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Post by JohnP on Jun 20, 2014 7:06:04 GMT 1
I love old machines! Old cars,lorries, buses, tractors, garden machinery and anything steam driven. Over the years I have dabbled, converted, renovated and cherished all sorts of old machinery. I am no expert, most of what I do is on a learn as you go basis but I know a bit and have a few contacts which I would be happy to share with fellow enthusiasts. I am hoping in the next few weeks to purchase a little grey Fergy tractor or to give it's correct name, a Ferguson TEA-20 and restore it to it's former glory whilst using it to cut my grass. Is anyone else into old machines? do you have some knowledge or experience you would be happy to share? Could make an interesting and useful thread maybe!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2014 9:08:58 GMT 1
Interesting thread John. I have spent two years making my Rover 75 roadworthy, no exactly a restoration but replacing normal wear and tear items. It's taken so long mainly because of finances, the OH doesn't understand why I spend so much on an car which would be worth less than a set of new tyres Description Comments Purchased from Carlton Auto Centre New MOT Modified NS Plennum drain Modified Bonnet release mechanism Repaired CD changer mechanism Replaced rear number plate Replaced :- Cambelt Water pump Tensioner Both auxiliary belts Front coil springs New pinch bolts fitted Tie rods NS top mount and bearing Front discs New mounting bolts fitted Flexible pipes to calipers Front pads New wear sensor fitted Rear boot badge Fitted collant level warning buzzer Cost around £10 Fitted LCD temperature gauge Cost around £15 Replaced :- Plugs Leads Coils Headlamps Tyres I am currently replacing the Instrument Pack with one which has a message centre, tis proving a bit tricky.
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Post by JohnP on Jun 20, 2014 9:31:17 GMT 1
I have been following your progress with the Rover and you have done a splendid job. Like you, finance is always a problem and it means doing things as money will allow. I am not so much into cars these days unless they are older before everything was computerised and ungetatable. The bus in my avitar was one of my projects but wouldn't take on anything that big again. I guess I like the relative simplicity of older machines and the opportunity they offer to achieve something without needing a degree in astrophysics. Good luck with the instrument pack, I am ok with basic wiring but electronics is beyond me but i know where to come now
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2014 9:37:59 GMT 1
I know where you are coming from, long gone are the days when you could put any ford engine into any ford car Thankfully there are some superb Rover 75 forums where I can get the info required.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2014 10:24:56 GMT 1
Just checked your location, 2.5 hours away, tooooo far for a quick visit.
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Post by JohnP on Jun 20, 2014 11:24:06 GMT 1
Just checked your location, 2.5 hours away, tooooo far for a quick visit. Unfortunately yes but if you are ever over this way you are very welcome to pop in for a coffee and a chat.
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Post by Ali on Jun 21, 2014 19:39:03 GMT 1
At 'home' we had a Fordson (is that the right make?) Dexter and a big fergie - used to love playing with them. The brakes on the Fergie never did work..... was fun fetching the bales of hay in with the long trailer and no brakes.....
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Post by JohnP on Jun 21, 2014 21:01:07 GMT 1
The first thing I ever drove in my life was a Ferguson tractor, I was about 8 or 9 which is why I have such a desire to own one. They are pretty basic so reasonably easy to maintain and run which probably explains why so many of these robust little tractors survive, (the last ones made will be 58 years old now) still working small farms all over the world. When I did some work experience with the service technic at the local Mairie recently I climbed into the cab of a John Deere tractor they use for hedging and highway maintainance. Wow just a mass of levers and switches, power steering, GPS, heating, radio, what a difference from the tractors I drove in the 70's, didn't even have a cab, no power steering, iffy brakes but I loved it.
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Post by JohnP on Jul 7, 2014 20:34:26 GMT 1
Update........... well the Fergie never materialised so with my little PPI windfall I upgraded a little and have ageed to buy a Renault super 5 tractor of about 1965 vintage. It is in good condition and I am busy finding bits and pieces to compliment it. All quite exciting, I should pick it up in the next week or so and will post some pics.
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Post by lib on Jul 7, 2014 21:13:32 GMT 1
My neighbour has taken delivery of a new tractor, he reckons it was a bargain at £130,000.
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