844john Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Yes, well done Paul, she certainly looks worthy of her rosette, I hope she's been dried off and polished when you got her home! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 well done paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 9 hours ago, 844john said: Yes, well done Paul, she certainly looks worthy of her rosette, I hope she's been dried off and polished when you got her home! Thanks John , She got a quick wipe over before she got backed in the shed, just the windows need a clean, i can see the benefits of front mudguards would help immensely keeping the cab lower windows clean, even though they weren't standard fitment back then. 7 hours ago, jmd said: well done paul Cheers John certainley a good day despite the weather, just a pity the Blades's didn't come on Thomas's run would have been a good photo a couple of their 100's and 125. Though Thomas did say he'd sold his caravan...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) Front mudguards are a big help Paul, our 4wd's have them but my Fathers 844 doesn't and the difference on a wet day is phenomenal, there's no wet or clarts being thrown up at the cab, and also no small stones or chippens. I suppose for authenticity it would be incorrect to fit them, but for a road run tractor I think the benefits far outweigh the fact that they weren't an original fitment. Edited September 10, 2018 by 844john 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 given your trade paul,could you make a set that you can remove easily for shows, then refit for the drive home?? just a small bracket left on the hub somewhere,couple of clips and pins, i agree she does look better without them,and they were not fitted as standard , but as you and others say way better on the road,and less cleaning once you get there . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Grand photos again Paul, nice selection of fords and well done for being placed with the 804, good to see those new tyres getting dirty. How do you rate them? Im very pleased with my BKT's so far. That 272h gets about a bit.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 22 hours ago, 844john said: Front mudguards are a big help Paul, our 4wd's have them but my Fathers 844 doesn't and the difference on a wet day is phenomenal, there's no wet or clarts being thrown up at the cab, and also no small stones or chippens. I suppose for authenticity it would be incorrect to fit them, but for a road run tractor I think the benefits far outweigh the fact that they weren't an original fitment. I'm seriously considering them John, to be fair she'll never be an 100% authentic tractor, as so far she's the wrong weights, wrong mirrors and a few other minor inacuracies for a concours so the mudguards are really only another minor but done well and they wont detract too much from what she is 19 hours ago, Tractorman810 said: given your trade paul,could you make a set that you can remove easily for shows, then refit for the drive home?? just a small bracket left on the hub somewhere,couple of clips and pins, i agree she does look better without them,and they were not fitted as standard , but as you and others say way better on the road,and less cleaning once you get there . I've been offered a set of brackets but until i get an eye on them, might be better making my own up rather than butchering something from another tractor mmm pin and clip idea might consider that now you mentioned it Sean 10 hours ago, mb86 said: Grand photos again Paul, nice selection of fords and well done for being placed with the 804, good to see those new tyres getting dirty. How do you rate them? Im very pleased with my BKT's so far. That 272h gets about a bit.... Cheers Martin Aye as i left the field was starting cutting up abit, hence the dirty tyres hahaha, but i'm impressed with the BKT's they've still got 95% of the little bobbles on them despite them covering a bit of road over the last 3 weeks, must have got the tracking something like right as there no immediate sign of uneven wear on the edges of the cleats. Aye Thomas said he'd enjoyed the run up by yours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Valley Axe Man Posted December 23, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2018 Been a bit of a year really after finally buying the tractor i'd been chasing for almost 18 months, but despite having to spend abit more on her than i first though with the axle rebuild i'm more than happy with her, despite at present her being laid up with a burst heater hose but better finding it now than miles away from the shed....recently i dragged my other tractor out of the shed as that's undergoing abit of work, Halfshaft seals done and hydraulic unit re-sealed, steering center post re bushed, new kingpin bearings and a fresh orbital unit, currently sat with tank and radiator out, as on with bottom crank seal on timing cover, needs the wiring finishing off and also the cab internals need a refit, Photo's from when she came and last time she was out the shed.... 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Money well spent Paul , you could have wasted it on wine,women and song At the end of the day there yours bought and payed for happy days 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Very good Paul. As said above..money well spent. You have 2 fine tractors there now. Is there a 1/1 scale collection starting to spaun!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 22 minutes ago, smithy said: Money well spent Paul , you could have wasted it on wine,women and song At the end of the day there yours bought and payed for happy days Cheers Smithy, Your right there although the 802 needs abit more spending in it yet to make it as tidy as my 804.... 3 minutes ago, justy 46 said: Very good Paul. As said above..money well spent. You have 2 fine tractors there now. Is there a 1/1 scale collection starting to spaun!! Thanks Justin, The 802 been about for abit but got put back with extra spends, Aye well my first thoughts were a blue Leyland and a Nuffield along with the Marshall to have one from each manufacturer era but will see what happens, need to get her back together and finished off before i think about buying any more tractors... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 2 ?? how did i miss that then? nice pair ,and well worth keeping to, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: 2 ?? how did i miss that then? nice pair ,and well worth keeping to, Been sat on it a while Sean, but was hoping to have her looking a bit better before revealing her, she does complement the 804 nicely apart from being a bit smokey as the cold start sticks in the pump the 4/98 runs and whistles well... the pair purring together in the photo was pure music 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 They will make a grand pair when they're both done Paul! Sorry to deviate from the harvest gold bonnets, but that looks a tidy 9/1056 in the background! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 A cracking pair Paul. You will reach your goal of one from each era one day, Rome wasn't built in a day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 2 hours ago, 844john said: They will make a grand pair when they're both done Paul! Sorry to deviate from the harvest gold bonnets, but that looks a tidy 9/1056 in the background! Thanks There's actually a pair of 956's there on that farm John, ones blown with a TB turbo kit and seen use on a NH525 chopper, that photo was when she first landed down at Harry's before taking her up to the shed Aye we'll get a bit more done to her, no rush to she her fully restored yet but if all goes well she might make an appearance at the shows with the 804 next year 2 hours ago, mb86 said: A cracking pair Paul. You will reach your goal of one from each era one day, Rome wasn't built in a day. Cheers Martin, it's debatable if they are less hassle than a cracking pair of something else hahaha maybe just as bouncy Mmmm well will see what happens, your crystal ball isn't bad at predicting part of what the future holds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 please somebody bring out the yellow Leyland 802 in 1/32, great tractor there Paul 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Paul Palmer said: please somebody bring out the yellow Leyland 802 in 1/32, great tractor there Paul Agreed, one that is sorely missing from the model scene 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, robbo said: Agreed, one that is sorely missing from the model scene did they go to europe at all ?? otherwise it would have to be a custom limited run, as no company would do it just for the uk i suspect . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Not sure, I know that Leylands were exported but by the time that Nickersons took over they might hand been UK only 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 8 hours ago, Valley Axe Man said: Thanks There's actually a pair of 956's there on that farm John, ones blown with a TB turbo kit and seen use on a NH525 chopper, that photo was when she first landed down at Harry's before taking her up to the shed Aye we'll get a bit more done to her, no rush to she her fully restored yet but if all goes well she might make an appearance at the shows with the 804 next year Cheers Martin, it's debatable if they are less hassle than a cracking pair of something else hahaha maybe just as bouncy Mmmm well will see what happens, your crystal ball isn't bad at predicting part of what the future holds You now what they say , IF IT HAS T##S OR WHEELS IT WILL GIVE YOU TROUBLE 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 12 hours ago, Paul Palmer said: please somebody bring out the yellow Leyland 802 in 1/32, great tractor there Paul Cheers Paul, 6500-odd hours on her but original off farm condition, need to do a bit of work in the cab, bit of welding and needs re-cladding 10 hours ago, Tractorman810 said: did they go to europe at all ?? otherwise it would have to be a custom limited run, as no company would do it just for the uk i suspect . Some went Sean, and some came back 9 hours ago, robbo said: Not sure, I know that Leylands were exported but by the time that Nickersons took over they might hand been UK only There were Harvest Gold Leylands exported, recently an export spec (cabless) handbook was listed for sale i even think some of the Marshalls got away into Europe and further afield too, There was a 100 that came back from Austraila and also somewhere was a photo of a dealership in Italy with full set of Marshalls up to a 100 in the photo 10 hours ago, robbo said: Agreed, one that is sorely missing from the model scene Second that one Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 7 hours ago, smithy said: You now what they say , IF IT HAS T##S OR WHEELS IT WILL GIVE YOU TROUBLE That is true Smithy can't argue with that 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 never knew they got out,although thinking about it,ismt someone doing a 100 was it? sometime soon, in a limited resin run,sure i have seen a pic,in which case a 80* could be possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: never knew they got out,although thinking about it,ismt someone doing a 100 was it? sometime soon, in a limited resin run,sure i have seen a pic,in which case a 80* could be possible That was Martyn Reeves who did a limited run of 100's in 2 and 4wd and also a batch of 125's Sean, there's that Mominiture or what ever it is steyr based 944 due sometime but thats last generation of the Marshalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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