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by chriszildjian17
Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:14 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

The engine was absolutely trashed. Not much I could use. only thing I kept was the lower case, and tins. Brian Brown met up with me at A1 with another engine to use for parts as well . https://i.imgur.com/CVaObfd.jpg Got new Gaskets, and pistons from Matt at newbreed. With a lot of clean up in the s...
by chriszildjian17
Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:02 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

Got the front skis, 10in competition carbides, and shocks all mounted. She sits really low in the front.

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by chriszildjian17
Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:57 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

With the rear skid in. There isn't a whole lot of adjustment for more ski pressure on the ice. I"ve seen many guys do Many different things. I wanted to keep it simple as possible. So I choose to use 2 simple hose clamps. Allows me to adjust really easy and fast for different track conditions. ...
by chriszildjian17
Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:02 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

skids all done. All been blasted and powder coated. These shaft gave me fits coming out. Took a trip to Brian Brown place for a few other parts, And he gladly showed me his air hammer method of taking them out. I installed a shorter shock on the tf rear arm to pull the rear height down and stiffen t...
by chriszildjian17
Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

Wanted to share with you guys my rear tail light. As far as oval racing goes, Most rules require a Battery powered Tail light that will be on if the sled is running or not. But this my work great for trail riders as well. This is a Led Oval light, and bracket that i purchased at my local TSC for $30...
by chriszildjian17
Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

Thanks guys. That"s really interesting Liquify. Has me thinking . It"s been a bit since my last post. I have been working nonstop on my race sled. some of it I may have flown threw it enough where i didn't get pictures. So I am going to try and play catch up here. Thans to the help of D.A ...
by chriszildjian17
Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Mid-Mount Madness: "Katy's Bogie Bash" Sleds...
Replies: 116
Views: 98961

Re: Mid-Mount Madness: "Katy's Bogie Bash" Sleds...

Looks good Joe. Id be scared to get those nos parts all crusty , that's just me though.
by chriszildjian17
Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:41 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

Now to Mount the right side. Here is a picture of how everything will sit as they are assembled https://i.imgur.com/IcsicBv.jpg Here is the front view with all the bolts tightened up so you can see the camber it will put on the carbides for the front skis. I say the Carbides Because on the ice, the ...
by chriszildjian17
Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

https://i.imgur.com/AYTrzxw.jpg Now to install the leaf spring mounts to the spindles. I will be Installing generic ski spreaders that i Had laying around. for the stk class i really don"t need anything special. They help out tremendously to add stability in the corners. How I will be mounting...
by chriszildjian17
Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:58 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

Managed to install most of the steering,Fuel Tank, Chain case, Jackshaft and mounted the fuel rebuilt fuel pump. I polished both tie rods by screwing in a 3/8-24 bolt with the head cut off. Used the cut off end to put in my air drill and used it like a lath. started out with a 220 grit. moved to a 4...
by chriszildjian17
Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

Honestly Alan I've never owned or had a sportfire taken apart to know. lol Made some progress. Although I did not finish this sled to take it to Honda East like I planned, Its still moving along. https://i.imgur.com/lu2wDVL.jpg?1 Got A Much needed box of parts from Newbreed. It was like Christmas :d...
by chriszildjian17
Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: ANOTHER SLED PROJECT... SPRINTFIRE #2
Replies: 55
Views: 34623

Re: ANOTHER SLED PROJECT... SPRINTFIRE #2

that tank turned out great. Always wanted to try that method with the heat gun, but always to scared to wreck a decent tank.
by chriszildjian17
Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

https://i.imgur.com/azoCPr8.jpg Also got a little work in on the rear suspension. Sand blasted most of it. Still have the rails and a few more parts to go yet. I am going to be using the Tf skid, With the lf front arm. I do not need the front and middle wheels the liquifires have due to how the rea...
by chriszildjian17
Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

Before I got to carried away assembling I almost forgot one Important that needed to be installed. The tunnel Protectors. This sled will be full of razor sharp ice Pixs. Very important to get these mounted so i don't destroy the tunnel. I had a few extra sets I had purchased a year ago from Dennis K...
by chriszildjian17
Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: Twin Oval Build
Replies: 33
Views: 9964

Re: Twin Oval Build

I was able to get my stepdaughter off her iphone for about 20 minutes. Long enough for her to assist me in re-attach the bulkhead to the tunnel. https://i.imgur.com/SSOOfN9.jpg After What felt like a million steel rivets i flipped the chassis over, Mounted the Tpr panels, spindles, steering arms and...