Looking for an older and unique project
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I'm hot on the trail of a 08S. Supposed to get pics tonight.
HUSKYMAN
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There are lots of good old Stihls to rebuild. Of course theres the Lightning or Contra. The 056 Magnum is a bad lookin motha too.
I would like to have a mint 028 Super myself. Stihl does have the coolest old saws. I just dont like the overpriced new ones
I would like to have a mint 028 Super myself. Stihl does have the coolest old saws. I just dont like the overpriced new ones
Already rebuilt a 045 Super. I chose it because that was what my Dad cut firewood with when I was still at home.
GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
How about a slightly used Buick V-8 Hot Saw?
Gary
Gary
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Do you have the rest of the car?
GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
Nah... just the '63 215 that came out of it.
Gary
Gary
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Damn,, I wanted the bench seats for a swing.:greenchainsaw:
I'd rather take that aluminum blocked Buick V-8 and stuff it in a sand rail!!!!
GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
Now that's a good idear!
Gary
Gary
I've seen them at Silver Lake sand dunes in Michigan where I used to run my Banshee. Very fast indeed. Iron V-8s are just too heavy.
The 08S is a nice saw and pretty different built than other saws. With your snellerizing abilities, I know it will be a great addition to your Stihl collection. I know people in my area that still use them on a regular basis and like it a lot. It's a slow but torquy sob.
Parts are commonly available, so that should not be a problem.
I have 3 of them in my collection.
Parts are commonly available, so that should not be a problem.
I have 3 of them in my collection.
I remember the sandrails at Glamis. One with a turboed Caddy V8.
08s should be a good project. Rugged, swiss army knife of Stihl history. If my memory serves.....those things were still listed in catalogs until the mid-80s. Intended for the rental market, also for multiple use like demo cut heads, drills, augers and such. Considering their length of production run should be able to find parts easy enough.
mysawmyrules
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My 08s is complete with a trimmer head that looks as heavy as the saw.
I just picked up a mini project. Got a 015AV for $40. Needs both top AV mounts repaired/replaced and a front hand guard. P&C look like new. Runs good. I May just clean this one up and sell it to a friend.
Anyone have a used set of AV mounts that go under the handle on top the saw? I also need an air filter and front handguard w/spring.
Anyone have a used set of AV mounts that go under the handle on top the saw? I also need an air filter and front handguard w/spring.
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bcorradi
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I think I sold off most of my 015 parts except for a couple of misc. oem parts, but I'll look tonight to make sure. The air filters are NLA so finding a new one may be difficult.
Dennis Cahoon
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You know....anybody can re-paint and spruce up and old beater. How bout trying to build something with a little performance?
You mean beyond a woods port? Most of my saws are woods ported.
