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« Reply #1995 on: August 28, 2009, 01:11:48 pm » |
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Nice! Congrats. My wife's grandfather had a 1948 Ferguson (painted powder blue). Almost killed myself with it dragging tree stumps out of the woods. It was about 50 years old at the time and still dangerous in the hands of an idiot.  Any photos Chop? None that I'm aware of offhand, but I'll ask the wife. Cool! |
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« Reply #1996 on: August 30, 2009, 04:22:56 pm » |
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i kinda like it in some strange way. way to much money on your hands tho  Kev, that's because I don't waste it on Mk3 Astras!  Invest wisely young Skywalker, in solidly engineered vehicles that people will always have a need for. The Commer cost £320 in 2001 and has tripled in value in that time. The Fergie was £730 and IMO is better than money in the bank, if it's looked after will only go up. a fool and his money are easily parted - hence i bought my 8th mk3 Astra  there both pritty things and Fergie reminds me of the war for some strange reason |
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Ade
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« Reply #1997 on: September 07, 2009, 09:55:35 pm » |
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Nice looking Fergie Andy. At lot better looking than my Father-in-Law's pair of Fergies.
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Le Mans - the how you get there is not quite as important as being there.
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« Reply #1998 on: September 07, 2009, 10:02:18 pm » |
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... pair of Fergies.
Can't believe I'm the first...  |
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Andy Zarse
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« Reply #1999 on: September 07, 2009, 10:29:13 pm » |
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Nice looking Fergie Andy. At lot better looking than my Father-in-Law's pair of Fergies.
Maybe mate, but I would absolutely kill for the set of headlights on the rusty one! Less so the pair of headlights on the rusty one in Smokie's photos. |
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Ade
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« Reply #2000 on: September 07, 2009, 10:39:31 pm » |
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The rusty one is the younger of the pair (1956 diesel), the other is a very early 1947 (serial no. TE 926) petrol (Continental Z120).
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Andy Zarse
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« Reply #2001 on: September 07, 2009, 11:57:59 pm » |
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Jeepers, that's an early one.  Serial numbers started at 1 in 1946 and went up to 517651 when peoduction neded in 1956. So it's the 926th they made. Mines is 38594, it's a 1948 TEA built as a petrol only engine, but had a period TVO conversion fitted at some time so runs on central heating burning oil blended with petrol (cheaper!). Do you know the serial number of the diesel? It'll start TEF... I guess it's probably one of the very last they made before the 35 was introduced. |
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« Reply #2002 on: September 08, 2009, 01:12:25 am » |
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... pair of Fergies.
Can't believe I'm the first... One of these  |
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What do you mean dust?.... Thats not dust, this is dust! Ich Habe Honda S2000 and its not mine!
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Lord Pig-Pen
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« Reply #2003 on: September 08, 2009, 01:15:58 am » |
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... pair of Fergies.
Can't believe I'm the first... Kev's new bird? or is that still a secret? |
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What do you mean dust?.... Thats not dust, this is dust! Ich Habe Honda S2000 and its not mine!
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« Reply #2004 on: September 08, 2009, 04:52:05 pm » |
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I still get calls on a regular basis for engine parts for these tractors.
I can still get most of the internal engine parts for the gas or diesel.
Andy, you know far too much about these.
I would suggest some sort of hobby.
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TURN 10 "YOUR SPOT IN THE SUN"
GO SHANE GO!!!
GO TEAM IMPALA GO !!!
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Ade
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« Reply #2005 on: September 08, 2009, 09:36:32 pm » |
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Do you know the serial number of the diesel? It'll start TEF... I guess it's probably one of the very last they made before the 35 was introduced.
Serial number for the diesel is TEF 505845. Ade |
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« Reply #2006 on: September 09, 2009, 12:26:00 am » |
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Banana Loader found.... and I dont think its a Banana Loader. Will peep through the hedge next time I am passing. How odd does that sound  |
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« Reply #2007 on: September 09, 2009, 01:38:15 am » |
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Seems we gone off thread here, but who cares? Great to see those fergie pics including the sets of 'lungs' on the non metalic versions. I used to drive a red 35 from the age of 12 progressing to a 65 at 14 and then a Fordson at 16 on my uncle's farm in the Black Mountains. Prefered the 35 and if I can get a small farm/smallholding (yes we are thinking about it) I will get one. Went to a Ploughing Match on BH, for this you really want a pair of 'Shires', hard work but satisfying and creates a need for rare BBQ steak. Trouble is, not very efficient speed wise. This method of ploughing also helps the veg's and the roses |
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At my age, it takes me all night to do what I used to do all night!!!!!!!!!!!
Then, growing old is compulsary, but growing up is just optional.
I don't do GREEN, I've got a 4x4
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Andy Zarse
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« Reply #2008 on: October 01, 2009, 04:59:18 pm » |
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Look at this ad - from the New York Times of March 24 1912! It is amazing to look at how many companies were using Commers. And why didn’t these companies buy American trucks? In 1912, there were 461 registered truck brands in America. One of the greatest coincidences, in light of future developments is the fact that the Dodge Motor Company used Commers!  I just find this quite amazing for the times. Do truck manufacturers give seven year guarantees today? |
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« Reply #2009 on: October 01, 2009, 10:41:46 pm » |
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And did Dodge progress on to using dilapidated grey farm implements too?
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