RDP'S "What are you working on?"

[coolchange]

From a knife maker that’s long out of business. You can buy blanks online but most are tool steel and are machine finished. This came roughed in with 120. Took it to 600-800 thought it was pretty good and hit it with buffer, nope. But the imperfections are what make it kustom right?

 

[RiverDave]

This thread totally makes me feel like a failure.. Jesus some of you guys are talented!!

RD

 

[AZLineman]

69 SS Nova. Now lets get that dragstrip going in Havasu
Its alive. Well kinda. Lol. One test hit with a rough tune and no nitrous was quite impressive. Waiting on a new converter from FTI and going to 33 spline axles from Strange. Working on an afr gauge/O2 set up now

 

[DUNEFLYER]

Got the pool equipment cover/solar panels installed, now to wire up the 72v dc pool pump that will run off of the panels.

 

[boatnam2]

This thread totally makes me feel like a failure.. Jesus some of you guys are talented!!

RD

Exactly! the only 2 things I'm working on are golf and sleeping, which I suck at both by the way.

 

[RaceTec]

A very small direct injected 4 cylinder that will make over 1200hp!

 

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Got sheaves, electrical items, and made a belt guard. I'll have to cut the shaft on the white motor.

 

[4Waters]

Got sheaves, electrical items, and made a belt guard. I'll have to cut the shaft on the white motor.
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What RPM do those motors turn

 

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What RPM do those motors turn

The motors are both 1770 rpm.

 

[stokerwhore]

Changed the mountain goat from 250 to a 300. Needed new piston anyway. Thanks to Jeff Slavens for the help lol. First time with a 2 stroke.

 

[Universal Elements]

A very small direct injected 4 cylinder that will make over 1200hp!
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What block motor?

 

[coolchange]

Getting set up to re gel coat the cowls I made for my bass boat

 

[RaceTec]

What block motor?

It is a Ford Duratec Ti-VCT 1.5L, they are making these things bad ass!

 

[lakemadness]

Next flip project... Just bought this last week. Going to put a second story on it.

hopefully end up something like this:

 

[Universal Elements]

It is a Ford Duratec Ti-VCT 1.5L, they are making these things bad ass!

It is a Ford Duratec Ti-VCT 1.5L, they are making these things bad ass!

Going to hit you up this summer. I have to take apart my BMW six cylinder. It was making right at 1050 to the wheels. Have an interesting little knock.

 

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Did some machining for the first time on a small JET lathe. Taking material off so I can mount the sheaves further onto the shaft. Got the breaker and it fired up. 480 volt 3 phase. Now I have to take it apart to finish welding the motor mount, make a belt guard, finish jack shaft, mount alternator, and mount an ammeter.

 

[spectras only]

Try again. I have problems posting pictures lately, even if I resize to smaller size like 2 MP. only thumb pictures load, WTF. Never had issues posting medium or large files before.
Got AFR gage installed on the Formula racer.

 

[gottaminute?]

started with this rusted out pump and housing from the early 60s. rebuilt the pump section and built all new column, outlet and flanges. it sat next to the canal until it's mate died last week. Then the panic was on to install it. this pump lifts the 20 inch column of water up about 10 ft and drops it into the next canal for some fields in Poston.

and don't laugh at my 4th axis ryobi powered flange machining

 

[82daytona]

original to 1957 restored

 

[82daytona]

The front wheels have been cut down for more cool factor.

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

The front wheels have been cut down for more cool factor. View attachment 978077

What was cut down, interested on what you did here, they look beautiful!

 

[82daytona]

What was cut down, interested on what you did here, they look beautiful!

Thank you. The wheel started out as a deep 6 as they call it which is 6 inches wide then they’ve been cut dow to 4.5 with the center pushed out.

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

Assuming you pulled the centers and installed on new hoops? I love that look and always wanted that on my bug when I had it.

 

[82daytona]

Assuming you the centers installed on new hoops? I love that look and always wanted that on my bug when I had it.

Same hoops. Just cut weld and chrome

 

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More parts this week. I'm about 90% done on the orange one. Made that belt guard in an hour. Need to paint the belt guard, install the pointer, and waiting on the ammeter. One thing I always do and no matter how many times I do it, I will just keep doing this thing. For some reason when I grease the shaft bearings I'll always start the saws up on my driveway and fling grease everywhere. Just did it with this one.

 

[Clank123]

Getting started on a 1965 Lavey restoration for a couple brothers bringing their Dads Boat back to original.

 

[Rye]

Great thread, best one I’ve read so far. Some very talented people here!

 

[MOUZER]

Getting started on a 1965 Lavey restoration for a couple brothers bringing their Dads Boat back to original.
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omg thats scottys dads boat ive lost contact with scott and lainey when u see him tellem to call mouzer.......omg

 

[Clank123]

omg thats scottys dads boat ive lost contact with scott and lainey when u see him tellem to call mouzer.......omg

I’ve been working with Doug the other brother.
I’ll let him know.

 

[Hoodoo]

Some wood

 

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@4Waters

All done with this one minus a new volt meter and plug for where the tach was. 15HP single speed on a Meco 35 frame, gas engine (still have the gas cap). Left the ignition in so I can turn the alternator on and off. Started with a frame and built everything else. Once it makes some money its getting powder coated forest green metallic.

 

[4Waters]

@4Waters

All done with this one minus a new volt meter and plug for where the tach was. 15HP single speed on a Meco 35 frame, gas engine (still have the gas cap). Left the ignition in so I can turn the alternator on and off. Started with a frame and built everything else. Once it makes some money its getting powder coated forest green metallic.
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Looks good, should look outstanding when it's powder coated

 

[Rye]

@4Waters

All done with this one minus a new volt meter and plug for where the tach was. 15HP single speed on a Meco 35 frame, gas engine (still have the gas cap). Left the ignition in so I can turn the alternator on and off. Started with a frame and built everything else. Once it makes some money its getting powder coated forest green metallic.
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Is the purpose for converting it to use indoors?

 

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Is the purpose for converting it to use indoors?

Yes.

 

[Luvnlife]

I fixed my emergency generator. Was able to order a new carb, drained the old fuel, put in new, fixed the pull start that broke. Fired right up. It has a battery charger on it so I made a custom set of battery cables, eyelets on one side battery clamps on the other.

 

[BIG MIKE]

Bought this cart off a member over the weekend. Seats are at the upholstery shop and I started tearing it down to go to the paint shop Sunday. After that taking it to the stereo shop. Going to paint it the same color as my truck. Already put the 20mph chip in it and kicking around the idea of a lift with wheels and tires. Should do the trick this summer at the river.

 

[oldschool]

Finally got started on Project X.

 

[WAAZ]

Helping repair a 787 that got tangled up with the tug (broken towbar).

 

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I have to raise the boat trailer fenders to clear new tires as the ones that are on it are very expensive and hard to get, 205/65D14. Going with 205/75R14. So I have to raise the fenders and the carpet currently touches the boat. Removing the carpeted 1/2" plywood and installing carpeted 1/8" aluminum. Hope I can get the clearance. If not, I'll pull the fenders outward as well. Good thing I finished my now "work bench" project yesterday. Still need to fold the carpet over and cut the studs.

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

working on a friends 47 Hudson pick up... super cool old rig but dam the cab is tiny, I put my boys in it both are 6'2" and neither could uncurl their legs, i cant fit behind the steering wheel.

 

[FlyByWire]

Putting a full Calvert Racing rear suspension in the hooptie.

 

[spectras only]

Picking up a Stohr Sports Racer this weekend for a friend. We'll have two Stohrs at Area27 now, added to the few dozen Radicals already there.

Video of the actual car we\re picking up from Mark. running in Mission Raceway road course. He had lousy tires on and his time reflects that,haha

 

[coolchange]

Picking up a Stohr Sports Racer this weekend for a friend. We'll have two Stohrs at Area27 now, added to the few dozen Radicals already there.

Video of the actual car we\re picking up from Mark. running in Mission Raceway road course. He had lousy tires on and his time reflects that,haha

Is that a Hayabusa car? I’ve always wondered how the trans hold up in those.

 

[spectras only]

Is that a Hayabusa car? I’ve always wondered how the trans hold up in those.

Yes, this car is Hayabusa engined. Also, the Radicals use Hayabusa or Honda power as well.
Our FC F2000 Van Diemen has the transaxle like all Formula open wheel cars and the Hewland transaxle is more $$$$ to repair/replace. My buddy's 2019 Radical has the Six-speed sequential gearbox with Formula 1TM ‘style’ paddle-activated gearshift system with auto-blipper. Quaife final drive and limited-slip differential. I prefer old school H pattern cars myself.

 

[coolchange]

Yes, this car is Hayabusa engined. Also, the Radicals use Hayabusa or Honda power as well.
Our FC F2000 Van Diemen has the transaxle like all Formula open wheel cars and the Hewland transaxle is more $$$$ to repair/replace.

Makes sense. At Willow about a year ago I was looking at a spec racer and it had chain drive? Did not see how it would hold up to the weight.

 

[JayBreww]

Well finally got it running in the middle of a kitchen remodel and baby due next month.
Cars been sitting since 71.
Did a bunch of work to get it this far (thanks Bones).

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[probablecause]

started with this rusted out pump and housing from the early 60s. rebuilt the pump section and built all new column, outlet and flanges. it sat next to the canal until it's mate died last week. Then the panic was on to install it. this pump lifts the 20 inch column of water up about 10 ft and drops it into the next canal for some fields in Poston. View attachment 978037 View attachment 978038 View attachment 978039 View attachment 978040 View attachment 978041 View attachment 978044 and don't laugh at my 4th axis ryobi powered flange machining

That is some fucking talent right there.

 

[DWC]

Finished up the Solar string lights. Mounted to the fence with 5’ pool fence posts. Tapcon’d the bottom 2’ to the block wall.

 

[JB in so cal]

 

[LHC Kirby]

Same area, different angles..... way more work by me then I expected.... but worth it.