Nick,
The machine was located adjacent to a small quarry, but they were closed on Sunday of course. I called the quarry today and asked what the "situation" was with this machine, but the secretary did not know anything about it and I have not been contacted by anybody at this time.
I can not apologize for my enthusiasm about this machine. If there is a way to purchase it at a reasonable cost, I will certainly try and do it. In recent years I have seen many machines that I would have liked to purchase and restore, but you have to take into consideration the initial purchase price and then the hard part; the cost of repairs, parts, paint, etc...
I will share more information when I have it as I was on a ride with a bunch of friends and had
to "double-back" to take the few shots I did. I was rushed to take the shots and catch back up to the pack. By the way; the scraper is a TS-14, and I will take photos when I return there.
Robert,
Yes; the cab is very narrow! The bucket is an original Koehring as seen on the cover of this brochure:
Of course, that is not what it looks like now! I have thought about it also, and here is my suspicion: Instead of changing the teeth on the bucket when they should have, I think they had to keep cutting back into the "good" steel to attach the new teeth (when they actually did). I will ask about this when I talk with someone about the machine.
Regarding the pressure tank; its for air. This machine had air-operated swing and brake releases, control levers, etc...
Thanks for your interest in this. If I can not get the machine for myself, perhaps I can get them to donate it to the local chapter of the HCEA.
Ill keep you all posted on any developments.
All the best,
John
