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Fullraceflathead · 02-08-2017, 02:17 PM

Many Original Zenith 3's Tops have cracked from 87+ years of use and abuse and are now sporting Tops from earlier Zeniths.
Remember the 3's were an early attempt at saving money by casting the walls thinner and the reason for the added bracing on the flange.

TinCup · 02-09-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullraceflathead

Many Original Zenith 3's Tops have cracked from 87+ years of use and abuse and are now sporting Tops from earlier Zeniths.
Remember the 3's were an early attempt at saving money by casting the walls thinner and the reason for the added bracing on the flange.

It is amazing how much lighter the Zenith 3 bottom is over the other 2. I wish I had a scale to weigh them.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-09-2017, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TinCup

It is amazing how much lighter the Zenith 3 bottom is over the other 2. I wish I had a scale to weigh them.

The post office might weigh it for you.
Of course the way they handle packages, they'll probably drop it and snap off the mounting ears.

02-08-2017, 02:17 PM	#1
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