My Bonanza fork boots

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So I got two 5.30/4.20-6 USA made carlisle double indian head tires from a guy, and I've decided to use them on my BC1100 project. Being I'm using a big engine I thought it would look good with big tires also. The only problem with them is that the tread footprint is really wide making it impossible to run the stock rubber fork boots. So my solution was to machine some out of aluminum and mill a flat spot on one side to clear the tires. Next I machined internal grooves for o rings to seal on the lower shafts as they slide through the simulated boots. I then drilled and tapped for two set screws and then coated them with liquid tape in a can so they look and feel like rubber.
 
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