comp1839 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 i had some fre time this weekend and i need a break from the '37 so i started a new motor project. it will be a sonny leonard semi hemi headed, new century aluminum block, big block chevy. ilove the valve covers on these motors so that's where i started. for the block i used a standard bbc resin casting that was cast off my master and modified the heck out of it. here's the finished unit. next i made a jesel style cam belt drive. also a dist. belt drive. finally a balancer. test fit of the drives turned out pretty good. hopefully i'll get some more time soon to do a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 dave looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Incredible work as usual Dave!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 LOOKS AWESOM DAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpride Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You said somewhere before that you don't use CNC (on the models) but you do, at least, allow yourself the luxury of DRO on the mill? I don't think everyone who looks at your models, appreciates the accuracy of your work depicting the real thing in miniature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 thanks guys. that's right, David. no C.N.C. but, i do have x, y and z digital readouts. i don't believe i would ever attempt machining anything without DRO. it would take way to long without it and i'm just not that patient. it also makes my old beat up bridgeport look like it's in pretty good shape. hehe. thanks for the compliment. you know,....... some people get it........some don't. it's really nice when someone else gets it. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsModeling Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Wow, Dave - off to another great start. I sure appreciate the ability you guys have of turning aluminum stock into a finely detailed piece. That goes for a clump of resin, too. Looking forward to this engine build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Looks great Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red rocket 10 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hey Dave ,another georgeous piece of art my friend ....................... Leonard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 You amaze me every time you post a Project Dave. Those valve covers are a model there selves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of kit bashing Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nice work Dave! You do amzing work! Cant wait to see where this is goin....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 beautiful machining as all ways Dave, you make it look easy, when I know from what little I've attempted, that it's not, and not having a D.R.O. doesn't help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Dave... its great to see you doing another engine... Man you sure are off to a killer start. I have been looking forward to seeing you get back to some of the builds and know that your '37 has been keeping you busy. Looking forward to seeing more of your Awesome skills!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 thanks a bunch guys. building the engines for these cars really kinda floats my boat. for me the car is just the display case for the engine.......hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Photos Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Looks great Dave love watching your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Each of those are pieces are works of art, Dave. Outstanding job, my friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Dave, that's just bad mate.....trying to pass off the new motor for the '37....................... But seriously, it looks WICKED mate, great work and craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 i got a few moments over the weekend to do a little more to the engine. fabbed a manifold and c/f'd it. finished up the belt drive. put some dominators on it for "lookin' at". here it is ext the to the 5.3 bore space motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 that looks marvelous dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Awesome, Dave. Looks like if you poured some VP in the tank, and put plugs, lines and wires on it, you could start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 all ways a treat to see your work Dave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Awesome work Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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