vintagedragfan Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 that is freaking insane!!! keep it going. thanks Fred Great stuff Bill, Nothing wrong at all with the way you did the strut mounts. They turned out nice. thanks bro, I think it will be ok beautiful progress Bill!! thank you Jason Bill.... Things just keep getting better. Very nice work! all ways appreciate it Chris Wow, that looks beautiful so far, keep it up! Jonathan, thanks for checking in on it Wowzers! thanks Tony OOH YES , THATS YET AGAIN SOOO COOL , awsome job on the line up and fitting everything together , must have taken some fine messurements just so awsome to follow thanks so much Richard Totally insane! Stephen, thanks Looks great. Now that I've had my fix of inspiration, I need to go do some work on the bench. You guys never cease to amaze me. I DO hear Willie callin'. yes you do Dave, Willie is going to start getting upset!! thanks man that looks great Bill! thank you Chas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) I started fooling around with the rack and pinion to see what I would have to do to figure it out, my last build I made a functional steering box to see if I could, so I figured I would see if I could do the same with this build, I started with a piece of aluminum tubing and filed a notch then used a piece of brass tubing that would slide into the aluminum tubing and cut some teeth on it to match a gear that I came up with, I'm not even sure what it came out of then made a piece to hold the gear and filed a notch in it all so with a few choice words and a little fiddling, I have a working rack and pinion, the problem I have is the chassis is set up for a front steer rack, this is a rear steer rack I will have to mount the rack behind the crossmember and switch the pitman arms around to the rear of the strut, still not sure if it will end up on the car yet, but I am going to do my best to make it all work Edited March 11, 2013 by vintagedragfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 a couple shots of the rolling chassis thanks for checkin in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Geeez.... I don't know what to post. Saying this is one of the most inspiring builds ever shared would still be an understatement. Saying epic or beautiful are just words. This is a much stronger, like an experience. And a very good one. I'll say it every time you post: Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Bill... You have me speechless yet again. You are the man. I can't believe you we're able to make the rack and pinion working.... Just awesome man!! Then again seeing what you have been doing on this build is just amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 a couple shots of the rolling chassis thanks for checkin in!! dude, just clear it and call it done. Top notch all the way Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Man, that is stunning Bill, it's just a work of art, I don't know what else to call it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm still sitting here quietly with jaw dropped ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 That rack and pinion actually works? You totally amaze me with your innovation and skill. There aren't adequate words in the English language to describe this Bill. I could make some up but they still wouldn't do it justice. You have raised the bar to the upper reaches of the statosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Looks at pictures ,,,,,, jaw hits desk,,,, nuff said Are really going to put a body on over this and cover it all up ? Why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Looks at pictures ,,,,,, jaw hits desk,,,, nuff said Are really going to put a body on over this and cover it all up ? Why ? Ditto on that first bit, the detial so far is just mind blowing. As it is right now I think it would win every single contest for the next 50 years. It will be a sight to behold when it's finished and I'm looking foward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 That chassis is a piece of art in itself. Absolutely Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have no words to describe this level of awesomeness. Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousgeorge Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Holy Friggin BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormL Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 This model is freaking amazing! Your craftsmanship is outstanding and makes this a joy to check in with once and a while. I am going to steal your steering rack idea and modify it for 3D printing as it is close to what I need to do for my Atom, thanks for the inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Wow Bill, your machine work is just awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Geeez.... I don't know what to post. Saying this is one of the most inspiring builds ever shared would still be an understatement. Saying epic or beautiful are just words. This is a much stronger, like an experience. And a very good one. I'll say it every time you post: Thank You John, you are very kind to say that, you are welcome all so! lol Bill... You have me speechless yet again. You are the man. I can't believe you we're able to make the rack and pinion working.... Just awesome man!! Then again seeing what you have been doing on this build is just amazing Chris, you have been inspirational as well with the attention to detail you are putting into your build! thanks so much bro dude, just clear it and call it done. Top notch all the way Bill but it's not done yet Alyn, all ways appreciate your input buddy! Man, that is stunning Bill, it's just a work of art, I don't know what else to call it! thanks so much Mike amazing. thank you Jake!! I'm still sitting here quietly with jaw dropped ... lol thanks Mike That rack and pinion actually works? You totally amaze me with your innovation and skill. There aren't adequate words in the English language to describe this Bill. I could make some up but they still wouldn't do it justice. You have raised the bar to the upper reaches of the statosphere. hey Brad, really appreciate it man, love your work too bro!! Looks at pictures ,,,,,, jaw hits desk,,,, nuff said Are really going to put a body on over this and cover it all up ? Why ? lol yea Bill I guess I'm gonna cover it up, I will have lots of pics of the chassis when I show it, thanks so much Ditto on that first bit, the detial so far is just mind blowing. As it is right now I think it would win every single contest for the next 50 years. It will be a sight to behold when it's finished and I'm looking foward to it. you are to kind Jonathan, thank you That chassis is a piece of art in itself. Absolutely Amazing! thank you Paul I have no words to describe this level of awesomeness. Great Job! thanks Riley Holy Friggin BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. I think thats good? lol thanks Trent This model is freaking amazing! Your craftsmanship is outstanding and makes this a joy to check in with once and a while. I am going to steal your steering rack idea and modify it for 3D printing as it is close to what I need to do for my Atom, thanks for the inspiration hi Norm, thats cool about the rack, the 3D car is awesome!!! Wow Bill, your machine work is just awesome! thanks so much Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 That chassis is amazing! Your skills with metal are extremely impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 BEAUTIFUL WORK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 you have got to be kidding me ,, that is totaly insane workmanship . this goes beyond impressive !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 its too bad he can't fine a clear bodyof a 71 cuda for it ;Its a model by its self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 That chassis is amazing! Your skills with metal are extremely impressive. thank you Billy BEAUTIFUL WORK!!! I appreciate it Ira you have got to be kidding me ,, that is totaly insane workmanship . this goes beyond impressive !! welcome to the forum Anne, thanks so much its too bad he can't fine a clear bodyof a 71 cuda for it ;Its a model by its self thanks Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningoth4 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 About crapped when I saw your steering set up. Excellent concept and engineering of making that item up. This project just keeps getting better and better. Can't wait to see the completed car! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomw Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 FANTASTIC WORK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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