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Offline Freud

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2955 on: May 13, 2017, 12:23:05 PM »
Equal time for the trio?

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2956 on: May 15, 2017, 11:24:35 PM »
Pop, I'm behaving myself. After all I have this long lean love in my life right now. :-D

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2957 on: May 17, 2017, 11:22:55 AM »
I asked if these valves would be suitable for LSR but never
got any answers.
Thanks.

Offline Ron Gibson

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2958 on: May 17, 2017, 11:33:41 AM »
That is the type, but personally I would rather see them in brass or stainless. Hard to  tell from the pics, are you sure they're aluminum?Salt does strange things to aluminum very quickly.

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2959 on: May 17, 2017, 12:54:09 PM »
We run on a dry lake bed here. It's not salty but thanks Ron. :cheers:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2960 on: May 26, 2017, 09:43:53 PM »
Still trying to earn bucks to fund the liner.
Pro Mod wing almost done.
Side windows next. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:


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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2962 on: May 29, 2017, 10:15:30 AM »
Wow---I bet that set you to drooling Mike!!!
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2963 on: May 29, 2017, 10:54:50 AM »
I asked if these valves would be suitable for LSR but never
got any answers.
Thanks.
Look just like the ones we use. 160 mph street roadster, 270 mph BFMR.
Unless it's crazy, ambitious and delusional, it's not worth our time!

Offline wobblywalrus

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2964 on: May 30, 2017, 01:55:48 AM »
The estimated price on that iron block is $3,250 to $3,750 based on the website.  That seems like a lot of money.  Actually, it costs less than a lot of new motorcycle crank cases.  The engine case halves for my Triumph are $3,815.60 new from Bike Bandit.  In this perspective, the new Cleveland block is a good deal.

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2965 on: June 02, 2017, 01:56:26 AM »
Thanks JD.
Yeah, I'm drooling but it won't happen unless I get involved
in the family business and go visit the ponies at the track!!!!! :-D
The boys are cranking out winners lately.
The local currency is worth squat. Even GM have announced they're pulling
out of the country. :evil:

I wanted to buy two fron tires for the liner. 18 grand without shipping!!!!!!!!
I guess I'll wait for another miracle. stuff just piles up here. It's like the devil
found out I have some ammo in the piggy bank so i'm paying for broken stuff
around the house, damaged cars and other unforseen expenses.

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2966 on: June 08, 2017, 10:47:48 AM »
Some progress!!!!!!.
The engine cover pattern is ready for fairing paste.
Right side only though. When it's perfectly shaped
i'll use the profile gauge to get the left side right.

Still a little shaping but it should go quite quickly. :cheers:

Offline ggl205

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2967 on: June 08, 2017, 11:29:38 AM »
Nice work, Mike. Looking at your approach to building a body, I should have used foam instead of ABS. Can't wait to see your final product. Oh, by the way, you aren't the only one who the devil found. I had nearly all my budget ready for the lakester build only to watch 3/4 of it go up in smoke for other domestic essentials. How we ever get to the finish line with these car builds is a mystery.

John

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2968 on: June 08, 2017, 11:46:28 AM »
Hey Mike....How about a little step by step tutorial on mold making???  we panel bashers like to learn too. JB
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #2969 on: June 08, 2017, 12:46:45 PM »
Sweet!
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