meadowfield 2,756 #1 Posted November 19, 2011 after a slight bit of bad luck, it appears things might be on the up... fingers crossed, I'll let you all see my next project tomorrow :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #2 Posted November 19, 2011 you didnt win that gt14 on that auction site did you mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,756 #3 Posted November 19, 2011 that was the bad luck! I wanted it, 'we are experiencing more traffic than usual' came through and I missed it :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #4 Posted November 19, 2011 then you must have won the little commando 8 that was on auction ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #5 Posted November 19, 2011 :dunno: Its like waiting for a present! Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,756 #6 Posted November 20, 2011 the neat part about it is I didn't need to bid ! :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,756 #7 Posted November 20, 2011 Neil, you were half right... my ipad lost the plot momentarily and I lost out on the GT14, however a day later I got the customary email... 'second chance offer' Appears the winning bidder was not impressed when they turned up to collect a tractor that 'was a runner, but needed some tlc' I ignored the mail for a day and phoned the seller directly offering them considerably less than I had bid and was prepared to pay. Result = I collected it this morning. Its a 1972 GT14 - US model built in south bend. It's all original, the drive belt snapped 20 years ago and it's been sat in the back of a shed since. Tinwork is in very good fettle, plastic around the drive and lift levers is broken. Dash plastics are in good shape, it's missing the choke cable and knob. Theres 50% of the three point link fitted, unfortunately the lift valve is missing ?!? A four tyres hold air but are very perished - one had a gallon of water left in ! The steering drag link is either bent or is on backwards as it has an odd bracket extending it around the tachomatic. ?!? We put fresh gas in stuck a small motorbike battery on and it started Very little smoke and it ticked over healthy, electric pto works fine too. So I'll be asking a few questions and favours perhaps over on the main forum... pics to follow. mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #8 Posted November 20, 2011 Congrats Mark on the gt14 You wont be dissapointed when you get that one all working well , I love my one . thet are great wheel horse tractors , one of the best they built i think IMO You got me curious now to know if my gt is a South Bend Tractor. gonna find a torch now to go and have a look I did think about bidding on it myself but i think it was too far to travel , besides she would kill me if i got another . Great purchase well done Anything you need to know just get in touch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,756 #9 Posted November 20, 2011 cheers Neil, I've started another thread... I've LOTS of questions :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,078 #10 Posted November 20, 2011 Sounds like your a happy bunny Mark, congratulations on your purchase . I've not seen a real live GT 14, is it much bigger than the 'standard' ? Maybe if you get a chance you could get a picture side by side? I look foward to following your restoration thread :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,756 #11 Posted November 20, 2011 with 4 flat tyres, it was immovable !!!! with the help of a fork truck it was lifted onto the trailer. re: size 48" wheelbase vs 45.5" 37" width vs 36" 850lbs vs 650lbs - probably more with the 3 point hitch !!! 27" rubber on 15" rim vs 23" rubber on 12" rims So not massive, but a lot more metal on it... think Raider 14 or C-140 auto on steroids.... cheers mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #12 Posted November 21, 2011 I'd have to say you peculated that one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh1257 226 #13 Posted November 27, 2011 Neil, you were half right... my ipad lost the plot momentarily and I lost out on the GT14, however a day later I got the customary email... 'second chance offer' Appears the winning bidder was not impressed when they turned up to collect a tractor that 'was a runner, but needed some tlc' I ignored the mail for a day and phoned the seller directly offering them considerably less than I had bid and was prepared to pay. Result = I collected it this morning. Its a 1972 GT14 - US model built in south bend. It's all original, the drive belt snapped 20 years ago and it's been sat in the back of a shed since. Tinwork is in very good fettle, plastic around the drive and lift levers is broken. Dash plastics are in good shape, it's missing the choke cable and knob. Theres 50% of the three point link fitted, unfortunately the lift valve is missing ?!? A four tyres hold air but are very perished - one had a gallon of water left in ! The steering drag link is either bent or is on backwards as it has an odd bracket extending it around the tachomatic. ?!? We put fresh gas in stuck a small motorbike battery on and it started Very little smoke and it ticked over healthy, electric pto works fine too. So I'll be asking a few questions and favours perhaps over on the main forum... pics to follow. mark can you make any detail pics from your 50 % three pt hitch and the tractor thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,756 #14 Posted November 27, 2011 I was kind of hoping you could help me out! The 50% is the top link arm, hydraulics, long connecting rod. I'm after some dimensions for the CAT 0 lower link arms. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
