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RE: gotta get somethin
« Reply #60 on: February 06, 2008 9:46 pm »
I got my front spring ordered today along with flat top spring perches, a head gasket set and and a water temp sending unit for the '40.  Next week I'll start getting my front and rear ends set up.  I also got an aluminum timing cover for the '40, and a harley light/ignition/accessory switch to put in my gauge panel for the A.  It's excitement city!
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RE: gotta get somethin
« Reply #61 on: February 28, 2008 5:19 am »
I got my tie rods welded into the ends of my front and rear 'bones and my visor where I want it I think....pics up soon!
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RE: gotta get somethin
« Reply #62 on: February 28, 2008 5:48 am »
Did you ever get your front spring figured out?
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« Reply #63 on: March 03, 2008 4:22 am »
I think so...I forgot my 7/8" ID tubing in fergus this weekend though...so that'll be another week or so before I make the mounts for both front and rear springs...I started making my mounts for my rear 'bones too...once I find my camera cable I'll put up some pics...for now you'll just have to use your imagination!
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RE: gotta get somethin
« Reply #64 on: March 03, 2008 5:57 pm »
How did you know how long to cut the rear bones? There is no engine/trans to measure off of? Any thing other than perfect length will cause binding, won't it?
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RE: gotta get somethin
« Reply #65 on: March 03, 2008 6:34 pm »
I measured my flatty in the '40, and I figure I'm within an inch/ inch and a half.
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« Reply #66 on: April 18, 2008 4:45 am »
I know it's been awhile since I've added pics on here... but I figured with the garage tour and birthday party, most of you had seen what's been going on anyway.  Today I have an update though, as I think this is important enough for pictures and/or excitement.

I guess you can call this progress! I've got a Holy Visor and I chopped the back window moulding 3"...

I also got a decklid- real Henry steel that it's quite as nice as Pete's- at least not on that pesky bottom edge.  The front is as solid as Rosie O' Donnell.  Take a look!
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« Reply #67 on: April 18, 2008 4:56 am »
where did you find the decklids, i thought they were tough to come by.  I better go to the shed to see if mine are still there...
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« Reply #68 on: April 18, 2008 5:14 am »
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where did you find the decklids, i thought they were tough to come by.  I better go to the shed to see if mine are still there...


They will be...I got these from a decklid tree.
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« Reply #69 on: April 18, 2008 2:14 pm »
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.  The front is as solid as Rosie O' Donnell.  Take a look!


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« Reply #70 on: April 18, 2008 2:59 pm »
Quote - "I got these from a decklid tree."


Know where there's a 30/31 "Visor Tree"?  (No holes)
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« Reply #71 on: April 18, 2008 3:18 pm »
No...I haven't found one of those yet.  There's probably one out there though, and maybe even nearby.
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« Reply #72 on: April 18, 2008 3:39 pm »
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.  The front is as solid as Rosie O' Donnell.  Take a look!


 :lol:


WHO is rosie o'donnell? a fitness instructor??
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Re: visor tree
« Reply #73 on: April 18, 2008 3:58 pm »
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No...I haven't found one of those yet.  There's probably one out there though, and maybe even nearby.


You know....a nice 30/31 original visor would be a good trade for the tires.....
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RE: Re: visor tree
« Reply #74 on: April 18, 2008 9:26 pm »
Lay off it Jake I don't have any more!!!!  :)
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