This started when I bought a 1937 VAK1A David Brown to restore. Shortly after I was given a partially burnt Cropmaster for spares. All I really wanted was the double seat frame and peddles to convert mine to a two seater. It didn't get done
Along came a guy needing the cylinder head for his tractor. Not too sure but memory tells me it may have been "Soft hearted Scotsman" who use ot haunt this form years ago. Anyway, a bottle of Scotch for the complete head and $100 for a couple of tyres and he was on his way. Tractor #1 on it's way
Shortly after, a local guy needed the bonnet, grill and steering gear, as a tree had fallen on his Croppie. Come and help yourself. Tractor #2 a goer.
Then Cobbadog needed the timing gears for his tractor. No worries, get them out and post them off. Then he needed a couple of big end bolts and nuts. As luck would have it, the engine is seized with the crankshaft horizontal. A snack to get them out and post off. Tractor #3 done and dusted.
A member of the North Coast Club needed the "Horse collar" shroud to complete his machine. Tractor #4 finished.
A change of plans and down sizing saw my original David Brown given to a collector as I had lost interest in it.
So there you see "The making of a garden ornament"