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9th April 2013, 01:34 PM #31
Hello Geoff you are very welcome. As far as building the blower case here's how I would build it. You would make the base plate to size. Then for the case I would laminate the pieces vertically alternating the ribs and then the narrow piece and then another rib and so forth. Hope that makes sense the front of the case where the pulleys mount same thing laminate different width dowels together.
As far as finish I would just clear everything because you are using different woods for certain parts but that's just me
Bret
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9th April 2013, 01:51 PM #32SENIOR MEMBER
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The Blower will add 100% to the engine.
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10th April 2013, 03:55 AM #34
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11th April 2013, 02:18 AM #35
Geoff,
I had these scale drawings of a small block Chevy and thought you could use them.
sbcdim1.jpgsbcdim2.jpgsbcdim3.jpg
Bret
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11th April 2013, 07:52 AM #36Intermediate Member
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16th April 2013, 08:20 PM #38Intermediate Member
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Wip #6
So while I'm waiting for some chrome like timber to be delivered from MapleMan (can't wait!), I thought I would go on with some of the detail on the inside of the cab and the tray. Attached are some progress shots on this. For the internal detail, I mainly used various types of marquetry timbers aquired from a boat builder in the UK (ebay ). I am back to work now, so progress is a little slow, but I have managed to get most of the internals done with only the steering wheel and pedals to put in.
I've also cut and glued the tray piece in which will be covered with a black (possibly wenge I think) marquetry veneer I have to simulate the heavy black rubber the original has installed in it.
I'm thinking at this stage that I might install little magnets in the cab roof, the tray cover and the bonnet so they can all be lifted off to see the detail inside and then kinda snapped back into place with the magnets... what does everyone think of that idea? Or should I just make some timber hinges on the front and glue the cab roof down? Can't decide what would look the best...
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16th April 2013, 10:52 PM #39Senior Member
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magnets
I like the idea of the magnets mind if I use it on my Packard? build is looking great. CD.
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18th April 2013, 04:59 PM #41Skwair2rownd
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Coming along nicely!!!
Waiting for the donk.......
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22nd April 2013, 01:30 PM #42Intermediate Member
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Engine Photos
For those who were asking, I have been able to get a photo from my brother in law which details the engine nicely. I have also found a photo online which is pretty close to the setup my father-in-law has. I will be starting on the engine pretty soon and for the start of it will be following Bret's lovely WIP build photos before vereing off into blower components
Enjoy the attached photos
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22nd April 2013, 06:08 PM #43
Just passing and saw the lights on so I thought I'd drop in. Found a little space in the back for my comfy chair. I don't eat much.
Somehow I missed the beginning of this, Geoff, but I'm looking forward to the rest of the build. Looking great so far.
If I'd stuck my head in a bit earlier, I would have suggested Silver Ash for the chrome bits, but I guess it's a bit late now.
I like the idea of the magnets - wish I'd thought of it on my last build, to lift the roof and view the interior. I put a bit of work into the interior, but it was almost invisible with the roof on.
Keep up the good work.
This is Silver Ash - it's fairly white for a chrome substitute. (That's what I keep it for.):
Silver Ash.jpg
I'm not sure what you have coming from MapleMan, but if this is whiter, I could give you a piece if you like. I have some spare, 400mm long, 75mm wide, 24mm thick. Just sing out.... Steve
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22nd April 2013, 07:51 PM #44Intermediate Member
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I have to say how impressed I am with the quality of workmanship AND the absolute willingness to give advice, plans, timber or whatever to anyone who requests! It is very rare to find a forum (or anywhere else for that matter) those two traits in such abundance as I have found here.
From Bret donating time and plans to help me out with the engine, to MapleMan and his range of awesome timbers and Hermit with his 'Chromewood', I just wanted to convey my gratitude to everyone who has helped me out so far on this project!
I will endeavour to pay your kindness forward to anyone else who can benifit from something I may have in the future (God willing!).
Thanks again guys!
Geoff
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22nd April 2013, 08:05 PM #45
Glad to help, Geoff.
Now the rest is up to you.... Steve
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