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Offline jtb

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Big-Jim's welding
« on: April 11, 2008, 06:20:45 PM »
I sent a carb with a broken mounting tab to Big Jim, to see if he could do anything with it.  He did, it's a great job, and it was very reasonable.  If you need something small welded, I recommend him.

Here's the carb before
And after.

He saved my a$$.

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Re: Big-Jim's welding
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2008, 06:32:30 PM »
That's great jtb..

Why don't you give a contact number for "Big Jim"?   Most of these carbs are die cast "pot metal" which an inexperienced welder (like myself in past) can f-up if not very careful.  Seems like not a big deal to send carbs (or other small parts) to anywhare in U.S. Think it would be helpful to other SOHC 4 members if they had the contact number(s) for Big Jim. 

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Ichi
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Re: Big-Jim's welding
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2008, 08:43:28 PM »
Jim is a member here mate, and "Big Jim" is his SOHC4 handle.  ;D
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Re: Big-Jim's welding
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2008, 01:52:11 PM »
Jim is a member here mate, and "Big Jim" is his SOHC4 handle.  ;D

Terry..

Guess it isn't big deal..but there are actually two "Big Jim" SOHC 4 members..though in reading their profiles it's obvious who's the welder of the two.   It is helpful to have contacts explained just a bit more in posts.  Thanks for the info.

Ichi
« Last Edit: September 09, 2008, 12:32:08 AM by Ichiban 4 »
Al Summers

Present: '77 550K
Past: '73 CB450(twin), '72 CB175, '68 CB350, '58 Ariel Square 4 (1000cc), '58 Matchless Typhoon (650cc single), Whizzer Motorbikes '48 -'55 (Pacemaker & Sportsman)..Vespa, Lambretta scooters..etc.