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[butch27]

Thanks Kartjockey. I'm thinking around 53" AND I have the hanging 1945 gas tank. Should work.

[butch27]

Kartjockey-How long are the 7/8"  pieces that you had to put inside of the tubing? I was thinking maybe 6" long would be fine??

[kartjockey]

They were 6" long each.3" into each side.  Had to skin them down in the lathe to make them a slip fit into the frame tube.

[butch27]

Thanks: Looks like I'm on the right track.

[kartjockey]

The 'Stretch' is moving along slowly but I finally got the frame supports burned out and tacked on. There is nothing like CNC machinery!  Decided to put my own spin on the front end. I am making new spring rods and then going to cover them and the forks with polished aluminum tubing. I already have the tubing. Sending the fuel tank, the steering neck bearing races and the four springer bolts out for chrome tomorrow. I have my brake caliper and master cylinder on the way and need to focus on the jackshaft next.

[pd]

Good thing hobbies aren't meant to be 'on the clock' ...

Looks like it's coming along nicely , Tom .

I think you should change that S
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But , that's just me .

[kartjockey]

Had to put some kind of support back in between the upper and lower tubes as I had removed all the existing factory ones.

[butch27]

Looks logical to me.

[kartjockey]

So, recently, I got my tank back from the chrome shop. I ended up sending it to Brown's in Kentucky. Pd and a guy I work with actually recommended the same place so after sending out some pics for quotes to a few places I decided on Browns. They turned out to be top notch in quality and service.  My parts came back professionally packed. They called to let me know when they received it and sent an email when it was on its way back. 

[Ricks]

Tom, only about 12 days left!  Get cracking!!

[pd]

Tom , you are leaving that tank on the table as a conversation piece , right ?

[butch27]

WOW: That is blinding.NICE!

[kartjockey]

Ok. Picture Emerald green powder coating every where that doesn't shine.  Chrome springs from Wayne and some stainless half moons on top of the springs. 

[pd]

That should look sharp , Tom .

[butch27]

Any updates lately?