Springfield Flyer.

[tauruck]

So it's a liner then Sid.
Sparky, you make me laugh.
Today wasn't productive at all fabrication wise but other related occurrences
all added to the project getting back on track.
I grew up in the south of Johannesburg in one of the tougher neighborhoods.
So did my first girl friend. We hooked up again after 40 years. She hasn't changed
one bit. Still loyal and staunch. She organised me a new compressor motor from a company she deals with
"no charge". I'll have it Monday. Thanks Elaine, you rock!!!!
Not much going on on a Friday afternoon so I'm going to make use of the last free hours because from Monday
this workshop will be pumping. Barbecue, couple of cokes and some good music to get the weekend off to a fine start.

[kiwi belly tank]

 I'd like to run in lakester class but there's a minor wheel/body line issue.
  Sid.

[tauruck]

Things are moving again.
My super duper hi tech fire system arrived yesterday.
I needed to get it in place to check clearances to damper,
oil pump pulleys and alternator.

My front spindles are ready to be delivered so I should have then today
or tomorrow (with pics). Just two more processes. Hubs and steering plates.
After that I should have a working steering system.

Other news is that Uniclips is on board with hose clamps. Thanks Les.
World of Workwear is supplying proper work boots and shoes so the feet
will be better protected. Thanks Vaughn and Tim.
Narrowtex gave us 500yds of chute tow line (2500Lb). Thank you Robert.
We've been promised a new compressor motor by Noble MC but Darren has been a
hard guy to get hold of. We'll get there, he's a busy guy.
Also waiting for Peter to deliver the wiring so all in all we're busy getting things together.

I also have a sheet of steel coming tomorrow to be used for firewall and other areas.
Going to be busy from here on in.

[Buickguy3]

   Keep it up, Mike, you're on a roll now. Glad you've got proper footwear. How's the broken finger healing.
      Doug 

[tauruck]

Thanks Doug. All good.
The finger is OK but a little sensitive. Had worse, at least it didn't glow in the dark and throb like it had its own heart.
More good news coming in the AM.

[Freud]

I just read the last 4 posts in this diary.

Does that mean I'm up to date?

At least there is info about the car.

That's much better than in the past.

Hugs to my Kid,

FREUD

[tauruck]

Thanks Glenn, hugs to you too!.
Maybe I've been too busy reading interesting aviation related email?.
I love every one I get. Thanks so much.

Car stuff is happening. Pics soon.

[floydjer]

Your finger hurts?  Soak it in cider........................

[Peter Jack]

Your finger hurts?  Soak it in cider........................

From the inside??? 

Pete

[SPARKY]

inside out---upside down

[tauruck]

Guys, I'm a machine.
Finger is fine. Picking my nose is a little dodgy now though!!!
No cider for me Jerry.

[tauruck]

There was a delay on the delivery of my front spindles.
I was told they'd be here tomorrow for me to OK the machining.
The secretary from Arma Gear called and her description of the
small issue was sketchy at best so I'll wait to see what they
manufactured. Arma is busy on a bunch of stuff so I'm not
too uptight. The parts will arrive when ready.

All these LSR projects drain the piggy bank I suppose and right
now I'm fortunate enough to have enough work to keep me busy
until I throw in the towel. Ashley who lives around the corner has
given me so much work I think my days of eking out a living are
over. He started out wanting another gate for his house and due to
space being at a premium I decided to get the thing done ASAP.

I started Friday morning welding up the rail for the runners.
Saturday I cut the material for the gate and by 14h00 I had the frame
done. Sunday I worked from 11h00 until 15h00 putting in all the bars.
The quality is very good IMO and it all left this morning. Sorry I don't have pics
of the liner construction but as soon as I get my parts I'll post.
I've never built a gate in so little time but the liner is a hungry beast and I need
to buy stuff.

[tauruck]

Not build diary material but you guys will understand the lengths I go to
make bucks to buy a ticket for the roller coaster ride.

[tauruck]

There's been a run on flat Carbon plates for the drag racing community.
3ft x 3ft and I make them on a glass top mold. The glass hasn't lasted due
to carelessness on my part and I've broken 5 plates in as many years.
I went for 8mm safety glass this time and got it at a good price.
The 18 plates to follow will pay for a bunch of components. New
cam, timing chain set and a crank trigger wheel for starters.

I also built a stand from scrap I had lying around to use for the long
lengths of steel tubing I need to cut for Ashley's tables. It's height adjustable
with a roller on top for ease of use. Not my best work but it works.

Not too short on bits as I thought. Lots of resin required for the body work, tires
and the 7 outer rims need centres.                                                                     

[tauruck]

My Weaver oil pump is back with new toothed pulleys and I'll post
pics in the AM.

Lots of work required on the rear end and I'll be asking a million questions
of you experts in the coming weeks. Sleepless nights but we'll get it figured.

The patience is paying off and for the first time I can see light at the end of
the tunnel. Freezing weather and high winds here right now. Snow on the mountains.
You guys think Africa is all tropical but not quite. Check the pics. I wore gloves for
the first time since I hung out in an ice rink back in the hockey days.

This liner is a reality now and i'm really excited.