Shonky's '58 Series II SWB

Another positive thing from the weekend - I found this half buried behind one of the old pig sheds! The previous owner (who we also bought the tractor off) must have left it there!

Engine crane!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

It is incredibly over-engineered though. The tractor would tip backwards (even with counterweights) looooooong before you could reach even half what the crane is capable of lifting. Also, it is held to the tractor at the standard three point linkage - and those little bolts are by far the weakest link compared to the rest of the crane.

Nice chassis Shonk,

:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Oh well, someone will find your watch in 1000 years time perfectly preserved in a lump of concrete, sell it on ebay and make a fortune. :D:D

Thanks mate!

I was chuffed muchly when I wiped that rag and saw nothing but solid black paint and minimal surface rust! B)

The way this shed is going, it will probably still be standing in 1000 years... ;)

PS - where did you get the little picture of your ute in your sig? I like! I want!

Welcome to the Series 2 Club

Under "fun stuff" - "graphics".

Lots of other good info in this site too.

Here's one for you

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/:D:D

*flaps hands* "aww... bee nythe Paulie!"

Hahaha!

Thanks for linky. ;)

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Originally Posted by Shonky

Another positive thing from the weekend - I found this half buried behind one of the old pig sheds! The previous owner (who we also bought the tractor off) must have left it there!

Engine crane!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...1052008457.jpg

It is incredibly over-engineered though. The tractor would tip backwards (even with counterweights) looooooong before you could reach even half what the crane is capable of lifting. Also, it is held to the tractor at the standard three point linkage - and those little bolts are by far the weakest link compared to the rest of the crane.

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You look like you've had a good season (Greenery).
Those old Fordson's are a good ol tractor. English with lucas as well:D
Your S11 is in fair shape.

G'Day RR. :)

Yep! Dams are all full, stock are happy and if it isn't the pr1ckles (swear filter doesn't like them either!) damaging tyres, its all the crud hiding under the long grass! I staked a new (<500km) tyre on the Patrol the other day. Ouch... have let the goats loose in the house paddock now. I would rather loose a shrub or two than, say, a tractor tyre!

I love my old Major - it fires up first go every time and runs like a trojan all day. I have considered restoring it but I love it just the way it is - all work and weather beaten. Luckily the prince of darkness hasn't paid a visit as yet!

I'm pretty happy with my old Landy too. The chassis isn't too bad, and the body is, well... there. :P (It's got a few dents...;))

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Originally Posted by Shonky

bee nythe Paulie"

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I was. There's some very famous Landy's that are pink!!;);) Not sure if they had an 88" version:D:D

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/remlr-gene...tml#post556519

G'day Shonky,

It certainly looks as though you have your work cut out for you but you are progressing! About your engine... you should be able to get a manual from supercheap auto or repco or something. Other wise you could check out OldHolden.com | Old Holden Internet Resource you could surely get some info there, maybe even a manual. Holden 202 red motors are pretty simple engines though. I used to have a manual for my old HG kingswood, I'll see if I still have it. I'm pretty sure I sold it with the car though.

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Originally Posted by Sleepy

I was. There's some very famous Landy's that are pink! ;)

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http://www.series2club.co.uk/images/shocking_pink.gif

Not THAT pink!