Walt's Puffer Too T-Bucket Altered

[Codi]

Sorry to hear of your current health battles Brad.  Wasn't aware of what you were dealing with and I ope you get a positive diagnosis and some therapy in place of any surgery so you can get back to feeling yourself.  Cheers, Tim

[gasser59]

Thanks for your comments and well wishes fellas. Much appreciated.

I just couldn't do it...I couldn't lay unmoving in that MRI tube for 20 minutes. Its just too tight in there. Guess I'm a woos but with the sides touching my shoulders and my nose 1 inch away, nah - not today. I'm 6'4" and 285 pounds so why don't they make one of these for big-boned folks? I have an open MRI scheduled for the ninth. Hoping to get some bench time in this weekend. Walt's calling my name.

Edited September 30, 2015 by gasser59

[gasser59]

OK...I know its not much of an update but for me, it is. Here's a few pics of the side mounted oil filter that I redid. Its all made of concentric aluminum tubing pieces and an aluminum rod for the center with the top ends polished. Much improved from the previous one.

[John Teresi]

Brad......looking good......your getting pretty good with these engines

 

[gasser59]

Thanks brother.

[Art Laski]

Brad,
 

The build is looking fantastic! Love the headers. The hard work you put inot those is really evident. Hope you feel better soon and can get back to the bench!

 

Art

[gasser59]

Thanks Arturo. Really appreciate your comments. Bench time this weekend. Next up is the seat and interior, if you can call it that.

[Codi]

Sorry to hear about the test situation Brad.  Let us know how you make out when you go the next one.  And thanks for posting the pics of your build / headers.  So perfectly symmetrical.  Cheers, Tim

[gasser59]

Thanks Codi. Back to the bench this weekend. At least that's the plan, but then, that's always the plan.

 

Anxious to hear about your Sherline.

[Mooneyzs]

Brad... That is some outstanding work on the oil filter.  big fan of your work and enjoy seeing your updates. I am hoping that you are feeling better to be able to get some good bench time in this weekend.

[gasser59]

Thanks brother Chris. Feeling much better today.

[10thumbs]

Hi Brad, the motor is shaping up nicely.  Amazing to me every time, is how much a part in metal adds to the overall look.  The headers for instance are really fine and compliment the 392 motor.  Looking into those tubes just makes for a very realistic view, magneto and oil deal as well.  Keep up the good work as lots of us enjoy your efforts.

[Danno]

Brad!   Wow!  The engine is looking great and those headers are pure art!   

Glad you had a chance to get up to the San Juan & harass the trout.  Sorry to hear you've been suffering.  Nothing worse than pinched nerves and back pain.  Good luck with the open.   

[gasser59]

Thanks Michael and Danno. A bit of bench time in yesterday and the motor is in, plumbing is done and currently working on the seat and belts along with the mounts. I'll post some pictures later today.

[gasser59]

Finally some concentrated bench time and a number of small things worked on and a few completed.

First up is the gas pedal. I had made an extra when I build my Altered Ego project so all I had to do was mount it in place. As you can see, its made entirely from printing plate. I also wired up the linkage to the Holborn injectors. Still need to work on the return spring.

Here's a couple of pictures. The first two show the pedal and the last one shows the linkage.

[gasser59]

And a few more progress pictures showing a few other items of interest. 

Since the engine is now mounted, I plumbed up the gas lines to the rear mounted fuel pump.

Next up is the metal dash / bracket that will hold the steering box and tach. The center hole is for the steering box and the tach one is yet to be punched. Showing front and back. Tabs will be glued to the underside of the frame crossbar. This will get some cleaning up and removing the burrs.

And finally I built a handle for the right side of the cockpit from a heavier gauge printing plate.

That's all for now. I was planning on working on the seat belt but I see they were grey in the original so I need to see if I can find a grey Sharpie.

The work continues. Thanks for following along.

Edited October 5, 2015 by gasser59

[Art Laski]

Love that pedal, Brad!

[Davewilly]

Looks pretty cool Brad

[John Teresi]

Brad......Dang buddy that looks killer......really really cool

[Mooneyzs]

Brad... What an awesome update buddy. Man I am totally digging that gas pedal. It looks killer.  Nice job on all of your other little details, its setting this one off really good.

[Nytrozilla]

That's a great update Brad. Glad you had some relief. Good Stuff my friend. Good Stuff.

[gasser59]

Thanks for following along guys and I appreciate your comments. Hopefully more done tonight.

[gasser59]

Last night was spent on getting the dash complete and installed. On the right side is a '60s style tach from Detail Master. The left side has a couple of switches and all of these are twisted together and wired to the rear of the engine. The steering box is painted with metalizer and ready for install tonight.

More tonight. Thanks fellas.

Edited October 7, 2015 by gasser59

[10thumbs]

Brad that looks really fine!  Great looking scale sized too.  I like!

[gasser59]

Thanks Michael. I'm not sure I've mentioned this to you before but I use a lot of really small wires that are intended for tying up flies for fishing. They come in a variety of colors and thicknesses and are fairly readily available. I would think you'd be able to source some locally over there, the birth of flyfishing.