G'day all, I forgot to introduce myself a couple of weeks back...
I'm a little crazy when it comes to my toys and seem to not keep anything in standard trim.
On the mower front, I'm currently operating an old Cox ride on which I've modified from 12 to 20hp and built a custom hood for. I'm now in the midst of customising a Greenfield tractor 8. It's now fitted with a 17.5hp. I've redone almost all bearing and drive components and has a full custom built body which is undergoing assembly before being stripped and painted.
The stuff I put these mowers through is tall and thick so the old friction drive Cox and Greenfield seem to be the design to suit my abuse. The Cox has done well but is being used by a tenant, the Greenfield will be exclusively for my use and the mechanical design appears to be even more suitable.
Oh, and I love a beverage so both are fitted with drink holders :crazy:
Green/maroon is the Cox from a couple of years ago before the deck went on.
Grey is the Greenfield in its current state (primer, awaiting bodywork)
I appreciate purists and sticklers; but folks who customize deserve attention and respect. In fact, a specific Customization Forum was added to accommodate this new genre of mower restoration.
It is an art form in my view. I guess it is a 'form of abuse' - but whatever floats your goat ... What is clear is that members love reading about this form of abuse.
And I know what you mean by 'beverage' Those 'energy' drinks are so important on a hot SA afternoon.
I hope you find the ODK forums of use and enjoyment. We look forward to your future posts and projects.
Supporting local customs. ------------------------------------- Jack
Hi Jaylog,
Looks like you have a few clues and use your machines.
i do the same,
Had a Deckson once with a 7.5 HP B&S motor..... sort of walk behind slasher. It did some monster jobs. I think it was related to the Cox company....
Good luck
Speedy
Bundaberg
........................Keep your blades sharp......................
Based on the Cox the Greenie is going to look fantastic when finished!!
I think your right about the Greenie being the best machine for tough work......but I'm a bit biased :)
Jack, on most days, in most situations I'm also a bit of a restoration purist but Jaylog is taking this stuff to the next level. I agree completely, work like this is something else......it IS art! I mean that most sincerely.
Thanks guys.
I definitely understand the purist side of things. I'm also a customizer of the numerous vehicles I own.
The difference in what I do is that anything I build is easily reversible and utilizes original mounts.
For instance, one of the vehicles I own is a 67 Humber Super Snipe. I'm about to install a Jaguar rear end using a custom engineered (pain in the Ass) sub frame mount it, rather than just weld it or mounts in. I've also got a Jag front end which I'll modify to suit the Humber mounting points.
The Cox and Greenfield are done the same way. Whilst the drive and body are far from OEM, it can all be reversed if the need arises without any sign that funny business has occurred. No additional holes or tabs have been drilled/welded.
G'day again Jason,
So that'll be the Humber in the photo?
Love the idea of reverse-able mods! Should be more of it!
A Jag rear on a Humber! This I gotta see! If anyone can do it reckon you're the one!
Cheers
Love the idea of reverse-able mods! Should be more of it!
A Jag rear on a Humber! This I gotta see! If anyone can do it reckon you're the one!
Cheers
Certainly is bud. Despite the photo, it cleans up very nicely but has been put aside for a little while.
Doing things which can be reverted back to standard isn't the quickest or easiest but it means you can have the best of both worlds. A vehicle which is more suited to regular, safe use as well as one which can be put back to standard for preservation of originality.
The jag rear swap was relatively straight forward compared to other conversions I've done/are working on, the additional overall axle width will simply be overcome with a reduction in wheel offset.
