Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | PHILIP BLAND | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/autophil/activity/ Activity feed for PHILIP BLAND. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:45:44 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 98e203c06e10196e7e1bdf5bd14e8275 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Chester Hudson in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/chester-hudson-2/#post-44394 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:55:52 +0000 Have been in contact all ok thx

]]> 45e458ab9ce4e0b5eb049d29f6c12221 PHILIP BLAND started the topic Chester Hudson in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/chester-hudson-2/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:47:00 +0000 HI dose anyone know if Chester Hudson is still trading and have a current telephone number for him, many thanks phil

]]> 0ba6ceadca8f2660bd0c8855e3e8a2f9 PHILIP BLAND started the topic BMB in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bmb/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:48:44 +0100 Hi I have a BMB Plowmate, I need a new drive belt. Can anyone tell me the correct size please and where one is available near Cambridge but will travel. Many thanks Phil

]]> f75318bf5ec55449cc94241334eb4fed PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic MOWER ? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mower/#post-42223 Thu, 09 May 2024 17:38:52 +0100 Thank you for the information.

]]> db0a9d60ec4659d31da481c3b39fc193 PHILIP BLAND started the topic MOWER ? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mower/ Fri, 03 May 2024 11:39:17 +0100 Would like to know what make this mower is please.

]]> 8ee9a2cf23f88c148860b0c3ece172b3 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic TRUSTY ON FILM in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-on-film/#post-41757 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:52:09 +0000 sorry try this link

]]> f9da34d6d1d69a58c9f5d704147663bb PHILIP BLAND started the topic TRUSTY ON FILM in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-on-film/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:46:00 +0000 Some time ago I came across this short clip of the Trusty factory?
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMBVlLWrs76QalEzs9fi8gLi7sm8w3TZwO55RjX

]]> e0c1c01713372f21a52e613f66bae956 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Warning email in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/warning-email/#post-41721 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:13:07 +0000 this is what I received dont click on any links

]]> a1f156a5ebec27a72f77465b09bb6314 PHILIP BLAND started the topic Warning email in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/warning-email/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:51:52 +0000 Hi had a worrying email from vhgmc about Compensation has others had this ?

]]> 99223578e71182a7cefaf7ae82afc46a PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Howard Rotavators timeline in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-rotavators-timeline/#post-41124 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:38:06 +0100 Hi sadly this site closed down but there is a small bit of info.
https://howardgem.webs.com/apps/links/

]]> 2b58f7917375770c2ccc633716ed68e7 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Name that 2 wheeled tractor in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/name-that-2-wheeled-tractor/#post-36668 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:55:39 +0000 Hi here is a photo of our local ploughing match. They are all Auto culto in the line up. My friend who is in the photo said they where a good machine. They do pre date the modern Trusty/Iron horse /Bmb.

]]> cc95f12b1e03420c48267fcd874795b1 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Trusty book in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-book-2/#post-35315 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:21:24 +0100 I was watching WOW a good price.

]]> 699b82492ce9e39c30c9dd603ecc05ce PHILIP BLAND started the topic Trusty book in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-book-2/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:41:09 +0100 Just finished on eBay was a book belonging to the head salesmen of Holttum of Cambridge.It had lots of photographs of the tractors in use .Did anyone on the forum obtain it ?

]]> 37d6d0b7763b61fe260f2f6fd227c516 PHILIP BLAND started the topic Bingham 1996 in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bingham-1996/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:08:01 +0100 Having been furlough I have got a lot of odd jobs done. One has been copying videos on to a hard drive. came across Bingham working day I think 1996.

]]> 4e943a0ba14af25dab1357d5c016d877 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Howard 400? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-400/#post-34838 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:22:36 +0100 Rodneyt thanks but i am all sorted now .I found this firm on the net thay where most helpfull
https://www.lsengineers.co.uk/ (please remove if not aloud)

]]> 5bbcc01b87ff9757e111d0ba7b0f946a PHILIP BLAND started the topic Howard 400? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-400/ Mon, 18 May 2020 19:37:01 +0100 Hi looking for information please,
a jap 4/3 on my 400,
what is the standard size of the big end? 😜

]]> cfdf0958fda24e198dae07a1c35fbd08 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Chester Hudson. in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/chester-hudson/#post-34292 Sun, 10 May 2020 16:12:25 +0100 Charlie that would be good if I may have a contact number.

]]> dd1e6b312de15d18894f57c0d333e152 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Chester Hudson. in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/chester-hudson/#post-34240 Thu, 07 May 2020 21:15:54 +0100 hi thanks, if he is still selling, has anyone got his phone number, please

]]> 46dd1b02007cea1994784740a0d059e6 PHILIP BLAND started the topic Chester Hudson. in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/chester-hudson/ Mon, 04 May 2020 19:14:33 +0100 Hello anyone know of Chester Hudson is he still about?

]]> 01cc79c703e1e4ccc078faf5f4c079d5 PHILIP BLAND started the topic JAP 2a in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/jap-2a-2/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:14:25 +0100 Hi I am looking for a rocker cover for a JAP 2a if not I will make one
With thanks

]]> 6134fe50b0c2d6a65409a39bb7b5139d PHILIP BLAND started the topic Mayfield cutter bar in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-cutter-bar/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:29:53 +0000 Hi am looking for help and information with what I think a bearing on the cutter bar (see pictures)?
With thanks

]]> aab55d9e1d76ce4b970a955a12e4a4dc autophil posted an update: @s1g hiya I am looking for information with a gem I have, […] https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/17494/ Thu, 16 May 2019 20:48:43 +0100 @s1g hiya I am looking for information with a gem I have, please.the no I believe is g677.with a bj engine. I am looking for a set of new head gaskets.
with thanks Philip

]]> 0 8e2b47b45891e9295c41b3d7b55f4c3e PHILIP BLAND started the topic Howard gem in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-gem-4/ Mon, 06 May 2019 20:52:45 +0100 Decided today to pull a gem out from the back of my shed.Had it several years given to me from a local man .
The serial number g677
Any help on age would be welcome.
And help with an exhaust please.
With thanks phil.

]]> f63b3883aec76eef955470fbb2ab3e00 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic 1920 beeman in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/1920-beemam/#post-30949 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:38:16 +0100 looking on Cheffins it was sold for
£2,600 +vat+buyers premium 10%

]]> bce8e7a4cb73211aacd8fbe14ab25f36 PHILIP BLAND started the topic 1920 beeman in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/1920-beemam/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 21:09:50 +0100 This looks interesting at a Cheffins sale.
https://machinerysales.cheffins.co.uk/images/lot/5563/556337_0.jpg?1554413470

]]> bce8e7a4cb73211aacd8fbe14ab25f36 PHILIP BLAND started the topic 1920 beeman in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/1920-beemam/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 21:09:50 +0100 This looks interesting at a Cheffins sale.
https://machinerysales.cheffins.co.uk/images/lot/5563/556337_0.jpg?1554413470

]]> 4ed42fb8e65383f5b001c57dcfc733e6 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Teagle belt in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/teagle-belt/#post-29422 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:21:01 +0100 Hi, thanks for your help this is the one I am looking for as it is on its way out.

]]> 153402de5400cbf90d8074a5029176ff PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Teagle belt in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/teagle-belt/#post-29422 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:21:01 +0100 Hi, thanks for your help this is the one I am looking for as it is on its way out.

]]> 3164e700e27f7bdcebc30d27874056f2 PHILIP BLAND started the topic Teagle belt in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/teagle-belt/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:17:30 +0100 Please can anyone tell me the correct size belt for the Teagle hedge cutter.
With thanks
Phil.

]]> 9b50bf5096bbf89cf2d450fb2aa961c1 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Fuel mix in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fuel-mix/#post-28704 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:24:37 +0100 Hi thanks
I was wondering if that is correct for the villers two stroke on a Allen oxford.

]]> f41a63afa33b558f595ea7aa82a3991c PHILIP BLAND started the topic Fuel mix in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fuel-mix/ Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:22:40 +0100 Hi am I correct is saying you put a half a pint of 30w oil to one gallon of petrol.
It’s for my Allen oxford with a villers two stroke?
With thanks

]]> b1085e126f1e6bf5fd644222bfa34396 PHILIP BLAND started the topic MAYFIELD FINGER MOWER in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-finger-mower/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:48:49 +0100 HIi am looking for help with my finger mower i need two new belts dose anyone know the correct size please.

]]> b1085e126f1e6bf5fd644222bfa34396 PHILIP BLAND started the topic MAYFIELD FINGER MOWER in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-finger-mower/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:48:49 +0100 HIi am looking for help with my finger mower i need two new belts dose anyone know the correct size please.

]]> f606c83831baf45e7ae506463b35ae5b PHILIP BLAND started the topic MAYFIELD FINGER MOWER in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-finger-mower/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:48:49 +0100 HIi am looking for help with my finger mower i need two new belts dose anyone know the correct size please.

]]> d98d712bac1a28048f312567205064d4 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Mayfield sprayer help in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-sprayer-help/#post-25934 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:39:15 +0100 Hiya thanks for the info. Have been in touch with Kevin who said all Mayfield information is at THE MERL Reading rural life museum.So have email them and waiting on them.
So with thanks
Philip

]]> deae2aa507a38c9451b558b6450fd9a0 PHILIP BLAND started the topic Mayfield sprayer help in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-sprayer-help/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:32:53 +0100 Hi does anyone know of this sprayer on my Mayfield.Tried to get it working with no luck.
After investigation found the internal springs had deteriorated.Do you think they are available or is it trying to find close matching one’s help would be most appreciated.

]]> b37d472262d33fc4981547cfec8c7589 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Trusty Book in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-book/#post-24582 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:21:16 +0000 Hi may i ask is Geoff book is on general sale or how we can purchase a copy.

]]> f612e12f8779dfd81bb58ea7dfcc59af PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vintage-horticultural-garden-machinery-working-day-2/page/2/#post-20399 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:31:28 +0100 Hi look on youtube

there are 4 videos

]]> 8648cbc0127dd015fbf51272e0255d82 PHILIP BLAND replied to the topic When is a Land Rover not a Land Rover? in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/when-is-a-land-rover-not-a-land-rover/#post-11921 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 16:11:56 +0000 When its a Hover Rover
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/hover-rover/query/land+rover

]]> 737638f626cff7404b287e0c0dabd1c4 PHILIP BLAND started the topic AUCTION in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/auction/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:20:00 +0100 Hi this looks an interesting auction in suffolk.anyone going to it.
http://www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk/downloads/sales/domestic-12-4-14.pdf

]]> 0561ee7e91619346c682dbad9f295fec PHILIP BLAND started the topic WHICH WINCH in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/which-winch/ Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:24:59 +0000 Hi i want to buy a winch to go on the back of my flat bed van, which will pull my trusty on to it and winch it off in a controlled manner.The van is 3ft high and the ramps are 10ft long.
Have seen a new one on a flee bay shop, it will pull 3500 pounds, do you think this will be ok, and has anyone had one of these winches? are they ok.
I dont want…[Read more]

]]> b95c5393ead1a810eec573a8169ff50a PHILIP BLAND and Pete Cornish are now friends https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/14/ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:05:26 +0100 0 530926051a545d7d4bb7439145fbd432 autophil changed their profile picture https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/13/ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:52:10 +0100 0