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2nd attempt: I used 80A durometer poly this time. Density is spot on where I want it. The new 3D printed molds proved to work pretty well and...
Thats such a cool idea! I might have to steal that for my roadster!
Fantastic work!
Designed and machined this motor mount setup for my roadster...IMG_1988 by Cali4niaCruiser posted Jul 18, 2024 at 11:48 AMIMG_2768 by...
The next rabbit hole I'm jumping down; Trying to make my own polyurethane motor mounts... I started with an Speedway motor mount kit. The upper...
I've had this day dream about putting Japanese running gear in a hot rod. 1JZ/2JZ and a 5 speed could really scoot!
I drilled all the way through the frame and welded in some threaded bosses. Bolted in my mounts and, viola. Its tight packaging getting the vega...
Following my usual process of making a mountain out of a molehill... I started with lots of measurements and CAD models. After about 5 revisions...
Killer wagon. Love the 352 build!
Very cool. I do a little bit of resin printing for work. With many printers / materials you can adjust the shore value so you can determine how...
I did natural gas pipeline welding for about 8 years. If memory serves me correctly, I never used reverse polarity for any mild steel work....
What a great build! Nice to see another HAMB member who employs CAD and 3DP processes
I used to operate my machines like that. Then I started working with a crew of guys that would leave their machines set at 250 amps for all but...
Just an anecdote. I’ve been using my big old non inverter machines for years on a 50amp circuit. I’m not running full tilt for hours though. Done...
Syncrowave 250 from 1982 I bought for $500 20ish years ago. #6 cup, 3/32 tungsten IMG_1246 by Cali4niaCruiser posted Mar 4, 2023 at 6:41 PM
I saw this thing the other day and it had me licking my chops
Bolted up... [IMG] Time to design the lower half now. I've got speed holes on my mind...
Decided to remake the engine mounts I fabbed up some 14 years ago. Dimensionally very close to the originals. My usual process. Solidworks model,...
Picked up this spacer plate https://davisspeedequipment.com/product/10017-t5-spacer-plate/ [IMG] Everything fits up perfect now. Used a summit...
Been lurking around the OT forum and seeing 90% bad ass hot rod adjacent content. Late 60's super stock racers, 70's street freaks, GTO's,...
Pinkees builds some absolutely amazing cars. My roadster is massively influenced by their style. Great car!
Nice to see some local history!
IMG_2626 by Cali4niaCruiser posted May 24, 2024 at 11:09 AM
I'm going to have to put this one on my calendar for next year!
I purchased #86 here... https://www.autobooks-aerobooks.com/product/the-rodders-journal-86-a/ Inside the cover it says to call them to subscribe.
I went to a local FinishMaster paint shop to get all my paint for my project. My plan was to use the same paint for chassis, body and engine. 1...
Back on drivetrain alignment voodoo Runout measured .0075 so I had to get offset dowel pins. I managed to get it down to .005", just in spec....
That's killer, thanks dude! well worth the $25 for the time it would take me to make one
I'm curious what @krylon32, @gimpyshotrods and any other experienced T5 guys might have to say.
I'm fitting an 89 S-10 T-5 to a SBC. I'm using a 621 bell housing and 11" astro van clutch. So far, all I've had to do is cut some length off the...
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