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The model I formed the basis for the later Suffolk Iron Foundry mower engines, I have a 1942 one in my shed. Good solid little engines, as were most of the pre 1950’s models. I also have a model B and just handed over an A type to a new owner at Newark, missing it already!

Pete.

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Enjoyed it very much Phil, you all worked hard as usual. Good to have our fencing supplied as well, and a few other’s interested in exhibiting outside next year if there is enough space! We got plenty of public interest as well which was good, never knew my little Cooper-Stewart shearing set could attract so much attention, especially when it refused to start……haha!
Thank’s again.

Pete.

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Yep, everything everywhere was well set out I thought.. except for the food & drink prices!
Now how the huddy bell do I get a picture on here……

testing testing (me)

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are thats good news charlie, i will give it a try over the next few days, (smiley face)

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Great photos mr haggle, nice to see you there

350 mile round trip for us too, luckily the showman got the shiny 8 finished in time for the show, we had a good weekend, I’ll put some photos on later…

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Hello Titch

Good to see you as well, thanks for the latest batch of decals

Your BMB President lineup looked great !!

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many thanks to everyone who has helped with the various subjects that have cropped up. I have the original old green which has been supplied by wristpin and it will make its way to the paint supplier who I use for DNA testing and soon we will get the colour named so others can order it by RAL 0R BS codes.WILL start the restoration at Christmas time when we get the builders holidays 14 days worth.

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Hi John I do remember you saying something about it, however doubt I am young enough to be classed as a young farmer now! Anyway it doesn’t matter as my work is sponsoring me to do it, only problem is it means I have to do a full days work, then travel to college and do another couple of hours welding, by the time I get home it’s a 14 hour day!

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yes martin I do remember you and I look forward to seeing your restoration. will be making a start on mine when I have a couple of weeks over the Christmas break so we can get stuck in. I have got a sample of old atco green to get DNA tested so when I know I will post on here.

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hi gareth . do you remember some while ago when I was restoring the auto culto,i mentioned about the young farmers free welding classes. you may not have gone to them .but you have started some so that’s good. you will be restoring ships soon !!!!!!! [thumbs up ]

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One of the things that has allways caused me delays and cost with previous projects is not being able to weld. Recently I have been attending college on a Monday night to learn how.
I have allready started on rebuilding the rear rotor shields as they are yet another part that is unique to the 800.
The rear rotor shaft on this machine is actually quite bent. Initially I was simply going to fit one off a 24″gem that I had broken, however the end is quite different so will have to have a go at straightening what I’ve got on my 60 tonne press. Luckily the blades and the friction clutch are the same as a standard gem.

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Its very slowly getting there. Going to be a long haul to get finished as is probably the worst machine ive ever attempted to save.

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Very well posted Mr. Haggle. Almost like being at the show in person. Really like your photo of the club banner and digging tools. Also taking some of the printed signage was a wonderful addition, as often times they are unreadable to the viewer.

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Hello sidevalve. I’m afraid my spraying facility’s are basic so I see the red mist, I try opening the garage doors and spray outside then the weathers suitable. But it’s getting past going outside now, I’ve only got the bonnet to final coat, so it’s getting their. I am waiting for an exhaust I ordered from USA. I will put a photo on hear when it arrives,

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ok one more try, as the site been working fine up until this picture. I must not be resizing it properly.

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