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Still looking for something folks- ideally for after this year's rally season, but as said as above- would happily start renting now if the right spot came up. No idea what I'll end up with, but it'll probably be on the large side:drive: Looks like I'll probably have to resort to knocking on doors and smiling nicely at people, but I thought I'd try again just in case :-D

A picture I found while browsing Flickr the other day, which offers an explanation as to why the nose isn't quite the same now as it was when "new"-

Have been following progress on the yahoo group- but it's nice to see some piccies, she does look good for a wash :-D

I'm looking into the possibility of acquiring something a bit different as a camping outfit for this Summer for when we're out and about with Adrian's DT and Ed's Unipower. Not sure what exactly it will be, but either a classic lorry or bus convertion is one option, or something like a K9, Q4 or Green Goddess with a classic caravan. First big hurdle is storage. Needs to be somewhere relatively secure yet where I can get at it! Would need to be able to do routine maintenance on it, but power etc isn't essential. Not looking at getting a vehicle 'till Summer but if the right spot comes up I'd happily start renting tomorrow. Indoor or outdoor- I can buy a nice big tarp! Ideally as close as possible to Stonehouse. Cheers, Matt

Looks alright, I suppose... :-D Edging ever closer, roll on long summer evenings. Looking forwards to the first pub outing :-D

I was most impressed with the way the wagon driver pushed it up onto the tilt n' slide :-D

No, but IIRC the starting bid was £12.5k so if it did sell, it wasn't cheap. Is it definitely a genuine Wynns one?

Brave man!

I agree with what Ed says above- Fordson Major (or similar sized Nuffield- bit of personal bias there!). A friend owned and restored a Major and helped cover some of the costs by topping the occasional paddock etc. Did the job no trouble at all- this on a £2k tractor, not a £5k one with lots more to go wrong. Before the Major he had a Fergie TE20 with a Perkins P3 which was also a very capable machine for it's size, but the Major would do a lot more. The money saved over a modern compact tractor would get you a trailer, a decent topper, a link box and plenty of diesel- and it won't lose money either if you look after it. And you can take it to steam rallies :nut: Have also heard good things about Patrick Edwards- nice chap with a very nice Showman's engine!

Might be worth dropping Adrian a message, I know he spent a fair amount of time making sure the colour of his Diamond T is right, although of course "right" is a very subjective thing! He's away with work this week I believe, but may get back to you.

The Henley one still looks very nice- glad it's to be sorted. Didn't realise Moss had one Dick- will have to go find it! They had a couple of Land Rovers at GDSF.

Thanks very much! Certainly looked a very useful machine.

That solves a puzzle from GDSF then! I did wonder if the FWD badge was a decoy...

The sight and sound of 6 T's on the BIG trailer was quite something! Enjoyed watching them "at play" as well- thanks for putting on the show folks!

Ahh well, just me then :red: