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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2460 on: June 27, 2016, 11:24:42 AM »
Why are you trying to cross them over? Just use the plugs you made & run them the same direction as stock GM.
Picture number 2 sucks! :-
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2461 on: June 27, 2016, 01:33:07 PM »
Oh, man, Sid.  You got me on that one.  Good for you! :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2462 on: June 28, 2016, 02:12:15 AM »
Sid, run them to the rear?. The way they sit right now they can't be moved more than where they are.
Guess I wasted my time on that clever idea.

Yup, #2 does suck. At least it's the only thing in the shop that does!!!! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Jon, between Jerry and Sid, you need to be quick or you'll lose out every time. :cheers:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2463 on: June 28, 2016, 02:55:59 AM »
Mike, Google Chevelle rear suspension. The arms run forward in the stock car. You should be able to do something similar using the rod ends in single shear with the bolts running through similar bushings to what you made. You may want to use a larger bolt and rod end. The other option would be to use a spherical joint in a sleeve in the rear end brackets and then use a fabricated clevis on the end of your diagonal links. You'd then have a double shear connection.

The last photo in the first article shows exactly what I mean only they use rubber or urethane bushings instead of a spherical bearing.   http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/1509-heres-one-way-to-improve-the-handling-of-your-1966-chevrolet-chevelle/

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2464 on: June 29, 2016, 02:26:29 AM »
Thanks Pete but I have another plan in place. Should have the new parts this week I hope.
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2465 on: July 04, 2016, 09:13:45 PM »
Waiting for parts and payment on the work I've done so I have to tackle other areas to keep
the ball rolling.
Started fabrication on the Aluminum plates to mount the coils. I used 10mm. Got some holes
to drill and some final shaping.

Also tacked the box/bulkhead to the chassis that goes in behind the rear end.
Some overkill between that and the gas tank.

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2466 on: July 04, 2016, 09:15:00 PM »
Pics of the bulkhead/box section.

My front spindles were supposed to arrive yesterday so I guess I'll get them today. :evil:
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2467 on: July 07, 2016, 03:09:18 AM »
I messed up on dimensions on where I placed the mountings
for the rear end. Outer plates needed to be inside of the
existing inners. Pulled out the Makita and cut them off.
Took a few hours and I'm still cleaning up cut marks.

The new 10mm plates are at Aquajet waiting so I'll
collect them today hopefully. We had to have them made
in two halves for fitment.
You mess up, you pay. School fees are mounting lately. :-D :-D :-D

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2468 on: July 07, 2016, 03:11:29 AM »
One tube is cleaned up and i'm about 2/3s through the second.
Thanks to Klingspor and Brent Strydom for the unlimited supply
of abrasives. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2469 on: July 07, 2016, 07:41:30 AM »

Cutting wheels and 80 grit discs are my erasers! I plan on doing everything twice, when I am successful on the first try I beat my objective by 100%.

A friend told me one time...just do something everyday and given enough days it will get done!

Now if I can get a deal on unlimited abrasives, my mistakes would be a lot less costly!

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2470 on: July 08, 2016, 11:48:59 AM »
Hey Bill, funny you should mention pushing.
I got a new motor on the compressor today after 4 months.
It came at a good price and upon paying the delivery guy I was 38 bucks short.
I asked him to wait while I went to get the shortfall. He wouldn't hear of it.
He said I'd look after him tomorrow. :-D. Cool dude.
Back to full strength, the piggy bank is fat and I'm cruising. The old Roller Coaster
is up and running. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

All I meet lately are good people. The mistakes I made are good. Imagine if you
"thought" everything you did was perfect?. It might come and bite you in the butt. :-D :-D :-D

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2471 on: July 14, 2016, 12:37:25 PM »
I need ceramic cups for my tig torch. :x
This country I live in?????.
Stockists only keep what sells.
Talk about risk averse!!!!.

I have to get into some tight spots and I either don't have the smarts or the tools
but it looks like a stick welder is the only option and I gave mine away.
I have an inch between two plates and have to get in about an inch on the sides
and four on the tops and bottoms. I thought the cups in the pic would work.
I can't find them in SA.
What say you guys?.

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2472 on: July 14, 2016, 02:25:20 PM »
Another possible method would be to block off an area around the tubing with something not to flammable and form a small chamber that you can purge with argon and then weld in that area and repeat as you go around the tubing by extending the tungsten out of the collet long enough to get to the area to be welded . Not sure of the exact set up you have but I have done something similar several times and you can make it work. The idea is to get the weld area purged with argon before and during welding.

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2473 on: July 15, 2016, 03:29:06 AM »
Thanks Tom Burkland and Rex Schimmer. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
I got similar advice from you both.
I'm going to have a go at it sometime today. Wish me luck. :wink:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2474 on: July 21, 2016, 02:02:51 AM »
I haven't got around to the welding yet.
Other stuff got in the way.
Been doing some shopping.
Bought 6ft of fuel rail for a whopping $20. :-D

I also took my 7 outer rims to Joe to have the centres
welded in and he was closing up shop!!!!. After the
initial shock he explained he was moving to the big
factory and not closing down. What a relief. I guess
I can wait a month for him to settle in. :cheers: :cheers:

Waiting on a pile of nuts and bolts, front spindles, wiring,
hose clamps and other bits and bobs. I love my sponsors
but they sure take their time. :lol: