stapelopfordson Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Every one good luck with bidding, this seems a one in a life time opportunity to buy these models in "as new" condition. What a beauties this are :of . Very curious where they end up finally..... (not with me for certain). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Mmmm yep the Chad's are rising too not surprised, blinking bidder from near Cambridge keeps bidding them up Good luck Wil think I know of certainly 2 you have in mind..not going to be cheap either but lets hope fellow bidders are not aware of the rare nature of the beasts or should I say porn material ;D ps Marky..bog o f f ;D Good Luck Mate. Hope it ends up at such an appreciating home , when you wrote "Porn", i knew i had to check ebay once again , there is one i should definately keep my eye on as well now... but this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140646103873?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 is the one i hope to get the most. The only one missing from the series of 12 models , i might be in luck, only ships within the states.. and that is not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 As sandpit toys as bignose Marky would say Wil, you need to send me your wanted list as [ well I had one of those earlier this year..sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I am not into 1:16 scale but this turned up on a search this morning. No box and not mint but one of you may be interested http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rare-1950s-chad-valley-fordson-major-E1A-DKN-petrol-tractor-1-16-scale-/270865792840?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item3f10dbff48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Was anyone successful on those Fordsons last weekend? Thanks for the link Sue. I think that model is an Empire Made Fordson. These were slightly smaller than the chad valleys, but all the same, finding them, is proving increasingly difficult! edit! The seller correctly describes it as Empire made in the description, but calls it Chad Valley in the Title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 I also forgot to add I was talking to a well known collector on Thursday who laid claim to owning 25 DDN Fordson Chad Valleys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I managed to purchase a Blue although its not here yet 25 yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Doesnt sound good Barry! Post her up when she gets home safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) This is the Clockwork Chad Valley Fordson E27 I picked up at Aberdeen...Cheers again Bill for your assistance This Model was bought for Jame's Dad Peter by his parents back in 1954 he thinks before being passed down to him..then onto little ole me The box is in ok condition The tractor is in great nick considering its age ..oh and I have managed to get the crank handle working yay Edited May 19, 2012 by Udimore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 looks pretty good Barry! i had to check at my toy room if mine was still there, i would swear it is the same box i have in my collection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractordave Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 There seems to be no remaining pictures on this topic - so here is a few of the Chrome Fordson Major 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 A client dropped one of these in to us recently in need of restoration. That example looks like the chrome is very well preserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractordave Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, Andy said: A client dropped one of these in to us recently in need of restoration. That example looks like the chrome is very well preserved. Yes chrome is in very good order. There has been a fairly good repair done to the LH mudguard with a plate and chrome pins at some point though. It had broken right across on the bend near the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) A few of mine, High Major first. This is the early version where the steering works opposite, turning the wheel left makes the front wheels go right!!! This was corrected on later versions when the drag link was relocated to in front of the axle, not got that version yet. Complete with the often missing exhaust and still in her working clothes Ernest Doe sign was found at a toy fair by my dad, I think it may be UH? These were built with a hydraulic top cover but no lift arms/lower links. Difficult to tell but there is a small piece of string attached to the draw bar and tow pin Edited September 30, 2020 by super6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 E1A Major, linkage in raised position linkage in lowered position Seat in raised/tipped position here, it is used to hold linkage in either raised or lowered position, there is a small pin where the cone suspension rubber goes on a 1:1 tractor seat. Also shown is the top link Method of winding up clockwork spring motor, key is a Meccano one, it fits! Last picture with original box complete with insert and a Chad Valley marked key, albeit the wrong one as it does not fit the square of the axle/motor shaft All the 1/16th ones I have, trying to acquire a boxed Lesney MH from my dad I may have exceeded the picture limit here! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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