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Member Vendor, Who was it that made these ? |
jim_hoyland |
Apr 22 2018, 08:32 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,286 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Years ago a 914World member made these and sold them in a group buy.
I’m trying to remember who that is ... Attached image(s) |
rhodyguy |
Apr 22 2018, 08:50 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,079 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Engman?
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walterolin |
Apr 22 2018, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 685 Joined: 30-November 11 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 13,838 Region Association: South East States |
i think it was dlee6204. He was active today. |
jim_hoyland |
Apr 22 2018, 10:20 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,286 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
i think it was dlee6204. He was active today. That sounds familiar... I’ll contact and see if he would be up to making a torsion rod Tool Attached image(s) |
Dr Evil |
Apr 23 2018, 09:03 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i think it was dlee6204. He was active today. That sounds familiar... I’ll contact and see if he would be up to making a torsion rod Tool Man, you have nice hand writing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
McMark |
Apr 23 2018, 09:46 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I can run these cheap, if he can't or doesn't want to.
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Mikey914 |
Apr 23 2018, 10:14 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,660 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I bought up a bunch of them and had plated to keep from rusting (the tie rod wrench) The problem I had was they were a little "soft" so I was not too happy about that. If McMark want to do up a run I'd be happy to distribute. i do have the tie rod one in stock $25.
-Mark |
McMark |
Apr 23 2018, 10:15 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
With 1" round tube for comfort. Thoughts?
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BeatNavy |
Apr 23 2018, 10:25 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'd buy it. This is on my to-do list (still (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) and would prefer to use something legit that will minimize the chance of losing a body part to which I'm attached.
Comfort handle looks nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
McMark |
Apr 23 2018, 10:31 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE The problem I had was they were a little "soft" Emailed my laser shop to see if they have any recommendations for harder alloys or hardened material... |
mepstein |
Apr 23 2018, 11:07 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,262 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Id buy a good quality one. I hate cheap tools.
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LowBridge |
Apr 23 2018, 11:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 10-August 15 From: Lunenburg, MA Member No.: 19,045 Region Association: North East States |
I'd buy it. This is on my to-do list (still (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ) and would prefer to use something legit that will minimize the chance of losing a body part to which I'm attached. Comfort handle looks nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I think this is the scariest thing we do on our 914’s. I had to weld up a crack in the mount a few weeks ago and messing with that torsion bar gives me nightmares. |
McMark |
Apr 23 2018, 11:55 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Laser shop says they can do 3/8" AR500 Steel. Apparently that's the stuff they make shooting-targets out of so they last... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif)
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mmichalik |
Apr 23 2018, 12:20 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 697 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
I'd buy one as well. This is coming up on my to do list and I'll need to tackle it soon enough.
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914forme |
Apr 23 2018, 12:20 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
I like, and I would love to have all three tools made up of better steel. I can (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) the tubes to the handles. That is a great Idea, I am going to borrow for my last few home made tools. I would suggest knurling the handles also. One extra step to the process, and a step that drives the cost up a bit.
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ohbludvlsfan |
Apr 23 2018, 01:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 1-June 10 From: Columbus, Ohio Member No.: 11,787 Region Association: None |
I would buy all three.
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Rand |
Apr 23 2018, 01:36 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
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bbrock |
Apr 23 2018, 02:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The problem I had was they were a little "soft" You could heat treat them. Just get them red hot and quench them in oil or water to harden. I tried that with mine and it still wanted to bend. I might have done it wrong, but got it red hot and then dunked in water. Then I beefed it up with some welding. Ugly and still a little soft, but managed to get the job done. I'm in for one made of "the right stuff." |
McMark |
Apr 23 2018, 02:35 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
The problem I had was they were a little "soft" You could heat treat them. Just get them red hot and quench them in oil or water to harden.I'm pretty sure the alloy of the metal has a lot to do with the potential hardness. Different alloys have different 'peak hardness'. You can only do so much to mild steel. |
Rand |
Apr 23 2018, 03:23 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
The problem I had was they were a little "soft" You could heat treat them. Just get them red hot and quench them in oil or water to harden.I'm pretty sure the alloy of the metal has a lot to do with the potential hardness. Different alloys have different 'peak hardness'. You can only do so much to mild steel. For sure. I just assumed these were made of steel. What else would they have used? Even mild steel can be hardened. Disclaimer: I wasn't pitching the perfect solution, just discussing ideas about what you could try and might really work. |
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