C-121uk 183 #1 Posted June 14, 2012 Hi, my name is Ewan and I have a C-121 which my dad bought from Neil in Somerset. I'm starting to take it apart to clean it and then repaint. I will post some pictures soon. My dad is meadowfield, my grandad is norlett and my uncle is raider 10. Ewan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #2 Posted June 14, 2012 Nice to meet you Ewan. :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #3 Posted June 14, 2012 :WRS: Ewan! The C-121 is an awesome machine, and will definitely get you started off right in this hobby! Not to mention you have some great family members who I'm sure will help you out! I will be looking forward to some pics! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #4 Posted June 15, 2012 Welcome to Redsquare Ewan you are in great company here . Now we just need your Mum to join now then we will have all the family on here. Im sure with all the help from the rest of the guys you have there with you , you are going to make the C121 a fantastic looking tractor. I bought the tractor that you have as a parts tractor and & i had it running a couple of times but as you kinow it need quite a lot of work doing to it, So for me it will be a real treat to see it when its done . I know that your Uncle , Raider 10 made a real nice job of the C105 that he bought from me and that looks amazing when it was done, so im sure that this one is gonna look just as good Good luck with the project, we like to see loads photos posted on here Im not sure , but if i remember you are only about 13 or 14 years old ? please remind me . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #5 Posted June 15, 2012 He's 14, Neil... looks like I'm going to have to show him how to do the picture thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,398 #6 Posted June 15, 2012 :WRS: Sounds like the whole family is getting in on this tractor business! Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
behunted 0 #7 Posted June 16, 2012 welcome Ewan, a great machine and a great thing to spend time with you're family.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 574 #8 Posted June 17, 2012 Welcome to the forum Ewan, and to what is rapidly becoming a family business up there in Yorkshire. Obviously, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to asking for advice but try to get into the habit of posting some questions on the forum so you get to make new friends on both sides of the Atlantic. Looking forward to seeing some pics. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #9 Posted June 17, 2012 Hi Ewan, welcome to RedSquare, good to have you aboard Wow almost the whole family signed up now, just waiting for the family dog/cat to turn up next!! Looking forward to seeing what you do with your C-121.. Oh, if you need any new decals for it I know a chap in you neck of the woods you produces some rather good ones :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #10 Posted June 17, 2012 hello, thanks for all the support, pictures will be arriving shortely :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #11 Posted June 17, 2012 This is what my c-121 looked like when i first acquired it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #12 Posted June 17, 2012 As i started to take it apart i found out that it was a bit of a mess, so i started to clean bits of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #13 Posted June 17, 2012 Hi Ewan, Welcome. As said, a good strong Tractor. From your pics, you have a better start condition-wise than I have had on mine. Enjoy it! and take your time. I don't think it will be long before we see some of Dad's Decals adorning your C-121!. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #14 Posted June 18, 2012 Richard, it might look strong, but the majority of the hoodstand is rotten and will need cutting away. We had to blow torch all he bolts holding the hoodstand on and the rust has expanded the sides and pretty well destroyed it. As an upside... thanks to anglotraction for the air filter cover. thanks to Stig for the cylinder head, points cover and belt guard. and a kind gentleman from the bay who sold a replacement front axle for £0.99 - though it cost £30 in diesel, and £20 in little chef to collect It is slowly working it's way through the e tank for cleaning before priming and spraying. It's going to be a runner - it has run, but it will be a slow process as Ewan saves up for wire wheels and grinding discs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider10 3 #15 Posted June 18, 2012 :woohoo: Ey up Ewan! feelin left out now! aint been on for ages been too busy fettling your bruvs Ranger. Good to see youve put some pics on. Probably know how to do it better than me! Yeehah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #16 Posted July 10, 2012 I found out that it is very rusty ! :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #17 Posted July 10, 2012 Those bolts didn't want to come undone and when they did i found out that there wasn't much left of the plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #18 Posted July 10, 2012 Notice all the rust on the floor. Big chunk out of my axle The electrolysis tank has come in very handy especially with the amount of rusty objects there are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #19 Posted July 10, 2012 All cleaned up :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #20 Posted July 10, 2012 Looking good Son !! :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 574 #21 Posted July 10, 2012 Hi Ewan - great to see you at the show so my guess would be that you'll be hoping to bring your first resto to next year's show then? Anyway, not sure if your dad's told you but I have a C-121 parts tractor. It wasn't complete when I bought it and I've had some parts off it for my C-100. Some panels are also needed for my 316-8 but that still leaves quite lot of bits which could be made available at very modest prices. Let me know if there there's any bits that are beyond repair on yours and it's possible I may be able to help. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #22 Posted July 23, 2012 Engine off and the gear box. unfortunately somebody had snapped off the bolts :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #23 Posted July 23, 2012 hood stand in the E tank. painted with primer :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #25 Posted July 23, 2012 one of the splits welded cleaning the chassis parts primed and ready for painting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
