charlie libby Posted March 9, 2023 Author Posted March 9, 2023 Hi adam thanks for your comment and for looking.have any of you tried brazing aluminmum.i want to build an aluminum bodie and would like to solder it.
Straightliner59 Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 12 hours ago, charlie libby said: Hi adam thanks for your comment and for looking.have any of you tried brazing aluminmum.i want to build an aluminum bodie and would like to solder it. I tried soldering aluminum flashing, with minor success. I say that, because I got it fused, in a few spots, but, I burned through, in more. I have some of the rods, but, I haven't got back around to experimenting, more. I think that, once I create the proper circumstances, I can make it work. The flashing I use is only about .007", so I wasn't really expecting to nail it, the first time. I used/have the rods from Harbor Freight, and a small butane torch.
charlie libby Posted March 11, 2023 Author Posted March 11, 2023 You might check and find out if the flashing has any type of coating on it,that will cause a major problem.i am going to try the flux cored wire on ks metals aluminum. I will let you know when i do it.soon i hope.thanks for your info.charlie
charlie libby Posted March 14, 2023 Author Posted March 14, 2023 i haave been busy making the rollcage and seat mount. i will make an aluminum seat . i have the flywheel and clutch finished but not anodized yet. i am pretty happy with the triple disk clutch. when i take it apart clutch to anodize and paint i will take a picture of all the parts . rear coilovers next to finish the rearend. i think the driveshaft after that. i haven't started on the front suspension but i think i know what i want. 2
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 The flywheel and clutch are amazing Charlie, I really like what you are doing and I am sure I am not the only one! ? You make me want to machine but I'm not there yet. ?
absmiami Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 Have you ever tried to cast in clear resin ? If you made a trans case w clear resin - you could display the clutch and flywheel …. Just sayin …
Dave Ambrose Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 20 hours ago, charlie libby said: i haave been busy making the rollcage and seat mount. i will make an aluminum seat . i have the flywheel and clutch finished but not anodized yet. This is awesome. How do you do your anodization?
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 A rare treat to watch this level of machine work and fabrication.
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 Stunning! This thing has GOT to end up in somebody's Model Museum. After winning many contests, trophies, ribbons, accolades, and maybe even Moneys. Glad to be here to see This One! Thanks for Expose'.
Straightliner59 Posted March 16, 2023 Posted March 16, 2023 That clutch is magnificent! I am considering doing one for my dragster. I would need to open the inspection holes, but, that shouldn't be a big deal. This is a wonderful project, and very enjoyable to watch come together. Excellent work!
Straightliner59 Posted March 16, 2023 Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 1:07 PM, charlie libby said: You might check and find out if the flashing has any type of coating on it,that will cause a major problem.i am going to try the flux cored wire on ks metals aluminum. I will let you know when i do it.soon i hope.thanks for your info.charlie It certainly does. I've used up a lot of elbow grease on that stuff! Steel wool cleans it off, best, I think. I'll be interested in your results. I definitely plan to give it another go, at some point.
charlie libby Posted March 18, 2023 Author Posted March 18, 2023 hi francisnice to hear from you ,cant wait till you start machining aswell. always fun to see. andrew i think maybe a window on the bottom of the bell housing. dave , you tube for the anodizing, great source. thanks for your kind comments bill. rattlecan dan, i ordered some soldering wire for aluminum and should be making an attemt next week . i will post pictures nomatter how bad they look. started and finished the rear shocks. they are better i think than the last ones. felt like playing with sheet metal today so i started on the hood. not sure what the final hood will look like just going with the flow. alot of things in the way. happy st. patricks day 1
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 19, 2023 Posted March 19, 2023 Nice start on the hood Charlie, the new rear shocks are a nice improvement over the previous ones which were already very well done! ? I agree with the window on the bell housing, on my side, I had also kept the inspection trap open and I had not put the flywheel protection cover on my pickup in order to see a bit the clutch system.
Ian McLaren Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 I wondered where you wandered of to, this is a great project (and quite a departure from the Camaro). I really like what you are doing, everything well thought out and of course the quality is off the charts. I'm so glad I finally found this thread I'll be a regular visitor from here on.
charlie libby Posted March 22, 2023 Author Posted March 22, 2023 nice to here from you ian i have been following your current build . hello jim thanks for looking and commenting. pictures of the shocks almost finished,a little detail and anodizing. continuing on the hood. so many engine parts in the way. but its getting closer. leaving the weber out there in the open.this is more work than a 1 to 1 car. 1
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 23, 2023 Posted March 23, 2023 Wow. Impressive work seems like an understatement. Amazing.
Codi Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 Charlie, this is a "giggle" build.........cause that's what I do every time I stop by to check out your progress. Lots of great ideas and creativity going on. The fact that you can pull it off makes it even better. cheers, tim
charlie libby Posted March 27, 2023 Author Posted March 27, 2023 hi bob ,great to hear from you. tim ,not polite to laugh at other peoples work. just kiddin. nice to hear from you how are you doing. any progress on your neck ? this getting old thing is tough. daniel, i have finally got the aluminum solder and tried it on .025 aluminum.that is what i want to use to do an aluminum body. i am very happy with th results.it solder very nice. it is realy strong. i filed and hammered the solder to the .o25 ,same as the material and it was just as strong as the the base metal.as you can see i bent and rolled the material on the solder and it was as strong and as flexable as the the rest of it.great stuff . cant wait to finish the 32 and start on some practice body parts. i have spent many hours tig welding and gas welding aluminum . i think when you solder this you should be sure not to cool the material after solder in any way. dont even let air from a fan blow on it. if you let it cool on its own it will anneal the material and it will be softer and more flexible. i hope this will help you .i rolled the piece and then flattened it out with no problem. also i have been working on the front suspension, its coming along well. hope i have enough room for a radiator. 1
Straightliner59 Posted March 28, 2023 Posted March 28, 2023 Oh, man! That is awesome! Great work, Charlie! Now, off to get some of that stuff!
charlie libby Posted March 28, 2023 Author Posted March 28, 2023 Hi andrew, it calls for about 580 i guess thats less than silver solder
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