ScrappyJ Posted April 18, 2014 Posted April 18, 2014 Wheels turned out excellent, Joe! I've been a novice/hobby machinist for quite some time and never got to doing the star and other more complicated wheels (I think I know the process, but never really tried it, although Sherm has generously offered to walk me through it). Machining is definitely fun, but for me it can get a little time-consuming and monotonous. It is definitely a blast when you're able to say, "wow, I made that". Keep the updates coming. Your stuff is always a treat to follow and now with the machining and Sherm coaching you, it is about to get even more exciting. Cool late model Camaro too!
Prostreet Posted April 19, 2014 Author Posted April 19, 2014 Thx. Dirk, the star isn't as hard as i thought once i got it figured out and made sure to watch my hand wheels and the degrees i was moving it etc. I actually kind of cheated i guess you could say, i went around the wheel first using a center drill and layed out small holes to use as a guide for the pattern. worked out pretty good, now i need to step it up a notch on the next set.
vintagedragfan Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 hey Joe, I have been checking in on you, sorry for not commenting sooner! your machining is coming along excellent! wheel looks awesome!! only 3 more left!! LOL good stuff man!!
underdog1495 Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Off to a great start Joe !!! You're keeping me motivated for sure.
Prostreet Posted May 4, 2014 Author Posted May 4, 2014 Thx. Bill and Brian, I was finally able to get the other wheel finished. I wanted some more detail in the star so i did something around the logs holes, i think they turned out pretty good. There not 100% perfect but once it's all together nobody will even notice the tiny imperfections. Going to start working on the beadlock rings tonight, once there done i can start the front wheels. Not sure if i'm doing single or duble beadlocks yet.
Mooneyzs Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Joe... you are a natural. Man do those rims look good. I can't wait to see what you turn next. Job well done my friend.
comp1839 Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 that pretty sweet right there joe!!!!! couldn't be happier for you!!!!!
Danno Posted May 6, 2014 Posted May 6, 2014 First time? Whoa. Wow. That's phenomenal!! Congratulations.
Prostreet Posted May 6, 2014 Author Posted May 6, 2014 Thx., Jimmy Yes first time Dan Thx. Chris, Not sure about a natural, But i'm learning quick. Dave. Thx., I would have never gotten this far with out your help. I did this beadlock ring out as a test piece, But i like so i may stick with it, I really wanted to do some scalloped rings but that may have to wait till get some more time on the mill, the ring is raw right off the mill. Going to get the tires sanded and painted next to see what the whole package looks like. I need to order some hardware for my hubs and the rings. just need to figure out what size for the rings.
futurattraction Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Those are turning out super nice Joe. I'm really excited for you and your new-found talent...
Prostreet Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Thx. Guys, should have a front wheel update tonight.
Mooneyzs Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Joe... Those bead locks look killer.you are doing a heck of a job on this. Looking forward to seeing what you are gonna do for the front rims. I do have to ask on the 3D rendering you showed for a future build of yours... Is that a pro stock camaro body by chance? If so hopefully they will be available in 1/16th scale too.... Lol I have always thought it would be cool to build a pro stock in 16th scale.
Prostreet Posted May 14, 2014 Author Posted May 14, 2014 Joe... Those bead locks look killer.you are doing a heck of a job on this. Looking forward to seeing what you are gonna do for the front rims. I do have to ask on the 3D rendering you showed for a future build of yours... Is that a pro stock camaro body by chance? If so hopefully they will be available in 1/16th scale too.... Lol I have always thought it would be cool to build a pro stock in 16th scale. Chris, Thank you. The body is a 2012 promod camaro but you will have the option to get it with the 2013 front end also, It will be available in all scales. They should be available soon. Great work Joe. They are excellent. Thank you Dale
Prostreet Posted May 14, 2014 Author Posted May 14, 2014 This is a bad time of the year for me to get anything done now with the nice weather as i do alot of Road cycling and mountain biking, plus on top of that i'm redoing the walls in my house with insulation. I'm going to still try and get an hour in here and there. Any how, here's a little update on a front wheel. I just picked a picture of a front weld wheel i liked and went for it, i'm pretty much just winging this wheel to some extent, The spokes will be thinner than the one's on the rear wheel. Between the face and outer lip i put a 45Deg. chamfer( guess that's what you would call it lol), It's hard to see in the pictures. Going to start on the spokes tommarrow night, Then i will need to make a cap for the wheel. I want these to look like spindle mount wheels.
Prostreet Posted May 22, 2014 Author Posted May 22, 2014 After 1 failed attempt to do the spokes for the front wheel, i made another one and got it right this time. Pretty happy for my first front wheel, One more to go. This is a spindle mount wheel, i still have to make the cap that will be threaded to hold the wheel on. It kind of looks like a 17" front wheel. Did a little mock up, this is close to what the ride height will be. The wheel still needs a final polish, and in the mock up the front wheel will actually sit in more from the fender.
Prostreet Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 Thx. Brian, Once i get the other front wheel done i will start on the rearend.
Prostreet Posted May 24, 2014 Author Posted May 24, 2014 Thx. Ralph, Trying to get some work done on it, but this nice weather is killing model time lol.
GoatGuy Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Beautiful. And your comment about cycling has given me more inspiration to get this 60 yr old body onto the old Fuji road bike and hit the hills of Perry County.
Prostreet Posted May 26, 2014 Author Posted May 26, 2014 Thx. Dale, Did 30 on the road bike today. Going out on the mountain bike tommarrow after noon for another 15.
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