Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
I'll get a pic with the tanks tomorrow, you might be surprised.
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I still like that second tank....it just snaps me to attention!
Rusty and Mark's (the first one
) retirements significantly reduced my watching...no real 'personalities' left, just drivers. But, the 'car of tomorrow' was the nail in the coffin for me...the cars are all the same, just the stickers change...boring .Jason
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With that attitude you might just finish on time or something!
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I'm going to go against the grain here and say I like the other tires and the cardboard mockup tank.
But, yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, my opinion, man.
Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
Finish on time? This is only part of it, plus taking a month off. I might finish on time.With that attitude you might just finish on time or something!
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I'm going to go against the grain here and say I like the other tires and the cardboard mockup tank.
But, yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, my opinion, man.
I like the cardboard tank too, just have to see a full version of it. I like the Columbia tank, I bought it for this build. But I really don't like that it covers the frame darts. And I never intended to use the other tires, just happened to be on the mock up wheels.
Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
Ok, so my die showed up today. Pleasant surprise.You won't find one at Lowe's. I went through this last year building the Bhuzzard.
The best deal that I found was HERE on feePay. (1"-24 TPI Right Hand Thread).
My question TRM, is the pic self explanatory? Looks like you locked the die in the vise, and turned the fork by hand.
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Yes. Because I didn't have a proper handle, I ground off a flat spot on opposing sides so that I wouldn't have to crank the vise very tight to keep it from slipping. I suppose you could use a pipe wrench or make a handle to turn the die, but that seemed to work pretty good for me. Also, make sure to use cutting oil like Tap Magic and work the threads a little at a time and backing out periodically as you go.
Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
You might be able to get them on eBay, also might check with some local bike shops.
Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
I finally got my steer tube threaded, not the best way to go about it but it's done.
Don't try this at home!
Still have spacers right now, but will cut the tube down.
I'll have to cut more threads in the trusses and cut them down too.
Now can anyone tell me how to determine thread count/pitch on the truss rods, wanna make sure I use the right die.
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Don't try this at home!
Still have spacers right now, but will cut the tube down.
I'll have to cut more threads in the trusses and cut them down too.
Now can anyone tell me how to determine thread count/pitch on the truss rods, wanna make sure I use the right die.
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Lookin' good! Not sure about the thread size on the truss rods, but you should be able to take a nut with you to Lowe's, Home Depot etc. and check it in the bolts isle.
Bravo! Encore! Sit back and admire it with a Falstaff brew
That pipe wrench looks like it could tell a tale or 2. Nice use of the tree....looks good.,,
Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
That's an idea, will have to do that.
The tree is all I could think to use in the situation.That pipe wrench looks like it could tell a tale or 2. Nice use of the tree....looks good.,,
That wrench has been around a very long time.
I'm gonna have to see if Falstaff beer is available here.
