BC Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The 23rd Fraserburgh vintage rally takes place Leisure Centre on Sunday 1st June 2014. This rally has grown from humble beginnings in 1992 when I recall there were only about a half dozen tractors and I was there with my 1941 Farmall A. This year I have entered my 1951 Farmall Cub so I must go and get her checked over and going today or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 On Friday I cleaned the plugs, checked fuel and oil and on the second crank she burst into life The day before I thought I had 6 volt battery problems (the battery is nearly 7 years old) but it was dirty terminals on both battery and tractor. I phoned the major motor factor in Aberdeen and they did not stock the 6 volt "501" but could order one for £ 150 + VAT = £ 180. Seems a bit steep given I got one in July 2007 for £ 61.78. Never mind I have a few "trade" contacts I can try Today I loaded up and put on the new front nose cover from last year. This is purely to save flies getting through the grill and on to the radiator plus stone chips. I could not remember the way I tied it on last year but I think this must be the best way so I took photos to remind me the way it was tied on when I load up at Fraserburgh for home late afternoon tomorrow Those Zuru straps I bought from Costco a few years ago are really good in comparison to the old fashioned "bungee" cords ...but I suppose they were good in their day Looking at the forecast for the "Broch" tomorrow it is dry and with reasonable temperatures so that is good and hopefully will attract the spectators. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2649089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNY20 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The CUB is looking braw have a good weekend Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks Kenny...restoration finished 14 years ago to the day over a 4 year period before that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hope it's a good day for you Bill, Looking forward to your photo round up later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 It was a brilliant day weather wise Paul and I think I'm suffering the effects of the sun having failed to wear a cap or apply sun cream until after lunchtime. In addition I was as happy as a pig in the proverbial when I was placed second in the tractor class up to 1955 which had 25 entries. I never thought I was in with a shout given the old girl was restored 14 years ago Photos will be downloaded and uploaded to photobucket tonight but it will be tomorrow before they get posted at the earliest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Fair play to you there Bill, well done on the 2nd after 14 years it must be a credit to the quality of the original restoration all those years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks Paul I was fair delighted she could hold her own against more recent restorations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Stewart Duncan from Aberdeen Robbie a driver with A R Craib was sponsored by his employers and was also running a raffle for the shows charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Albert Irvine was back again Ian May Albert Irvine with grandson Alec. This low set up did not do the "coke drum" move any justice. The silverware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well it is a fishing town. There were some lovely classic Ford cars at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 There were 107 tractors entered in the 6 tractor classes. The "up to 1955" class A 1939 John Deere H 1941 Fordson N 1948 Ferguson P3 followed by a couple of 1948 Ferguson TEA's Me myself I A new restoration a 1952 TEF20 which won 3rd in class and the "Best Grey Fergie" award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 1952 P/P Nuffield 1953 Massey Harris Ferguson 820D 1954 David Brown 30D 1954 Guldner ALK8 An Allis B which was restored by Albert Turriff in 1960 On to the 1956 to 1963 class 1958 Ferguson yellow belly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 1958 Fordson Dexta 1959 MF 35 Some of the late entries Post 1981 class 1989 MF 350 1987 Zetor 10145 No 255 in the program was 1984 Ford 3600...strange looking one to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 1981 Marshall 802 The 1971 to 1980 class 1977 Massey Ferguson 590 Ford 3000 The Farming of Yesteryear class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 The old bill checking how roadworthy this old cart is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 1956 to 1963 class 1960 Fordson Dexta 1960 MF 35 1961 MF 35 1962 Dexta 1963 Super Dexta 1963 Super Dexta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 1963 Fordson Super Major 1964 Major with 6 cylinder 1964 Super Major Yellow Belly 1964 to 1970 class 1965 International 275 Ford 3600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 1967 BMC Mini 1967 MF 165 1968 MF 135 MP 1969 Ford 3000 1969 County 1124 which won second place in class 1969 Massey Ferguson 135 owned and restored by Gordon Marr from Cumineston who was first in his class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 1970 IH 634 1970 MF 165 1971 to 1980 class 1971 MF 165 1972 Ford 3000 1972 JD 1120 Ford 3600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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