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18th August 2021
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dubois, WY
Posts: 4,174 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200S Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH-883D Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1988 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDXT Other Motorcycle Year: 2001
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Something different: 1948 Willys Truck
Closing down my MC repair business to finally work on my own stuff.
My current project:
1948 Willys Truck with a 1957 Studebaker 259 in it.
They wanted too much money for a new bed so I had one built out of
reclaimed douglas fir. A cheaper and better looking solution.
My friend Doug did the wood work for me.
Local bodyman Dan, did the paint just before he retired.... GM Regal red from '68 or so.
Engine cleaned up and all new seals and gaskets. Did not need a rebuild since it was a strong runner to begin with.
T-18 transfer case rebuilt
T-90 transmission waiting to be put back together.
Got an overdrive unit too!
Still have to re-seal the differentials and paint the frame and all.
It will have all new wiring and other upgrades.
I'll post up more pics as I go.
Last edited by decman; 18th August 2021 at 19:22..
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18th August 2021
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Near Philly
Posts: 8,144 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: Suzuki GT550 Other Motorcycle Year: 1974
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Truck's looking great!
But closing the motorcycle repair business? What happens the next time I enter WY or UT and the gremlins attack my rear brakes????? 
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18th August 2021
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Thanks Chris!
I'm always open to friends and travelers. 
Just needed to trim a lot the excess crap I was doing. 
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Truck's looking great!
But closing the motorcycle repair business? What happens the next time I enter WY or UT and the gremlins attack my rear brakes????? |
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30th August 2021
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Near Philly
Posts: 8,144 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: Suzuki GT550 Other Motorcycle Year: 1974
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Originally Posted by decman
Thanks Chris!
I'm always open to friends and travelers.
Just needed to trim a lot the excess crap I was doing. |
You don't know how close you came to having me back again in June. I had the same brake issue as I entered WY on my way out to the IBR in June. I opted to continue on to SLC and bleed them first which worked for about a week or so. Then whenever it got hot they started fading but was able to pump them up. |
18th August 2021
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Pampa, Tx.
Posts: 3,331 Sportster/Buell Model: 883/1212 Sportster/Buell Year: 2000
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Can't wait to see this project progress! Looks like you got a really got start on it.
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18th August 2021
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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I'm freaking jealous. Good work ��
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18th August 2021
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Let Freedom Ring in PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by decman
Closing down my MC repair business to finally work on my own stuff.
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If you enjoy helping others, doing work that you like, it is a good feeling when you have lotsa projects you can help with - and the money is always a bit of incentive. Work can be very rewarding...
But there comes a time to move on to retirement - which is also a great adventure if you're still healthy.
It looks like you have a nice project there to keep you busy - plenty of things to accomplish and feel satisfaction from.
More riding - whenever you want - Less money, but if you've been careful, that won't be a problem...
You really know you're retired when you have to stop and think a bit - to remember what day of the week it is... 
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19th August 2021
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a swamp/Michigan
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Declan, very nice project, and an quite a collection of parts. Should be a very gratifying project. Looking forward to your progress.
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19th August 2021
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,268 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200s Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xlch Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1974
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the stude blower on it would be nice. was sorta like a paxton blower. (sn-60)
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19th August 2021
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dunnellon FL
Posts: 4,730 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 883/1200 Hugger Sportster/Buell Year: 1995 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 11 RK
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Man that is great looking! Will be following your progress. Congrats on retirement!
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