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not sure what happened to your post. I would be interested in seeing some pics of your wrigley, I am working on one now with the aim of registering it.

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Hi Any idea of where the chassis number might be on a Wrigley. Thanks

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One other thing-
The flywheel outer rim has a long string of numbers/ letters on it . The last two are the date.
This is a 1954 model. I think that sounds right?
Cheers

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Thanks for the info Andy.
I suspected it was a MK25
Apparently this one was supposedly used on the Railways to transport luggage?
Steve

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Hi Again
I have attached some close ups of the engine. The only ID mark I can make out on the engine is AM189 and Villiers made in England. The engine is approx 15 inches high from sump to top of the head. The head size is 5 inches x 6 inches square with a barrel depth of approx 4.5 inches – what engine is this and what is its ccs ( Mk25 ??) I have enclosed some better pictures. It has an Albion 3 speed gearbox slung underneath. Help and advice with road registering would be helpful – although I have already talked to the DVLA and it seems fairly straight forward (They are sending me documentation). It would be nice to get an age related registration otherwise it might have to be a Q plate if I cant pin down the year of manufacture? Thanks steve

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Thanks for the info Guys.
I have freed off the decompressor valve I can now operate it temporarily by pushing it down with a screw driver ? The engine starts easily. Does anybody know the age of this engine and consequently the age of the Wrigley it is attached too. I am still not 100% sure its a MK25 ? is it a Mk 40 – I dont know? It doesnt have the usual engine cowling with the data on it ( lost in time ). As I want to road register this eventually ( Yes you can do it as a vintage Tractor ) I need to date this machine as accurately as possible. Anyone know where Wrigley put their chassis number ( if they did ) Thanks Steve.

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A week ago I purchased this gutbrod 1032.It was standing in a garage for some years.The previous owner painted it green I think it looks ugly so i am going to paint it with the original colours red and white. It came with the engine disassembled without piston and rod so I need a new engine as well. I dont know what I should take…

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I know Ricky. He is a person you can trust

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Do you have any of their products?

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Dear Andy
With best respect, that is certainly not original condition, would you buy a car with paint missing brand new from a showroom!
More like working condition but admittedly very nice!
I suspect all the neighbours had interference on their radios!

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Really nice. I really must take an oily rag to mine!
She’s been sitting inaccessible behind other machines under cover, for over 18 months. Shame on me!

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Hi some more pictures from todays work

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I have a similar truck I think- same slightly unusual variant of the engine. I presume that mine is also a mk25.

unfortunately mine has no spark and the inlet manifold is missing so carb is just hanging.

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Not a bad idea Charlie many years ago (when Sylvia was alive) she was not interested in rallies when I had my angle cab truck she counted every machine on and when I came back she counted them again and I could not swap any because she knew every machine

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The character with the big ears, is not the right answer, I’ll give you a clue, the donkey’s name was Ben.
Just for the record yes Big ears did have a falling out with Noddy, Owing to Noddy pinching all the lamps in the street for a party around his gaff for his friend Tessa (This I remember vividly, when my Mother use to read to me) And before I get the comment, that was many year ago!

Must try harder
Best Andrew

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