1972farming Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I have been busy this week as most of you know on the siku / britains 135. While I was messing about with some 135 parts I came up with this. If you close your eyes and pretend it could end up as a 165 ! Quote
1972farming Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 I also finished this Ford 7000 this week for a mate. Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Oh my word Steve... I wanna move in with you... * Just a suggestion... would it be possible to lengthen the chassis a touch... add those huge Ford rear wheels and make a 185/188... I can send you the brochure if you like Quote
1972farming Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 I could give it a try Marky,no problem. How long does it need to go mate ? At the moment it has the 595 chassis and wheelbase . Don't let Barry know that I have been dabbling with red tractors,he will be sending me to the same place as Britney !!!!!!!!!! :o Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I could give it a try Marky,no problem. How long does it need to go mate ? At the moment it has the 595 chassis and wheelbase . Don't let Barry know that I have been dabbling with red tractors,he will be sending me to the same place as Britney !!!!!!!!!! :o :D :D DOn;t shave your head Steve :o Umm... good question... I reckon I should get you some measurements from the brochures... it would be a 185 with that cab I suppose.... I'll get back to you... Britney Steve Quote
alpinefocus Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I also finished this Ford 7000 this week for a mate. I have a nice little titan to go behind the 7000 soon Quote
Udimore Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Steve :o What are you up to :o i have to say they do look very nice (ish) Good to see the old favourite 7000 in its full glory Quote
nashmach Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Some fantastic jobs there Steve - no reason for that not be a 188 Marky unless you think it is a bit short Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Some fantastic jobs there Steve - no reason for that not be a 188 Marky unless you think it is a bit short Would they have had a duncan cab though Colm... - I thought they were a bit late for that \ Quote
nashmach Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Would they have had a duncan cab though Colm... - I thought they were a bit late for that \ I have seen plenty 188's with Duncan cabs - sure my neighbour has one on his 168 and the 2 were launcehed the same date Quote
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Plenty of work going on there, The 7000 looks real befy on those tyres, very nice Steve! Quote
1972farming Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 Thanks for the comments,I find all advice helps so keep it coming. Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I have seen plenty 188's with Duncan cabs - sure my neighbour has one on his 168 and the 2 were launcehed the same date Ah... fair point then Colm,,, bets make it a 188 then Steve Quote
Tractorman810 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 nice work, the 595 chassis does led it self to a 185 /88 more than a 165 i have to say, Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Boy oh boy... look at that cab... I'm dribbling here Sean :P :P Quote
1972farming Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 Thats a smart tractor Sean ,I remember seeing the post before now. I ,like Marky,love the cab. Quote
Tractorman810 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 still got to get round to the doors yet, and change the front axel to a jd4020 one, although i now have the perfect mirrors ect for her Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Those rears are just spot on Sean Quote
1972farming Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 Did you use a lengthened 135 bonnet Sean ? How did you do the cab ? Hope you don't mind the questions . Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Did you use a lengthened 135 bonnet Sean ? How did you do the cab ? Hope you don't mind the questions . Can Marky Ferguson have it... for nothing Some great questions there Steve Quote
Tractorman810 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 yeah lengthend 135 bonnet, cut down on the rear front grill with extra side parts added for depth, the cab is bent 2mm square plasti strut, took 5/6 attempts to get the basic shape right ,and i personally still dont think its quite right now ?? just bent the front section in one go, and test fitted it, then the rear bar once happy i added the middel section and added top support bars to that, Quote
1972farming Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 Thanks Sean,I can see nothing wrong with the cab but I know what you mean. I am very self critical of my own work and very rarely satisfied with it. \ I am glad of the feedback from the forum to see if I am doing things right or not. Quote
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