Valley Axeman's 1/16th collection

[Valley Axe Man]

7 hours ago, super6 said:

Any pictures of the hitch Paul?

Here you go Paul, it's a simple shaft in tube type but would allow a bit of articulation

 

[smithy]

7 hours ago, Valley Axe Man said:

Here you go Paul, it's a simple shaft in tube type but would allow a bit of articulation

 

That's a nice trailer Paul ,as for the hitch I have seen some like that but they just have a ring on the end like a normal pickup hitch style I have one on a end tow kit for a maschio power-harrow  

[Tractorman810]

the old non tipping drop side my grandad used for the meal sacks had the same style hitch on it, no idea who made it, what was left on a oval badge in the front  of the chassis said wisbeach  i think, rest had broken off

[Valley Axe Man]

Cheers Smithy, i think you'd have seen this trailer at Spalding when Andy was opposite you 

Glad it's brought back a bit of a memory for you Sean  

[smithy]

16 hours ago, Valley Axe Man said:

Cheers Smithy, i think you'd have seen this trailer at Spalding when Andy was opposite you 

Glad it's brought back a bit of a memory for you Sean  

I properly did see it but he had so much fantastic models on there you could stand at his stall all day looking and still miss something  

[Valley Axe Man]

A little Christmas gift to me..... from me  Probably the last purchase for 2017, another Nuffield off Brian at RJN to add to the slowly growing collection of "Poppy Oranges" This time she's another 4/65 but fitted with a Selene 4wd axle, not from any reading up than any were done like this from the factory, the more favoured route for full sized collectors of the marque was to use a carrero axled skid from under a 462, 472, 482, 604, 704 or 804 and re-panel as the 4/65, there has been a couple of these knocking about  Leyland fan Graham Hill did one many moons ago and at the 2016 Cheffins Harrogate sale there was a very well presented example of one that sold for strong money.  Locally about 3 miles from home theres a Leyland 384 done the same way, and a 384  that i know of in the Scottish Borders that used an 804 as its base and has alot of sentimental value to it's owner. Brian's version isn't a true replica but a welcomed addition to the collection ...... i wonder what roll she'll take in next years contracting fleet???

 

One down and another 3 4wds to hopefully add to the collection in 2018   

[dm434]

2 hours ago, Valley Axe Man said:

A little Christmas gift to me..... from me  Probably the last purchase for 2017, another Nuffield off Brian at RJN to add to the slowly growing collection of "Poppy Oranges" This time she's another 4/65 but fitted with a Selene 4wd axle, not from any reading up than any were done like this from the factory, the more favoured route for full sized collectors of the marque was to use a carrero axled skid from under a 462, 472, 482, 604, 704 or 804 and re-panel as the 4/65, there has been a couple of these knocking about  Leyland fan Graham Hill did one many moons ago and at the 2016 Cheffins Harrogate sale there was a very well presented example of one that sold for strong money.  Locally about 3 miles from home theres a Leyland 384 done the same way, and a 384  that i know of in the Scottish Borders that used an 804 as its base and has alot of sentimental value to it's owner. Brian's version isn't a true replica but a welcomed addition to the collection ...... i wonder what roll she'll take in next years contracting fleet???

 

One down and another 3 4wds to hopefully add to the collection in 2018   

nice addition paul 

[Valley Axe Man]

1 hour ago, dm434 said:

nice addition paul 

Cheers David  i Know the 465 was a bit of a bad penny for you with the one you had years ago that boiled up and cooked its own goose but fingers crossed this one behaves itself 

[b_emmons]

A great looking Nuffield you have there Paul

 

[844john]

Now I like that a lot Paul, although they had a dubious reputation for reliability I always thought they we're a good looking tractor

[justy 46]

Nice old classic there Paul . They were rare enough in my area . They were around , but just well out numbered by the Fords , DBs & MFs in there day . It's a nice looking model.

[Valley Axe Man]

Cheers Brian, John and Justin muchly apprieciated  

It's a nice tractor, and i  agree with you there John, full sized 4/65s are nice looking machines even though they were prone to over heating, some hated the step away from the lines of the 10/60 but without the step forward i doubt the 384 Leyland would have looked how it did. but realistically any brand of tractor has it's bad points.... no matter what stable it's from. 

There was and still is alot of farming areas that are brand loyal should we say Justin, and even down to pricing or dealer back up wouldn't step out of their comfort zone of what they know or were brought up with. My dad was a Ford and County man at heart, but yet the Nuffield, Leyland and Marshall line is my real interest hence the slight expansion of the collection now a few more are available........ the world would be a hell of a boring place if we all followed the same road 

[smithy]

On ‎26‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 7:35 AM, Valley Axe Man said:

rA little Christmas gift to me..... from me  Probably the last purchase for 2017, another Nuffield off Brian at RJN to add to the slowly growing collection of "Poppy Oranges" This time she's another 4/65 but fitted with a Selene 4wd axle, not from any reading up than any were done like this from the factory, the more favoured route for full sized collectors of the marque was to use a carrero axled skid from under a 462, 472, 482, 604, 704 or 804 and re-panel as the 4/65, there has been a couple of these knocking about  Leyland fan Graham Hill did one many moons ago and at the 2016 Cheffins Harrogate sale there was a very well presented example of one that sold for strong money.  Locally about 3 miles from home theres a Leyland 384 done the same way, and a 384  that i know of in the Scottish Borders that used an 804 as its base and has alot of sentimental value to it's owner. Brian's version isn't a true replica but a welcomed addition to the collection ...... i wonder what roll she'll take in next years contracting fleet???

 

One down and another 3 4wds to hopefully add to the collection in 2018   

Fantastic addition Paul you don't half spoil yourself , mars bars in the background as well lovely

[justy 46]

19 hours ago, Valley Axe Man said:

Cheers Brian, John and Justin muchly apprieciated  

It's a nice tractor, and i  agree with you there John, full sized 4/65s are nice looking machines even though they were prone to over heating, some hated the step away from the lines of the 10/60 but without the step forward i doubt the 384 Leyland would have looked how it did. but realistically any brand of tractor has it's bad points.... no matter what stable it's from. 

There was and still is alot of farming areas that are brand loyal should we say Justin, and even down to pricing or dealer back up wouldn't step out of their comfort zone of what they know or were brought up with. My dad was a Ford and County man at heart, but yet the Nuffield, Leyland and Marshall line is my real interest hence the slight expansion of the collection now a few more are available........ the world would be a hell of a boring place if we all followed the same road 

Spot in Paul . Variety is the spice of life ...as you say ...it would be a hell of a boring place if we all followed the same road .....my boss has a Nuf 4/60 for vintage road runs .. He refurbed it about 5 years ago . Has been there since new actually . It just stood in a barn for a number of years before he decided to get her up and running again . He also has a Small Nuf BMC Mini 154 along with a DB 995 & a more modern Kubota 4wd around the 60 ish HP mark. All for his little hobby farm ..they are very hard worked !!  splitting timber , power washing , yard brushwork,topping , shaking fertilizer  & pulling the odd 4 ton trailer .   

Edited December 28, 2017 by justy 46

[Valley Axe Man]

11 hours ago, smithy said:

Fantastic addition Paul you don't half spoil yourself , mars bars in the background as well lovely

Cheers Smithy .... Aye well sometimes it's worth spoiling yourself from time to time..... even if it's only to the odd biscuit or Mars bar   being honest i've nowt against those who like to suck on a woodbine or two, was one of my hero's trademarks, good old Fred Dibnah, i just prefer to put my spare into a few additions to the collection rather than 20 a day 

[Valley Axe Man]

4 hours ago, justy 46 said:

Spot in Paul . Variety is the spice of life ...as you say ...it would be a hell of a boring place if we all followed the same road .....my boss has a Nuf 4/60 for vintage road runs .. He refurbed it about 5 years ago . Has been there since new actually . It just stood in a barn for a number of years before he decided to get her up and running again . He also has a Small Nuf BMC Mini 154 along with a DB 995 & a more modern Kubota 4wd around the 60 ish HP mark. All for his little hobby farm ..they are very hard worked !!  splitting timber , power washing , yard brushwork,topping , shaking fertilizer  & pulling the odd 4 ton trailer .   

Your boss seems to have it right there Justin, a few hobby tractors that get a little bit of work just to keep them active and not sat in a shed to collect cobwebs  i know i promised the major more road and a few jobs this year but it's been one of those years and at times the weathers been fantastic but i just couldn't be arsed.... my get up and go had got up and gone.....though things are sorting themselves out slowly so hopefully a New Year might bring a bit more light at the end of the tunnel  

[smithy]

1 hour ago, Valley Axe Man said:

Cheers Smithy .... Aye well sometimes it's worth spoiling yourself from time to time..... even if it's only to the odd biscuit or Mars bar   being honest i've nowt against those who like to suck on a woodbine or two, was one of my hero's trademarks, good old Fred Dibnah, i just prefer to put my spare into a few additions to the collection rather than 20 a day 

Fred Dibnah was someone I always liked to watch on TV remember him say his steam engine was better than a wife as you could hit it with a hammer and it wont hit back ,not that I would recommend hitting our wifes with a hammer .A little tip Paul with the Mars Bars only eat 2/3 of the bar that's the rest and play bit the other 1/3 the work bit throw that away   

[Tractorman810]

theres a non cabbed “bray” nuffield running arround in north devon, you need one of those next paul, the guy runs arround with a low loader and a 5 ton digger on it, also noticed david(click clack kodak) had posted this the other day, similar front axel to your new one

[Valley Axe Man]

12 hours ago, Tractorman810 said:

theres a non cabbed “bray” nuffield running arround in north devon, you need one of those next paul, the guy runs arround with a low loader and a 5 ton digger on it, also noticed david(click clack kodak) had posted this the other day, similar front axel to your new one

Cheers Sean... have talked to Brian about Brays but he's other projects that he'd like to get on the go before he starts another, Although that photo looks like it was taken at Tractor Fest at Newby Hall....

[Valley Axe Man]

23 hours ago, smithy said:

Fred Dibnah was someone I always liked to watch on TV remember him say his steam engine was better than a wife as you could hit it with a hammer and it wont hit back ,not that I would recommend hitting our wifes with a hammer .A little tip Paul with the Mars Bars only eat 2/3 of the bar that's the rest and play bit the other 1/3 the work bit throw that away   

Great tip Smithy  i'll try and remember that 

[Valley Axe Man]

16 hours ago, Tractorman810 said:

theres a non cabbed “bray” nuffield running arround in north devon, you need one of those next paul, the guy runs arround with a low loader and a 5 ton digger on it, also noticed david(click clack kodak) had posted this the other day, similar front axel to your new one

After a little studying Sean, this tractor that David has snapped is an Italian conversion of the 4/65,  and called a 4/76 after i spotted the differing decal on the bonnet side, i don't know if the engine is a differing unit to the standard 4/65 but the Italians had been converting Nuffields to 4wd for a number of years,  Nuffield importer Cantatore which i think was based somewhere near to Turin converted quite an amount of 4/60 and 10/60's  before the new model arrived,  some three cylinder 3/42's got converted too  which i sort of get the feeling were the Italian version of what Roadless were doing to the Fordson Majors of the same era. I can't find much information on them but did find a nice album on Flikr of 4wd's  which has a photo of what looks like an example of the above conversion. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/35444272@N08/?ytcheck=1&new_session=1

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2017 by Valley Axe Man

[super6]

A bit here about the 4/76, scroll down and see the last post

http://leyland.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&num=1403986244

[Valley Axe Man]

11 minutes ago, super6 said:

A bit here about the 4/76, scroll down and see the last post

http://leyland.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&num=1403986244

Cheers Paul 

[mr softie]

a nice addition Paul and I sense your 218 year is going to be more expensive than mine 

[Valley Axe Man]

19 hours ago, mr softie said:

a nice addition Paul and I sense your 218 year is going to be more expensive than mine 

Cheers Brian, Aye 2018 maybe a tad expensive but i don't quite know if it'll be as quite as expensive as yours..... unless your having a year off from adding to your collection or is that a silly question??