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Randimus Maximus

#345
July 10, 2023, 05:08:11 PM
This cat has four of them on his truck.  But steel, I believe. 

Monsterlover

#346
July 10, 2023, 05:08:46 PM
Quote from: Popeye the Sailor on July 10, 2023, 02:45:05 PM
This guy makes 'em  :P

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/sheet-metal-replica-1952-100-lb-practice-bomb-m38a2-for-gas-air-tank.1183038/



Well those are hideous aren't they.

Mine would have looked a lot better. Those proportions are horrible imo.

In other news I have ordered:

Fuel cell
Fuel cell mounting kit
Wiring harness for the whole truck
Fuel filter and mounting brackets
Fuel rails
Dual 255lph fuel pump
1000cc fuel injectors

All the fuel stuff is -8 in/out

Still need to get a fpr ordered but this should keep me busy for a little while.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#347
July 10, 2023, 05:09:22 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on July 10, 2023, 05:08:11 PM
This cat has four of them on his truck.  But steel, I believe. 



I might need that horn. Or something similar
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#348
July 10, 2023, 05:11:34 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on July 10, 2023, 05:09:22 PM
I might need that horn. Or something similar
[thumbsup]

I think you're close with the heim joints, though.

Monsterlover

#349
July 10, 2023, 05:16:25 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on July 10, 2023, 05:11:34 PM
  [thumbsup]

I think you're close with the heim joints, though.



Thank God I am. Those things are e x p e n s I v e
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#350
July 11, 2023, 01:40:11 AM
What's an fpr?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Duck-Stew

#351
July 11, 2023, 01:40:19 AM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on July 10, 2023, 05:08:11 PM
This cat has four of them on his truck.  But steel, I believe. 



Your International > that Chevrolet.
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

Monsterlover

#352
July 11, 2023, 03:46:38 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 11, 2023, 01:40:11 AM
What's an fpr?

Fuel pressure regulator. In my case one that's boost referenced.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#353
July 11, 2023, 03:48:05 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on July 11, 2023, 01:40:19 AM
Your International > that Chevrolet.

Thank you. That Chevy is pretty fugly
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#354
July 11, 2023, 03:08:22 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on July 11, 2023, 03:48:05 AM
Thank you. That Chevy is pretty fugly

It's ridiculous.

Famous YouTuber.  Money to waste.

Monsterlover

#355
July 11, 2023, 03:12:21 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on July 11, 2023, 03:08:22 PM
It's ridiculous.

Famous YouTuber.  Money to waste.

I know who he is and I do watch him a little bit. Lots of strange ways to make a living these days
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#356
August 12, 2023, 02:05:18 PM
I made a big mistake this weekend.

I hung fenders on the truck just to see what it would look like. And I loved it.

But I can't bear the thought of covering up all the cool suspension stuff in the front. I'm probably going to continue on with the open wheel build but damn she looked good.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

1.21GW

#357
August 12, 2023, 07:03:39 PM
Are they hard to put on / off?  Can you sometimes put them on kinda like if you're going out of the house and think, I'm gonna wear a hat today?


"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

Monsterlover

#358
August 12, 2023, 09:11:19 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on August 12, 2023, 07:03:39 PM
Are they hard to put on / off?  Can you sometimes put them on kinda like if you're going out of the house and think, I'm gonna wear a hat today?




It's not quite that simple. I'm going to be running the turbos outboard of the engine covers. That would mean exhaust would have to come up through the fender to the turbo.

Theoretically it could be done but it wouldn't be as simple as just a few quarter turn fasteners to remove them.

I never managed to get out to the garage today to work on the truck. I just felt off and laid around most of the day.

A friend of mine suggested trimming the factory fenders so that only the inner portion plus the headlight mounting area bolted to the truck with the rest removed which exposes everything.

Probably going to build that out of cardboard tomorrow just to see what it looks like.

That would at least solve my issue of how to mount the headlight pods.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#359
August 13, 2023, 05:46:03 PM
Seat belts from airplanes was a common mod since these trucks didn't come with them
2023-08-13_08-33-23 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

How RCI likes to ship fuel cells
2023-08-13_08-33-36 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

3d cardstock floor pan translated to 2d
2023-08-13_08-33-47 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-08-13_08-33-56 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Fuel injector goodness. 1200cc/min. Stock is like 240cc
2023-08-13_08-34-03 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Working on the driver's side floor. Improvised brake for some bends.
2023-08-13_08-34-14 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-08-13_08-34-22 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

How does one wear out the back of a pair of gloves??
2023-08-13_08-34-28 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Fenders. I love the look but I really don't want to cover everything. They would also be a ton of fab time to make them work well.
2023-08-13_08-34-36 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-08-13_08-34-46 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-08-13_08-35-23 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-08-13_08-35-34 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr
2023-08-13_08-35-42 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

2023-08-13_08-35-49 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

That first and last fender shot...ooof I love them. 
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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