Simon Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I've dragged this one back to the front of the bench... will post some photos soon.... want some advice... I'm using the original casting... if you don't like it, tough, it's what I'm using! Axles & wheels off a new 5000... although I'm making the front axle steer.... Blue floor pan, bubble top Q cab & 7710 / TW bonnet from Brian... Is it going to be most accurately a 6700/10 or 7700/10 or 8100....? Doesn't need to be exactly right... when have any of my conversions ever been that anyway?! I just want best fit.... I've trashed the original bodywork and hitch so this is a way of giving a new lease of life to at least the casting of a toy I remember the precise moment I unwrapped it for my 7th birthday or something.... that rainbow box.... the 4wd.... it was my favourite and has been through many [unsuccessful] incarnations since..... it's time I gave it some love... If anyone can provide dimensions and photos of any of the above named models then I appreciate your assistance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Right, I set about this last night, until my wife had enough of me tackling the chassis with the Dremel at the kitchen table, making a racket and showering her with filings.... :D This is what I'm starting with, I got it for Christmas when I was 4 or 5 and then after systematically destroying it I 'converted' it to a 2wd 6610 when I was 10 or 11. As you can see, my sausage fingers weren't that highly skilled at that age.... and are unlikely to be much better now! Nice convo Simon :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 i did wonder what happened to this tractor / tractors , you susre you know what you want & how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 OK..... This is where we stand so far..... where am I heading with this.... suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Steering 5000 axle.... nearly.... \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 i did wonder what happened to this tractor / tractors , you susre you know what you want & how to do it i wasn't wondering that hard mind you :D OK..... This is where we stand so far..... where am I heading with this.... suggestions go on simon go old school , get the old type decals & get her dressed as a 7700 that would be great :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 That's what I'm thinking.... although I might have early 7710 decals for her from Spalding... will need to check..... i wasn't wondering that hard mind you :D Nice to know you care Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 That's what I'm thinking.... although I might have early 7710 decals for her from Spalding... will need to check..... Nice to know you care Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Loose the front weights they look good with just the carry frame ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 OK..... This is where we stand so far..... where am I heading with this.... suggestions To get your motorbike licence ??? :D Looking.......... ummmmmmmmmm, it is looking........ Did George do it? Sorry mate. I admire you taking your first customisation and using that... good on you buddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurodeere Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Has to be a 7700. Could be a 6700 or 6710 or 7710 but the classic is the 7700, mid 1970's and a tractor like that hits the market, pure class. 8100 etc had a much longer bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 To get your motorbike licence ??? :D Looking.......... ummmmmmmmmm, it is looking........ Did George do it? Sorry mate. I admire you taking your first customisation and using that... good on you buddy!! Have you not get that license yet Simon :o ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 looking good simon, that ford 5000 axel is quite easy to make steer ,did one a while back, think its in the shed loose at the mo as i used the chassis for something esle if you need a pic, its only rough but you will get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 7700 it is then I'll do a 7710 anothe time instead I suppose Wouldn't mind seeing your 5000 axle Sean, I think I know exactly what I'm doing but then I again don't have a clue what I'm doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 No Pete... not actually any closer at the moment either.... I'll give serious consideration to the front weights.... \ Thanks all, I'll keep you posted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 here you go mate, like i say its not pretty, with a little more time it would be ok,did it more to see if it could be done than to use ,save breaking jd's up for ford stuff and not waste the ford axels, found i had to cut the back bit of the ford axel off mind, otherwise it would not move, but with time and work that could have been overcome ,rod at the back is just hollow brass tube with 2 small eyes glued in ,held onto the axel by 2 fine brass pins/nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 ooh come on man , will you just get it finished & KEEP THE WEIGHTS ! to be honest mate we're humouring you Seans = MF , Peters = VOLVO, Jez = John Deere, i'm MF & Bluefan is deluded . it has to be a 7700 for credibility & then we can close the topic :D really mate i cant wait to see this finished , going to look great ,proper tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Don't you want another 25 pager Marcus 7700 coming up.... with weights Need to put an order into Brian Norman and Henri now then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Good on you Simon - 7700 all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Don't you want another 25 pager Marcus 7700 coming up.... with weights Need to put an order into Brian Norman and Henri now then.... good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNHIR Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Any update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Any update? think it may have been scraped due to the farm waste scheme :D yes what happened to this tractor simon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNHIR Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Repeating myself but Any update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Nothing yet but it is still sitting on the bench! \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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