diggerjames 64 #1 Posted January 7, 2014 My d200 tractor is next on the lst for restoration after I've just completed a full nut and bolt restoration on my David brown 880. any advice greatly appreciated . Thanks James 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrooster 83 #2 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) I have a blade off of a D200. Edited January 8, 2014 by redrooster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #3 Posted January 7, 2014 I've got her rUnning roughly back firing etc but I'll sortt that I need a fuel tank cap with gauge etc if any one nows of any many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeledhorseman 575 #4 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Welcome to RS James. I love these tractors and have two - you can find the thread on my D-200 resto here: I hope you may find something useful. There are 'D family members both sides of the pond willing to help and answer questions. Andy Edited January 7, 2014 by wheeledhorseman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #5 Posted January 7, 2014 Awesome, look forward to the restore. Welcome to the group!! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #6 Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks Andy thanks for your link I've gad it at least 5 yrs sat in the garage and I thought one lets get it going and so on ? I've got a couple of other wheel horses as well which il post about later! Cheers mark nice to meet another fellow Yorkshire man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #7 Posted January 7, 2014 I'd missed you were just south of me, dibnah is down your way too. More horses?? Tell us more, we have an annual meet in Ripon this year, you need to get entered! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #8 Posted January 7, 2014 welcome to red square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 610 #9 Posted January 7, 2014 Welcome and can't wait to see the D 200 finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #10 Posted January 8, 2014 WELCOME TO Good luck on the restore on the D Chasm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOOBY 312-h 14 #11 Posted January 8, 2014 this should be interesting. ive never seen a d restoration before. look forward to seeing her shiny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #12 Posted January 8, 2014 Hi mark yeah Diana lives quite close to me and is a very good friend of mine! Tell me more about this meet at rippon please, Thanks to all for the warm welcome!m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #13 Posted January 8, 2014 Some more photos of the D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #14 Posted January 8, 2014 Other tractors include Commando 800 Another wheelhorse with a Kawasaki engine can't remember model without looking 2x David brown 880 A David brown 990 highway tractor A David brown 1412 A fordson power major And a tvo fergy And a 2009 john Deere compact tractor with loader model 2520 And 2 x mini diggers which form best part of my business Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #15 Posted January 8, 2014 Awesome collection of toys... Despite the rarity of D's, yours is about the 6th I know of... Andy (wheeledhorseman) did a restore a few years ago, have you had a look at the thread? Might be a few pointers in starting. I wouldn't mind a few clean pics and measurements of the decals to complement my D series decals on the site too if you don't mind Meet is at tractor fest, Newby hall nr Ripon the first weekend in June. We are making it this years wheel horse round up. Look up the previous meets in the Euro section and the thread for this years. Would be great to have you there, we had a couple of D's last year. Looking to top over 20 wheel horses this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #16 Posted January 8, 2014 No problem mark I can take more pictures over the week end and I'll take good measurements I'm going to need a new set making any way! Ill book in to newby hall definitely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #17 Posted January 8, 2014 No problem mark I can take more pictures over the week end and I'll take good measurements I'm going to need a new set making any way! Ill book in to newby hall definitely Fab! Pop over to wheel-horse.co.uk and add your tractors to the uk register as well if you don't mind. If the models are unique I cn add them to my model list too. Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #18 Posted January 8, 2014 No problem mark and answer to your other question I've looked at Andy's thread with his wheel horse what a brilliant restoration he has done on that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #19 Posted January 8, 2014 No problem mark and answer to your other question I've looked at Andy's thread with his wheel horse what a brilliant restoration he has done on that! It looks fab, there's a few great pics of it alongside a diddy lawn ranger that show the sheer size! They are lovely to drive too, the kohler twins with the right exhausts are to die for :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #20 Posted January 8, 2014 Yeah I've got mine running in a fashion it just needs tweaking it's hunting a bit gonna get it running right then strip it for painting is it true they was only 20 D s imported over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #21 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) I think that's a myth. I know of 6 and have seen as many in the last few years on the bay. I reckon there's a lot more hidden here and there. For such a large percentage to just crop up seems unlikely. That's not to say they aren't rare! A rumour went around for years about only 20 GT14s, but I thinks there's way more, again knowing of 10 or 15 now over the last 4 years. That's why I started the register to at least track some of the rarest models and unique ones too... We have models here the guys in the US would kill for and vice versa. Eg the 512D :) Edited January 8, 2014 by meadowfield 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #22 Posted January 8, 2014 Other tractors include Commando 800 Another wheelhorse with a Kawasaki engine can't remember model without looking 2x David brown 880 A David brown 990 highway tractor A David brown 1412 A fordson power major And a tvo fergy And a 2009 john Deere compact tractor with loader model 2520 And 2 x mini diggers which form best part of my business Now there is a man with a large garden, Oil running through his veins and absolutely no problem moving the heavy stuff. Welcome James. Look forward to seeing your project. Great machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #23 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Welcome to Redsquare James from Sunny Somerset . you have quite a collection of various interesting types of tractor . I also have a nice fergy Ted20 although im just about getting ready to reluctantly sell her . The d200 is quite a beast of a tractor , although i have never driven one jet but nearly bought one around three years ago , would love to own one one day . Good luck with your restoration & we hope that you keep us all up to date with your progress . We also hope that you will join in on some of the other threads as you cant have enough information here to help each other with resolving problems & sharing experiences Neil Edited January 8, 2014 by neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,547 #24 Posted January 8, 2014 We have models here the guys in the US would kill for and vice versa. Eg the 512D You definitly have that right!! Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #25 Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks Neil , Richard Me and my brother both collect tractors ,stationary engines etc , we're just in the middle of buying a lorry to move everything , because we can't tow a trailer and caravan , ( for when we go to shows ). Yeah I will join in other threads and up date you with my progress etc. cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites