Hi Members!
Id like to start a thread on my Greenfield/s project that i am about to embark on. This project will not be for everyone but in saying this, i hope to spark some interest, some discussion and have a few laughs along the way.
I like to think of myself as fairly handy. I love problems as much as i love to research answers. I am fairly mechanically minded, auto electrically (if this is even a word) minded. I own and can use most tools. My father is a qualified spray painter, so i have a little knowledge of painting. I can bluff my way through mig and arc welding and i have a very patient and somewhat relaxed approach to most tasks. This build is going to use all of the above skills, plus hopefully teach me more.
With that out the way, Id like to introduce you to:
For the past few months I'd been watching YouTube videos, reading articles and just hitting Google on modified ride-ons and the likes. After deciding i wanted to start a project i was on the look out for a suitable starting point.
I was now on the look out for something manufactured early-ish, something with little to no plastics and most importantly something with a good shape to it.
Whilst searching the beloved Facebook Marketplace, I come across the first lady.
An Greenfield 89' Anniversary model.
I'd have to say 99% complete and to the novice eye, in fairly good, used but original condition.
With a few messages back and forth, I'd agree'd on and purchased the first lady for the grand sum of $50
Fast forward two days, with the first lady in her new home, i was on a trip with my father to collect a few push mowers he had purchased online for parts and re-sale. We drove past what looked to be a small-ish retirement/over 50's style complex.
Immaculate lawns and gardens. Front and centre was, to my amazement, another anniversary model Greenfield. With a few bins, garden tools and the likes close by this gem had just completed its routine mow.
Fast forward again, this time about 3 hrs on the return trip, passing the same complex, all had been tidied up, with the Greenfield still standing proud on the nature strip.
I pulled over to see approx 6 to 8 gentlemen having a bbq and a laugh. After approaching them to have a chat about the greenfield i was soon told that it had just been replaced by a new turbo diesel ride on and its days at the complex had come to an end.
Grabbing for my wallet, i was ushered to put it away and the offer to take the Greenfield was given to me. Free. No charge.
I happily accepted and was even assisted to lift it into the trailer. I was amazed at what has just happened, not to mention the further comments made:
"Sorry it's only got half a tank of fuel left" and "The elec start is temperamental, but it will always fire second or third pull"
With that said, I'd come home with Miss 88' A complete, functional Greenfield that was used right up the day i took ownership of her.
It also is in great used, and what i think to be, original condition.
Two complete Anniversary models for $50 total.
Id also decided to grab an older Tractor model. Complete less engine. Found on Gumtree the owner wanted $70, after a quick run down on purchasing a complete running unit for $50, he said make an offer, we settled on $25. Too good to pass up.
The older step sister.
Project X - The VisionWhat i have in mind for the ladies. Given i have two complete anniversary's i think it is only fitting one is restored to former glory. The other, being undecided on the older step sister or Miss 88' is going to be the starting point for Project X.
Project X - A fully restored Greenfield. New paint, decals, seat. Every nut, bolt and bracket replaced or painted. A Greenfield that looks to have just rolled off the factory floor.
But
Powered by a 250 - 400cc Road bike engine.
I plan to buy a complete dropped/stat write off road bike, somewhere in the capacity of 250 to 400cc. Use the engine, harness, brake lines etc etc.
I want this to look as factory as possible with subtle indications that....Something aint quite right here.
I want to be pushed mechanically, i want to find my limits of my limited engineering knowledge and then learn more. I want to build something different.
Anyways...
That should be enough of a build intro, by now you are either hooked and want to see more, Cursing me under your breath for what i am about to embark on or fast asleep at your keyboard lol
Thanks for reading this far, i hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. More pics and a start to come in the next day or two.
- Blended.