Bantam Fuel Altered - New pics 1-7

[Codi]

Got the seat made and a bunch of other little things.  I'll post some other pictures by the weekend of some of the other progress I've made.  About 10 hours and this was the 4th one that I attempted and which I finally liked.  The brass started out as .27mm and ended up closer to .20.  some minor clean up of the solder joint on the inside and I'm still thinking about doing a quilted leather bottom for it.  maybe.  cheers, tim

 

 

[Davewilly]

Looks really nice Tim! 

[futurattraction]

Looks flawless, Tim.  Can't wait to see your coming pics...

[gasser59]

Man that is really nice Tim. I too, am looking forward to seeing your other developments when you can post the pictures. I hope I can wait 'til the weekend.  LOL

[Randy D]

O yeah,  that seat is a keeper !!!!   Beautiful work and I know it was not easy to get that perfect shape. Is it all one piece?

Count me as impressed my friend

Randy

[Pete J.]

Looks like you got some mounting points along the top of the rail also Tim.  Really nice brass work!

[comp1839]

certainly worth the wait for this update tim!!!!!!!!   the joint in that seat is to die for!!!!  excellent stuff, buddy!!

[Mooneyzs]

Tim.... Wow... I need to pick my jaw up off the floor. That Seat is Gorgeous, Way better than how my seat turned out for my funny car.  As Dave said that Joint is amazing and so cleanly done. Major Props to you my friend... I can't wait until you show us the next thing you do.

[Pete J.]

Tim, this is going to sound weird, but I like seeing all the ways you have used scraps for stands and props.  I don't feel so bad about having Tupperware full of bits and pieces from other projects.  Thank man!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love that seat. That frame is a beauty.  So precise and clean. Those solder joints are perfect.

[Codi]

Dave, Scott and Brad..........thanks guys, just doing bars and stuff and finishing the clutch can pedal etc. 

Randy, appreciated.  to answer your question, the template was drawn and then cut the brass a single piece.  Bent the seat bottom portion then used steel dowels in a vice to bend the seat backs. Getting the seat back width correct and snug was the most time consuming.  After "finessing" everything together, I flame soldered the joints.  Where the bottom meets the side at the highest point, I had a large enough gap that I had to put a 1/32" piece of brass rod in a filler.  After soldering, filed to shape.  Probably a lot more info than you wanted.  btw, you should see the one where I cut the sides upside down.   

Dave, thanks man.  I really like figuring out & fabricating these types of parts.  Took me more than an hour just to get the silly seat belt holes cut in symmetrically.  It's not much bigger than a quarter.

Chris, I wouldn't go that far.  I've admired the way you made yours.  THAT is perfection. 

Hey Pete, I'm hurt man.  That piece in the pic will someday be something cool.  My stuff in 1/25th is so small I don't throw much out that can't be used for something else.   Had to laugh cause I keep my scrap in tupperware too.

Thanks too Bob, I don't consider the joints perfect, but they're more than close enough as I'm probably going to cover the seat bottom at some point anyhow.  Have some ideas..........

 

[Foxer]

If I've been speechless lately, it's time to say WoW!

Been really enjoying watching this come together!

[Mooneyzs]

Tim... I have to politely disagree . Your set turned out wy better than the one I did for the funny car. My joints were nothing like the quality of yours.  you should off seen the piles of my attempts at cutting and bending prior to soldeting. I must of had at least 6 brass ones.... a few Aluminum printing plate ones as well as some 3x5 card stock that I was trying to mock up my initial designs with. I had some fitment issues  with mine when it was installed I to the chassis that I had to fix. Your looks like it fit like a gloove.  and I can't believe you are going to a quilted leather bottom that will be the cherry on the top for the seat.

[shucky]

Tim, haven't had a chance to go through this whole thread yet, but those T bolt clamps are the bomb! I've always wanted to try making those and you nailed it!! Great job on all the other scratch building you do also. Amazing stuff. 

[Pete J.]

 

Hey Pete, I'm hurt man.  That piece in the pic will someday be something cool.  My stuff in 1/25th is so small I don't throw much out that can't be used for something else.   Had to laugh cause I keep my scrap in tupperware too.

 

Tim, I'm with you man!  Here's a shot of just the stuff sitting next to my lathe.  You never know just when you will really need that special piece.

[Codi]

Hi guys, I was going to post some chassis progress pics, but I took a detour 2 days ago and decided to tackle the pulleys. I've drooled over the ones that Dave made for Chris and his Vega funny.  So I took a stab at it.  I started on the crank pulley as I think it's the sexiest of the 3 and also the most challenging.  Dave provided me with some numbers that were very helpful and I want to thank him now for the insights and advice.  First 2 pics show it on the mill. The cutting disc is a super thin, .27mm thick, jewelers cutoff wheel. 

 

 

A better angle showing the center and 6 surrounding bolt holes. 

In the penny shot you can see an aftermarket pulley.  In fairness, I spent many hours doing mine whereas the aftermarket piece was knocked out in just a fraction of the time I'm sure.

Edited January 14, 2019 by Codi

[comp1839]

o.k......i give up! there is no way to compete against that (although it is fun!!!!!) tim, simply "OFF THE HOOK" applies here!!!!!

 

[futurattraction]

o.k......i give up! there is no way to compete against that (although it is fun!!!!!) tim, simply "OFF THE HOOK" applies here!!!!!

 

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[Mooneyzs]

Tim.... That pulley is pure perfection!!! Wow! Very impressive. I love seeing the pieces set up in your machine. I can't wait until you have them all done. I can only imagine how much time is involved in setting them up. Keep up the great work.

[Pete J.]

Hi guys, I was going to post some chassis progress pics, but I took a detour 2 days ago and decided to tackle the pulleys. I've drooled over the ones that Dave made for Chris and his Vega funny.  So I took a stab at it.  I started on the crank pulley as I think it's the sexiest of the 3 and also the most challenging.  Dave provided me with some numbers that were very helpful and I want to thank him now for the insights and advice.  First 2 pics show it on the mill. The cutting disc is a super thin, .27mm thick, jewelers cutoff wheel. 

A better angle showing the center and 6 surrounding bolt holes. 

In the penny shot you can see an aftermarket pulley.  In fairness, I spent many hours doing mine whereas the aftermarket piece was knocked out in just a fraction of the time I'm sure.

Wow, a 1955 wheat penny in nice shape!  better put that one aside.    Great looking machine work!  Never thought of using a slitting tool that way.  I'm going to borrow that idea for sure!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Very nice.

[Codi]

Thanks fellas, I'll get the others done this week before I get some finger surgery again. 

Pete, glad the pic could be of help.  Yeah, I'll hold onto that penny for sure. It's a great way of showing perspective on how small some of these parts are. If I might suggest, when you reply to a post, if you just use the box at the bottom of the page where it says "REPLY" instead of "QUOTE", it won't re-post/paste my previous post each time.  Saves the redundancy.    Thanks in advance.

cheers, tim

[gasser59]

Oh that is pure enjoyment to see your progress and I can tell by your posts that you're excited as well. Where did you find that fine of cut-off disk and is that mandrel a Dremel product or is that a jeweler's product too?

[Randy D]

Hi Tim,

  Simply jaw dropping !!!   So precise and so tiny,  I love it !  Good luck on the upcoming surgery and get back fast my friend.

 

Randy  

[Davewilly]

 Some Great work there Tim!