Help. Springer fork install....

[KilroyCD]

I possibly have the same make of springer fork on one of my bikes. It too is longer than other seemingly identical springers I have on other bikes, and I'm assuming that is so it can also be used on women's styles. Women's bikes typically have a longer head tube than men's bikes. The extra length on this springer is exacerbated by the fact that the head tube on my bike is a bit shorter than the other bikes I have. In fact, the head tube on your bike looks to be about as short as the one on mine.
I resorted to using a spacer that is around 1 1/4" long (made from pvc pipe). You can see that spacer in the photo below.
If necessary, you can cut the springer's steering tube down a bit, but make sure you have the adjustable race for the upper bearing on before you start cutting. This way you can back it off to chase the threads once you have finished cutting.
Also, I don't suggest that you use red Loc-Tite unless you fancy taking a torch to something to loosen it. Blue Loc-Tite will work perfectly for this.

 

[Stan4d]

That bike looks kinda like mine....is it a cranbrook?thanks for the tip about the head nut. I was actually going to get a sacrificial nut for that purpose. I also am blessed to have a nice thread file set and a wide range of tap and dies. For now the forks are on the shelf awaiting the next build (probably the next two) so I do not plan to modify them untill I find the bike I am going to put them on, but any and all advise is still welcome. That way it is here when needed by anyone.

 

[KilroyCD]

That bike looks kinda like mine....is it a cranbrook?

No, it's a Sun Retro Classic Cruiser, but it wouldn't surprise me if the frames are virtually identical. It's possible that both Sun and Huffy contract with the same manufacturers to make their bikes.