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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Dec 30, 2017 22:38:09 GMT -5
 I was going to put on new fuel lines, and wash some dirt off my "new" machine today. What happened? I guess these below zero temps messed with my mind!! Actually this is too nice of a sled to not clean up correctly. Gary |
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Post by 80sting440 on Dec 31, 2017 5:37:59 GMT -5
Is that a Sting? What year, '79?
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Dec 31, 2017 9:16:43 GMT -5
Yes it is a 1979. It only has 1000 miles, and is an untouched original. It even has the original factory tools!
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 7, 2018 16:52:33 GMT -5
  It's amazing what a little soap and a new windshield will do! The seat cover is next. |
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Post by weverat on Jan 7, 2018 19:27:42 GMT -5
Very nice!, I always liked the red 79 Stings better than the 1980 orange.
In the back ground there is a 4 foot tall gas bottle, looks like for a torch, is it just propane, or is it something you can weld with?
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 7, 2018 20:22:41 GMT -5
That bottle has argon gas for my MIG welder. It is so much easier than acetylene welding!
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Post by 80sting440 on Jan 7, 2018 22:12:52 GMT -5
Looking good Racer. Where did you find this one? I actually prefer welding old school with oxy/acet torches. I find it quite peaceful and mesmerizing...kinda like watching a lava lamp...
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 7, 2018 23:44:42 GMT -5
I found this one in the very town I grew up in... Red Lodge Mt. I started it tonight for the first time. Even after removing that accelerator pump it started right up and idles normal. I'll take it out and put some power on it tomorrow.
Acetylene...peaceful?? Not mine! Pop, pow, etc.
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Post by 80sting440 on Jan 8, 2018 0:16:20 GMT -5
"Acetylene...peaceful?? Not mine! Pop, pow, etc"
Go down one size on your torch tip and increase your pressures. That way, when the molten steel spits up, the extra gas pressure pushes it away ...it'll be a zen moment for you. Now say it, hummmm....
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Post by scorp11 on Jan 8, 2018 13:50:52 GMT -5
Your stings venting looks oddly familiar 😃  |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 8, 2018 14:09:57 GMT -5
I like your cowl in Blue! Do these vents help cooling very much? I haven't ridden mine yet.
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 8, 2018 17:47:38 GMT -5
 Seems to run well, but I kind of miss the soft seat!! |
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Post by oldscorpman on Jan 8, 2018 19:59:20 GMT -5
Your stings venting looks oddly familiar 😃 i went with the smaller vents and ram air.    |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 8, 2018 20:16:00 GMT -5
Wow...that is some serious metal work and painting. I like it!
Gary
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Post by weverat on Jan 8, 2018 20:56:29 GMT -5
The ram air is awesome! Great idea and very nice job
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 8, 2018 23:00:39 GMT -5
The only bad thing about the above pictures are that it makes my clean find seem like almost a wreck!!
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Post by oldscorpman on Jan 9, 2018 18:49:10 GMT -5
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 10, 2018 20:19:34 GMT -5
That was pretty rough. I don't know that I have that much ambition! It's nice that we don't have rust problems in Montana.
Gary
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Post by oldscorpman on Jan 11, 2018 17:45:02 GMT -5
That was pretty rough. I don't know that I have that much ambition! It's nice that we don't have rust problems in Montana. Gary i restore old cadillacs and old scorpions because it keeps me out of trouble and its fun. i told my wife many years ago when i was going to build my 30 x 50 shop.do want me in the bars chasing women or in my shop where you can see me. she told me to build the shop. rick |
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Post by 1970stingerracer12 on Jan 11, 2018 22:28:27 GMT -5
Good one Rick! Wish I had your shop. My man cave is our two car garage. I can build anything I want, as long as my wife's car has room to stay inside!
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I was going to put on new fuel lines, and wash some dirt off my "new" machine today. What happened? I guess these below zero temps messed with my mind!! Actually this is too nice of a sled to not clean up correctly. Gary
