Actually I figure in order to build an accurate replica I need to start and finish it with only 2 days left like Steve did.....:biggrin:
No, I have not forgotten about this, and there will be updates coming. After the Build Off finished, I spent the summer painting the house. Two story house, all done by hand, just me, brush and roller. The house had not been painted in 9 years and did not look good anymore. It was previously sprayed just before I bought the house, and was showing its age. The next door neighbor told me they used the cheapest paint they could find, and some of the overspray ended up on his Buick Riviera. He was mad and made sure I knew it, even though it was before I moved in... I asked 4 painters for bids, and all came in at $3k give or take, not including the paint. I said screw that and did it myself. I didn't want the neighbor getting mad again, so I decided to brush and roll it, even though I have access to spray equipment. Had to beg and borrow to get the ladders to reach the second story. Many thanks to Scott who saved my day. Still have a few spots of trim to finish, but since the weather is changing, more garage time. That was while working 50-60 hours a week including full Saturdays. Dang it, working this Saturday too....
As a side note, my neighbors have mentioned how good the house looks now, and I can tell some of them are mad that they now noticed they need to paint their houses. I am instigator... LOL!
I did not have the correct tubing dies for my bender, so waiting on those to come in. I already have 7/8" and 1 1/8" dies and was thinking "It's only 1/8", would anyone notice?" Yeah, they would and I wouldn't feel right doing it. As such, a little more delay, but it's the price of making it right. I also found a NOS set of the Azusa footpegs and the Azusa front fender. Ordered all the bearings and more.
The motor I acquired (1972 dated Briggs 3hp) is in pretty decent shape with a crank bearing, but a couple of the head fins are chipped. Does anyone have a nice 3hp (one shroud bolt) Briggs head they would like to donate to this? Or we can work something out... The crank in the motor is externally threaded as it was a pump motor, but I have the right crank and will swap when the motor gets rebuilt.
I may have to take the liberty of using 5/8" solid rod ends on the forks as I am having trouble locating those swage ends. I thought I had a lead but they only have smaller ones than I need. Anyone have ideas here?
Also, can anyone tell the tread on the front tire from the previous pics? Been looking and trying to find one... Haven't even been able to pin down the maker. I could just throw a Carlisle stud or sawtooth on there but it wouldn't be the same.
I am going to clear out the garage soon(3 Bonanzas and a Manco blown apart right now), and get to work. Not going to wait until 2 days left....
Oh, and Karen, need a seat... :laugh: