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Re: Slow Build

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Nice...is there some kinda formula for cutting them out or is just a cut & fit thing?
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Re: Slow Build

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Cut and fit on the belt sander. Once you have the approx. size, there is very little shaping to do.
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Re: Slow Build

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Image

Gary W. illustrated it this way. I like the smooth look.
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Re: Slow Build

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That looks nice.
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Re: Slow Build

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

If mine looks half that good, I'm going to do without the axle adjusters. I'll use a tensioner like Max.
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Re: Slow Build

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One decision always leads to another question of how to do things. I like the way you decided to cut down your axle plates. I can't wait to see more.
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I like this better

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

This is more like it. Still a bit lumpy, but I'll smooth with surfacing putty, and prime some more.
W/ self etching primer
W/ self etching primer
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Better than before.
Better than before.
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Jeff L
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Re: Slow Build

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They came out nice man...Gonna start puttin it together now?
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Re: Slow Build

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Got to gather some parts, and decide quick if to build or buy a springer. I need it to be a roller soon.
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Re: Slow Build

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I vote for build. That way you get exactly what you want without having fitment issues.
We can do anything, impossible just takes longer.
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Re: Got some grinding to do.

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hansgoudzwaard wrote:
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Did the bondo fix the welds?
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Re: Slow Build

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

The bondo worked well. I put a skim coat on sanded and primed. Some high build primer, and that should do it.
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Re: Slow Build

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

I got a quote from a local fab. shop to waterjet the springer parts.

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Re: Slow Build

Post by Maxthegardener »

$200 + more than BEOSC ?? just for a comparison....Doesn't Indian Mark do those pieces?
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Re: Slow Build

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

I am not even going to consider using the people w/ the quote price.

I don't know if IM does the pieces. He sounds busy doing his regular job.
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