Springfield Flyer.

[tauruck]

The rear mounts are done and welded in but I forgot to take pics.

I'll do so in the AM.

Some "Unobtaniumism" . I wish.

[tauruck]

The mounts.

[tauruck]

Rear lift pair mountings in.
Next hurdle!!!!

[roygoodwin]

Do they need any support at the top ? I'm thinking of something to resist lateral force (people leaning on the car while gawking or working) when the jacks are extended.  The bottom mounts look pretty sturdy, but the leverage that the extended jacks will have *might* create a problem.  Just a thought.

Roy

[tauruck]

I'll be putting a top bracket in when we get the right length lifts. The one I used is a sample from the manufacturer.

Thanks for noting that Roy.

[tauruck]

Gee, I should be called Herr BoxMeister or Herr Tigmeister after today!.

I put in both firewalls.
Inner and outer.
What a mission but it's done save for a few touch ups.

[tauruck]

There was no way I could get the inner plate into place in one piece. 

I cut it in three and welded the pieces after fitting.

[lsrjunkie]

Buzzing right along Mikey! Looks good man. This is my favorite part of a build, because it seems like things come in leaps and bounds!

[wheelrdealer]

Mike:

Great progress.

BR

[tauruck]

Thanks Joe and Bill.

All you guys must be tired of me saying I just found this sponsor or that one.

Without them this build wouldn't be happening. They are as important as the crew.

I haven't figured their investment in Dollar terms but it must be quite a lot.

I've been blessed in that I've been directed to real good people and it makes all the difference.

I need lots of Dzus type mounting brackets to mount the body work and floor pan but buying what you'd call a $2 plate is like 25 bucks here. I could use 100 and it mounts up cost wise.

I sent out emails to companies that do water jet cutting looking for sponsorship.

The short story is that three replied but the one I went with is based in Springfield about five blocks from where I grew up.

The owner Deon called and we spoke for about an hour. He lives in his factory, never goes out and hates traffic worse than me. He's all in and offered other services like CNC milling, turning and bending if needed.

What a win!!!!

He's doing all the brackets still needed and another miracle is in the bag.

Check him out if you like.

http://www.sawaterjet.co.za/photo_gallery/index2.html

Great day today. A lot off my mind.

[Speed Limit 1000]

I think that it is great that you have the passion to pass on to sponsors to get them involved in LSR. We get a little help with product sometimes and it is a big help. Last year Mile High Crankshafts fixed our Buick crank after we damaged it on the dyno. We would have never been able to take the car to Speed Week without the fast turn around on the crank. It is very good to be able to have people to supply help when you need it. Your build is an inspiration, thank you for keeping us updated.

[tauruck]

Thanks Speed Limit.

It seems to me that you meet the nicest people in this game.

Things come out of left field to quote Tman.

Nothing to report on my build today but I just got some pics from Dirk via email.
He's a client and all round good guy. I built him a bunch of parts for his custom bike.
Gas tank, fenders, oil tank cover, seat pan, swingarm and a few other bits.
He's never built a bike before but I think he's done a great job with his first.
Calls it Green Slide.
Check the pics.

[Geo]

Hey Mike,

Glad to see photos and hear the updates on sponsors. Your winning personality is showing! Great to see the welds get better with every one you do. Now that it's cooling off you can work harder! 

Geo

[tauruck]

Geoff, don't hate me!!!!

I'm busy as a Spelling BEEEE.

[Geo]

Love ya bro!  Spelling bee is over, school champ, county champ, well up in the state competition. Now I have time to work on other things, like the cars! Need anything let me know.

Geo