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Old 11-08-2017, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by av8tor1977
I still do them. I ocassionally build an engine for sale, or do one to order for a past customer. I don't generally do parts for sale though, as I don't have the time and energy, plus there is just no way it is worthwhile. By the time you hand craft individual pieces for a conversion, you can't charge anywhere near what they are worth. That's one of the reasons nobody makes the conversion parts any more.
Yeah, that's what I am finding out. If I had a lathe and mill it would all be done already, but I don't so I will be working on a couple of machinist acquaintances to build the parts I design for beer money on the side or at home.

Thanks for the reply,
Mark