, to replace the broken lens came from Mark in the post. So that was fitted to the lens I made, along with the nicely painted light case. I also fitted the rear lights. I also painted two standard hitches and a slot hitch, plus some other bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #260 Posted May 8, 2015 Nice work Norm, the posty was quick this week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #261 Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Glad you didn't paint it green like this one! I'm not sure what it's meant to be. Edited May 8, 2015 by Rocboni 1 bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #262 Posted May 8, 2015 OMG, OTT, OW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #263 Posted May 8, 2015 I kinda like that. Wheel Horse mobility scooter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #264 Posted May 8, 2015 i think i know the story about this ,the owner is colour blind and his kids painted it for him and told him it was red, just like the showmans horses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #265 Posted May 9, 2015 Glad you didn't paint it green like this one! I'm not sure what it's meant to be. I don't even know what to say about that. Its very interesting. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #266 Posted May 9, 2015 Paid a visit to Jonathan, (expeatfarmer) while out this morning. As we talked and perused his latest acquisition, something caught my eye under a bench. A length of stainless pipe with a flap on. Surplus to his requirements, it found it's way into the Discovery. Back home and a bit of scrating about in the workshop, some welding, some lath work, some drilling and the result is below. Not what I expected to do today, so thanks Jonathan. 2 Ian and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #267 Posted May 9, 2015 Lucky journey then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #268 Posted May 9, 2015 Looking good Norm, bet it sounds good! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #269 Posted May 9, 2015 All being well I'll let you know next week, Tom. Not wired up yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #270 Posted May 10, 2015 A nice finishing touch Norm, you can't beat a shiny stack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #271 Posted May 10, 2015 I think that compliments your C-120 perfectly. It will now sound as mean as it looks! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #272 Posted May 10, 2015 Started to do the wiring today. First of, did a wiring diagram leaving off the things I don't need. Ie. Cut off switches. H&E bods keep quiet. Just as well I stripped the harness. Found a couple of wires, one a live, must have rubbed through at some time. A previous owner had just taped them up. Not very well either. They will be replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #273 Posted May 11, 2015 Got all the wiring done today. Engine turned over, got good spark and front and rear lights worked. So chuck in some petrol and lets see what happens. Turned the key and engine spun freely, but did not fire. Removed tank to pump fuel line and petrol came through. Still wouldn't fire. Removed pump to carb pipe and sucked. Fuel came through. Ugh! Spit! Spit! Spit! Ok! Lets try again. Whir! Whir! Whir! Cough! Cough! And the Black Horse burst into life. BTW Tom. It's loud Well it is now, after blowing the mute out of the end of the inner pipe. Ok! Now let's see if it drives. Pushing it about after the trans' rebuild, it was not as free as the C-125. Things felt a little stiff. Into gear and out of the workshop we went. Forward and reverse working fine, in high and low. Back in the workshop and shut down. It's little journey seems to have freed the trans' off, as now it's just the same as the C-125 to move by hand. Next thing to do is get the wheels cleaned up and painted. Also a bit of exhaust re-designing. Don't worry! It'll still have the stack. 2 nigel and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #274 Posted May 11, 2015 You don't mess about Norm I bet it feels great to hear it run and have a drive. I thought it would be loud!! What colour are you using for the wheels? Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #275 Posted May 11, 2015 The first drive is always the best Nice work Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
