Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Kenny,
Add one more for a total of 2 for Norton/keith.
Kb
Add one more for a total of 2 for Norton/keith.
Kb
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
That for sure is one option we have BUT, If we were to do that, then I would suggest that we don't have them drill any holes.....
I would think that anyone putting these on a non 78 sled would leave the Horizontal part on to strengthen the foot rests unless going on a Show Sled or Trailer Queen, OR mounting to the far rear of the tunnel instead of the forward rear part..
Kenny
I would think that anyone putting these on a non 78 sled would leave the Horizontal part on to strengthen the foot rests unless going on a Show Sled or Trailer Queen, OR mounting to the far rear of the tunnel instead of the forward rear part..
Kenny
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Kenny I"m in I like to think for 26.00 i can make them work just fine.After all i have never found a bumper off of a 78 that would work on another 78 without doing a little tweeking.Thanks alot for all you are doing to make this happen.I will still take my 5 if it happens! Brock
Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Years back when I bought several NOS bumpers from the DK truckload sale I found they all needed tweaking to install.
Leaving the horizantal holes undrilled is a good idea.
Leaving the horizantal holes undrilled is a good idea.
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
I'm still in. There will be tweaking no matter how its made.
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
I'm still in for sure. I think this is a great opportunity to pick up some excellent reproduction parts, who else would go through all the trouble of getting this project together? We appreciate all the work you have put into this Kenny, if we have to end up tweaking a bit to get these to fit I don't see a big problem. It's up to the rest of you whether you decide to drill all or some or none of the holes. I will get mine on and straight with some time and patience and a little whiskey. Just my 2 cents.
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Kenny, I think that the holes are perfectly the same from sled to sled. Maybe no holes would be best. That way they can be drilled to everyone's individual sled. Do whatever you think is the best and let em fly.
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
The problem is that the holes in the bar are pretty much where they need to be. If I drilled the bar where the hole in the foot board is, it would be very, very close to the end of the tube.If the bar looks good with the horizontal bolts in and the major issue is the vertical hole alignment in the running board couldn't we just have them leave that hole undrilled? This would require us to drill the remaining 2 holes to install on a '78 tunnel, but at the same time allow some flexibility to fit as necessary. Really, how many virgin tunnels are there left out there (easy boys)? Also, I suspect a bunch of these are going on non-'78 sleds and the tabs will be cut off any way. I would rather drill a couple holes than try to redrill a hole that was close and then have to cover it up.
ME
Also the lower horizontal hole is real close to the bend, not an easy spot to drill on your own accurately.
I'd leave the bar alone and re-drill the tunnel.
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
OK Guy's, WE have made it to 101 bars ordered, this will happen, I'm just waiting for a few more to comment on Holes, some holes or no holes..
Please start sending in Pre Payments, of $26.00 for ea bar you ordered, We'll take care of shipping charges later once I know what it costs to ship these..
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Thanks Guys, lets hope this part goes better & faster than producing the proto types did...
Kenny
Please start sending in Pre Payments, of $26.00 for ea bar you ordered, We'll take care of shipping charges later once I know what it costs to ship these..
My PayPal is the same as my email ump45-nt@swbell.net
For any other means of payment, Checks, Money Orders, etc.
My address is
Ken Heins
730 NW 5th St.
Blue Springs Mo.64014
PLEASE ADD YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS TO YOUR PAYMENTS
Thanks Guys, lets hope this part goes better & faster than producing the proto types did...
Kenny
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Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
I agree with Brian...400brian wrote:The problem is that the holes in the bar are pretty much where they need to be. If I drilled the bar where the hole in the foot board is, it would be very, very close to the end of the tube.If the bar looks good with the horizontal bolts in and the major issue is the vertical hole alignment in the running board couldn't we just have them leave that hole undrilled? This would require us to drill the remaining 2 holes to install on a '78 tunnel, but at the same time allow some flexibility to fit as necessary. Really, how many virgin tunnels are there left out there (easy boys)? Also, I suspect a bunch of these are going on non-'78 sleds and the tabs will be cut off any way. I would rather drill a couple holes than try to redrill a hole that was close and then have to cover it up.
ME
Also the lower horizontal hole is real close to the bend, not an easy spot to drill on your own accurately.
I'd leave the bar alone and re-drill the tunnel.
Kenny, do you want us to start sending payment?
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Kenny
Just sent payment for two grab bars! Thanks, North Pole Dave
Just sent payment for two grab bars! Thanks, North Pole Dave
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Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Harley/everyone, yup go ahead & start sending in payments
dap574/Dave is this a new order of 2 that I didn't have you down before on??
deerenuts, got your payment, thanks
Kenny
dap574/Dave is this a new order of 2 that I didn't have you down before on??
deerenuts, got your payment, thanks
Kenny
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"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Kenny, yes a new order. Thanks North Pole Dave
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Dave, I got you down & thanks for the payment..
Kenny
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"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
Re: Kenny's next reproduction: '78 style rear bumpers
Money Sent Ken. Also I sent you a couple PMs you get them?? thanks Bob
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