154 Project (photo heavy!!)Moderator: Team Cub
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Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)there's only about 1/2 thread left on the shaft.
Aim Low, Acheive Your Goals.
Tom
Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)I've been working on the Loboy still, but not finished...
I had an issue with the front headlight retainer with rusted and broken studs. Thought about throwing it away and getting another from Hamilton Bob, but took a stab at a repair first. I didn't take and before pics, but these are the results: I took my Dremel and cut the broken stud from the plate flush with the risers (red arrow). Then a center punch and drilled all the way through the plate. Tapped to 10-24. Picked up a piece of all thread from Lowes and cut it into four equal pieces and JB welded it in place with jam nuts to add reinforcement and keep things tight. ![]() With the JB weld in the threads and a bit on the end of the all thread, I ended up with a bit protruding from the front side. ![]() Sanded it down smooth with the front. There is a decal that covers the entire front light housing, so perfection wasn't key. ![]() This is what I ended up with. The threads are still a bit long, but nothing a Dremel can't fix. All total, I've got about $2 in the parts and about 30 minutes of time. Picked up new wing nuts as well for the light retainers. Just waiting on my yellow paint!! ![]()
Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)can't wait to see her done Raymond. Looks like she's coming along good.
Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)Nice elegant fix Raymond
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Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)Looking good Raymond.
Looking foward to seeing the finished pictures. "I ain't believing this!"
Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)A bit of a preview...
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Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)Looking good so far. Great job.
I'm technically misunderstood at times i guess its been this way my whole life so why should it change now.
Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)Well, I blew my original timeline just a bit...
Got the engine running, great oil pressure, no strange noises, so I should be good to go on that end. I'm a little further along than the photos show, but still a ways from being finished!! Ordering decals and dash plate tomorrow from C&G, just wish they offered the correct one for this SN 154, but I guess beggars can't be choosers. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Special thanks to HamiltonBob, everything I've ordered from him and his crew (and I've ordered a lot!! ) has been top notch!!
Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)Looks great Raymond. I was wondering how you were coming along with your 154.
Aim Low, Acheive Your Goals.
Tom
Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)Raymond, you got it going on. Everything looks super clean and ready to go back together. Good thing you got a good memory. Great work.
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Re: 154 Project (photo heavy!!)
Randall, I've got Bob here to keep me straight and remind me where all these parts go! Thanks fellas!
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