PROPELLER Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 You saw already the result, how to, more... Gear boxe: Note the "ZF" logo... In situ... Ready for dynamic test! Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 fantastic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi Dan, Just wanted to add my voice to all the others. Awesome to see Thanks for sharing Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Thanks gents, always appreciated... New (old) pics: Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hi Dan, As always, you dazzle us with remarkable work all around. This week's standout to me is the u-joint. You'd think these would be simple enough to make, two opposing "U" shapes, but they're certainly not. Yours seems to be among the closest I've seen in terms of getting the bi-axial connection in scale! which by all appearances do, or certainly could, work! I remember the splined yoke you built on the Talbot and it looks like with a shaft/propeller tube, you could plug this in a have a perfectly functional driveline/shaft! Looking forward to the next update Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thank you very much Nick... New technical pics... Engine: Oil sump, dry one: Carburetors... The result... Dan. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 On 21/11/2020 at 12:47, PROPELLER said: You saw already the result, how to, more... Gear boxe: Note the "ZF" logo... Dan. Glad to see you fitted a ZF and not a Colotti!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 17 hours ago, Sabrejet said: Glad to see you fitted a ZF and not a Colotti!! Only Anglo-Saxon mechanics! Well, today exhaust. A real "snake nest", a real challenge... First, "four in one", two of course. And now, it's time to take my homemade CNC machine, a cheap Chinese vice with some improvement: Note the sand filled pipe (annealed copper) with its two soldered caps... Dan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 A neat device Dan...can you share some details of how you modified that vice please? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 hour ago, silver911 said: A neat device Dan...can you share some details of how you modified that vice please? Better than an explanation I hope... But be careful, it's patented!* Dan. *(Joke) 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Thanks for pics Dan Looking at the pics...I would guess you turned them on the lathe? That being the case...it let's me out...but admire your ingenuity. Respect Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 4 hours ago, PROPELLER said: Only Anglo-Saxon mechanics! Dan. I'm not sure if Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen is particularly Anglo Saxon but that's some impressive modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Today, some engine peripheral, poor quality pics, sorry ... Like fuel filters: A small trick... Oil tank, remember, it's a dry sump system: Dan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Now, go to the front... Radiator, brakes and so one: On the left corner top, wiper motor. Cooling the brakes... The trick? Here: I retrieved some pics of the mould! Next post will be for fiberglass lovers... Dan. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 As promised, fiberglass operations... Silicon mould preparation: First layer for small details, then filling: Blue is the non stick product. Of course this step is anxiety inducing... But all is OK! Then, the first molded piece, the central section: Putty, sanding, then putty and sanding..... For the bonnet, one day may be... Dan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) Wouaa, what a pleasure to follow your work, to discover your tricks...I watch with great attention every time I see you working with the metal lathe. Everything is perfectly done. I really like the colour of your exhaust manifolds, can you tell me what colour you use, thank you. Note: in another subject you were talking about a jeweller's saw, I've had one for a few days, I can tell you that it's a pity I didn't have it before 🤣 Manu Edited November 29, 2020 by Ghost69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 29/11/2020 at 10:44, Ghost69 said: can you tell me what colour you use, Alclad... Well, let's go inside... The GT 40's dashboard is really a pure beauty for a race car. The result, not perfect, as usual, but not so far of the reality after some hours(!): The beginning... Putty is our friend! Clear parts, on the lathe... Switches... A lot of! Air conditioning? No, just fresh air... Dan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 "Alclad alc 123" Thanks Dan Always happy to see the rest of your work. Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 You are welcome Manu... And in front of the dashboard, a steering wheel maybe? In situ... Now, a very special piece, the adjustable pedals system, the real thing: And mine... Totally invisible in the car... Dan. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 When we see your work how do you want us to dare to show ours !!! 🥴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Awesome work! Love that pedal b ox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Thanks guys! Pedal box, the other side and details... Now, gearshift. With the reverse gear security in place: And output... A few pieces was needed! In situ! The door painting is not finished I suppose... Dan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost69 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 It's beautiful. I can't wait to finish my car so I can attack something else and in a different way. I won't be able to do what you do, I think you have an extraordinary experience and a lot of life experience...but all your work is helping me to progress. Thank you for all your work. Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 On 12/5/2020 at 10:44 AM, Ghost69 said: It's beautiful. I can't wait to finish my car so I can attack something else and in a different way. I won't be able to do what you do, I think you have an extraordinary experience and a lot of life experience...but all your work is helping me to progress. Thank you for all your work. Manu Indeed is beautiful and I too will not be able to accomplish this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 I'm not a wizard guys! Good machines, lot of time, sweat and tears, try... Inside, more: Not mine, bought! Inside again, but in the rear bonnet... It was my moulding period... Dan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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