charlie libby Posted March 28, 2023 Author Posted March 28, 2023 After a little more practice i might try some thicker parts like engine or suspension parts
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 Great job Charlie and thanks for sharing your experiences! I'm curious to see how it will perform with thicker parts like machined parts.
charlie libby Posted April 22, 2023 Author Posted April 22, 2023 Sorry i have not been here lately. Having computer problems and i dont know anything about computers. Trying to find some help.
charlie libby Posted May 4, 2023 Author Posted May 4, 2023 first time back. i have still been working on my project. i think i have my computer back to normal. we will find out, if i can include pictures. it worked ! ok, this is the center steer box. i have used it on several 1 to 1 cars. very common in sprint cars. the 2 brass pcs. are the mounts for it. just got started on the radiator. i have been working on the rear floor pans. not quite done yet.glad this is working again. i know nothing about computers. if they don't do what they are suppose to do i am lost 1
charlie libby Posted May 4, 2023 Author Posted May 4, 2023 i forgot, the aluminum solder is workin well 1
absmiami Posted May 4, 2023 Posted May 4, 2023 I’m coming up some time and doing a video to post so that we can all learn how to solder alu w/out burning down our workshops …
charlie libby Posted May 17, 2023 Author Posted May 17, 2023 decided to build a new hood an d hood sides but the pictures don't come up. this is the aluminum top and soon to be windshield. i like the new hood and sides better . as soon as i can i will get the pictures up 4
charlie libby Posted May 24, 2023 Author Posted May 24, 2023 finishing the adjustable steering column support . just need to wire the distributor. getting started on the carb linkage on the bottom side to help with my new hood configuration. hi francis here is a picture of a diesel powered hot rod i built a few years ago for a customer in charleston ,sc. has a turbo 4 cyl diesel from a bread delivery truck. still cant find the hood pictures .one drive is new to me and am having some technical problems. found them 2
charlie libby Posted June 11, 2023 Author Posted June 11, 2023 first time attaching the carbs to the manifold all the holes lined up . working on the radiator and water pump. got a good start on the brake clutch and gas pedal. i have to order some rod ends from RB to finish the carb linkage. i am almost ready to start the final finish of each part check the fit and paint or anodize them. i guess i do it different . i make my parts make sure they fit and then finish them for paint. might be backwards .but it works for me. more later,charlie 1
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 12, 2023 Posted June 12, 2023 Hi Sir! Haven't watched your built for a few weeks. Masterfull work. Many Bonneville 1/1 cars do not have as much engineering built-in. Keep on! Regards, CT
Straightliner59 Posted June 12, 2023 Posted June 12, 2023 Absolutely beautiful work! Those carbs are extra sweet!
charlie libby Posted July 24, 2023 Author Posted July 24, 2023 got a little behind on updates.working alot on the hydreds of details,also on the paint. the top above the body line is as you can see bright red,a silver stripe at the body line and dark navy blue below the line.i am waiting for the red to make sure the tape wont affect it.later this week will be 7 days,that should be enough. made the drive shaft and electric radiator fan and shroud. i think the red came out well,a little wet sanding after all the colors are on and 3 coats of clear. i have the carb linkage all most done thanks to RB motions hiem joints. thanks for looking and thank you for your nice comments. 1
Bugatti Fan Posted July 26, 2023 Posted July 26, 2023 A really interesting project to follow. Nice to see a truly engineered model taking shape. The thing is seeing a number of different engineering practices being used in the process. This will certainly be an impressive model when completed.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 30, 2023 Posted July 30, 2023 As is the case for other forum members, it's been a long time since I visited your project Charlie, but my wonder is still the same! ?
charlie libby Posted August 6, 2023 Author Posted August 6, 2023 hi andrew nice to hear from. hey noel ,i think you will like my next project. i am trying to design a small english wheel mostly for finish work after hammering a shape. i want to build a body the same as the 1 to 1 car that i did . francis so happy to hear from you, glad all is well.here are a few more pictures of paint and i am in the process of doing finish work and finding things i forgot or missed. the paint looks pretty good after sanding and polishing the clear coat. i have striped the nose to refinish because the sides were not looking as good as the rest of the parts. i have painted the frame argent silver but i have not taken pictures.
absmiami Posted August 6, 2023 Posted August 6, 2023 Did you find a way to air con your shop - or are you chased out by the heat by lunch time ? Paint finish looks good !
charlie libby Posted August 13, 2023 Author Posted August 13, 2023 no air just sweat. ok till about 2:00 . hi bryan thanks for your comments. working on final parts and assembly ,got brakelines on the rear. got the pedals installed. made pullies and balancer for the engine. i have been sanding and polishing the paint. the main body is sanded to 12,00 and is ready polishing. waiting for real screws and fake allen bolts.
charlie libby Posted August 19, 2023 Author Posted August 19, 2023 got a little sanding and buffing done . did some rivets as well.working on carbs and fuel lines.anyboby got a good place to buy smaller braided hose , like .045 and .060? would appreciate the help. thank you
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