Divers shop photos

[GregWeld]

A while ago there was some discussion about Divers Street Rods and someone asked me to post up some photos the next time I was there. I went up on Thursday (I take the shop lunch and feed the crew - so I'm not messing up productive time!). The most interesting build right now is the Caddy with the big azz diesel.... so here's some shots of it.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0598.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0600.jpg


Note the size of the EXHAUST.... Super kool!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0603.jpg



Since they're running 20's but wanted the "stock" look - they made these billet "centers" to mimic the originals --- and then will run a hub cap for the center.... Here's the piece followed by what it will look like on the car.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0604.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0607.jpg



Then -- they're building this "bus" for a regular customer -- but it's got a full Suburu drivetrain.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0605.jpg


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0606.jpg

[WSSix]

so impressive! That Cadillac is awesome.

[waynieZ]

I love the Caddy, They do some impressive work.

[Sieg]

Good stuff on both counts. Thanks :thumbsup:

[cees67]

wow !

[Fluid Power]

holy smokes!

[GregWeld]

Their workmanship IS impressive! But on top of that, Timmy Divers and the crew are just flat great guys!

I should have taken more pics - but I'm around this stuff all the time and I just don't think about it. Generally people aren't keen of you taking pics of stuff they're working on... and I've gotten in the habit of just looking and discussing the technical and the wow - and no photos.

They have a pretty decent website if anyone wants to see more.

Divers Street Rods -- just google it. :lateral: :cheers: :woot:

[zbugger]

That Caddy's cool and all, but DAMN that bus is badass!! I can't wait to see that one done!

[elitecustombody]

Love the Caddy and all the cool tricks, but Greg,it looks like they need your help with TIG welding ;) That intake on Caddy is awesome.Bus is pretty cool, I have a friend with split-window bus with 911 drivetrain.

[tones2SS]

Very cool. Thanks for posting Greg.
Both vehicles look great. That bus should be a fun ride. I wonder if they are going to "juice" up the Subaru engine a bit? I notice the wheels are wheels that the Subaru crew run with. I think they are Rota Wheels, if my mind serves me correct. That customer must be a fan of Subarus.
Nothing wrong with that at all. I wouldn't mind a 2011 Subaru STi Limited myself actually.:thumbsup:

[Ketzer]

THANKS for the pics!
I've often wondered what a diesel engine would look like "all cleaned up". That Caddy is awesome!
I definately have a sweet spot for converted busses, even the step-child of the bus world, bay windows. I am very interested to see how the cooling works out for them, something I struggled with on my Ecotec here in the muggy south.


Jeff-

[coolwelder62]

Thank's Greg.Those are some amazing shot's of some amazing fab work.:thumbsup: Scott

[GregWeld]

Tones --

The 'plan' is to leave the subu engine bone stock.... it's way more HP than what came in the VW and they used the entire trans etc... (whatever it is)... They're really just building this for fun nothing nasty.

[GregWeld]

THANKS for the pics!
I've often wondered what a diesel engine would look like "all cleaned up". That Caddy is awesome!
I definately have a sweet spot for converted busses, even the step-child of the bus world, bay windows. I am very interested to see how the cooling works out for them, something I struggled with on my Ecotec here in the muggy south.


Jeff-

Jeff -- if you check out the dual snorkels on each side of the radiator --- they're going to run those with marine version in-line fans (and dual electrics on the radiators) -- up to the "vent / grills" in the rear corners.

I'll post up some pics of the UGLY version of the diesel for comparison! It's how cow wow now! Compared to what it did look like. :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Here's the BEFORE shot of the big ol' diesel!




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0525.jpg



And here's AFTER....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Divers/IMG_0600.jpg

[Garage Dog 65]

Thx Greg for the shots of their shop !!! Those guys sure build some wild stuff !! I look forward to seeing more info on the bus project too. It's kinda like the ferambo project - different and innovative for sure (which I love).

Jeff - we still dig your ecotec panel van man !!

Thx, Jim

[Ketzer]

Jeff -- if you check out the dual snorkels on each side of the radiator --- they're going to run those with marine version in-line fans (and dual electrics on the radiators) -- up to the "vent / grills" in the rear corners.

I'll post up some pics of the UGLY version of the diesel for comparison! It's how cow wow now! Compared to what it did look like. :cheers:

Greg,
I like how their design for the diesel "clean-up" still has a real mechanical/machine feel to it. So much lately has been to smooth and cover. Engines should look like engines :mad: .

When you say the bus has the whole drivetrain, I'm guessing you dont mean AWD too? I tried the same ideas on the cooling, duct fans, dual rad fans, oversized rad, I still had issues on a hot, muggy day (but then I'm shade tree and they are Divers :hail: ).


Jim,
Thanks! She's gone but not forgotten. That project taught me a ton (mostly how very little I know about fab and re-engineering :_paranoid ). I hope your project gets going again soon.

[toddshotrods]

Ferrambo is one of my all-time favorites. I love this thread! It's great to see that the creativity that was behind Ferrambo is alive and well. :thumbsup: