T41 Bugatti sport coupe

[AmericanMuscleFan]

On 3/1/2024 at 7:07 PM, charlie libby said:

machining the engine is allways my favorite part.

I am with you Charlie, sad that there is only one in a normal car! ?  Your work is so inspiring my friend! ?

[charlie libby]

the engine is coming together. i really like this engine . you may have noticed that. 

[Allan31]

This is some of the most amazing modeling I've seen.

[charlie libby]

working on the blower today . i wanted to make it with as few pieces as possible. 3 pcs for the main section. next are the end plates.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Great demonstration of resourcefulness Charlie, it was just you to have thought of that! ?

[Codi]

Morning too Charlie, I'd be remiss not to say that I always learn something when I stop by your builds.  thanks for sharing with all of us.  cheers, tim

[Randy D]

It is just a pleasure to watch you construct this model Charlie.   Beautiful work!!!!

 

Randy

[charlie libby]

the supercharger is coming together. i got the manifold 3/4 done and the blower is starting to look like the picture. got a long way to go but it will look good.  connecting the blower to the bell housing will be a project in itself. i want to get the so engine and transmission done so i can finish the frame, the floor and the firewall. hope the next update mill have the blower mounted to the engine

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Wonderful! ?

[charlie libby]

got most of the blower and blower drive parts made. still got some filing and sanding to do. i can't believe all these parts fit together and bolt to each other. some details left but i like it so far. take it apart now and make all the side covers and breathers. bellhousing and transmission after the covers. i think i will have to mount the engine at an angle with the blower to the top like they did in the indy cars. if i mount it straight up and down the injector will have to stick out of the side panel with some kind of scoop or cover. this is alot bigger than the last one i did. heres a few pictures . all the parts had a pair of holes drilled and reamed to .250 so i could align all the pieces to each other with 2 pieces of .250 brass tubing. i also used them on my rotary table with a small brass fixture to drill and tap all the holes . i didnt count but there is alot of holes. used the same little fixture to radius all the parts. you may notice the blower is on the opposite side of the engine than the picture of the original. these engines were ambidextrous ,just switch the cams from one side to the other. enjoy the pictures . thank you for looking.

[absmiami]

Yup

[Allan31]

Beautiful, beautiful amazing work. What octane gasoline will you use in this?

[Randy D]

That motor is just insane Charlie!!!!!

Randy

[Codi]

Charlie, I'm remiss in getting caught up on your build. Loving this engine come together and the set-ups you shared to make it in the first place.   VERY interesting and helpful.  cheers, tim

[charlie libby]

hello tim and randy , hope you are doing well. quick update. i haven't spent much time in the shop recently. other hobbies and honey do list ,but i got a few things done. still on this engine which is my favorite thing to make. i am going to do a novi v8 for my next project ,Andrews idea. i just received the brass to finish the body but i need the engine and transmission mounted to do the floor and fire wall. i am a little further along than these pictures show but forgot to take pictures. the engine is almost completed. more next week. thanks for looking and commenting ,I appreciate it.

[absmiami]

Yup

[Bugatti Fan]

Nice to see a subject model engineered in the traditional way in metal using standard machinery and hand skills.

You cannot substitute these sort of skills with a design drawn up in 3D Cad to download to a 3D printer.

Really interesting thread to follow being a retired engineer.

[Gramps46]

4 hours ago, Bugatti Fan said:

Nice to see a subject model engineered in the traditional way in metal using standard machinery and hand skills.

You cannot substitute these sort of skills with a design drawn up in 3D Cad to download to a 3D printer.

Really interesting thread to follow being a retired engineer.

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[Pierre Rivard]

Wow Charlie, your engine is fabulous. I love the picture showing all the components spread out on the bench, it shows that each component is a model by itself. I can't wait to see you take on a NOVI engine!

[charlie libby]

did a little assembly today  .i just ordered over 200 screws to finish it. i  have over 200 drilled and tapped holes in 4 different sizes,00-90 , 0-80 , ,and 1mm , 1-72. thank you all for your nice comments. i am looking forward to the novi also. long wats off.

[Codi]

OHHHH, so that's how he did it.....(nodding his head) .......Thanks Charlie, from one that dabbles at machining to one that forgot more than I'll ever know, it's so cool to see how you got to this point on your fantastic engine.  It looks the part and like you, I agree,  the engine is the most interesting & fun part of a build.  Keep her going, I'm most assuredly following along.  Cheers to you, Tim

[Bugatti Fan]

Incredible engine machining.  Reminds me of the late Gerald Wingrove's models.

I keep seeing a Novi engine mentioned. Is an Indianapolis Roadster model on the cards as a next project?

[mrm]

I just don’t know what to say….

[absmiami]

What time is the heat chasing you out if the shop?

[absmiami]

What time is the heat chasing you out if the shop?