I've finally driven my tractor!

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Ian Gunney
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I've finally driven my tractor!

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Well, after 4 years I've finally driven it!

My tractor started off looking like this

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after lots of work including a full engine rebuild, a mammoth bonnet repair, its nearly finished - just the sidelights and second seat to finish.....

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1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
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Mint - fantastic effort Ian!
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Post by Bernese »

That sir is a testament to time, hard work and attention to detail.... :thumbup:

You must be over the moon....it looks the business Ian now post a clip of it running.

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That looks amazing. Can you get it in the front room it would look cool in the bay window.
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I'm liking that Ian 8)

Do you have to get it road registered now or was it already reg'd ?
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Post by jwhillracer »

That looks superb, Ian! Now you need to get out and use it! :bounce:

Well done!

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Cheers guys

yes James, it's UK registered now (a fairly straightforward process which I did about 2 years ago before the local DVLA office closed!)

There are lots of things to learn on it - there are a lot of levers!!

Glad you all like it.

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1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.

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Post by majordad »

Really superb, well done ! I have a soft spot for them. Dont buy a 2.4S, buy one of these.
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Post by Bernese »

So now it's done Ian what are your plans for it...taking it to any shows next year?
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Who knows - it's going to a local show here in two weeks time (to share a stand with a particularly lovely 300SL Gullwing)....other than that, will have to wait and see.
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.

http://www.redcastleclassics.com
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well done Ian---now you've got nothing to do I have 3 here that need restoring !!!!!
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Cheers Ian

have got a '74 914 to work on next...

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1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.

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Post by bjmullan »

Fantastic job Ian, well done 8)
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Post by Mr Pharmacist »

it looks great Ian!
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Post by Ian Gunney »

thanks for the comments - it looks even better now as it has the second seat fitted on the wing.
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.

http://www.redcastleclassics.com
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