The excitement is building
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Indycars
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Very small !!!
Island Girl
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Instant Update . . . .
Josh just sent me a couple new progress pics, . . . . . Getting the top set to the body and the windshield in place
And if I'm not mistaken, that's my frame in the corner there at about 6:10 in on the new "Live at 11:05" video.
Josh just sent me a couple new progress pics, . . . . . Getting the top set to the body and the windshield in place
And if I'm not mistaken, that's my frame in the corner there at about 6:10 in on the new "Live at 11:05" video.
Island Girl
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Thanks . . .
From looking at what pics I could find, I thought the tops had an oval window with a lip around it molded in when they make them, but it looks like it's a plain solid back waiting to have whatever I might want cut out. . . .
I'm thinking triple sevens (7 7 7, in a nice fancy font) since I work in a casino and have been pretty lucky might be rather unique. . . . . . or maybe just 2 7 T
From looking at what pics I could find, I thought the tops had an oval window with a lip around it molded in when they make them, but it looks like it's a plain solid back waiting to have whatever I might want cut out. . . .
I'm thinking triple sevens (7 7 7, in a nice fancy font) since I work in a casino and have been pretty lucky might be rather unique. . . . . . or maybe just 2 7 T
Island Girl
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Island Girl
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I asked Josh, and he told me it comes without a cutout for the kits, unless I wanted something added.
I'll take it without any cutout, and then decide what I want when I can see it in front of me.
I'm leaning towards either 3 or 5 fancy looking sevens (7's) with the middle one being tallest, and smaller ones to each side so it still mimics an oval shape.
Kinda fits in with working in a casino . . . .
Island Girl
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I'm not too likely to get that carried away with the gambling theme, but maybe if I replace the spindle in my little CNC mill with a laser, I could laser etch a logo into all the bolt heads to match the back window . . . .
7 7 7
Island Girl
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Island Girl
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Mid Weekend Update . . . .
So after that last attempt to put my new crate motor on it's engine stand 2 weeks ago, during which it bent the cheesy attaching fingers to where I was certain the motor would fall forward to the ground if I let the cherry picker tension off, I got one of these . . . . . a little pricey, but it was the best I could find and considering the cost of the motor, it was probably cheap insurance.
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/icb-551897/overview/
If you didn't see the pics of the stand bending as I let the motor's weight down on it, here's that pic:
For comparison, here's the motor setting on the stand with the new mounting plate . . . This thing is really rock solid.
After the initial test, which showed no sag at all, I pulled the motor back off to install the flex plate and put it back on the stand so I could put on the starter and front mounted bits.
I ran out of light, so I'll get some more pics tomorrow . . .
Of course to make some space to work in, I took the old 305 off that stand and put it with the next load of junk for the dump . . .
Darlene
So after that last attempt to put my new crate motor on it's engine stand 2 weeks ago, during which it bent the cheesy attaching fingers to where I was certain the motor would fall forward to the ground if I let the cherry picker tension off, I got one of these . . . . . a little pricey, but it was the best I could find and considering the cost of the motor, it was probably cheap insurance.
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/icb-551897/overview/
If you didn't see the pics of the stand bending as I let the motor's weight down on it, here's that pic:
For comparison, here's the motor setting on the stand with the new mounting plate . . . This thing is really rock solid.
After the initial test, which showed no sag at all, I pulled the motor back off to install the flex plate and put it back on the stand so I could put on the starter and front mounted bits.
I ran out of light, so I'll get some more pics tomorrow . . .
Of course to make some space to work in, I took the old 305 off that stand and put it with the next load of junk for the dump . . .
Darlene
JetMech727
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You've got a very nice bucket coming together that you will have a blast in. Question, have you ordered a 2nd set of new rear tires yet? I actually had you in mind when I posted the 600 horse bucket video. That thing breaks cheaters loose effortlessly.
Island Girl
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Haven't ordered the next pair of rear tires yet . . . I may have overly optimistic expectations of longevity.
And I'll need to get a driveshaft bought and ordered, so there's still some major outlays before I can do the first burnout.
I have these:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/mtt-6657/overview/
as they were the biggest I could find, either radial or bias.
Just thinking about the cost of replacements may help keep my lead foot a little lighter on the go pedal.
That sounds like one of those New Year resolutions that are forgotten in February . . .
Island Girl
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That sounds like one of those New Year resolutions that are forgotten in February . . .
You're probably right about that . . .
We do get a little cost of living increase in our social security this year, but that's barely enough for 1 tire a year, if that . . .
Considering that these big inch motors are lucky to see anything more than single digit MPG, I better start looking for a second job for once this gets on the road
