Springfield Flyer.

[tauruck]

Fittings. There are O rings that seal the deal when it's all bolted together.

[tauruck]

One more from the side. Other fittings beside the three will be mounted once the motor is in place.

[saltwheels262]

I have been following this build.
you do very nice work.

good luck.

Bf

[tauruck]

Coming from a biker that even counts for more.  :lol: Thanks bf.

[tauruck]

I managed to finish welding the cockpit section today. Next on the list is to build in the bulkheads for front and rear suspension. I had a plug from another project out in the yard. Actually part of a fishing ski I designed a few years ago. Why I never threw it out I'll never know but I flipped it over and offered it up to the chassis. It's pretty close, not perfect but a starting point.  I like the lines and after some mods I'll use it. No CAD drawings, flow visualizations here just good old instinct. I can't wait to start. The SALT FEVER has taken hold.

[Tman]

That canopy would look good in my shop!

[tauruck]

Sure Trent, when I'm done with it. Today was a tough one but I'm fighting. The bearing blocks I'll be using on the suspension are out of stock and will only be here first week in November. That's seven weeks!!!. I thanked my sponsor and said no problem. There's lots of other things to do in the meantime. I know most of you have day jobs and can't be on your own projects all day. I'm on this one all day and the last time I was in bed before 9 was during basic training. Tried watching GaTech vs NCarolina, fell asleep. Sprint Cup at Loudon, watched the young girl do the anthem (very nicely done BTW) and woke up this morning. not because I was rested but Dodge although mommy is a small woman she snores like a bear. Like I know what one sounds like.

[tauruck]

The "main" part of the chassis is done. I need to fabricate the front and rear clips, fit motor and gearbox plates and then I can get onto the thousand small brackets she'll need. It's a difficult one to photograph because I can't get far enough back for a decent shot.
Also going to start with the suspension this weekend and that should be interesting. I need a few days off. The fishmouthing thing is nuts but I can say the Starrett hole saws stood up great as expected. One broke but it was my fault.

[tauruck]

Some fitment.

[tauruck]

Some other angles. Steering box mount is in etc.

[Captthundarr]

Mike, That thing is starting to get busy. great progress.

[lsrjunkie]

I second that! Great progress Mike!! 

[Jon]

Looking good Mike, impressive progress.

[Dr Goggles]

You're not mucking around Mike,nice work,using the Maro as inspiration is a good start, do you sleep?

[tauruck]

Thanks gents. I have to keep at it if I want to finish and run next year. You guys have day jobs but I work from home so while I don't have work coming in I have to get stuck in. Sleep is a luxury and I go to bed early but not much happens. I'm constantly building im my mind. :lol: