Springfield Flyer.

[wobblywalrus]

Thanks, Mike.  Been in contact with the VP and Sunoco distributors in SA.  Like you say, they do not normally stock high octane leaded.  I need to order it ahead of time.  I will do this and ask them to write "EBOLA" on the can in big letters.  This way, no one will take it and use it until I get there.

[tauruck]

We make a plan here in good old Africa. Amateur blenders!!!

You could just put a label on it saying "HAHD WEK, VERY HEVY" or a simpler much more effective "SNAKES INSIDE".

I can't wait for you to get here.

[wobblywalrus]

VP SA sells leaded.  They keep C16 in stock.  This is VP's basic leaded race fuel and it should work great in this bike.  I am trying to do the engine work early so I have plenty of time for figuring out the travel stuff.  150 mph on the Kalahari is the goal, and the BBQ.  Us homeboys from Oakland know lots about those.   

[salt27]

Oakland Oregon?  Go Oakers   

[tauruck]

Talking BBQ and meat.
Our Beef Jerky is legendary. Not only made from beef but game, Ostrich, you name it. The best I've ever eaten was Catfish but nobody knows how to make it anymore.
The biggest consumers are ex pats from the UK, Canada and Europe. I don't have any American friends here but I'm sure the one that do live here are addicts too.

It's called Biltong. Google it.

[tauruck]

Bo, I guess you know where your HQ will be?.

We don't accept NO here.

[wobblywalrus]

Will be there, Mike.  I am not sure which is more dangerous.  Racing or learning how to drive on the left in J'burg.

[tauruck]

I don't drive here but I'll do so on the track.

You'll be fine. It's not bad.

[tauruck]

Nothing to report on the build for now.

[Tman]

Me like jerky!@

[tauruck]

Trent, same here and if I mention the word in my house the Jack Russells start doing backflips!.
Darn addicts.
No money for Jerky right now. Earning a buck is all but impossible.
I've lost three big jobs in as many weeks. I'm too expensive?

Guys try doing stuff they can't and when they've used up all the clients money the job comes to me and I'm expected to work for "free".

I don't know what custom work costs in the States but is building a sub frame, four wishbones, stub axles, hubs and related bits on a FWD converted to RWD worth $3000??.
The guy took a FWD car and wanted the motor out back.

[wobblywalrus]

Schedule a visit to Speedweek.  Your truck will be loaded with the dogs inside.  Five minutes before you leave some clown will show up with a big project that needs to be done right now.  This method never fails.

[floydjer]

Mike..here in west Michigan  $3K on that job would get you some real nice CAD renderings and a shirt.  You are too cheap.  JB

[Captthundarr]

Mike, I can tell folks smoke weed over there as well. Something for nuthin and chicks for free....

[tauruck]

Frank this is the weed HQ on all levels.

You can't win.
The long car is on hold until I find some work to buy material.

News came yesterday that the wheel manufacturer messed up on the first front wheel assembly.
I'll hear the outcome tomorrow as today is a public holiday.

Did a boat repair for one of my sponsors yesterday.
It's a skull made from Carbon and almost as long as the liner.
Two small cracks in the hull. 5 minute job. No charge.

The marketing guy from Henred Fruehauf  the biggest truck trailer manufacturer here contacted me wanting to get involved in the project.
It looks like the trailer/transportation is taken care of but hopefully they might want a bigger piece of the yet unfinished pie. 8-)