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Did Trusty have some sort of sales agreement with Vigzol oils? Was there any benefit to the machines using those oils rather than any competitors oils?

[alan]

I know someone who has one of those Hayters mowers with the Tecumseh engine but with electric start – it may be a slightly different model/spec but it’s similar. I have to say it’s not in as good condition as the image by the original poster.

As Charlie has mentioned; What is vintage? I’d also add that some of the lower-spec machines of any manufacturer can, but not always, be the rarest. I’ve often wondered how many mass-produced mowers, rotavators or tractors were made – was it in the hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands?

[alan]

Re: Membership

We’d always recommend just looking at the help pages for payment problems, the link is in the right side column. There’s the option to pay directly by paypal in there. Also worth trying the following link when logged into VHGMC:

Membership Registration

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At the end of last year I had to have the software updated on a precision piece of equipment for work, it was something I was not willing to do myself as it also required some safety checks to be undertaken afterwards.

Before sending the item to the manufacturer part of the procedure was filling in a generic repair request form online. One of the questions was: “Have you already attempted a repair yourself?”, followed by: “If so, what did you do?”. I can only assume this had a direct effect on the amount they charged the customer!

[alan]

David,

Thank’s for letting us know. If an online subscription has expired then sometimes it doesn’t want to play ball.

As a backup there is the printable application form, which you found. Also some paypal forms that can be found on the help pages.

However you decide to pay, all the information goes to the same person for sorting online and offline subscriptions and if paying by cheque then your online account will be marked as paid so you can use the full website.

Alan

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Is the elf making Christmas presents for the VHGMC members? Can we put in requests?!

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Messages can be found in your dashboard. Once logged in, then click on your name next to your avatar picture in the top right corner of this screen to display your dashboard.

[alan]

Many thanks,

I see that the CGA have the entire archives of their publications at their offices.

[alan]

Surprisingly, I came across a photo of another Hydro Bug just yesterday that had been on the forum a while back.

I have found no further information beyond that it was made in the 1970’s by a company owned by Jack Wilderspin Ltd, High Street (or possibly College Farm), Fen Drayton, Cambridge.

There’s reference in The Grower magazine in 1977 to the Hydro-Bug along with a machine called the Jack-Truck.

Jack Wilderspin, being a local engineer, also made the Jack-truck which aided the loading of pallets. There is no reference as to what the Hydro-Bug was intended for.

[alan]

Were Pughs first in Rotherham? I’ve just read it in a book.

I recall that Bosch battery mowers are/were made at Suffolk Works, Stowmarket.

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Sadly, geography isn’t my strong point, which is rather unfortunate considering that for work I need to know where north is…

I recall there’s the river Don in Sheffield which is the same as at Aberdeen where I lived for some time. And the Sheffield name itself has something to do with a river.

I’ll have to do a bit of research.

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I just looked up Pugh and Atco and didn’t know that!

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Andrew,

I reckon your Sheffield/Rome question has either got something to do with:

1, Seven Hills
2, Russell Crowe, him off that there Gladiators film lives there and works part time in the Co-Op.
3, There’s a replica of the Colosseum round t’back of Weatherspoons

Geoff thinks it’s that Russell Crowe bloke, but I’m doubtful.

[alan]

Re:photos. I’ve just checked on iPad (new version, 8th generation) and photos open fine, and VHGMC software is up to date too. I’d check any pop up/ security settings in case that’s blocking images.

[alan]

It’s interesting what some companies made. I recall that Huffy ride-on-mowers were (and still are) bike manufacturers and also made sewing machines. Husqvarna made all sorts including household and kitchen appliances including washing machines and cookers, and also motorbikes.

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