Springfield Flyer.

[SPARKY]

Hmmmm

that scope might give you good down track vision ---but it might be a little twitchy from the bumps on course   

I would consider something else for the Dom's "thru the windscreen on board-- down track optics system"

[wobblywalrus]

Mike, when it gets like that it is time to leave.  Shooting one of those guys seems like a good idea.  In practice it is not.  Early in life I emigrated to Oregon where life is civil and have no regrets.

[manta22]

Mike;

Something that's effective at a much closer range might be more appropriate- like a 12 gauge Ithaca Model 37 DS/PS.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[aussievetteracer]

Mate- first thing I noticed (after the 'bok emblem) was that cap! A bit tame compared with that weapon, but my trusty .410 sent 2 red belly black snakes (very venomous) on their way yesterday. I don,t mind them down the paddock, but I get a bit grumpy when they want to come up the steps, into the house.
Denis

[tauruck]

I had a chance to hold the weapon and that's where it ended.

The pics don't show the scope/size of the store. This is like Bass Pro Shop type stuff.
I was shocked.

What we need is a mega speed shop here. There a little operators with websites here
charging big bucks for stuff that has a 14 day delivery time. We all know what they're doing.

If things go well with the Flyer and we do a decent speed the chances of a real performance store
of a good size opening are a distinct possibility.

Once you have credibility they will come. Got quite a few guys interested in investing.
Who knows what the future holds?.

The technology is here, there are lots of muscle cars and enthusiasts so the chances of a new form of racing
coming to the fore are really good.

I'd say this place is ripe right now.

Got a lot of work coming suddenly. All welding and fab work which I love.

Got the rear end tacked for welding the mounting plates yeste

rday but after the rugby win last night I decided to have the day off.
I partied pretty hard albeit at home with the missus, dogs, the real Beef Jerky you guys would love and a bottle of some Mexican
Jungle Juice.

All Japan did was awaken a sleeping giant.

I don't have rear wheels built or tires yet but Ian is going to do me some dummy wood 30" versions with the ID that mounts
on the axle tubes. He built a 3 axis CNC milling machine in his garage for wood, plastic and Aluminum.
I helped a little but the genius wants to build a second version with major improvements.

I'll use my woody wheels to set up the diff etc. Cool thing is that we're in walking distance of each other.

[floydjer]

The Colt series 80 Combat Commander 45 A.C.P.  that I carry seems so inadequate now

[lsrjunkie]

That's quite the piece of hardware Mikey!

Good to hear about the mock up wheels. I got the ones I was going to use when I was building the chassis and the front tires ended up going south before they ever turned a mile in anger.

Keep fighting the good fight brother!

[tauruck]

Jerry, all I carry is bad attitude. All I can afford.
Even that cannon needs wheels IMO.

I wonder if Mickey Thompson makes tires for cannons?.

Hey Joe, I feel for all you guys but you'll get to run.
This is a tough game for tough people. Patience bro!!!.

Thanks for the motivation.

[tauruck]

No pics today. Too tired.
Made progress though and I'll post some in the AM.

BTW, there's another US based company that might send me some much needed
product in return for branding exposure.

I'm praying it happens but the miracles just keep on coming.

[tauruck]

The rear end mounting brackets are 50% complete.

Some pics.

[SPARKY]

  

Mike what do you think the axle flange to axle flange width will be?

[tauruck]

I set the whole unit up on a 10mm flat plate and after getting everything
level and aligned I tacked the RHS with the mig welder.

After that I preheated the area and did short (25mm) beads on opposite
sides of the tube. When that was done I left the inner welds for the next day.

Still have to do the left side but I'll get to it on the weekend.

Trying to put food on the table right now.

[tauruck]

Not sure yet Sparky. I'm trying to source big bearings at the moment.
What you see in the photos is 25,5" right now.

[tauruck]

Nothing really exciting to report here except that I'm getting cooked.
it's this 32*C (80*F) oppressive heat outside.
28 in the shop and I'm welding.

We're getting our Bosch alternator tomorrow and the small problem
I had yesterday with something falling off the bench is almost sorted out.

The more parts you add the more complicated the build gets.
These liners look all smooth, sleek and glossy with the body work fitted
but the nightmare lies beneath.

Tom Burkland told me that the knowledge base required to build a liner
is so wide and varied, F1 pales by comparison. He's 100% correct.

This Subaru never stops. I really have found the Black Hole.

[Captthundarr]

Want some cheese with that wine, , 80 degree is a cool summer day in these here parts. Great progress Mike.