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I think we're going out on a limb with the label of "ticking time bombs" lol!
Agree with all of this.
These boards have been both incredible and the bane of my existence. They've cost me a ton because I love to tinker so much and the boards have opened my eyes to what can be done to customize a Harley (Believe it or not I didnt even consider the Low Rider back when I was buying because I didn't like the battery cover). Now I have what I'd consider to be a low level addiction to working on it.
At the same time I often catch myself playing the "what if that happened to me " game, and have to remind myself that so many of these challenges are the exception and not the norm. I think that's been the case with many.
Yep, I plan on doing all this stuff to my engine as well.......if and when it blows up.
I got lucky about 6 months ago and found a complete package on eBay for $350. I just bought all new bearings and gaskets from HD for a little ove $100. I will do the work so total with fluids will be around $450. I will measure the runout but since it is an early forged crank I don't expect any issues.
did you build or buy the cobra?
good idea, i'll set a search on ebay to notify me if a se pops up. i'll call s&s to talk about which set i would need. i'm normally anti engine digging but if i'm going to do that, i might as well add new cams while in there.
good idea, i'll set a search on ebay to notify me if a se pops up. i'll call s&s to talk about which set i would need. i'm normally anti engine digging but if i'm going to do that, i might as well add new cams while in there.
I see what is going on here, you are getting yourself all worked up to justify putting new cams in! You can just tell us you want new cams
I built the Cobra. Finished it in 1997, almost 30 years ago. Wow I'm getting old.
It has a 4" round tube frame, 86 corvette suspension and a 351 Cleveland for power. It is my other hobby.
I built the Cobra. Finished it in 1997, almost 30 years ago. Wow I'm getting old.
It has a 4" round tube frame, 86 corvette suspension and a 351 Cleveland for power. It is my other hobby.
Here is the real pic
that's my next project. i'm going to start a factory 5 mk4 once i finish the dual diusk conversion on my dyna, i've been plotting on it for a while. how many years did your build take, or did you go ***** to the wall and do it in a week(s)? it's gorgeous
It took 3.5 years. I built it, took the body off to have it painted then put it back on. Most of the time was for money. I paid cash for everything as I needed it. it was fully paid before the first drive. Be prepared as building a car takes a lot of room.
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