55 E/G – New old ride – Page 8

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April 16, 2012 at 10:16 pm #33805
john-sachs-sr
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Mikey,
We have some real good engine machine shops here in Ft. Lauderdale. Let me know if I can help.
Even 1 shop where the owner worked for Bob Ingles. 😮
John

If you haven’t sent out your pistons, and you’re coming down to M&M bring them, and I’ll cut them for you. 🙂
April 17, 2012 at 12:53 am #33808
mikey
Thanks, John, the block went out this morning, and the pistons go out tomorrow. If I have any problems, I’ll give you a call. You can cut pistons,really?? Good to know.
……………Mikey 😮 😯 😆
April 18, 2012 at 10:38 pm #33832
john-sachs-sr
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quote mikey:

Thanks, John, the block went out this morning, and the pistons go out tomorrow. If I have any problems, I’ll give you a call. You can cut pistons,really?? Good to know.
……………Mikey 😮 😯 😆

I’m getting old, but I ain’t stopped doing pistons, heads, and motors. 😉 🙂 😉 Been doing our Pro-Stock, and Pro- Mod stuff, plus customer work seems forever.

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April 19, 2012 at 2:18 am #33838
tomblake
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Got the transmission and driveshaft covers cut, fitted and attached to each other. After the extra chassis tubes are welded in place I can finish up the floor.

John…..Looks like you have a nice setup for doing pistons and heads. It’s no wonder the motorcycle is running so fast.

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April 19, 2012 at 3:15 am #33840
mikey
Yes, John, I totally agree with Tom, very nice set up, and quality workmanship. …………….Mikey 😆
April 19, 2012 at 12:51 pm #33846
babycakes
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Mikey…I second the motion….Quality Craftsmanship,hands down ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗
April 20, 2012 at 6:18 am #33850
tomblake
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It took most of the day but I finally finished fabricating a removable gas pedal assembly that lines up with the carburetor.

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April 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm #33856
mikey
Tom, I’m surprised that you didn’t just move the carburetor over a little bit. 😀 You have proven yourself to be quite ingenious at times. Really, you are doing a great job.
…………………….Mikey 😆
April 24, 2012 at 7:29 pm #33911
masracingtd1167
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Hi Tom I hope you can see from this picture the room you have . I also run a CSR water pump . I have aspacer in there for another reason . It will clear fine even without the spacer . I hope this helps
April 25, 2012 at 3:32 am #33913
tomblake
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Billy….Yes that does help. The picture and your words make me feel comfortable in that is a good way to solve the distributor problem.
April 25, 2012 at 3:53 am #33914
tomblake
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Got some of the important welding done today. The added tubing to the chassis should make the chassis certifiable now so I am told by a good reliable source. The brake bracket and the steering mounts are also welded in place.

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April 29, 2012 at 4:00 am #33959
tomblake
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After Friday the “welding day” today became the “header day”. The headers are welded, the welds are ground and sanded smooth. Than we got the inside of the tubes fitted, ground and polished. Monday the plan is to have the headers coated.

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April 29, 2012 at 5:23 am #33960
mikey
Looking very nice, Tom. You really do some nice work. Keep up the good work and you’ll be “cruising” to a car show very soon. 😆
April 29, 2012 at 11:58 am #33961
babycakes
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Like Mikey,I 2nd the motion Tom….looking ‘REAL’ good ❗ ❗ ❗ :geek:
April 30, 2012 at 8:24 pm #33985
tomblake
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Dropped off the headers to be coated this morning, could have them back as early as Wednesday. Front distributor ordered today but will not be shipped for 2 to 3 weeks. (Thanks for the information Billy)
Time seems to be slipping away fast. Only 103 days to the race but who is counting, or should I say who else is counting?
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