The Jalopy Journal
Ha, no...I didn't go boom. So far I have about 40 hours of steam-time and the car is getting better and better. No major issues besides snapping...
I've been busy! Summer is getting into full-swing...the BBQs, 3-day weekends, camping trips etc. seem to be cutting into my precious...
I finally added a much-needed improvement...floorboards and footrests! The car feels almost "comfortable" now haha. I'll be making some chain...
Thanks! Yep, that's my 73 Pantera. 351C with 180 degree headers. Sounds amazing.
Or a challenge, depending on how you look at it.
They Tyrrell P34 is one of my all time favorite cars. I still have no idea what ELF does, but that car burned the brand into my mind as a kid.
Thanks! Here's a quick and dirty rendering of how I think the body will end up. Did I mention I'm adding a second steering axle? Seems more...
Thanks Ron, I'm going to be testing a couple variations of my valve timing this week, I'll see if I can do the hose trick correctly. I've noticed...
1,210 with full propane, no water (or very little water, maybe 1 gallon). It'll be closer to 1,300 wet. I think I can keep it under 1,500 lbs with...
Thanks Ron, I agree that at some point a vaporizing kerosene system might be in order. I was looking at your Olefelt blue flame burner system and...
When I bought the chassis it was 1310 lbs. That was a rolling chassis (axles, wheels, brake etc) plus the engine and trans. You are close.
Any guesses on how much she weighs? I got her on the scales today... [IMG]
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Have you seen the rest of the car? :)
Thanks Jay, it's been my favorite project to date. I'm really enjoying the learning curve and making improvements along the way. This project has...
New rear end is fitted, tacked and ready for finish welding. First I made the primary brackets on the CNC plasma table and welded them up. I...
Thanks! When I first posted the project all I knew was that the HAMB was one of my favorite boards, full of cool, talented people. I didn't...
Keep watching! :)
I agree. I would probably end up spending a bunch of time on it, only to realize I end up with 1" of stiff travel haha. A spring seat is a good...
I'm getting ready to install rear end version 3.0. I removed the ring gear from a Model A rear end and then machined/welded/fabricated a 31 tooth...
Yep, that was the problem. I need to get this thing back on the scales and see how much it weighs. I keep thinking it's "light"...but probably not...
Progress! I've been busy with the project and I keep forgetting to come here and post about it. Sorry! Since the last time I posted, I have:...
Yep, I am working out a tensioner arrangement as we speak. Thanks for the suggestion, that image you attached is a nice design. I'm leaning...
I totally agree. Since I didn't know what type of gearing I would need, I decided to use #35 chain to start. It's cheap and go kart sprockets are...
Progress-- Did some testing with my thermal-imaging setup to verify temps at various areas. Operating temperature for most of the piping is just...
I finally completed installation of the new piping, hoses and sightglass (stilling column?) I put a little heat under her and checked for leaks,...
Progress! After my inaugural trip-around-the-building I made a short list of immediate needs. One of those items was more axle support. I could...
This has been a big inspiration for sure. I love being able to see all the valves working!
Thanks for the history, I love it. It's funny you mentioned that, I was planing on using the car for double duty...sometimes as a car, sometimes...
Exactly. I was concerned about too much gear reduction with the stock axle/diff, and I'm familiar with chain drive. I figured that having no...
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