CMB Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 In the eight years in which this combine was produced, have there been any changes in the basic design (steering, colour variations etc)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Quite a few I believe.... I know of some to the baseplate - some have the walkers blanked off and the early one doesn't I recall... also the method of holding the wheels on think... Oh.. and the colour... the early model was the right red... the later model was some kind of cherry red and waaaaay to dark \ Amazing really... they can get it right in the late 70's... but not in the 90's \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Quite a few I believe.... I know of some to the baseplate - some have the walkers blanked off and the early one doesn't I recall... also the method of holding the wheels on think... Oh.. and the colour... the early model was the right red... the later model was some kind of cherry red and waaaaay to dark \ Amazing really... they can get it right in the late 70's... but not in the 90's \ Not having had this model for about 20 years, Lord, could you remind me what you mean when you refer to the 'walkers' This is probably a numpty question, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Not a numpty question buddy... The straw walkers... housed in the rear hood bit \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 two different chassis colours to mate, eraly ones are a dark grey newer ones black gloss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmitemania Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 The later ones had painted cab lights instead of the jewels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Some were in different boxes as well. Early ones had grey underside and was shorter at the back, the back of the combine being 'open'. The front axle was a plain wire one, later ones had the shiny caps on them. The darker 'cherry red' one was made in Macau for one year only and then in China when the colour became correct again. Decals varied as well I think from time to time. Going back to the underside, later ones were black and covered the whole of the bottom. For a full description and list of years and variants, there is an article on these combines in one of the old 'Site & Model' mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 This place is a mine of information. I can now make a much more informed choice when bidding for one of these. Does anyone know when Dave's new book is on the shelves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 This link will tell you all you need to know at present about the new book. Type in David Pullen in the search box and it will come up. http://www.veloce.co.uk/shop/products/search.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 This link will tell you all you need to know at present about the new book. http://www.veloce.co.uk/shop/products/search.php ;) http://www.veloce.co.uk/shop/products/productDetail.php?prod_id=V4194&prod_group=Cars%20Vans%20&%20Trucks& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Some were in different boxes as well. Early ones had grey underside and was shorter at the back, the back of the combine being 'open'. The front axle was a plain wire one, later ones had the shiny caps on them. The darker 'cherry red' one was made in Macau for one year only and then in China when the colour became correct again. Decals varied as well I think from time to time. Going back to the underside, later ones were black and covered the whole of the bottom. For a full description and list of years and variants, there is an article on these combines in one of the old 'Site & Model' mags. Powerrabbit, do you know which year the axle caps were introduced? I've seen a few on Ebay that look original apart from these reflective caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Is Dave Pullen a member on this messageboard? I only ask because I want to know what is wrong with this beast: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200249092251&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010. Maybe there's some major bit missing or repro parts I'm not aware of? Is the cab glazed like on the New Holland's of the era? I could wait 'till the end of October for Pullen's book. I won't be able to fit more than one on my shelf! hmmm \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 just buy it!!!! it looks to be an early one as all the ones i remember had wheel caps?, also i dont recall any ever having a glazed cab \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 1978 catalogue shows combine with plain axle ends, as per the tractors. 1979 catalogue shows caps on the ends of the axles. Thats trade catalogues, bigger picture Perhaps the plain axle ends are from very early production, although the one featured in the catalogue is possibly a pre-production one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Well CMB... you can't ask for better.. more accurate information than that... Mr Super6 is almost certainly the most well informed Britains expert on here buddy... that's the beauty of this place.. you get some specialist advice.. from people with a real passion and knowledge for their hobby. I'm a great believer in the fact that something is only worth what YOU are willing to pay for it.. if it feels right mate.... go for it... spoil yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Should be on its way, thanks for the encouragement guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Look at this blue 760: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=400006742902&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=027 Lely conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margerisons Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Look at this blue 760: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=400006742902&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=027 Lely conversion? Nope Its the Little Farmer version This was made in the late 90's till around 01/02.they just used the old tooling. The seller is just trying to pass it on as the original one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 David Pullen is releasing a new book covering Britains balers and combines covering from 1967-2007 which should cover all the variations of the MF760 Yes I've seen that one advertised and I must get my hands on it Mark.... I'm sure it will be a good book if his last one on tractors ( 1948 to 1998 ) is anything to go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Farmmodels have it listed today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I ordered mine this morning direct from Old Pond Mike so really looking forward to this one coming for winter night reading ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 i still have my 77/78 combine & that has the silver end caps on the wheels . nearest one in pics ,obviously not in mint original condition anymore no cab lights ,few go faster stripes, wider front tyres & a multi-trac CD changer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Nope Its the Little Farmer version This was made in the late 90's till around 01/02.they just used the old tooling. The seller is just trying to pass it on as the original one. Doh! and it actually says so as well It looks so convincingly like the bigger version.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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