Rugd1022 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Am I the only one here wondering what it would be like to drive that fine looking Quad Tractor...? What a beast! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) Am I the only one here wondering what it would be like to drive that fine looking Quad Tractor...? What a beast! I would imagine , much like any other 4x4-capable truck of the era? A couple of gear levers [main box, & transfer box?]...and if the registration details are correct, then a nice 3 1/2 litre inline GMC 6 pot petrol engine. Probably a crash gearbox, so doubling the clutch gets smooth changes..oh...and no power steering. Also a PTO? Oddly..if I've read the photo correctly, it is registered as a Chevrolet/GMC, yet it has a Ford grille...[wikipedia tells all] . Blame the Canadians for this one, I think? Only an 8 foot 6 inch wheelbase, too Edited September 9, 2018 by alastairq 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmotrutta Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi Horsefan, I know this car well as I did all the electrics on it! You're right it has got some serious kit on it. Rear roof mounted a/c heater unit, remote start alarm, front and rear park sensors, rear and front facing .ameras, rear view mirror with built in sat nav and hands free fone. Plus other stuff I've forgotten about! Here are a few of it in build. IMGP8459.JPG IMGP8470.JPG IMGP8462.JPG The toilet roll in the picture - did you put in an en-suite as well ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 The toilet roll in the picture - did you put in an en-suite as well ? It had just about every gizmo the guy could get off the interweb, it may well have had one in there somewhere! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I would imagine , much like any other 4x4-capable truck of the era? A couple of gear levers [main box, & transfer box?]...and if the registration details are correct, then a nice 3 1/2 litre inline GMC 6 pot petrol engine. Probably a crash gearbox, so doubling the clutch gets smooth changes..oh...and no power steering. Also a PTO? Oddly..if I've read the photo correctly, it is registered as a Chevrolet/GMC, yet it has a Ford grille...[wikipedia tells all] . Blame the Canadians for this one, I think? Only an 8 foot 6 inch wheelbase, too When I started on land rigs in the 1970s, most of the smaller rigs around (often Failings of various rated sizes) dated from anywhere between the 1930s to 1950s, although given the periodic maintenance and upgrades there was a good deal of “grandfathers axe” involved. However the chassis were mostly original and predated the modern “fifth wheel” type, so companies like Foraky maintained ancient Diamond T and Scammel Pioneer prime movers as dedicated rig tractors. I remember once moving a rig using a Mighty Antar, ex Pickfords I think.. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 It had just about every gizmo the guy could get off the interweb, it may well have had one in there somewhere! I was slightly surprised that he hadn't fitted a bigger battery. Mine seems to have more output than his.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I was slightly surprised that he hadn't fitted a bigger battery. Mine seems to have more output than his.... Didn't seem to need it, though we did fit a higher output alternator! Also had a starter relay added to help cranking. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Didn't seem to need it, though we did fit a higher output alternator! Standard is 80A, so how much higher did you go? Also had a starter relay added to help cranking. After going up to a 74Ah battery, I don't seem to have the starting problems I had previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2018 One problem Phil is i'll need the tyres put on before i can ever drive it or get to take it for a MOT! All the ones i have are completely ker-nackered! I'll have to buy on line and then pay to have them fitted ....maybe i can buy one a month from now until xmas and then store them on top of the wardrobe Do you think swmbo will notice them? Its not neccessary to take the whole vehicle to have tyres fitted, just the wheels. Also they have a mobile service where the tyres are fitted 'at home' but that costs extra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 What I do definitely have now is a transmission leak, bigger than previously.... *sighs* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Standard is 80A, so how much higher did you go? After going up to a 74Ah battery, I don't seem to have the starting problems I had previously. From what I recall it was 100Amp 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 From what I recall it was 100Amp Hmm, can't think of anything that has the same mounting points. Or maybe they all do... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hmm, can't think of anything that has the same mounting points. Or maybe they all do... Was from another PSA vehicle, they're all fairly standard mounting points. Did you talk to the owner at the show, just as a matter of interest? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted September 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2018 Saw an F reg Nissan Bluebird driving down the A1M last night. Haven't seen one of them in years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Was from another PSA vehicle, they're all fairly standard mounting points. Did you talk to the owner at the show, just as a matter of interest? He seemed to be busy fielding all sorts of questions. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 He seemed to be busy fielding all sorts of questions. Quite a tall guy, shall we say" flambouyant" if you get my drift? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) Quite a tall guy, shall we say" flambouyant" if you get my drift? Not so much flamboyant as chunky, but there were quite a few chunky individuals there. Same as you'd find going around a model railway show. Edited September 9, 2018 by Horsetan 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) We held our little annual car show yesterday, not many that had booked in bothered to turn up in the terrible wet weather We had a bit more luck with the weather at Atherstone, most of the day it was sunshine! I managed to miss the Lancaster which did a fly past but here's some of the cars courtesy of my daughter: And yes, that last one is JET1! Edited September 9, 2018 by Hobby 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Gosh... actually Jet 1 ! And In Atherstone ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Gosh... actually Jet 1 ! And In Atherstone ? Erm. I think not. But considerable improvement on Mr Hollands replica. 321 Rover Jet 1 Replica by Robert Knight, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2018 Saw an F reg Nissan Bluebird driving down the A1M last night. Haven't seen one of them in years Not many of those left, I once had a Praire and there's only seven of those left according to the DVLA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted September 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2018 Love the blue princess with Dunlop denovo wheels 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 A DS Decapo from Saturday: 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 What size tyres are you looking for? Can you be bothered to convert to Datsun 13 inch wheels? We've already half done it, and we've put two 13" rims on the back off a Daihatsu Matiz (PCD 114.3) which cost £10 each from the scrappy still fitted with good tyres but the wrong type of tyres...and they only had two! So any ideas on tyre sizes will be greatly received, i have two inches of clearance on the inside rear of the tyres to play with before their walls would rub on the leaf springs, the idea is to have a wider and more stable stance on the rear, so the wider i could get away with the better. New steel rims on fee-bay are £50 each ...so i'll keep trawling the scrappies for another two, the only prob' is the same 13" rims put on the front need one inch spacers putting behind them to stop the tyres from rubbing on the coil springs! Not sure if i could safely & legally these days leave the smaller original wheels on the front? Latest pic' before i sheet it over for the Winter, still needs a full exhaust and just to be safe a new or rebuilt rad'...and carb' and brake master cylinder and servo' and...and ...etc etc We'll spend this Winter saving up and buying the bits, hopefully next Spring we can try and get back it together and motted! Sorry if its not considered a classic in the true sense but it is nearly 32 and swmbo loves it so what can i just a mere Man do! 13" Matiz steel rims on rear. Exterior cosmetics all done and water tight now just in time for Winter. My old Rav Mk1 door mirrors fit nicely! Next job is to wire them up to work! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10, 2018 We've already half done it, and we've put two 13" rims on the back off a Daihatsu Matiz (PCD 114.3) which cost £10 each from the scrappy still fitted with good tyres but the wrong type of tyres...and they only had two! So any ideas on tyre sizes will be greatly received, i have two inches of clearance on the inside rear of the tyres to play with before their walls would rub on the leaf springs, the idea is to have a wider and more stable stance on the rear, so the wider i could get away with the better. New steel rims on fee-bay are £50 each ...so i'll keep trawling the scrappies for another two, the only prob' is the same 13" rims put on the front need one inch spacers putting behind them to stop the tyres from rubbing on the coil springs! Not sure if i could safely & legally these days leave the smaller original wheels on the front? Latest pic' before i sheet it over for the Winter, still needs a full exhaust and just to be safe a new or rebuilt rad'...and carb' and brake master cylinder and servo' and...and ...etc etc We'll spend this Winter saving up and buying the bits, hopefully next Spring we can try and get back it together and motted! Sorry if its not considered a classic in the true sense but it is nearly 32 and swmbo loves it so what can i just a mere Man do! 2011-07-13 22.26.21.jpg 13" Matiz steel rims on rear. Exterior cosmetics all done and water tight now just in time for Winter. 2011-07-13 22.26.39.jpg My old Rav Mk1 door mirrors fit nicely! Next job is to wire them up to work! 2011-05-18 03.54.00.jpg I see you've yet to refit the windscreen wipers. I once had a Vauxhall Rascal and a vital part of the wiper mechanism fell out and it was neccessary to remove the dashboard to put it back together. If you have to remove the dash to wire up the door mirrors it might be an idea to do both jobs while the dash is out. If you have fitted larger wheels it would have altered the gear ratio so you might have to have the speedo re-calibrated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now