rickv1957 75 #76 Posted January 7, 2011 Very nice work there,tractor looks super!!!! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
72morph 1 #77 Posted January 9, 2011 Is that a reel lawnmower in the back on your last pictures.It looks like a 2 cycle with a motorcycle carb on it? Nice restore job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #78 Posted January 9, 2011 Very nice work there,tractor looks super!!!! Thanks :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #79 Posted January 9, 2011 Is that a reel lawnmower in the back on your last pictures.It looks like a 2 cycle with a motorcycle carb on it? Nice restore job ! Thanks the mower is a ransomes 14" minor Mk 4, not to sure of the age i will have to try and find out.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
72morph 1 #80 Posted January 11, 2011 That mower is crazy cool.Does it run?Is it two cycle?Thanks for the pics.Your tractor looks brand new!!!Thats the idea huh? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #81 Posted January 11, 2011 She's a beauty! Nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #82 Posted January 11, 2011 That mower is crazy cool.Does it run?Is it two cycle?Thanks for the pics.Your tractor looks brand new!!!Thats the idea huh? Thanks . Yes it runs well and is a two cycle and it starts with a starting handle which you can just see sticking out of the side... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #83 Posted January 11, 2011 She's a beauty! Nice job. Many thanks... :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #84 Posted January 13, 2011 I have now at long last tracked down the last four decals for the engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #85 Posted January 30, 2011 After going over the tractor and all the pictures i have taken through the rebuild i noticed i had missed a decal the one on the air filter. I had it made and only took a few days to come here it is.. The only decals i have to sort now are the ones for the snow plough... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #86 Posted January 30, 2011 A truly pro job with attention to detail!! What do the neighbors think? In the UK, what were the available models of WH? Was there also JD/Cub cadets/ etc or local brands available? I was never stationed in England but did a lot of TDY (temporary duty) there with the Army and miss it greatly. Don V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #87 Posted January 31, 2011 so is she gonna be a show girl or a worker,real nice work and another horse that will be around aftwer us :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #88 Posted January 31, 2011 I have now at long last tracked down the last four decals for the engine Do you mind sharing where you found the decals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #89 Posted January 31, 2011 A truly pro job with attention to detail!! What do the neighbors think? In the UK, what were the available models of WH? Was there also JD/Cub cadets/ etc or local brands available? I was never stationed in England but did a lot of TDY (temporary duty) there with the Army and miss it greatly. Don V Hi, Thank you, I dont really see much of our neighbours, and there are still quite alot of wheel horses around but the older ones are hard to find, where in the uk did you do your TDY? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #90 Posted January 31, 2011 so is she gonna be a show girl or a worker,real nice work and another horse that will be around aftwer us Hi, Thank you, Its going to be a show horse, its my C-121 thats the worker but just gets used for cutting orchards and does a top job :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #91 Posted January 31, 2011 I have now at long last tracked down the last four decals for the engine Do you mind sharing where you found the decals? Hi, I managed to find a small company here in the uk that can recreate them, I was using vinylguy for them and they were very very good, but the engine decals he was going to get back to me but he must have forgot. But i am still trying to find an image ( colour and size ) of the warning decal on my snow plough.. kevin.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #92 Posted February 1, 2011 passed through Lakenhealth and Mildenhall AFB and also did some operations out of an old RAF base Sculthorpe(bad Spelling!)near Kingslynn. miss the jellied eel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #93 Posted May 13, 2011 I have managed to find a 10" brinly plough for my C-141 , I never thought i would ever find one, I will take it all apart clean it all up then a respray. And now i have started to make a clevis hitch for it. I will post pics of the hitch a bit later if it all turns out?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #94 Posted May 15, 2011 The plough now all in bits ready for the e tank.. And pics of the clevis hitch i have started to make.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #95 Posted May 15, 2011 Done a bit more to the hitch today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #96 Posted May 15, 2011 Hi Kevin, Good to see you posting on your Thread again. Nice find on 'The Brinly', I've watched a few go through the Auction site. Great fab work on the Clevis Hitch. Is that your homemade Anvil on the Workmate?. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #97 Posted May 16, 2011 Hi Kevin, Good to see you posting on your Thread again. Nice find on 'The Brinly', I've watched a few go through the Auction site. Great fab work on the Clevis Hitch. Is that your homemade Anvil on the Workmate?. Regards Hi richard, Yes its a cut off of an RSJ and does come in very handy, nice and hefty :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #98 Posted May 26, 2011 Just a quick update on how the clevis hitch is going, but i do need some help, what length should the bolts be at the rear of the clevis hitch the tow hitch is off my C121 to make sure i get the right fit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #99 Posted May 27, 2011 An update on the plow now, got lots of things on the go at the moment...just starting to put it back together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpthorsefan 34 #100 Posted May 28, 2011 Clevis hitch is all done just for a good clean up then primer,undercoat, then top coat. Ps, The two bolts are 2" long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
