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ducpainter

#585
November 18, 2024, 12:26:50 PM
Good thing you know a guy with a machine shop. :P
"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.”


Monsterlover

#586
November 18, 2024, 12:30:19 PM
It would be wrong not to use my powers for evil
"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

#587
November 18, 2024, 05:10:34 PM
Without a doubt...

However it would cost you a make the beast with two backs ton more if you had to pay retail. ;D
"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.”


Monsterlover

#588
November 18, 2024, 05:46:18 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on November 18, 2024, 05:10:34 PM
Without a doubt...

However it would cost you a make the beast with two backs ton more if you had to pay retail. ;D

Nobody likes paying retail
"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**

Howie

#589
December 05, 2024, 11:53:45 AM

Monsterlover

#590
December 05, 2024, 12:01:38 PM
Quote from: Howie on December 05, 2024, 11:53:45 AM
Kevin, are you aware GM copied you?

https://www.carhp.com/news/the-upcoming-2025-corvette-zr1-s-engine-revealed

Can you blame them? Everything's better with turbos.
"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

#591
December 27, 2024, 02:02:28 PM
More progress pics

Bulkhead plates for the radiator hard lines to pass through the bed
PXL_20241120_013443731 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Cool shot of the truck on the lift
PXL_20241121_034154449 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241121_034134325 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241122_010414531 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241122_010406476 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Radiator hard lines under the truck. We got both of these bent and fit with almost no fuss. Only one radius needed a slight unbending.
PXL_20241122_005323735 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241122_005313587 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241122_005303295 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241122_005255312 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241121_035204723 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

I needed some cool nuts to hold my battery box lid on place. Wing nuts wouldn't do it. Need pointy.
PXL_20241205_001229951 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241205_001234998 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241205_193311154 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Intercooler pump, Bosch unit
PXL_20241203_200040701 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Turbo supports got powder coated
PXL_20241203_193559372 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

-8 AN fuel lines and bulkhead plate
PXL_20241127_044749075 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Got the o2 sensor bungs welded into place
PXL_20241210_230302567 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

A big tube/grommet I 3D printed to act as a wire conduit into the battery box. I didn't want any external wires showing if at all possible
PXL_20241210_032720998 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241210_032810608.MP by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Installed a lube - locker rear end gasket and 12pt stainless flange head bolts
PXL_20241211_015319467 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241211_015327201 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20241211_015334775 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

I don't have more pics of it currently but I bought a cheap aluminum vacuum manifold of Amazon and it only came with one end cap and I need two. It did, however, come with hose barbs that screw into the ends.  I turned one of them into an end cap by band sawing the barb off, flattened it with a sander and welded the hole closed, then dressed it on the sander again. I'll powder coat it black to match the black anodized manifold.

PXL_20241223_213731126 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr
The work continues...
"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**

kopfjäger

#592
December 27, 2024, 09:42:48 PM
Oh hell yeah!  [evil]
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Howie

#593
December 28, 2024, 05:31:24 AM
Incredible!

Randimus Maximus

#594
December 28, 2024, 04:42:01 PM
Will there be a shield of sorts for the radiator lines that aren't steel?

Monsterlover

#595
December 28, 2024, 04:52:20 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on December 28, 2024, 04:42:01 PM
Will there be a shield of sorts for the radiator lines that aren't steel?

No plan for one since it's on road only.
"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**

herm

#596
December 28, 2024, 06:33:36 PM
BAD AZZ!
Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty, and the pigs like it...

Randimus Maximus

#597
December 28, 2024, 06:47:11 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 28, 2024, 04:52:20 PM
No plan for one since it's on road only.

Makes sense, and now that I look again, I see that it is towards the rear, so less chance of damage from road debris.

Langanobob

#598
December 29, 2024, 08:11:28 PM
A really inspirational project!  There has to be a better word than inspirational but I don't know what it is.  Just curious what welding machine are you using?  I have an old Miller 250HF that I use for TIG and it seems everyone else is using  newer inverter machines.  Also, I saw your pic with the foot pedal between your knees.  I haven't tried one of those slider or thumb wheel controls but they might be useful.

Monsterlover

#599
December 29, 2024, 08:21:00 PM
Quote from: Langanobob on December 29, 2024, 08:11:28 PM
A really inspirational project!  There has to be a better word than inspirational but I don't know what it is.  Just curious what welding machine are you using?  I have an old Miller 250HF that I use for TIG and it seems everyone else is using  newer inverter machines.  Also, I saw your pic with the foot pedal between your knees.  I haven't tried one of those slider or thumb wheel controls but they might be useful.

Glad you like the build so far.

At home I have an old Miller synchrowave 180sd, non inverter and a 255amp century mig welder.

At my friend's shop I've been using his Everlast inverter tig and it's a bad lady.  Lots of adjustments my 180sd doesn't have.

I can do ac/dc  and adjust the cleaning/pen on ac but that's it other than amperage.

The Everlast machine let's you adjust ac frequency as well which has a huge affect on the bead in aluminum. 

I've found mild steel to be the most finicky and even with his fancy machine I had trouble keeping it from getting way too hot. That's more about technique and hanging around with people that know that they're doing has helped me tremendously.

I have a thumb wheel for my machine at home.  I hate it and use the pedal. It's all preference.

Thigh master style actually works pretty well and is really more controllable than you'd think. Try it on some practice tacks some time. You may be surprised.

"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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