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new nose fork
Got this fork from a 750 scratch builder. 1/2" AL, one piece. Ordered a 5/8" axle from Matco that through-bolts with castle nuts. I never cared much for the original fork, too much side-to-side flexing for me.
Albums: Jimmy's Build Photos
Location: Houston, TX
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Comment by Paulo Pagamissi on April 29, 2021 at 11:56am
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Jimmy, please, where do I get the tire dimensions for the Air Trac ???
Do you have a table or website ???
I want to see the diameter of the tire.
Thanks !!!
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OK, thank you !!!
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Comment by Jimmy Young on April 29, 2021 at 10:49am
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Yes I used an inner tube.
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Jimmy: did you have to use inner tube ??? THANKS !!!
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Paulo - It is not going to be exactly like the SD fork because this one was custom built well before the SD ever came on the scene. I know so e folks who want a taller, “beefier” nose fork on 750 have ordered the SD nose fork. I believe that Jonathon Fay who has a 750 Cruzer has the SD nose fork on his plane and he does a lot of off-field landings. Try checking in with him, or look on the Zenith FB page for some of his plane photos. The SD fork is a little taller I believe. I’m sure a quick call to Zenith would also answer your question.
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Hello Jimmy !!!
I'm looking for a fork like that.
Would it be the same as Super Duty ????
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Yes it is a scratch built fork. Tire is a McCreary Air-Trak 6 ply 6.00 X 6, rim is the same as the kit rim.
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Comment by Joe Harrington on January 31, 2012 at 1:16pm
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Looks nice. What is the front wheel and tire (size, brand, etc)? The smaller size looks like it would work better for a wheel penetration ski.
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Comment by Jock Struthers on January 31, 2012 at 1:15pm
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Having just twisted my front forks and axle during an underpowered STOL flare with full flaps, your photo and idea couldnt have been more timely. Thanks for posting it. I will show a scratch build engineer and see what he could do for me. The only thing I have thought about the light forks supplied is that having them take the load and fail probably saved the gear leg and firewall being damaged......?
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Comment by Bob McDonald on January 31, 2012 at 6:24am
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Good looking fork. Is it "scratch built"?
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