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Boscobill

05-06-2015 @ 10:30 AM

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Just joined the club, always been a flathead admirer. Don't own a car or truck with a flattie but i did build a motorcycle around one. Attached photo, hope this works...

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05-06-2015 @ 10:57 AM

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As one who once built a Bonneville race car around a motorcycle engine, I can appreciate the thought and skill that went into your project. Beautiful!

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05-06-2015 @ 11:41 AM

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Welcome aboard! What a different use for a Flathead. I would love to hear it

flatfoot

05-06-2015 @ 1:54 PM

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That is too kool! Welcome to the club. I'm Dale Smith.

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05-06-2015 @ 3:33 PM

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Very cool, I have a 68 Triumph Bonneville I bought when I was 19, still have it 45 years later.

Boscobill

05-09-2015 @ 5:22 AM

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Thanks for the comments, glad nobody was put off by the unusual usage of a flathead. Looking forward to taking part in the forum, there will be times when i could use some good advice on the ins and outs of keeping the V8 in good working order. The engine has been 100% reliable for the past 5 years. The bike gets used daily, and eventually it will need to be rebuilt, at which point i will very much appreciate any knowledge on getting things done correctly.

lazy69ranch

05-10-2015 @ 6:30 PM

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Absolutely beautiful and ingenious! Welcome aboard! Would love to see the bike in person, which part of the country are you in?

Dan

Boscobill

05-12-2015 @ 7:28 AM

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I am located in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin, in Boscobel.

lazy69ranch

05-12-2015 @ 9:25 AM

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I tried to send you a private message but you're apparently not yet set up for that. My son and I will be traveling through WI to Racine in 2-3 weeks and would love to visit with you if possible. Any show and shines going on around that time you'll be at?
My email is Dan@Lazy69Ranch.com

Boscobill

05-14-2015 @ 5:45 AM

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I'll try getting my messaging set up, but if you could let me know the possible dates you might be coming this way i can let you know what events might be happening. Looking forward to meeting you, my address is 601 Airport Road, Boscobel, WI. My email is william322@centurytel.net

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