XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build

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38flattie

#420
June 07, 2011, 04:23:46 PM
The prognosis?

Well, the rods and crank will finally be here next week, so I'm forecasting extreme stress, work filled sleepless nights, followed by extreme anxiety, more work filled sleepless nights, and  one empty bank account!


Isn't this fun?


Oh, yea- We will be there, though! :evil:



With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

Milwaukee Midget

#421
June 07, 2011, 05:04:01 PM
Quote from: 38flattie on June 07, 2011, 04:23:46 PM
The prognosis?

Well, the rods and crank will finally be here next week, so I'm forecasting extreme stress, work filled sleepless nights, followed by extreme anxiety, more work filled sleepless nights, and  one empty bank account!

Weight loss was my surprise bonus last year - I actually forgot to drink a few nights.  :| 

Keep safe, keep going.
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

38flattie

#422
June 07, 2011, 05:19:11 PM
I forgot about the weight loss!

Thank Chris- hopefully I'll meet you on the salt, and we can have a beer in the evening.
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

38flattie

#423
June 08, 2011, 11:21:30 AM Last Edit: June 08, 2011, 11:31:41 AM by 38flattie
Well, since BoredandStroked seems to have taken the 'glory' jobs, I'll show you the non-glory stuff. lol!

I've been putting this off, because I hate it, but it must be done. I made a trip to the steel supply yard, and bought 2x2 tubing, and cut it in 12' lengths.

A quick trip to my favorite tire store netted be 10 gallons of lead weights. A trip to my buddy's house netted 150 lbs of processed ingots. Total cost of the lead was $50 and a 12 pack!

I'll process the lead, then fill the 2x2 tubing for ballast. I'll probably be at this 2-3 days.

Actually, I think I got the better end of this deal- it's way better than porting!

Oh yea, before anyone mentions it- I'm standing upwind, with boots, heavy gloves, and safety glasses on. Really!
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

maguromic

#424
June 08, 2011, 11:34:10 AM
Does your wife know that you took her plant trellis for the project?  Tony
"If you haven't seen the future, you are not going fast enough"

38flattie

#425
June 08, 2011, 11:36:27 AM
SHHHH!

...she's at work! :evil:
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

38flattie

#426
June 20, 2011, 03:46:26 AM
Just a quick update:

We got a good start on the cute mount/ push bar. We'll finish it, and the car will go to paint on Wednesday, and lettering next week.

The crank and rods finally shipped, and the block is getting worked over at the machine shop.

The second pic is the CAD model of the top plate we'll make. The original block had four 3/8 bolts, on each side, that held the intake and exhaust down. The top plate will have additional bolts for the intake and exhaust, and will tie the sides of the engine together, so that we don't 'split' it in two! It will be made from .625 mild steel.
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

38flattie

#427
June 21, 2011, 10:02:24 AM
Whoo-Hoo! Russ Meeks, Finish Line Coatings, has agreed to sponsor us, as has Delcam! I'm stoked about this! :-D

Now, we'll be tearing the rear end apart, the front and rear wheel bearings, pistons, valves, heads, etc., to be coated.

Delcam is/has providing softare for the cnc work!
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

38flattie

#428
June 21, 2011, 08:25:14 PM
Sneak peak!
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

Milwaukee Midget

#429
June 21, 2011, 08:49:00 PM
Looks like some sort of Mopar.

Oh - the shiny one - Very Nice!

:wink:
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

38flattie

#430
June 22, 2011, 05:15:55 AM
Quote from: Milwaukee Midget on June 21, 2011, 08:49:00 PM
Looks like some sort of Mopar.

:wink:

Good eye! That's Randy Jackson's 1963 or '64 altered wheel base Dodge Dart.
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

Milwaukee Midget

#431
June 22, 2011, 04:32:29 PM
Couple pics of it on the H.A.M.B boards - looks like a work in progress (aren't they all), but nothing raises eyebrows like an awb Mopar!
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

38flattie

#432
June 23, 2011, 12:42:42 PM Last Edit: June 23, 2011, 01:21:38 PM by 38flattie
Ain't that the truth, Chris? HAMB drags are on the 20th, so Randy and I are going to beat feet back and run the Dodge, his blown 'T', and the FlatCad at the drags!


Car came out of the paint booth this morning, so pics to follow!


In the mean time, we're thrashing on the FlatCad, trying to get it together. We were going to 'spilt' the siamesed center exhaust, but we're running out of time.

What I'm looking for is a pair of 3-1 collectors, with 2 -2", and one 2.5" inlets.

Anyone here do that type of work?

With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

Tman

#433
June 23, 2011, 12:59:51 PM
Quote from: 38flattie on June 23, 2011, 12:42:42 PM
Ain't that the truth, Chris? HAMB drags are on the 20th, so randy and I are going to beet feet back and run the Dodge, his blown 'T', and the FlatCad at the drags!


Car came out of the paint booth this morning, so pics to follow!


In the mean time, we're thrashing on the FlatCad, trying to get it together. We were going to 'spilt' the siamesed center exhaust, but we're running out of time.

What I'm looking for is a pair of 3-1 collectors, with 2 -2", and one 2.5" inlets.

Anyone here do that type of work?



Yeah I hate the fact that I have to miss the  HAMB drags but Bonneville has precedence this year! But, I am building the Tudor to go after the Yay-Hoo Cup and my Pal Flamedabone.

fredvance

#434
June 23, 2011, 01:25:16 PM
You might try Burns Stainless for your exhaust stuff.
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