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    Craftsman/Poulan made from a 42cc antivibe engine, a 40cc chassis and two 2150's for misc.

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    I have since removed all of the non english starting instructions and the model # information......................................It felt good.

    It needs a forest green clutch cover to replace the gray one to look 'nice'.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 67L36Driver View Post
    Craftsman/Poulan made from a 42cc antivibe engine, a 40cc chassis and two 2150's for misc.

    Picture 009 (Small).jpg

    I have since removed all of the non english starting instructions and the model # information......................................It felt good.

    It needs a forest green clutch cover to replace the gray one to look 'nice'.
    Do you actually use that crap?
    Firewood saws: Jonsereds Raket 621 (1970), Husky 353G (2003), Euro Stihl MS361W (2004), Husky 372xpg (nov 2006), Husky 339xp (may 2007), Husky 346xpg New Edition (sept 2007), Jonsered 2153WH (april 2010), Husky 560xpg (nov 2011).

    Witchys saw, Dolmar PS5100SH (also may 2007). Rest in peace, my love!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    Do you actually use that crap?
    Had to, the 'makings' was in the pile.
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    In my book, if you put a piece of plastic from another saw, it doesn`t make it a Frankensaw.
    You need to alter the core signifficantly and to increase the power or/and handling etc.
    Otherwise is the same Mary with a different hat.

    Sorry guys. just my 0.02$
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    I seem to build a lot of saws out of just a box of parts or a few parts saws. My last 460 had about 5 parts saws as contributors.

    I've seen 460 tanks on 440's.

    I have a franken trimmer, I put a FS90R motor on a FS80 shaft. Got pretty luck with that.

    I want to do a really nasty looking 2171/372 frankensaw to the nines.
    Last edited by epicklein22; 02-25-2011 at 11:58 AM. Reason: spelling
    Now a sponsor!!! Selling used Husky and Stihl parts. Have limited parts of other brands. PM me with your needs.

    Saws for sale: Stihl MS460 Stihl 046, Poulan Pro 46cc, Poulan 3800, Husky 455, Husky 44, Jonsered 450, Shindaiwa 757. PM for details and prices.



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    Quote Originally Posted by RiverRat2 View Post
    I smell BS!!!!!!! uhhh and lots of it!!!


    Wildman Rep for ya on that sweet Homie!!!!! I bet that Red Beotch,,, will rattle the earwax loose inyer head!!!!! LOLOL!!! That is a Schweeet saw!!!! Awesome work dude!!!! My hats of to ya,,, Post up a vid of it running after you put the top handle on it LoLOL!!!!!
    It runs the same. i just took the handle off to strip the green paint off that was peeling. now its just a nice silver full wrap handle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by epicklein22 View Post
    I seem to build a lot of saw out of just a box of parts or a few parts saws. My last 460 had about 5 parts saws as contributors.

    I've seen 460 tanks on 440's. I have a franken trimmer, I put a FS90R motor on a FS80 shaft. Got pretty luck with that.

    I want to do a really nasty looking 2171/372 frankensaw to the nines.
    Ive got the 2171/372
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    Ive got a factory Frakensaw, I guess! Basicly a Partner P 5000/ 500 Bottom, With a Husky 55 top end, and A Zama Carb (late Husky 55). Then a futuric looking recoil: Now you got the Partner P543 !

    BTW: Also seen the P 543, with a carb that needed the special Husky tool, to adjust!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boskaerm View Post
    Ive got a factory Frakensaw, I guess! Basicly a Partner P 5000/ 500 Bottom, With a Husky 55 top end, and A Zama Carb (late Husky 55). Then a futuristic looking recoil: Now you got the Partner P543 !

    BTW: Also seen the P 543, with a carb that needed the special Husky tool, to adjust!
    Yep, I just checked my book; that qualifies you as Dr. Frankenstein of saws.
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    My Frankensaw is (or will be) a Husky 371K chainsaw with a 372xp clutch cover, 365 starter cover, and the K handle for now. But I'm not very far along as of now. Having trouble with the chain break assembly and oiler.
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    I've got this old junk that I built from a parts bin.
    I wanted to try my hand at porting and didn't have the nerve to try on a good saw, so I built this one from spare parts.
    It's no race saw but it runs out pretty good for an old Poulan junk!


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    Quote Originally Posted by weimedog View Post
    Does my 1978 Husqvarna 61 Rancher hacked to accept a late model 272XP top end fit?



    Of course it does - that is a really cool Frankensaw!
    Firewood saws: Jonsereds Raket 621 (1970), Husky 353G (2003), Euro Stihl MS361W (2004), Husky 372xpg (nov 2006), Husky 339xp (may 2007), Husky 346xpg New Edition (sept 2007), Jonsered 2153WH (april 2010), Husky 560xpg (nov 2011).

    Witchys saw, Dolmar PS5100SH (also may 2007). Rest in peace, my love!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    Of course it does - that is a really cool Frankensaw!
    Very!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rms61moparman View Post
    I've got this old junk that I built from a parts bin.
    Nobody will steal that baby. Best kind to have: runs good, but not shiny enough to attract attention!

    Philbert

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    bah!
    i see few real frankensaws in this thread.

    this is a frankensaw... stihl 037:
    STIHL 037 custom hybrid build pic heavy

    here is a pic of the modded 038m cylinder on the modded 036 case with the modded 036 top cover:

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    hers a vid comparing the 037 to a nearly stock 038m:

    Last edited by volks-man; 03-06-2011 at 06:02 AM.
    current wants:
    john deere 66sv clutch cover (it's a yellow echo 610evl).
    18" k041 poulan or k095 small mount husky bar 3/8 0.50
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    pm me.

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