Springfield Flyer.

[tauruck]

I have one upright and spindle combination ready for welding.
Geraldo did his magic and I need to collect the second one today
because he's going hunting tomorrow. All his Italian buddies flew
in and there won't be a Pheasant left when they leave.

Should I preheat the component before welding?. These are bulky parts.
Pics in a few hours.

[tauruck]

Pics of the hub before welding.

[tauruck]

One more from the front.

It's welded and i've got it on a hot plate where i'm reducing the
temperature gradually!!!. This is so scary.

[Peter Jack]

When you're doing a job where you want to cool the object slowly keep a barrel of insulation around. I have a 15 gallon drum filled about 2/3 with Vermiculite loose fill insulation. Just bury the object in the insulation and leave it. Often times if the piece goes in red hot it will still be warm 24 hrs. later.

Pete

[tauruck]

Pete, I have this kiln insulation material AKA fire blanket so I wrapped the part in that
but I panicked a bit so I put it on the hot plate and reduced the temp by about 20*C
over 4 hours. It's still at around 50*C but I've checked and the weld seems OK.
Geraldo said it wasn't necessary to weld but I wasn't taking chances.

I can get Vermiculite and I think it would be a good idea to go with your process.
Thanks.

I'm not overly excited about my neatness but I was wearing the wrong spectacles!!
IDIOT.

I really want to have the weld checked for integrity and for peace of mind I am.

[tauruck]

I got the second spindle back from the "G" man. He's so cool. Thanks Geraldo.
Will get to welding it today and it will be nicer looking than the first (not my neatest).

The plate that bolts to the rear end between the case and cover has the mountings welded on.
It's OK and i'm waiting for some 5/16th studs from SA Bolt.

It was 70s Friday. Willie isn't working so he hung out with me the whole day. We had 70s rock
playing, he had a few beers and I had a Tequila after I finished welding. For some reason we always
end up talking about our time in the military. Some funny stories. A farmer near where Willie was stationed
had a dam that was drying up so he called the unit to move 6 Nile Crocodiles to another one. The sergeant major
said sure and sent Willie and a bunch of other guys out in a truck with ropes. I asked Willie how big the crocs were?
18ft!!!!! WTF?. Not so sure if those were the "good old days".


 We went out and got some Indian take out (food) and it was so good we had to go get seconds.


I had this bad feeling about being on the road yesterday so we'll do the 50 mile trip to SA Bolt
Monday.

[wobblywalrus]

Mike, if you get a chance, try Indonesian street food.  It is a cross between chinese and Indian and it is real good.

[tauruck]

Will do. I'm not big on chowing but I have my moments.
The missus used to have a wok and made some serious stir fries.
I have a thing for Mexican food. Don't get me started Bo, I haven't had breakfast yet.

Aren't you going to Speed Week?. Or are you there already???.

[tauruck]

I just noticed I have over 250,000 views on my build. Thanks to all that showed interest in my project
and for all the help and motivation.

I got confirmation today that my transport needs are covered for when we go to Hakskeen Pan next year.
The biggest truck trailer company has come on board as a sponsor. My liaison tells me he has a refrigerated
trailer that will be perfect for the liner. Isn't that "COOL"?.

I need to build a rig to get the race car in and out of the trailer and I already have a few ideas involving an
"I" beam, rollers and a winch. I guess we'll get something figured out!!!

[tauruck]

Second spindle welded. Few small things to check out and fit.
After that they back to Geraldo for final machining and then heat treatment.

Wheel outers going in for center welding tomorrow.

[tauruck]

These are goods days gentlemen.
The guys are out on the salt doing what they love and I'm making progress.
The miracles just keep rolling in.

It's still not a walk in the park but things are looking up Big Time.

I need 4 or 5 bits for the car not counting rubber but I need to tidy up the house.
There are parts in every room except the bathrooms.
Look for a can of tuna and you'll find bolts.
There are gauges where the T shirts were. It's out of control.
I even found a cam where I keep my boots. Pity it isn't suitable for LSR.

I look at all the stuff and it has to go into a "liner". Man, I could open a store!!!!.
My old girlfriend and first love from the early 70s arrived today bearing gifts.
I've got Jerky for months and enough Tequila to drown Mexico. Candy, chips, dips you name it.
Willie and I are going to have a good time come tomorrow. No booze though.

Africa is still a tough place to get things done but the people are awesome if you know how to
handle them. I learn new Subaru every day out here.

[wobblywalrus]

Send this girl across the oceans...we all need this type of help.

[wheelrdealer]

Mikie:

You amaze me. You are one heck of a salesman and promoter. It seems everyone you talk to gets on board your project. I am still trying to get a free spark plug or something. Someone told me, you  have to do something on your car every day... no matter how small. Given enough days it gets done!

Spindles look great.

BR

[tauruck]

Thanks guys. She's very special. Never gave up on me.
Bill, I used to sell new cars and ended my 'career" at a Toyota dealer.
Wearing a suit and sitting in traffic got to me so I bailed.
Truth is the creative thing had already decided for me. The hands were itchy!!!!.
I based my whole sales pitch on one thing. Excellent service, no BS. If you said
you'd hand over a vehicle at 3PM you did it. No excuses.

I've taken a new tack on getting sponsors. I've targeted the PA. She's the blocker and very good at it.
In addition to that she knows everything that goes on and how decisions are made.
If she likes the idea it goes straight to the CEO. It's working.

I have to take two very nice ladies out for seafood lunches to show my gratitude. One wants a Pro1 cap too.
I offered and they accepted.
My turbo guy Nassen is sending me so much work lately. This Carbon fad has gone nuts in South Africa.
Guys are looking to save weight on cars and we're helping them do so. More funding for the liner.
Every day brings new surprises and I'm pretty relaxed lately. It can only get better.

[wheelrdealer]

Mike:

Interesting. I was with Toyota for 22 years. I started selling cars and worked my way up to a mid-level executive running Sotuheast Toyota Distributor's Dealer Development Department.

Good sales skills serve us well in our other activities.

BR