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Re: Used Parts Build
Got the tank mocked up. Need to extend the frame a hair and build some mounts for the front.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Took off early to get some work done. Took forever and didnt get much done....I hate drilling holes....
Extended my frame just a bit to fit my tank (bad pic) ![]() The brackets moved in a bit when I was welding and made it difficult to get the link in and out without muscling it so I added a little piece inside at the right distance and welded it up. ![]() Then spent forever with a hole saw. ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
You did spend some quality time with your drill didn't you.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Well it's looking good.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Spent a whole lot more time with it today too!
Thanks man. Chipping away slowly.... Taking some measurements to narrow my rearend. Its 63.5'' from mounting face to mounting face. I have some mock up wheels but I am thinking of narrowing it 2 inches per side to give me more space. ![]() Finish drilling out the other side. ![]() My buddy down the street builds custom choppers for people as a side job. He stops by and points out **** I did wrong or what I should have done. He has a great eye for planning **** out. Just wish he'd stop by before I did ****..... Here is something he said I should have done. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Holess look good. But on your long watts bars why did you use what looks like 3-4 different sizes?
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Re: Used Parts Build
The holes definitely add some character. They are a little random for my OCD, but look good.
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Tossed some paint on last night just to keep it from rusting. ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Went a bit OCD on my gas tank mount. Now I have to redo the front one to match....
![]() Had to tack it outside while sitting on the ground, inverted, using my leg on the peddle. ![]() Welding the sides on ![]() Mounting tab ![]() Probably not necessary but makes it look more finished. ![]() Before and after! ![]() Weld shot ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Way nicer than what I built for securing my tank. Now you're just showing off.
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Been busy with life stuff. Spent some time reassembling my rear suspension after I painted the frame. Tossed the wheels on and laid it out. It actually has a bit lower to go but with the front end so high up the brackets in the rear will hit first. I need to buy the rotors, bearings, etc for the front to reassemble it.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Installed my bags and cycled the rear suspension a few times. No video yet though.
![]() Dragged my bed into my garage to start reassembling and figuring out the mounts. Man I need a bigger garage and a helping hand sometimes.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Bring it over to my place, I have lots of room and a well stocked beer fridge. I'm only 4,000 miles away from you.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Just read your thread from the beginning. Awesome work! I enjoy seeing how your skills have progressed with the build. Keep up the good work!
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Nice.....
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Re: Used Parts Build
I think I may have asked already, but did you swap the torch on that alpha TIG? if so, which torch did you go with?
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Re: Used Parts Build
Got a really good deal on some DLOE valves off instagram:
![]() Got a new tool and did a practice piece before I started working on my bed: ![]() ![]() Started laying out the new floor/mounts: ![]() Started installing the nutserts: ![]() Need some bolts so I couldnt finish it. Started working on some of the plates that I will use to cap the ends on the bed mounts. Hopefully it will look good. ![]()
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Thats a handy tool to have. Where did you pick it up from?
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Thank you and no prob.
Got it off amazon. Seems to work pretty well. ![]()
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I have set a lot of "nutserts" or "thinserts" being from aviation background...since leaving the career, finding them for reasonable price was an issue until I found this Ebay seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291682191947 check them out...Joe |
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That seller will do volume deals if you contact him and also he lists ones with imperfections in the finish for a lot less....
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