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    What's this hood off of?

    Picked this up at the pull-a-part just laying in an isle figured I should find out what it is and if somebody needs it before I turn it into something else like a rear fender for a rat rod bike
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    Motor for my 47 Ford Build

    I don't know if you guys remember but I was wanting to put an unusual motor in my truck build. I think I have found it. It's a freshly rebuilt VW motor out of a Beatle with an auto stick. I got 2 auto stick trannys too along with 1 rebuild kit. My plan is to put it up front and have it drive a...
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    1/2 hp 3ph gear motor & VFD

    I have a nice inverter rated 3 phase gear motor 1/2 hp and a Siemens 3/4 hp rated VFD for sale as a set. This setup would be great for somebody wanting to build a bead roller. Both units came off the same machine and have been tested and work. I want $200.00 for the pair firm + shipping, I do...
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    Can Anybody Identify this Engine

    A friend posted this on FaceBook but doesn't know what it is, Maybe a tractor engine? I like it whatever it is[dr
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    merkur 4 cylinder turbo

    How cool would one of these motors be in my 47 Ford? Any of you guy have any experience with these engines or opinions? I have a good chance of getting one with tranny out of a good running car.
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    New tires need rims

    Went to a garage sale today and bought these 4 NOS tires for my 47 Ford bobber project 6.00/6.50/19 Dunlops 3 were Dunlop 1 was Blue Peter but all new and the same size. Now I need to find Any help would be appreciated.
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    3 Cylinder Perkins?

    Hey guys it's been a while, almost had to sell my truck but got a decent job and can hang on to it and maybe finish it some day. I'm working on buying an old fork truck for the 3 cylinder Perkins out of it. Do you think it will be enough power with a turbo to push her down the road & get some...
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    Blower Adapters

    I have a friend who whenever he needs something he thinks everybody else needs it too and then wants me to produce them so we can make millions (Really so he can get a freebee) His latest hair brain idea is to make a universal blower adapter plate and wedges that level the blower on the intake...
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    Machinist services

    This is a spacer I made for a friends hovercraft if any of you need stuff machined let me know
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    Just orderd this kit

    I just ordered this Whizzer type kit to build me a 3 wheeler. I have an Orange county Choppers bike that I'm gonna use. Should be here by Fri.[cl http://www.shop.motorizedbikeparts.com/product.sc?productId=32
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    Tall Tires

    I need to start mocking up my stuff, I want the tallest& skinniest tires I can find at least for the rear (about 36") if possible. Anybody know anything available in that height range that will look good?
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    Geometry for frame/suspension

    What are the critical things I need to learn/keep in mind when designing my frame/suspension? I need to pinch my new frame in about 4" maybe more not sure yet. I'm thinking I'll use just bags on the front & still kicking around ideas for incorperating bags in the rear along with the...
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    2x4x1/8th wall for frame?

    Is it stout enough? Why not? The original frame is 1/8th and not even boxed. Gonna be a small motored bobber with just a cab.
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    Air bags & leaf springs

    I'm building my truck frame this weekend, I am using a single leaf spring , the really high arched one that goes side to side. I want to use air bags to slam it and get a better ride than that single leaf spring will provide. I'm also probably gonna do the same on the front. Any advice/tips &...
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    Project I've been working on

    Started this a while back but had to put it on the back burner because of space restraints, moved into a bigger unit and been crack-a-lackin on it. I'm ready to start making the internal table parts & motor mounts Hope to have it up & running very soon...
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    Artistic Welding/Fabrication/Machine Shop

    Murfreesboro, Tn 615-631-6671 I now have a Bridgeport w/rotary table & Metal lathe offering machinist services (not engine machinist) Surface grinder, brake press & coming very soon CNC plasma table, bead roller, & English wheel.
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    Tool Plans by Acourtjester

    I did a little swap with Tom (acourtjester) he needed a couple linear tracks & trucks for his Plasma table to mount a router, so we made a trade I get any/all of his plans I wanted. I received them today on 5 disks & let me tell you they are extremely detailed with lots of detailed pictures...
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    Welding job I did today

    Got called in to the company I'm laid off from to do a welding sample and it turned into a welding job for a few days. This is by far the thickest metal I've ever welded. I welded 3 of these up and have 10 or so more to do on Monday plus about that many more of a 5 piece weldment of which I...
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    Scrap yard find today

    I needed a better vice for my Bridgeport & low & behold I find a Kurt and any of you that know machine shop stuff know what a great find this is. New over $600.00 I got it for 80 quarters
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    My new shop

    Last time I posted I think I was in the middle of a battle with the neighbor at my old shop, Well I'm out of there and now looking back I waish I had done this a year ago. I'm now in a storage unit shop (3 units actually but down to 2 after this weekend) My shop is 12X30 with only one 110...
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