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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: January 26, 2009, 08:18:17 pm »

Just had visit with Jim Woods and seen what he did on his newest project he is finishing. I havent had a chance to get it done yet , but have all the parts fabricated to fix it , possibly tommorrow night. Have other issues with the fan and also found out from Jim I need a 6 blade fan and should have that tommorrow. Yes I do have some pictures but want to take some more, When I do Ill get them to Swampdawg to post for me . Also waiting for some ski rods from Shavers, hope to see them this week. Ill keep you hanging for a few more days OT.

Ps; You will have to wait for the seat covers, not doing them till this summer!!

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General Discussion / Re: ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS Please sign in.

« on: January 12, 2009, 06:45:03 pm »

Greg Ror,
Millwright,Hydro Station Operator
Nipawin Sask

My Bombardier:
1950 Narrow  Gauge

Ive just spent 3 months rebuilding a machine I got 2 years ago. Removed the 251 flathead and 3 speed standard trans and replaced with a 300 six bored out 60 thou and a C6 Auto transmission.Its been a lot of fun and am looking forward to taking it out for a run. Drove it home from town the other day, 5 miles, after getting exhaust on it. It ran great but I have to redo my gas pedal linkage as I only had 1/4 the movement at carb. It was a long, slow drive but should not be hard to fix. Pictures will be coming. Thanks to Swampdawg,Old Trucker and anyone else that gave me advise and connections to find stuff. I did learn Nipawin is a hard place to find parts.

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General Discussion / Re: Speedometer

« on: December 29, 2008, 08:05:52 pm »

If any one is looking to make their speedos accurate Ive found a company that can help. They are out of Saskatoon and their name is Lawson products. All you need to do is compare your speedo speed to a GPS and they can supply you with a gear drive to go between the tranny and speedo. Dont know prices but will be checking them out when Im running. Their web site is www.lawsonproducts.com Check them out . Look under automotive and fleet products. If you need a speedo cable check out www.lokar.com thy can make a cable any length with any end. Hope this helps someone.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: 52 Buildup Progress

« on: December 27, 2008, 08:13:51 am »

I agree I used a lot of Swamp Dawgs pictures for refrence but the only way to do it is put it in and take it out a 100 times till you get it right.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: 52 Buildup Progress

« on: December 08, 2008, 05:56:22 pm »

Im using the original rad because it is a heavy industrial one and has just been recored. Only change Ive done is got the old filler cut off and a pressureized one put on . Hoses are giving me trouble but finally got that figured out. If lucky should be running for Christmas.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: November 08, 2008, 08:05:49 am »

Picures would help a lot ,I have a machinest here that can build anything  from a picture.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: November 07, 2008, 05:25:09 pm »

Hey Swampdawg do you have a part number for that remote oil filter holder and  engine block plate to go on oil filter mount. If you do it would help me out a bunch. Appreciate your pics of your 52 rebuild helping me out in all ways. Thanks gror.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: November 04, 2008, 05:31:50 pm »

I measured my small window opening for you grfishmaker . Hole is 6 3/8 inches and the glass is 6 inches. Just to let you know my plywood is not original so dont know how accurate that is. Windows seem to fit ok but there is a 1/4 inch gap in my rubber. Hope this helps you.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: October 28, 2008, 06:52:13 pm »

Yes I think it is. It has been welded up and a lot of the parts are missing so I will probably change it out at some time when all the major work is done.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: October 26, 2008, 04:41:32 pm »

About the bellhousing, I was told by the guy I got the machine from that it was busted out on purpose. He said it made it easier to change out the clutch. Dont know about the tank yet but it is in great shape. And yes the seat covers are for sale. Im still working on shifting design but will keep you posted O.T..

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: October 16, 2008, 06:22:15 pm »

Thanks for the info Old trucker, But I already have that covered. Found a 30ft piece of seven condutor 12Gauge teck with just the right wire in it. Like you say nice and neat and water proof to.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: Gror's rebuild

« on: October 14, 2008, 06:27:03 pm »

Thanks for posting the pictures Swamp Dawg. Its time to get rid of the old 251 and three on the tree. Both are working ok but thought I would make it a little more reliable. The wiring has been giving me some greif so it will all get replaced and a windsheild wiper will also be added. Other than that the rest is good.The engine going in is a 300 ford totaly rebuilt from top to bottom. A c6 auto is going in for a tranny . Lots to do including fabing up moter & tranny mounts. Leapord skin interior has to go and the yellow paint. The only rotten wood was the roof because it was birch venier and left in the rain since 2002 when it was last done. Will correct that and give the old girl a new paint job. Will post pictures of the finished product when done, which will be in a couple of months, so much to do , so little time. I tried to take as many pictures of parts for you Old Trucker so if you have any questions about them feel free to ask.

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For Sale - Parts / For Sale

« on: September 22, 2008, 08:10:49 am »

I have a 251 flathead for sale and the transmission.THIS HAS BEEN SOLD.

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Transmissions / Re: Auto Transmissions

« on: March 18, 2008, 08:31:09 pm »

Ive already found the 300 six and sure the c-6 wont be hard to find,pretty set on changing it all out do to overheating problems with the flathead.

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Wooden Bombardiers / Re: looking for some measurements

« on: March 11, 2008, 05:14:09 pm »

Just measured mine and its 4 feet wide from windsheild to back bumper. Hope that helps!!