jtg1

jtg1 started the topic private messages in the forum General talk and discussion 10 years, 9 months ago

having just discovered messages waiting for me that are nearly 3 weeks old, is it possible that, a little message waiting page comes up when you log on, as i think was the case with the old site. this would certainly make missing messages less likely. i have no idea if this is even acheivable, but would be helpful if implementable.
john

jtg1 replied to the topic Steel plate in the forum Help and information 11 years ago

you could ask them if they have recently supplied any one in this country, and see if they have any off cuts or a small spare bit

jtg1 replied to the topic Simar 56E!? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 1 month ago

could the “E” merely refer to export ?

jtg1 replied to the topic Steel plate in the forum Help and information 11 years, 1 month ago

looks like an old manhole cover

jtg1 replied to the topic SIMAR M11 slow restoration. in the forum Projects 11 years, 1 month ago

sound like time for him to have his own garage!!!

jtg1 replied to the topic SIMAR M11 slow restoration. in the forum Projects 11 years, 1 month ago

how are you progressing, sadly mine is still soaking in diesel, and showing no sign of moving yet, think boiling pot is beckoning

jtg1 replied to the topic Coleby Colours in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 1 month ago

i think you are right. engine dates to 1955. they seem to have dissapeared by 1957.

jtg1 replied to the topic Coleby Colours in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 1 month ago

thats the one. starts first pull, and runs well. will be intersting to see how it ploughs

jtg1 replied to the topic Coleby Colours in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 1 month ago

have just aquired a 1955 model which is yellow with red wheels.

jtg1 replied to the topic New toy from 1929! in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 2 months ago

the plough is original as far as i can acertain, i have a single version on my model A, and just reviewing some photos, it appears identical, or very similar to the one with the model E, that is in the museum at bicton agricultural college

jtg1 replied to the topic New toy from 1929! in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 6 months ago

very nice, am jelous. different wheels and a turn over plough, neither of which i;ve seen before and different to the two i have.

jtg1 replied to the topic 3.00-6 tyres HOW MUCH!!!! in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 6 months ago

did see, still choaking!

jtg1 replied to the topic new arrivals in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 7 months ago

that would be very nice, thank you

jtg1 replied to the topic new arrivals in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 7 months ago

its an f 15 engine. hopefully going to newark

jtg1 started the topic new arrivals in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 7 months ago

mummy and daddy versions to go with baby one i got last year

jtg1 replied to the topic gunsmith register in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 8 months ago

you can add mine, can you remember the details!

john

jtg1 replied to the topic Simar importers Piccard & Pictet in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 11 months ago

don’t think my m10 will ever look that gorgeous!!

jtg1 replied to the topic Simar importers Piccard & Pictet in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 11 months ago

did you take any photo’s, sounds a very interesting car

jtg1 replied to the topic trusty saw bench ….. in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 12 months ago

have saw bench will travel!!

jtg1 replied to the topic 2 new recruits to my auto culto stable in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 12 years ago

i believe so , or very closely related. if it aint broke dont try to fix it comes to mind! plus moulds would have been on the shelf, as these were to try and compete with the foreign imports at the time, and the likes of merry tiller and danarm that were about in the late sixties and early seventies. the 55 was later altered so it didn’t have a…[Read more]

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