comp1839 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 i can only imagine the smile on your face right now Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Tim, this is amazing. That engine is a work of art. Keep up the good work. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Tim, amazing bit of work on the whole intake set up! I was going back to the bench to do some work and saw this. It is now a tossup if I take this as inspiration or realization that this is so far beyond me that I just quit! ? I really need to get back to the bench just to cut some metal! Edited November 8, 2020 by Pete J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Simply magnificent Tim! The engine will be amazing (it already is) and it looks like a gemstone in its case when you see it between these two pieces of fabric. Handle with care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Tim... WOW! You seriously have me speechless at this Beautiful gem. These parts are just gorgeous. It makes me think I need to box my mediocre stuff and put them away....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/7/2020 at 9:18 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said: Simply magnificent Tim! The engine will be amazing (it already is) and it looks like a gemstone in its case when you see it between these two pieces of fabric. Handle with care... What he said........I didn't have the words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 Been a while since an update. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and had the chance to share it with family and friends. Since the engine is basically done other than final assembly (I need to paint the intake first though) I took a detour and made an engine stand for it. The brass portion you see will be painted flat or semi-matte red. The gear reduction box that rotates the engine (it's the small steel box with the wheel attached to it) will remain unfinished steel. Btw, it does not actually rotate and no gears are inside.......in case you thought I was totally nuts. Nothing has been glued or soldered together yet, that's up next. This is how everything fits and balanced just by dry assembly.......super tight. I have pads for wheels for making it mobile ( mine will NOT be on wheels as it will be a static display). 1 brace, a bracket to support the gear drive and the 4 brass spacers over the bolts that attach the stand to the block and it will be complete. I would also like to acknowledge all of the great support I've received on this thread from fellow members of the forum. It's appreciated I assure you. Best regards to all, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 you can come build my engines any day Tim. beautiful man!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Fabulous work, Tim! Honestly, I do think you're nuts--but, not really much more than a lot of us! ?The engine stand looks fantastic, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 That engine stand is a work of art Tim! Everything is so clean (as usual) and this whole build is just so inspiring sir! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 This friggin' metal work that you and Francis do is just top notch Tim!! Are you guys related? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Tim.... this is so stunning and beautiful. I have been so blown away by this build. You have me speechless my friend. Keep up the awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Dave (comp1839) - you wouldn't want to trust me to even polish the darn thing let alone work on it..........? A sincere thanks Daniel. Thank you Francis......I'm certainly enjoying the truck build......great stuff sir. Joe, thank you too, appreciate the comparison to Francis and his work.......he's a heck of a builder. Chris, oh Chris...........come on man, stop with the sweet talk...........how about a NEW post and thread from you?? I'm dying to see what you've been working on. Got something figured out and started for the chassis. I put together a complete 2 1/2" binder full of reference pics / info just for the chassis. I'll draw the chassis up over the Holiday's but also start making some things. The rear end I'm working on is a Ramcharger Dana 60. It's a bit different (magnesium center section as one example) than a standard Dana 60 and I like some of the details. I've included 2 pics of the real deal and a few pics of the 1st piece for it. I'll media blast the whole thing when done for a more accurate magnesium look. (I'll paint it if I have to). To those that celebrate it, A most Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to one and all! Cheers, Tim Pic 1 - this pic is of the 72' Sox & Martin Duster Pic 2 is of the famous (infamous) Mopar Missile 74' Duster.....they included Trick Titanium axle tubes no less. I'll use Ti too for this build. The remaining pics are of the plate itself. The pumpkin portion will be next up. I like the rear cover girdle that goes from end to end. The units were made by Henry's Axles for the Ramcharger's....so being in a Ford, I won't be putting the Ramcharger's logo on the girdle. There are a lot of additional steps / pieces I have to make so this will take a while I'm sure as I want to make it as close to accurate as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Hi Sir! That engine is a work of art... but we saw it coming for a while. Now the engine stand... WOW! This thing looks sturdy, and is of olympic precision. Impressive. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 18 hours ago, Codi said: There are a lot of additional steps / pieces I have to make so this will take a while I'm sure as I want to make it as close to accurate as possible. What else can we expect from you Tim? The first step of the Dana cover prove it! Well done sir, I already like this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butter Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 The play by play on building the carbs was very interesting. Thanks for doing that. Amazing detail and everything looks to be perfectly scaled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 More amazing creative wizardry Tim!... I’m thinking your stuff could be an exception where even a lot of women might not mind having car parts on their living room shelves.. haha? Just beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Looking good Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Just amazing progress my friend. That intake setup will show those carbs off to perfection. Love that cool engine stand and it looks sooo awesome with the block bolted on !!! Looking forward to more. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 as always ,amazing! it is some much fun to follow look at your work ,the engine stand is perfect. its is a great touch for a perfect engine.you give us all something to strive for. hope all is well at your home and have a merry christmas and a happy new year , charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I have no words man. Its absolutely beautiful in every aspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 Francis - Thank you. I hope to have the entire rear cover completed today or tomorrow. Made some mistakes and had to start over on the pumpkin portion. The main housing with all the support splines will be most tricky. cheers, tim Ron (butter) - Appreciated, I'm glad they're sitting on top of the engine as I have so much time / effort in them. Thanks for noticing. Tim Josh (venom) - My wife won't put my builds on her shelves but she does let me put them on mine. She's just happy the hobby gets me out of her hair. cheers, tim Joe - Thanks as always. Randy - There he is, nice to see you popping in and that you like what you see, progress is slow but it IS progress. How's you Porsche project coming along? Time for a new update...........right? cheers, tim Charlie, For those not following Charlies build, you should make the time. Stunningly nice work. Thanks for the Holiday wishes too and the same to you! Cheers, tim Chris Chabre, thank you too Chris, hope to have some good updates soon and once the rear is done, then it's on to making the chassis itself. I've got a lot planned for it. Cheers to one and all and a Happy New Year! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I am so impressed with what you have accomplished to this point, even a lowly engine stand becomes a work of art. Looking forward to the chassis phase of this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Hi everyone, I got the rear cover done. The pieces are NOT permanently assembled just yet. Some I might media blast, others polish. Bolts have to be added too. Next up is the tricky part of the rear end. I have to figure out a few steps to create it but I',m making headway. The last pic shows the rear cover, a titanium rod (for the axles) and an acid etched piece that shows the effect that I am going to apply to the main portion of the axle. I learned that to get a proper etch on it, I need to media blast if first, then dunk it (I'm using Caswell's Aluminum Black-en-it as an fyi then I lightly polish it with my dremel wheel). I think it should look pretty cool when I get it done. Cheers to all! tim In this pic you'll notice that the girdle is not exactly in it's slot.......it does fit I assure you......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Hummmmmm! I don't need to tell you that's my kind of stuff... I really love these Dana rear end and you did a fantastic job on the cover Tim, can't wait to see it completed! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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