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rackaholic:
I am not very good with computers so I cant do much but type.If you go to B-Skurka post about the wikipedia and go to the bottom of the page you will see a web site go there and in the posts you will see one for a 1948r12 bombardier there are some pictures (you will see it has been modified)It does start with the pedal on the floor and has a 12 volt battery (may have been converted)I am pretty sure it has a industrial 6cly with a three speed on the tree.The defrost is right in the center of the dash by the window. It also has needle bearings  in the knucklearm in the front suspension were the steering arm assembly connects to it.The tranny question I will have to look.Just wondering if anyone would know why the ski's bow out ?

Averyman:
rackoholic:
Email me yor mailing address and I will copy the pertinent pages from my 1951 manual and send them to you.
Clarence

rackaholic:
I was just wondering if they still deliver the mail pony express from up there?(just kidding)We are about done with the front end rebuild just want to know how to fix the stance ???

Cranman:
If your machine is a 52 it likely does not have shock absorbers although many owners added their own using later models as paterns or installing the upper shock towers off a wrecked machine. If it is just a matter of tow in you can accomplish that by adjusting the tie rods on the steering so that the tow in is 1/4 inch. This is quite important for good steering. If however your front end has that splayed out look and appears abit sagged at the front that is a different matter. Often the knuckle Arm/spring seat assemblies simply twist outward. Mine were like that but I was lucky enough to have a frend with the know how and one new leg that we could use as a pattern. Using a 60 ton press we brought it back straight. Actually when new if you stand in front the ski support brackets appear canted in a bit at the bottom. Mr Shaver uses heavy square tubing in place of the round pipe when he rebuilds Knuckle Arm assemblies and they are much less likely to twist and splay out than the original. Good luck with this...

rackaholic:
Thanks Averyman and Cranman for all the information it has helped alot.

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