Stormin 4,458 #101 Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, the showman said: Why do my photos load in the wrong order ? Try up loading them in reverse. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #102 Posted January 10, 2020 I had a friend bend me a couple of seat springs pity he didn’t drill the square holes. so most of my time was spent drilling and filing. I’m going to load some photos back to front to see if they load in the right order. The red spring is the original off my Suburban used as a pattern. 7 pmackellow, Ian, Cub Cadet and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #103 Posted January 10, 2020 "Boing!", said Zebadee. Looking good. Nice job on drilling the square holes. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #104 Posted January 11, 2020 10 hours ago, Stormin said: "Boing!", said Zebadee. Looking good. Nice job on drilling the square holes. Thanks Norm, made my arms ache. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #105 Posted January 11, 2020 Looking good mate, coming on well 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #106 Posted January 12, 2020 Great work Chris, interesting seeing all this as i'm on with making a 654 in amongst other things! 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #107 Posted January 12, 2020 9 hours ago, Cub Cadet said: Great work Chris, interesting seeing all this as i'm on with making a 654 in amongst other things! Thanks Ewan, I’m trying to build them on a shoestring using what ive got in stock, some of the parts don’t quite fit so I change them a bit. I’m hoping they will end up something like a 502 or similar. 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cub Cadet 613 #108 Posted January 13, 2020 14 hours ago, the showman said: Thanks Ewan, I’m trying to build them on a shoestring using what ive got in stock, some of the parts don’t quite fit so I change them a bit. I’m hoping they will end up something like a 502 or similar. I do the same, cut down a raider frame the same as you. Interesting to see the fenders if you make them. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #109 Posted January 14, 2020 You have been busy Chris, some really creative work going on with all the panel fabrication, even making your own brake bands! Making your own parts gives great job satifaction, knowing you have make them with your own hands gives a certain amount of pride as well 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #110 Posted January 14, 2020 Your a clever bugger mr showman 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #111 Posted January 15, 2020 21 hours ago, Ian said: You have been busy Chris, some really creative work going on with all the panel fabrication, even making your own brake bands! Making your own parts gives great job satifaction, knowing you have make them with your own hands gives a certain amount of pride as well 11 hours ago, nigel said: Your a clever bugger mr showman Thanks for your nice comments lads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #112 Posted January 16, 2020 I’ve been sorting out front wheels for Bill and Ben. I wanted to change the little 4 inch to narrow 8 inch, the original front spindles are too short so i fitted C series and they are too long The bearings in the 8 inch wheels are one piece with an 1 inch ID and the Wheelhorse flange bearings are a direct fit . Next job was to cut down the spindles and drill the centre hole deeper and cut a 3/8” thread. All the wheels are now at the sand blasters. . 4 Cub Cadet, pmackellow, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #113 Posted January 16, 2020 Be intrested to see what they look like when you get them back chris 2 the showman and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #114 Posted January 17, 2020 Went and collected 8 wheels and 2 seats from the sand blasters this morning, they also sprayed them with 2k primer. They were in a poor shape and very rusty so I’m very pleased with them and saved me a lot of work. 6 Stormin, pmackellow, Cub Cadet and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #115 Posted January 17, 2020 Forgot to say there is a but on one front wheel. 1 2 Stormin, Cub Cadet and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #116 Posted January 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, the showman said: Forgot to say there is a but on one front wheel. You could weld a patch on the inside and use filler on the outside? 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #117 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Stormin said: You could weld a patch on the inside and use filler on the outside? Its like tissue paper, glad it’s only one wheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #118 Posted January 17, 2020 You need a mig welder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #119 Posted January 17, 2020 If it's badly corroded all over, scrap it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #120 Posted January 18, 2020 Had another look at the rim today as to patching it up but it’s like tissue paper round the outer edge so i came up with an idea that was only going to cost some labour... Starting with a good rim, cut it in half and then cut the rusty one in half weld the two good half’s together. 7 JUST O&R, Triumph66, Stormin and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #121 Posted January 18, 2020 Well done Chris. I know you've cleaned up and filled the centre, but I'd also tape it to protect the tube. But you'll have already thought of that no doubt. 2 Triumph66 and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #122 Posted January 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, Stormin said: Well done Chris. I know you've cleaned up and filled the centre, but I'd also tape it to protect the tube. But you'll have already thought of that no doubt. I've put filler round the joint and rubbed it down smooth should be ok 2 Triumph66 and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #123 Posted January 19, 2020 Is that ark welding chris ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #124 Posted January 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, nigel said: Is that ark welding chris ? No its mig mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #125 Posted January 19, 2020 I thought it looked like mig but I didn’t think you had one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
