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General Discussion => Wanted / For Sale => Topic started by: Rocket on November 09, 2010, 08:27:40 PM

Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: Rocket on November 09, 2010, 08:27:40 PM
I am restoring a 71 steel-tanker and I need (1) chain adjuster and the "U" shaped bracket for the speedo.  I've tried Al B. and the Genuine NOS parts guy from Wisconsin with no luck.  Any help would be appreciated.
thanks
Rocket
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: slvrbrdfxr on November 11, 2010, 03:35:43 PM
Hi Rod,
I have an original "U shaped" speedo bracket. I do not want to sell it but would be more than happy to let you borrow it to try and duplicate. Let me know. You can email me by using my screen name here followed by @cox.net .
Dave McCullough
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: Rocket on November 11, 2010, 08:56:03 PM
Dave
Thanks for the offer on the bracket, I have a steel-tanker that I can remove the bracket and copy.  
thanks
Rod G
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: rob w on November 12, 2010, 10:07:48 AM
Rocket, I'm not following you on the 'U' speedo bracket ? Just can't picture it.
Bob
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: firstturn on November 12, 2010, 10:15:45 AM
Bwrob,
  I didn't either.  He is referring to the bracket that holds the Speedo in place and bolts on to the back of the speedo.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: Dale Fisher on November 12, 2010, 10:35:38 AM
Wasn't the correct mount as below?

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/BSTBC3gBmkKGrHgoH-DMEjlLlvjJvBKCdI0pUDw_12.jpg)

Apologizing for the rust the one on the Jackpiner.

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/Jackpiner/Jackpiner009.jpg)

1972 Cheney Sachs
1972 Suzuki GT380
1972/73 Cheney Sachs Project
1973 Triumph TR5MX
1973 Penton Jackpiner Project
1974 Penton Berkshire
1974 Honda MT125
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: firstturn on November 12, 2010, 11:07:59 AM
Correct mount, but what Rod needs is the bracket that bolts on to the back of the speedo and keeps the speedo in place in the bracket that is pictured.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: Rocket on November 12, 2010, 10:15:55 PM
Thanks Uncle Ron
Rod
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: firstturn on November 18, 2010, 07:08:08 AM
Rod,
Private message sent.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: Kip Kern on November 18, 2010, 07:20:45 AM
Rod

I think I still have one left if you need it, let me know.  Dont forget to put the "O" Ring under the VDO when you mount it.
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: Rocket on November 18, 2010, 11:34:47 AM
Kip
I do need the speedo "U" bracket if you have one.
thanks
Rod
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: Kip Kern on November 18, 2010, 11:42:09 AM
Will check tonight and ship it tomorrow if I have it!
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: gooddirt on November 19, 2010, 11:10:17 PM
I have two types of chain adjusters for steel tankers I think there are two types. LG
Title: Wanted for Steeltank project
Post by: gooddirt on November 20, 2010, 02:46:53 PM
Have the black U in the second pic.