BC Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The entry forms came in this week for the 37th Glamis Castle rally hosted by the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club. I do hope the weather is kinder this year since last years event was a washout. ww.svvc.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well I have my Farmall Cub booked for this one on Sunday. http://www.svvc.co.uk/ The weather is not looking too good though http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2648608 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 This morning I loaded up just about 9 am and then proceeded to put on the nose cover (old bed spread) followed by a fly sheet to keep the tractor dry. Under the cover I was able to check the oil and petrol and water levels and clean the plugs before charging the 6 volt battery which is still alright but hardly fit to start with the starter. I however prefer to start with the handle........especially when she usually fires up on the first crank It has rained most of the day here but looking at the forecast for Glamis for tomorrow it is supposed to be dry but cloudy...anyway I like this show and have only missed it once since 1985 (last year) because of the weather plus my dad was not keeping so well at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm434 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 lookin good under the sheet, well polished too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks David...despite being dry all day at the show it was muddy underfoot so jobs today will include power washing the wheels of it and trailer and car...but hey ho gives me a chance to try out my new power washer once I get it assembled. Currently loading photos on to photobucket but in the mean time a wee video of the Orr family from Forfar putting on a threshing display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 thanks for sharing bill. the weather is starting to be a real pain in the **se isnt it. so many shows and events cancelled all over the country, its a real shame. this week is set to be wet, and cold! and they even talk of a frost on the high ground up your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 The tractors were due to parade in the ring at 4.10 but nothing was paraded in the ring at all during the day Chris. A shame really but I suppose it was the right decision taken by the event organisers to save churning up the field any more. Around 80 odd photos being loaded to photobucket and will follow later on today or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 There were 70 tractors entered in the program but there were a lot of blank spaces....17 in fact as one exhibitor told me and I'm sure Saturdays weather had a lot to do with it. Anyway on with the show A 1956 Allis D272 1956 French Farmall Cub 1955 Allis D270 A new one on the rally fields a 1956 French Farmall Cub with mid mounted finger bar more and a two way plough but it was strange it was fitted with the American style of seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Some more on the French Cub The divider in transport mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 1953 Ferguson TEF 20 looking well restored but shame about the shade of gray 1953 Field Marshall 3A 1952 Ferguson TED 20 My own 1951 American Farmall Cub 1950 Ferguson TED 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 A 1957 Ferguson Yellow Belly 1943 Fordson N Rotopad 1941 Cat D2 1940 Oliver 80 1937 Massey Harris GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 1973 Ford 3000 1971 MF 165 1966 MF135 1964 MF 35X 1962 Fordson Major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 1960 MF 35 1952 Allis D272 1956 Mercury 1952 Unipower Hannibal Series 12 1959 Sepson Radio Controlled Timber winch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 1956 Ransome MG6 and tattie lifter 1958 Auto Culto Autogardener 1970 Wheelhorse tractor Case LA 1941 Garvie of Aberdeen threshing mill and Fischer Humphries baler 1947 MM UDS and 1954 Case 500 Commercials to follow later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 great pics bill, a lot of well looked after tractors there, but i think my favourit is the cat d2.or should i say second favourit, as the farmal cub of yours does definately stand out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) There are six judging classes at Glamis for the tractors Best Tractor Overall Concours Fordson Tractor Concours Crawler Tractor over 12hp Concours American Tractor Concours Ferguson Tractor Concours Best Allis Chalmers Tractor During the day I spied two judges going between my tractor and an Allis 272. They were about inside the engine looking. I had to say you are looking very interested in that tractor...aye he responded its not easy judging the concours class so although I did not win I must have been on their short list. Anyway I don't go to the shows for the silverware but the enjoyment of seeing tractors and chatting with like minded folk. Anyway this CAT D2 did well. Won Overall concours, Best Crawler and Best American tractor...well done to Gordon Robertson on his wins...it is a lovely looking CAT. 2nd placing in the crawlers went to Allan Smith with his 1950 Fowler VF. There were only two crawlers in the class but Allan has done an amazing restoration on this machine. He bought it in 2004 from the late Ian Beverley's sale the former tractor marshall at Glamis. There was no tin work and the chassis had been concreted in a children's play park before Ian acquired it. Best Ferguson went to the father and son team Sye and Mike Robertson from Brechon and Montrose. They also got second with their MF 35 Best Fordson went to A Watson from Montrose with his 1958 Fordson Dexta Best Allis Chalmers and 2nd American tractor went to Adam Cruickshank from Brechin. Edited July 9, 2012 by BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 great pics bill, a lot of well looked after tractors there, but i think my favourit is the cat d2.or should i say second favourit, as the farmal cub of yours does definately stand out! You were on much the same wave length as the judge Drummond Mailer then Chris ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 is Adam cruickshank any relation of yours bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Now on to the commercials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 is Adam cruickshank any relation of yours bill? No he is not actually Chris...but I suppose if I researched the family tree far enough back I'm sure there would be a connection. He also owns the French Cub (no 491) which he has given to his daughter Tracy who has given to her daughter Kim. He has a plough for the Cub and I said I would be interested in buying from him if the price was right ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I have never seen this model before...shame about the colour...anyone else see or heard or know of any of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 This had a Red rosette on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I do also like fairground organs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I know this is Cook of Leven's livery but personally it is not a period shade of green for this age of motor...but hey ho you can choose to paint your vehicle any colour you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 This Austin owned by James Gray from Fraserburgh was another one with a red rosette. Nice load on this ERF shame about the way the major was tied on This too got a red rosette An appropriate plate on this Mickey Mouse Foden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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