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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Collections & Pictures => Topic started by: Nick on June 27, 2019, 07:16:00 am

Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: oilfield_steam on July 23, 2019, 08:03:06 pm
Man, that is good news.

Been following your threads here and elsewhere.

Glad to hear.
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: SeeSteam on July 23, 2019, 06:37:18 pm
The tractor arrived! Well built.
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Kmot on July 15, 2019, 03:24:52 pm
That tractor is awesome looking!
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2019, 09:29:23 pm
No response from Tony. The tracking number says it was returned to him on July 3rd.

Sorry to hear Chris as I know yours was custom made as well...
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: SeeSteam on July 10, 2019, 08:57:23 pm
No response from Tony. The tracking number says it was returned to him on July 3rd.
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Jim on July 01, 2019, 10:55:40 pm
Looks very nice Nick.
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on July 01, 2019, 10:47:00 pm
Bummer Chris, forgot that you had your's customized... I sent you a message about his prototype that is currently on ebay.
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: SeeSteam on July 01, 2019, 10:44:49 pm
Alas, no luck as there are typos in the address.
Sounds like it may go back to England again. Sounds like Tony may prefer to refund the money. :(
I just emailed him and offered to pay shipping again as I would prefer to have the one I custom ordered. So I will see what happens...
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: St Paul Steam on June 28, 2019, 06:00:51 pm
Very neat Nick, as Rog said....fire it up, I'd love to see it running.
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on June 28, 2019, 05:50:10 pm
Tony also numbered each of these, mine is #004

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48137576642_972b1b0d91_b.jpg)

and included instructions/boiler certificate

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136256836_56aee82200_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on June 28, 2019, 05:48:29 pm
Yes, my great grandpa's tractor was a 10-20, going with those colors also saves me from having to repaint the wheels.

Tony didn't supply me with a tracking number although I did ask...

Any luck at the mailbox today?
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: SeeSteam on June 27, 2019, 04:42:13 pm
Yes, my great grandpa's tractor was a 10-20, going with those colors also saves me from having to repaint the wheels.

Tony didn't supply me with a tracking number although I did ask...
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2019, 03:43:30 pm
Nick,
When did yours arrive? I am still waiting for mine. :)

Either yesterday or the day before, not sure as I was away. Tony did have a tracking number for mine.


Nick, what colors (if any) will you paint yours? I am undecided between John Deere and McCormick Deering colors. Leaning towards McCormick colors in honor of my great-grandfather. Although his tractor was without a drop of paint, just rust colored. ;)

I would go with gray/red as well to match a 10-20 or 15-30. I probably won't do any mods to mine... at least not for a long time...

(https://946e583539399c301dc7-100ffa5b52865b8ec92e09e9de9f4d02.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/12305/1652514.jpg)
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2019, 03:40:12 pm
Very nice addition Nick, congrats !

I love the drivebelt/fender solution, looks great  :)

Yes, and I must remember to only climb on from the back of the tractor... very dangerous from the side  ;)  :D :D
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2019, 03:39:05 pm
That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?

And an under-side shot showing where it sits

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136290868_6ae4937f14_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2019, 03:38:10 pm
That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?

Even better  ;)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136290913_3aae758883_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: SeeSteam on June 27, 2019, 01:03:30 pm
Nick,
When did yours arrive? I am still waiting for mine. :)

I did just today receive a package from Kevin from UK, the parts maker, who sent those parts nearly the same time as I believe Tony did...

Nick, what colors (if any) will you paint yours? I am undecided between John Deere and McCormick Deering colors. Leaning towards McCormick colors in honor of my great-grandfather. Although his tractor was without a drop of paint, just rust colored. ;)
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: IndianaRog on June 27, 2019, 12:42:12 pm
That is a nice looking tractor...of course, now we need to see the video.

Rog
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: classixs on June 27, 2019, 12:39:21 pm
Very nice addition Nick, congrats !

I love the drivebelt/fender solution, looks great  :)
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Swift Fox on June 27, 2019, 10:55:16 am
That has potential for a lot of mods Nick.
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Stoker on June 27, 2019, 09:35:44 am
Cool 8c)
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: jerseysteam on June 27, 2019, 09:06:56 am
That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?
Title: Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Pitchy on June 27, 2019, 07:48:45 am
I like that, better than i could make also.  8)
Title: Pufango Steam Tractor
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2019, 07:16:00 am
I had not previously owned a Pufango engine, but had to have this one. Looks to be a fairly simple build, but Tony Wright finished them a lot faster than I would have finished one  :D

I believe two of these made it to Minnesota. And for those who don't know, "Pufango" is short for "Puff-and-go"

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136256991_79d28da71b_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48136350837_9f87aa2cb1_b.jpg)