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ORIN'S 50 REBUILD !!!!
orin:
Cranman, Yeah that would be great. I'm sure in need of better windows. Do you know what gauge of tin is on the doors? I have to redo the loading door.
oldsledz:
Speaking of door glass, does anyone have one of the little piece of wire that keeps the door from pivoting too far in. It has the little loop on it so it can be pulled sideways to also keep the window closed.
Thanks
Oldsledz
P.S. looks good Orin, you are at a much faster pace than I. I am waiting for new bogie bushings- just ordered them from Dan Shavers, ordered new tubes for the tires, AND, wheel bearings and seals--That is where all the money is in the old Bombardier.
Cranman:
The skin on the doors is 24 guage. It took me,(well actually Cam) 2 sheets 4x 8 to do all the doors except the engine doors. I don't remember the supplier in Winnipeg but they want minimum orders of 8 sheets so a person has to find a body shop or someone that stocks it. You need 1/2 a sheet for the freight door. I wonder if Hood Slasher in Swan might have some. Canadian Tire has only 3 foot wide I think.
Eric:
You could also try Russell Metals on St. James st. in Wpg.
orin:
Here are a couple of the latest pics. http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae141/orinleecarlson/045.jpg
http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae141/orinleecarlson/044.jpg I think the frame work is almost done, a little to do in the front yet where the tin is behind the shocks and make new blocks for behind the half moon gear on the steering. I phoned around here to get plywood and all i can find is "good one side". One place told me they could order "good two sides", but i had to buy a whole lift! :o Don't think I need that much.
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