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Re: old utilty Deejay #39380 29/08/12 06:13 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician Yes Darryl I now know that feeling.I was just trying to help and the [Censored] thing was so buggered.That's OK still maybe able to assist.Thumb itself is all good but the nail just doesn't feel right and it's getting even more lose than what it was.Maybe I still could lose it.I'll have to wait and see. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #39381 29/08/12 07:57 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing you already assisted with advice and hints mate , thanks for that . still looking and finaly got the base back today so a good tidy of repair welds and hope its painted on the weekend . it will feel great when the nail comes right off . makes it feel lighter itchy as @%#* though . cheers

Re: old utilty vccomm #39394 30/08/12 08:27 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician Can't wait to see the base painted.Yeah well hopefully the nail will fall of soon,but with my luck it won't as it is still growing. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #39399 30/08/12 09:12 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing i cant wait either , might even be warm enough to paint stuff and still havto clean it up again . been so damp suface rust got too it ! but no worries just be good to get it in almost one piece again

Re: old utilty vccomm #39434 02/09/12 01:22 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing had a little time today so i tried out the new gun , 1st time in about 35 years i used one ! heres the results looks better in real life . and thanks for the help and advice jeffery , another member came to the rescue with an engine for it just need to change the crankcases . Dave

Re: old utilty vccomm #39503 06/09/12 09:49 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician That's looking very good.I wish mine was at that point.I'm glad some had a crank,as Ty hasn't had time to get me that engine as he is now preparing for his move of house.So far it's looking [Censored] good. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #39538 08/09/12 03:05 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing and good luck moving !! you guys seem realy busy lately doing that , i never wanna do it again . its getting a little closer to done , just wanted to see it almost together again , wrong engine though and still need to paint the cowling n stuff but looks ok when it warms up here then will be easyer . cheers

Re: old utilty vccomm #39540 08/09/12 03:41 PM Joined: May 2012 Posts: 467 victoria australia tomo4192 Qualified Junior Hey Dave, Finally bet this flu ive had you should have you new Engine by the end of the week all going well. cheers,mitch

Re: old utilty tomo4192 #39541 08/09/12 03:47 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing great ! thanks mate . puled apart again now just made sure all the bits were still here . man i hope it fits but we find out soon huh . thanks

Re: old utilty vccomm #39552 08/09/12 06:30 PM Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 418 QLD chris125 Qualified Junior looks great will look like new all painted up..

Re: old utilty vccomm #39696 16/09/12 03:43 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician It's looking good so far,keep up the good work. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #39698 16/09/12 04:12 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing thanks for that painted the top today too . damn weather !! i gotta make some room in the shed soon hahaha . just all done and it rained , anyone would think im in vic' again cheers Dave

Re: old utilty vccomm #39706 16/09/12 07:22 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician Well sometimes you just can't predict the whether,hey the Bureau of Meteorology can't even do that.So we have no hope.Hope it didn't mess up the paint. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #39710 16/09/12 07:41 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing nothing stripping and doin it again didnt fix but allgood now i would have taken a few pic's but still redduced to using my phone . and its an oold one too

Re: old utilty vccomm #39711 16/09/12 08:04 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician OK then I won't ask for any pictures then.Keep up the good work,your still making me want to restore mine,but it will still have to wait. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #39714 16/09/12 08:51 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing ok 'cause ya didnt ask its just sitting together atm . keep finding things i need ! (leaf guard) and stuff but its getting closer , same as most , not enough time now still the wrong engine and nothing bolted yet

Re: old utilty vccomm #39720 16/09/12 09:45 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician Still looking pretty [Censored] good though. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #40352 05/10/12 08:15 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing getting a lot closer to done , engine rebuilt with another crankshaft , rings bearings seals , started 1st pull !!! amazed me , just havto fid stickers and paint the toering then see if i can find some better wheels for the jigger . a happy guy now ran realy great when it got rid of the excess oil poor thing smoked the house out ! i'll need to close the window next time

Re: old utilty vccomm #40355 05/10/12 08:37 PM Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 523 Likes: 1 wonthaggi vic nathan_867 Qualified Senior i dont want to change the subject but is there a utility like this that has like skirts around the bottom? we have one up in the shed looks similar but has like extra guards around the edges

Re: old utilty nathan_867 #40358 05/10/12 08:45 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing this one does too yes , just not finished yet i forgot it when i painted the base . look at the start of this , a few befores there . cheers , Dave

Re: old utilty vccomm #40363 05/10/12 09:01 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician Good work there Dave.Not the phone's camera though.Your work,if your camera work as hard on this as you did.Ha ha you know what I mean.I do like though.Hey since you did such a great job do you want to do mine now. lol. Good work man hold your head up high and give your self a pat on the back.Well done. Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #40523 11/10/12 01:55 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing a lot closer now to finished . still chasing better wheels and when i paint something else the ring will change colour too i think , but i sort of like it this way now and stickers too , i think mine got lost in the shuffle ! Dave

Re: old utilty vccomm #40524 11/10/12 03:10 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing it does a great job too !

Re: old utilty vccomm #40528 11/10/12 05:49 PM Joined: May 2012 Posts: 467 victoria australia tomo4192 Qualified Junior Looks great Dave, almost had a stroke when i saw cut grass on it ...... but then again thats what they do. cant wait to repaint the vc autodrive now

Re: old utilty tomo4192 #40530 11/10/12 05:59 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing hadto use it atleast once , it runs and cuts great even with old blades on it by the time i finished it loosened up a lot too , still sounds new . even the missus yelled at me (aaaaaaall that time and look at the mess now !) hehehe its ok , cleaned up nice though

Re: old utilty vccomm #40541 11/10/12 09:38 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,291 Likes: 4 Brisbane QLD Australia Blumbly Master Technician No man you have to paint the ring,and why are you cutting grass with?Oh my lord.Better pictures now.Did you get your camera working? Here for a good time,not a long time.

Re: old utilty Blumbly #40546 12/10/12 08:42 AM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing i just bought a cheap new one , at least its better than a phone . i got carried away a tad was all , but its a great thing and the engine loosened up nicely too and all cleaned up well now and put away so i dont get tempted again . yeh i will paint it i think , wait till i paint something else

Re: old utilty vccomm #40554 12/10/12 01:43 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,362 Likes: 11 Wagga Wagga NSW Australia Deejay Administrator - Master Technician Dave, on a great resto....I agree with Jeffrey, paint the ring mate....It will finish it off nicely. Dave and well done! Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member. Kindest Regards, Darryl

Re: old utilty Deejay #40562 12/10/12 05:22 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing thanks deejay , its a treat to use too light n easy and does a great job . ok ok i'll paint the ring

Re: old utilty vccomm #41375 28/10/12 04:57 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,374 Evanston, South Australia vccomm know nothing here we go , better now ? i think i got used to the way it was though but hmmmm better i think ? amazing it looks a different colour though , same gun and paint it must change fast as it ages a tad