GoatGuy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Great update Francis. I have to download the images of the engine, drop them into Photoshop and bring the image down to the size of the dime so I can truly appreciate what it looks like. I'm looking forward to more. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 10 hours ago, GoatGuy said: Great update Francis. I have to download the images of the engine, drop them into Photoshop and bring the image down to the size of the dime so I can truly appreciate what it looks like. I'm looking forward to more. Dave Thanks Dave! Sad that I'm not living closer to your location, I would be more than happy to show you the whole thing in person! Stay tuned, more pics soon! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Holy WOW!!!! I’m speechless on this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Very impressive Francis! I machine a few things so I can imagine perfectly how long this must take. If you're like me though it's methodical and relaxing at the same time. Bravo! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Flawless! Keep 'er comin' Francis! Beautiful fabrication! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Creek Racing Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/5/2020 at 8:07 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said: Thanks for stopping by Joe! Cheers, Francis Thanks Mark! I have this end mill in my toolbox for several years and I don't recall where I bought it but you can find these on eBay or Amazon among others. Cheers, Francis Drill Bits Unlimited has quite a nice selection of micro end mills, mainly from the PCB industry. https://drillbitsunlimited.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I'm late to the party.....boy did I miss a lot! Hopefully the girl jumping out of the cake is next! Seriously I have Sherline equipment and I'm getting it slowly on line. I appreciate your pictures. They're a good guide to get me started. If you do it again, any chance of videos? This is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 14 hours ago, DrKerry said: Holy WOW!!!! I’m speechless on this one!! Thanks Kerry! I hope to keep doing the same impression on you with my next updates... More pics soon! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 14 hours ago, 1320 said: Very impressive Francis! I machine a few things so I can imagine perfectly how long this must take. If you're like me though it's methodical and relaxing at the same time. Bravo! Jim Thanks Jimmy! Methodical and relaxing... you couldn't have said it better, it's pure pleasure and accomplishment with every new part made! Welcome back and take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 12 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Flawless! Keep 'er comin' Francis! Beautiful fabrication! Thanks Joe! Great work on the Maverick my friend! Take care, Francis 12 hours ago, Sugar Creek Racing said: Drill Bits Unlimited has quite a nice selection of micro end mills, mainly from the PCB industry. https://drillbitsunlimited.com Thanks for the info Frank! I already bought from this company and yes, they do have a great selection. Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 7 hours ago, iBorg said: I'm late to the party.....boy did I miss a lot! Hopefully the girl jumping out of the cake is next! Seriously I have Sherline equipment and I'm getting it slowly on line. I appreciate your pictures. They're a good guide to get me started. If you do it again, any chance of videos? This is amazing. Thanks Mike! Better late than never... I try to be as informative as possible with some infos with every pics but I don't think that I will make videos! It's already pretty time consuming to take all those pictures and I need to keep most of my time in this long shot project. Don't hesitate to send me a PM if you need some help on a particular aspect of the build, I will try to answer to the best of my knowledge! New update soon. Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Thanks Kerry! I hope to keep doing the same impression on you with my next updates... More pics soon! Take care, Francis Looking at what you’re doing I don’t think you’ll have a problem with that!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Hello to everyone! As I mentioned in my last update, I need to make parts for the drivetrain in order to set-up the correct position for the big HEMI in the engine bay. I continue with the water pump and the front motor plate. For the water pump housing, I tried to make it as close as possible to the original one but I added an electric motor instead of a standard fan to continue with the drag racing soul that I want to implant to this truck. As usual, your comments are welcome and very appreciated so feel free to leave some!!! Take care and happy building in your own projects, Francis With a 0.500’’ T6 Aluminum rod on the lathe I started the machining of the water pump housing. The first operation was to make the motor armature that will serve as anchor point when the time has come to separate the part from the rod and work on the other side (facing the timing gear housing).Closer viewAfter drilling holes for the fixing bolts on the milling using the same pattern as for the front of the engine block (timing chain housing), I settled-up the chuck at 90 degrees and made the cuts to create the shape. I will slip some 0.7mm Albion tubing to emulate reinforcement for the bolts like the 1:1 water pump housing. I did used this technique for the GTX engine and it looks pretty realistic.Thermostat housing in progress. I made both the filler for the water pump housing and the thermostat cover at the same time so I just had to cut in the middle to get two identical parts for a perfect fit when they will be mounted face to face.The filler is separated from the other side and I drilled an hole in the middle. I will insert a brass rod to fit inside the rubber hose running to the radiator.Water pump final.I made the electric pump armature in brass to add more contrast.You can see the tiny Albion tubes that created the desired effect. I will add 4 brass bolts heads around the armature to simulate the mounting bolts.Using a 0.031’’ thick sheet of soft aluminum (K&S) I sketched the lines for the motor mount plate and I did cut partially the contour using a 0.031’’ end mill. The holes for the bolts are drilled as per the front timing chain housing with a 0.018’’ drill bit.View of the mounting plate after some finition using 600 grit sand paper and a ScotchBrite.Machining of the motor plate anchors using a 0.375’’ aluminum rod.Anchors bolted on the motor plate with threaded bolts from Scale Hardware.Same part from different angle. The anchors will be bolted on the front frame using 2 bolts on each side.Water pump installed temporary with small pieces of wire to test fit.Different view.Different view.Different view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Top fight crafstmanship Monsieur LaFlamme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, landman said: Top fight crafstmanship Monsieur LaFlamme. Thanks for the sentiment you feel about my work Pat! Greatly appreciated! Take care, Francis 52 minutes ago, Codi said: ? Thanks for your visit Tim! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Crazy awesome work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 12 hours ago, DrKerry said: Crazy awesome work!!! Thanks for the compliment Kerry! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Thanks for the pictures.....I need to learn how to use my milling machine better. Your work is quite inspiring and rather amazing. Where are you getting your tooling? Also how are you drilling the holes and not snapping the drill bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 3 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Thanks for the compliment Kerry! Take care, Francis Welcome and thanks for sharing the pics for us to drool over!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 You just keep givin' 'er the ol' 1-2.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Simply superb. So many questions to ask, I'll just enjoy the view. I like that you added other metals, this just enhances and makes for even more realism. Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 6 hours ago, iBorg said: Thanks for the pictures.....I need to learn how to use my milling machine better. Your work is quite inspiring and rather amazing. Where are you getting your tooling? Also how are you drilling the holes and not snapping the drill bit? Thanks for your kind comments Mike! I purchase most of my tooling on eBay. I was fortunate enough to buy a small storage box full of end mills for a retired machinist few years ago so now I buy the missing sizes to expand my options. Speaking of drills, it is not impossible to break them (the smallest of course ...) but I work slowly with small progress at a time and if I no longer see new chip around the hole, I stop and I clean the bit before resuming drilling. The key of success is "working slowly" and listen to your equipment, you will be able to feel what happen or about to happen... Hope it help and take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 6 hours ago, DrKerry said: Welcome and thanks for sharing the pics for us to drool over!! ? You are more than welcome Kerry! I'm still working on that thing so more update to come... Take care, Francis 6 hours ago, mustang1989 said: You just keep givin' 'er the ol' 1-2.... Thanks Joe! You give some good shots to your Maverick too my friend! Take care, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Another great update and inspiration Francis. Stay safe and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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