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    3/30/2020 9:49 AM  #1

    TremendousWand
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    Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    Anyone know of someone who has lathe access or can do one off machine shop work? I need to take down the wheel spacers on my rear wheels by .125".  I have the slightest rub from my 255/65/17 tires when I hit a bump.  The rear fenders are tough to fold and this is the easiest solution.  

    I just need someone who has a quality lathe to turn them down.  They are 6061-T6 aluminum, should be a piece of cake.

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    3/30/2020 10:24 AM  #2

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    I would gladly do it for you, but I’m in Canuckistan, shipping would kill ya. Sorry but I’m no help other than messing up your post. I have too much free time!

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    3/30/2020 11:10 AM  #3

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    CHECK Discount Tire  might have a shop for wheel adjustments, years ago the Lewisville shop had one, ?? Maybe still do   

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    3/30/2020 11:21 AM  #4

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    Get a lathe, they'll pay for themselves quickly, and they're out there for sale all the time. I've got a Monarch you can have, just pick it up here, or ship it $$$.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/30/2020 11:47 AM  #5

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    You'll give me a lathe?  This is a very small job, just turning down some aluminum by 1/8 of an inch.

    I've only needed a lathe a handful of times in my life.  I don't have that kind of setup but I would be interested.  I got a buddy that has a pretty big garage.

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    3/30/2020 1:10 PM  #6

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    Yep.

    That's what I thought also, till I got one. You'll find all kinds of projects to do.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/30/2020 3:50 PM  #7

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    Oh man, I wish I could make a road trip to pick that up!

     

     

    3/30/2020 5:20 PM  #8

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    Will you deliver?!
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    3/30/2020 5:23 PM  #9

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Get a lathe, they'll pay for themselves quickly, and they're out there for sale all the time. I've got a Monarch you can have, just pick it up here, or ship it $$$.

     
    That is one honkin big motor on that little Monarck. Are the motors 220 3phase with VFD’s?

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    3/30/2020 9:47 PM  #10

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    Call mustangermike at mustangsteve.com
    Contact info on the web site. He can machine anything.  Is in Cleburne.

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    3/30/2020 11:52 PM  #11

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    Rudi wrote:

     That is one honkin big motor on that little Monarck. Are the motors 220 3phase with VFD’s?

    220, 221, whatever it takes

    Rudi, I have no history on the Rube Goldberg motors and Baldor VFD. The printing on the box says "Baldor DC Drive". So I'm guessing the motors are DC??? One motor powers the spindle, the other powers the feed. I do know that when I plug the cord into a 110v outlet the motors run

    Some previous owner removed the drive gears between the spindle and feed, so I'm guessing I won't be cutting threads on it. 

    I was given this lathe, but it takes up too much valuable space in my shop. I can't see junking a 100 year old working lathe, so I'll keep it. The removable legs would make one heck of a table.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/31/2020 6:46 AM  #12

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    It’s an interesting set up nevertheless, what did you replace it with?

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    3/31/2020 6:49 AM  #13

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    Hey Wand, if you can't find a "walk in" near you give me a holler.  If I can get them in my 9" Southbend I can probably help you out.  I'll send you my Ph. # via PM.  I'm assuming these are flat plate spacers and not "studded".

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    3/31/2020 8:47 AM  #14

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    These are 1 inch spacer, I ordered a pair of 3/4 spacers to try first.  That will bring in the wheels a full .250 from the fenders.  If the new ones bring in the wheels too much I'll go back to turning the 1" spacers down by an 1/8.

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    3/31/2020 9:34 AM  #15

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    Rudi wrote:

    It’s an interesting set up nevertheless, what did you replace it with?

    I've had an Atlas/Craftsman 9x36 for 25-30 years. A few years ago this Monarch was offered at no cost, so...
    Might turn it into a rotary fixture for welding.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    4/02/2020 2:55 PM  #16

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    Bearing Bob quotes Mr. Mom. Holy moly that is going deep in movie trivia areas.
     

     

    4/02/2020 3:21 PM  #17

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    Glad to see somebody gets them. Quoted some from Stripes that got nothing.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    4/02/2020 5:11 PM  #18

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    Re: Machine Shop in Dallas Area?

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    Glad to see somebody gets them. Quoted some from Stripes that got nothing.

    "The removable legs make one heck of a table".

                        This^^^^^^^ quote?! 
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    4/02/2020 5:23 PM  #19

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    Na...It was in Coupe's patina getting painted April Fools thread.  I'll kill ya, and lighten up Francis.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

     

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