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oldsledz:
Yes, I am very close to finish. All the suspension and wheels are on and the only problem us that I have a bit too much end play in the axles. Dan Shaver says it should be about .010 and I have about .023 so I will have to see about getting some thin spacers from my buddy at the machine shop today. IF I can, it may just got out the door in the next day or 2. It would be nice to see some photos of your machine in action. Please post some.
O.T. Yes the stripes are hand painted just like the old days. I will wait about a month and then the entire machine will be hand buffed. I don't have to seal over it, but I may spray another coat of marine varnish over it before next winter.
Oldsledz
the old trucker:
--- Quote from: oldsledz on December 23, 2009, 06:17:21 am ---Yes, I am very close to finish. All the suspension and wheels are on and the only problem us that I have a bit too much end play in the axles. Dan Shaver says it should be about .010 and I have about .023 so I will have to see about getting some thin spacers from my buddy at the machine shop today.
Oldsledz
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Oldsledz how big diameter spacers do you need for the axles? I bought shims for my bogies. They are 2" ID & 3" OD. @ a local truck parts store. They were made to shim up the king pins on big truck axles. They fit perfect. They are available from 10 thousands up to 40-50 thou.
OT.
oldsledz:
O.T.
Got the correct spacers yesterday and got the axles in and at the proper tolerances. Put the drive sprockets on and now---just the tracks. Going to try to get them on later today and if not, tomorrow afternoon. And then, well I might be too afraid to try it!
Oldsledz
the old trucker:
Sounds like your getting cold feet!! Ahh...your only a young pup yet!! You know everything is going to be OK. There may be a couple of minor adjustments you will make, but nothing serious. I know you will feel the pride of accomplishment. Just like Cam!!
Here is a quote from the article in Canadian woodworking magazine that did an article about Cam back in March of 2006. This is what got me interested in these machines. I think you can still get back issues.
"A person gets to be quite proud when you've built the machine and then you're driving it down to the lake," says McLean. The Old Trucker feels quite proud too, of what you & everyone else have accomplished in keeping these beauties going & keeping the history of these machines alive.
The Old Trucker
the old trucker:
It's alive!!
Went for the "first" ride this morning. Goes great! Thanks to all for all the tech advise.
Oldsledz
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