844john Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Not a scratch build this time, but a conversion of a UH 7810. This is based on a tractor that I've spent quite a bit of time on and do have a soft spot for (even though it's not red or green!) The base tractor was a play worn model that i picked up cheap from eBay a couple of years back. The awful UH hitch has been removed and a new one built to match the real one as it has an extra assistor ram fitted and also larger category 3 arms from a New Holland T7. The front weights have been made removable, and it has been fitted with brackets to take a KAT loader. Anyway, progress so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Great work I do like that style of ford. Think it's the cab makes them looks nice. Top work again my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Great work again John, that bench of yours is looking like platts yard! Are those gates or bale racks hiding amongst the fords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mb86 said: Great work again John, that bench of yours is looking like platts yard! Are those gates or bale racks hiding amongst the fords? Thanks Martin, yes it does a bit doesn't it, I think i need a change of colour shortly, get back to normal so to speak Their neither actually, they're the sides off the 56 bale grab, just working out how it all goes together, you think you remember, but 30 odd years later and you have to stretch the grey matter a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 18 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks Martin, yes it does a bit doesn't it, I think i need a change of colour shortly, get back to normal so to speak Their neither actually, they're the sides off the 56 bale grab, just working out how it all goes together, you think you remember, but 30 odd years later and you have to stretch the grey matter a bit! i know that feeling john, had the same issues when i did my cooks one way back, need to rebuild one to fit my new bales at some point ,as thats why i remade the cooks sledge , liking that ford, especially the removable loader part, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 Thanks Sean, yes, one of the down sides of getting older i suppose! A bit of progress on the old girl. The model had no steps or mirrors when i got it, so these have been built and added, the mirrors being slightly larger than the originals, again to match the real one. A grill guard has been added to the front, along with a spool block for the loader, and some paint on the linkage. The loader needs its pipework adding and i need to sort the front hubs as these were missing too, plus a few small jobs and then it's destined for a bit of light weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 pipework added to the loader and a pair of stands for removing it from the tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Beautiful Well Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 18 hours ago, Udimore said: Beautiful Well Done Thank you Barry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 lovely work looking simply lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hajo Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Nice addition, eventhough not the biggest conversion but still full of details, such as the weight block. You just have to find some hub covers for the front wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, Hajo said: Nice addition, eventhough not the biggest conversion but still full of details, such as the weight block. You just have to find some hub covers for the front wheels. Thanks Hajo, actually I've made a pair for it, just need to get them painted and fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-abich Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I hadn't got too much time to follow forum but John You did an awesome job. WoW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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