This is great to know!!
But it begs the question - What's the point of limiting the private messages for non-gold club members if they ultimately end up getting stored in the trash once they are deleted? Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
I've seen Jared's (MidnightSwinger) '65 Dart several times. Saw it this morning actually. It's legit. If I wanted another project, I'd snag it in a heartbeat. Really just needs an engine/trans and some wires. The interior looked awesome when I saw it this morning.
Thanks! That's a really good idea. I thought about making one, but I have no way to cut the necessary keyway that it needs. Pinning the threaded portion on is a great alternative and makes a ton of sense.
You know a ton about these little machines! Do you know where one could find a tailstock leadscrew that's in good shape for one of these Craftsman 12" lathes. It's hard to tell from photos on ebay if the threads on a used piece are worth a crap.
I picked my first lathe up a couple years ago. It's one of the older Craftsman 12x36 models. The photo below is from when I finished dissembling and cleaning it up really well after I bought it. I've since picked up an overseas 6" 3-jaw chuck and it works great for everything I've needed it for...
Based on those numbers, it's fine. Run it.
My only question would be are you positive the engine oil pan rail is perfectly parallel to the transmission output shaft centerline?
Hughes sells them too.
https://hughesengines.com/Index/products.php?browse=category&level0=QS0gU21hbGwgQmxvY2sgIkxBIg==&level1=Um9ja2VyIEFybXMgJiBBY2Nlc3Nvcmllcw==&searchmode=partnumber&page=4&partid=10392
All I did was redrill the front hanger bolts 5/8" inward and pretty much the same for the rears. Then just a 15 dollar set of spring perches later and some grinding and welding and it's done. You've just gotta get the right wheel to center them up. Don't say something can't be done if others are...
I like the idea of starting with good used stuff. Though I don't have kids myself, my neighbor spent a ton of money on a motorcross bike, pads, helmet, etc. for his kid. In less than a year, his son was over it and had moved on to his next hobby.