65 Porsche w C5 Drive

[Garage Dog 65]

Here's the pic of the test trans mount. Cut it on a 2 axis cnc in fiberglass, lopped off the bottom half and checked the fit on the car. Fit perfect.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Trans-Mount-Rear-05.jpg

Jim

[GregWeld]

Great looking stuff Jim!!


Can't tell you how many buddies I've tried to "inform" about primer (surfacer type) not being a good rust proofer! They don't believe me... then they find out a year later (remember I live in the great Pacific NorthWET!).

Ditto - "bondo" - it will absorb moisture if not sealed. People don't believe that either. :lol:

[Garage Dog 65]

I was caught off guard too Greg. I though it would do better, but you could tell it was rusting under there. It was (at the time) that new fangled epoxy primer... rusted pretty much everywhere under it. But, 20 years in a storage container in Florida - I guess anything will rust. :yes:

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

Had to come up with a different design for the shifter location. The stock shifter location is in the normal spot – off to the left of centerline. That position doesn’t work for packaging in this car and for getting the linkage to the back of the transaxle.

So I got rid of the side-mount style and came up with a saddle mount style. I took the stock guts outta the housing, took those measurements, plugged them into the saddle mount design and sent it out to a local shop to prototype print the part in plastic/resin.

Once it get it back and test fit the concept in the car – I’ll cnc the assy outta aluminum for real and attach it to the torque tube via rivet-nuts.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-04.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-03.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-00.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-01.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-02.jpg

Jim

[HWY Nova]

Jim,

Got those CF parts done yet?


--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

Jim,

Got those CF parts done yet?


--Eric

Just lack finishing.... :lol:

Jim

[HWY Nova]

Just lack finishing.... :lol:

Jim

Get on it!

As you know, I am interested in the process. Keep the info coming.



--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

Progress on the rear fender mod.

Prepped the weld areas.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-13.jpg

Put some template paper under the openings and transferred.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-2_00a.jpg

Cut them out and drop them back in from the top to verify.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-2_00b.jpg

Attach the templates to 20 gage steel with spray photo mount and cut out.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-2_00c.jpg

Drop the steel pieces back into the openings and do final fit check and trimming to get them as close as possible for a TIG fusion weld.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-2_01.jpg

Tack them in and fill the cleco holes with the MIG.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-2_02.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-2_03.jpg

And finally got to use the new welding table !
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Fender-Mod-2_00.jpg


Ready for the bottom pieces and fill the tail light openings.

Jim

[OLDFLM]

I LOVE this project Jim!! Glad to see you're back on it! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Looks Awesome.

[Garage Dog 65]

THX guys !

You never stop building them in your head - just wish we had the financial depth to turn it loose. And the technology out there now is very available to the average guy and you can make some wild things happen.

I'd just like to finish one of these someday ....

:thumbsup:

Jim

[wellis77]

Easily one of my favorite builds. I was just telling a buddy about it the other day. Great work Jim!

[ccracin]

You never told me about that bead roller you Dirty Garage Dog! I see how it is!

Lookin great man, I really like the fender treatment. Now make some sparks!

:woot:

[Garage Dog 65]

Got the shifter base back yesterday. It was done from a CAD file on a Stereolithography (SLA) printer in machinable resin. Pretty amazing stuff !

Here’s the SLA process if you’ve never seen it in action before:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iceiNb_1E0I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUfh5wxj3qA

Taped the holes, installed the shaft seals and the end plate, bolted down the shifter and set it in place. It will attach to the torque tube with rivnut inserts. I'll replace the shifter with a Kirban.

http://www.kirbanperformance.com/product/486/Corvette+KIRBAN+KWIK+6-SPEED+SHIFTER+%231315.html

A couple things to fix in the CAD file and it’s off to the CNC shop to be cut from billet for real.

And the always needed pics for you fab thirsty animals !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-02_00.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-02_01.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-02_02.jpg
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-Mount-02_03.jpg


:thumbsup:

Jim

[HWY Nova]

VERY NICE..... but Chad is right..... YOU HAVE BEEN HOLDING OUT ON US!!

Next thing we'll find out is that this project is almost done, and that you're just feeding us a few photos here and there...... just like MARTY did!

Awesome work, and thanks for sharing.

I guess I have to go and buy a bead roller and a stereolithography machine now.



--Eric

[syborg tt]

Next thing we'll find out is that this project is almost done, and that you're just feeding us a few photos here and there...... just like MARTY did!
--Eric

What you talking about Willis :unibrow:

[Garage Dog 65]

Chad - mi casa o su casa bro. Feel free to bring some bead rolling projects over - or take it back to your shop when you’re in/thru town and use it there. (Although your firewall is already finish welded now...)

Eric - I can't believe YOU don't already have a rapid prototype printer man with all the rocket science project you get involved in ! Can you imagine printing out your entire Nova tube chassis with one of those ?? I remember a chassis manufacture in Florida doing a bunch of his 33 willys chassis and suspension stuff with an SLA many years back. I think I still have that magazine article stashed away.

Marty - I saw the date stamps on the pics. You know you were holding out on us fab junkies, own it.... :yes:

:lateral:

[syborg tt]

Marty - I saw the date stamps on the pics. You know you were holding out on us fab junkies, own it.... :yes:

:lateral:

:_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid


wasn't me your honor - honest :_paranoid

[Garage Dog 65]

Worked a little on the GT seat last night. Spent an hour scanning the seat to create a cloud map of the surface. Ended up with 13 million data points … Got a little outta control with the scanner wand :) - we didn’t really need that many points and we also missed a couple spots on the seat edges (those can be fixed).

Then once the surface is detected, you lay a function over the top called a ‘mesh’ and that ties all the cloud points together. Once the mesh is on - you can use all the canned standard features in the program to adjust the surface and it auto-adjusts all the attached data points. Stuff like Fill Holes, Smooth Surface, Create/Set Radius.

Once you get it adjusted the way you want – you Export As a CAD file with whatever extension you want (or export filters you have installed).

I added a pic at the end of what a finished seat looks like.


http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Seat-Scan-01.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Seat-Scan-02.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Seat-Scan-03.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Seat-00.jpg


Jim

[HWY Nova]

Looks like you'll have the seats done by this weekend.


--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

Looks like you'll have the seats done by this weekend.


--Eric

Glad you're not my Boss....

:lol:

[ironworks]

Looking Good Jim. Nice to see this is no longer a New Project.

This car maybe small but it is filled with all kinds of crazy now.

[96z28ss]

You did all that with a touch probe? Man polyworks did a nice job of meshing it all together. I laser scan right into polyworks makes it so easy.

[xtreme]

So glad to see this one going again!

[Garage Dog 65]

This cad stuff is too much fun !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/porsche356shiftermount-with-Logo.jpg

:wow:

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

You did all that with a touch probe? Man polyworks did a nice job of meshing it all together. I laser scan right into polyworks makes it so easy.

No, we took the touch probe off and installed the scanner head. You just point and shoot and paint the surface.

[HWY Nova]

This cad stuff is too much fun !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/porsche356shiftermount-with-Logo.jpg

:wow:

Jim

You have way too much time on your hands!


--Eric

[ccracin]

You have way too much time on your hands!


--Eric
I know, right! He is becoming a monster! :lol:

[GodSpeed]

Looking really good Jim... keep it up

[Garage Dog 65]

Hey Thom !! Good to hear from ya. Getting ready to fusion weld the fenders my instructor. Wouldn't it be easier if you just stopped by and do it for me ?? :lol:

Stopped by a couple Tuesday's but you guys were gone. I'll drop by the shop and see how you're doing. The training really helped sir !!

Jim

[Ketzer]

Hey Thom !! Good to hear from ya. Getting ready to fusion weld the fenders my instructor. Wouldn't it be easier if you just stopped by and do it for me ?? :lol:

Stopped by a couple Tuesday's but you guys were gone. I'll drop by the shop and see how you're doing. The training really helped sir !!

Jim

Jim,
What is this "fusion" process you're doing? Is it an oxy/acet weld with no filler rod? (I googled and that was what seemed to come up)



Jeff-

[Garage Dog 65]

Jim,
What is this "fusion" process you're doing? Is it an oxy/acet weld with no filler rod? (I googled and that was what seemed to come up)



Jeff-

Hey Jeff ! Whatcha been working on lately ? I see the avatar changed and is that a hint ?

You can fusion weld using any welding method. But it's all in the fitment of the 2 pieces. The joint has to be very tight and you're just melting the seam and adding none or almost zero filler rod. In my case I'll use TIG because the weld is softer and can be flattened (hammered) easier. That's why most people use oxy/acet as that leaves even a softer weld that's easier to work. Mig is very hard and you really just have to grind it off. But it's much more forgiving for fitment and is way faster.

Jim

[GregWeld]

Tig is very hard and you really just have to grind it off. But it's much more forgiving for fitment and is way faster.

Think you meant MIG in this sentence?


TIG can be metal worked --- MIG is a grinder....

:D

[Garage Dog 65]

Think you meant MIG in this sentence?


TIG can be metal worked --- MIG is a grinder....

:D

You're correct Greg. Fixed it. Talking on the phone and typing ....

Thanks ! :thumbsup:

[Ketzer]

Hey Jeff ! Whatcha been working on lately ? I see the avatar changed and is that a hint ?

Jim

I thought maybe you had been taking some old-school lessons on the oxy/acet... should've known better! Jim only does the latest tech!:D
(I'm really struggling with the tig and thin sheet metal, seems like I get way too much heat before the puddle starts to flow. Can't wait to see some of yours laid down and look at your heat ribbons.)

Ben was nice enough to do me a rendering of my latest garage build. 1954 Chevy wagon on a 07 Trailblazer SS AWD frame and drivetrain. Channeled (or body dropped), some shaving, frenching, smoothing, and a little pancake-ing of the roof, but mostly trying to stay true to the original 50's look.


Jeff-

[GregWeld]

(I'm really struggling with the tig and thin sheet metal, seems like I get way too much heat before the puddle starts to flow. Can't wait to see some of yours laid down and look at your heat ribbons.)


Your tungsten should be really pointed.... and turn that heat down! That's the beauty of TIG -- The Control -- Are you using a foot pedal? Just get the arc started -- back off and throttle into it until your puddle starts to form then back off.

I like to modulate the pedal... personally -- but everyone has a different style.

Also -- what sizes are you using??

[Garage Dog 65]

My welds probably won't be that great. Thom at GodSpeed here in my town opens his shop every Tuesday night to train people on equipment and processes. He has been working with me on fusion welding with Tig and metal finishing the joint back smooth with a hammer and dolly. I practice at home with a bunch of cutoff pieces so that when I get to the actual car it won't look horrible.... but it probably will.

Have you started a build thread on the 54 ??

PS, like greg mentioned - I use a 1/16 tungsten, set my machine to the minimum to melt the materials and then pulse weld with the pedal. That way I have plenty of pedal movement without melting it onto the floor...

[Ketzer]

I'm playing with 18ga steel, butt weld with no gap. I do have foot control.
My machine setting...

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/21668057/401613016.jpg

My tungsten...

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/21668057/401613013.jpg

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/21668057/401613014.jpg

What I seem to be lacking is TALENT! Hopefully I can make do with plenty of seat time. :_paranoid
I seem to be having the same issue that people talk about when they weld cast parts. Right when everything gets hot enough to puddle and flow, I've gone to far and it blows out. I just need mooooooore practice.

Jeff-

[Ketzer]

Have you started a build thread on the 54 ??

...

No build thread yet. I'm strictly amateur, working alone in my garage. Progress will be super slow for a while. Once I've got enough pictures and forward momentum, I'll put a thread together.

A little idea of where I am now...

Building the raised floor. (gives an idea of how much the body is dropped over the frame, trying to get that Greg Weld ride height :unibrow: )

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/21668057/401613495.jpg

Jeff-

[HWY Nova]

No build thread yet. I'm strictly amateur, working alone in my garage. Progress will be super slow for a while. Once I've got enough pictures and forward momentum, I'll put a thread together.

A little idea of where I am now...

Building the raised floor. (gives an idea of how much the body is dropped over the frame, trying to get that Greg Weld ride height :unibrow: )

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/21668057/401613495.jpg

Jeff-

Now that you've teased us, you have to start a thread!!!!


--Eric

[GregWeld]

I seem to be having the same issue that people talk about when they weld cast parts. Right when everything gets hot enough to puddle and flow, I've gone to far and it blows out. I just need mooooooore practice.

Jeff-

As soon as you start to puddle are you backing out of the throttle? Once puddled it takes very little to keep it going.

Also what's your CFM gas flow? Should be around 12 CFM (20 PSI).

Too much gas flow can cause issues.

[Ketzer]

Now that you've teased us, you have to start a thread!!!!


--Eric

Okay, Okay, seems only fair since I've derailed a whole page of Jim's build thread, I start my own. I'll put something together in the next day or so... maybe "Project SSwaggin" or "AWD Tin Woodster".

As soon as you start to puddle are you backing out of the throttle? Once puddled it takes very little to keep it going.

Also what's your CFM gas flow? Should be around 12 CFM (20 PSI).

Too much gas flow can cause issues.

I just walked out there and checked, looks like I was on the low side at 10cfm (I use the old tube and ball type reg, it's what came on the machine) and my postflow is set at 9. I really think it's just more, more practice, if I ever hit that sweet spot, my confidence will shoot up and I'll have it.
I've been making some really artistic scrap sculptures in the process though :rofl: .

Jeff-

[Garage Dog 65]

Got the Transmission Mounts and the Rear Lower Arm mount system back from water jet Friday. Thx Eric for doing the CAD !!

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Rear-Lwr-Susp-01.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Trans-Mount-Rear-05.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Rear-Lwr-Susp-02.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Rear-Lwr-Susp-03.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Rear-Lower-A-Arms-and-Trans-Mounts-00.jpg

Jim

[wellis77]

Those came out REAL nice.

[Ketzer]

That's gonna look so killer when it's all tig'ed together!


Jeff-

[R.A.D]

don't know how i missed this one! well in this case better late than never

[ironworks]

Bout Time. :D :D :D



Just Sayin

[Garage Dog 65]

Thanks guys, glad you're liking the progress so far.

It's really depressing how slow I am at getting this done... never enough hours and just when you get started - you gotta go to work, or mow the grass or fix something around the house, etc.

The shifter mount is out being machined and the shifter is on it's way now.

Gonna pull the mold off the hood this weekend. That should be fun.

Jim

[daemon2]

Are they on yet? :D :D

[Garage Dog 65]

Received 6 tube disconnects to be able to remove the lower rear suspension to get the transaxle and torque tube out. Used Ballistic products.

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/ID-Tube-Clamp_p_1467.html

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Tube-Disconnects.jpg

Got my shifter mount back. Just need to drill and tap a couple holes for the bolts ….. LOL ! :rofl:

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/BilletBlock.jpg

Last night I picked up all the fabric, resin, gel coat, cups, etc for the hood mold and made the cut templates. (and put down 2 yards of mulch on a flower bed ...)

Jim

[HWY Nova]

(and put down 2 yards of mulch on a flower bed ...)



Jim

What the hell!!! Forget the flowers!



--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

I think it would be cheaper to pave the yard and paint it green ....

:thumbsup:

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

Prepping to make to hood mold this weekend.

Built the template to allow a flange around the hood so there will be a 5 inch flange around the perimeter of the finished mold. That allows for excess material to extend outside the part line – and provide room for the vacuum bag system I’ll be using. I’ll transfer the template to ¼ in melamine – hot glue that to the bottom side of the hood and seal the gap where the hood and melamine meet so that resin won’t seep under there and lock to part to the mold. Then I’ll hand wax 7 coats of Release on the hood and flange – and I’ll be ready to lay that up !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Flange-01.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Flange-02.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Flange-03.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Modeling-Clay.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Mold-Release-00.jpg

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

Shifter is in-process at Dreyer Reinbold Racing. Always fun to watch a cnc !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-cnc-01.jpg

Jim

[syborg tt]

Okay this is the first time I am going to ask this question - Where is the video cause I know you took one.

:yes: :yes: :yes:

Shifter is in-process at Dreyer Reinbold Racing. Always fun to watch a cnc !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter-cnc-01.jpg

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

Okay this is the first time I am going to ask this question - Where is the video cause I know you took one.

:yes: :yes: :yes:

Hah, you know me !

Yes, we attached a GoPro to the tooling head of the Hurco and recorded the whole deal. And If I was just smart enough to be able to post it to youtube or something (which I've never done...) you's could watch it. But, I'm clueless. :lol:

Jim

[novanutcase]

Looking good Jim!!!:thumbsup:

John

[syborg tt]

Hah, you know me !

Yes, we attached a GoPro to the tooling head of the Hurco and recorded the whole deal. And If I was just smart enough to be able to post it to youtube or something (which I've never done...) you's could watch it. But, I'm clueless. :lol:

Jim

Jim,

It's very simple - just sign up for an account and you select the video and hit upload

[bonecrrusher]

This car is awesome!

[ccracin]

Looking good bud! Found the pics of the front of the car! :lol:

[Garage Dog 65]

Had a chance to build the hood mold this weekend. 2 of my friends stopped by to add some help on this project. Tom (grey shirt) runs the paint shop at Dreyer Reinbold Racing and Matt (brown shirt) runs the fabrication/tooling shop where I work. These guys are always willing to jump in and it’s GREAT to have friends who enjoy cars ! Thx Guys ! :thumbsup:

We finished the flange by cutting thin kerfs into the material at places where we needed it to bend – then we sprayed some water on it to relieve the fiber tension. Then we put bagging tape on the underside of the hood in the weather strip channel – and attached the wooden flange to that and taped it shut so air wouldn't leak thru.

We flipped the hood back to the top side and added clay around the perimeter of the hood to the masonite flange to get rid of any openings that the resin might seep under. Then we sealed the wood flange, clay and hood a couple more times.

We used a really hard graphite surface coat on the hood first to give the mold surface a tough finish so I can pull multiple stock sized parts from it later if needed. We poured that onto the hood/flange and spread it about 1/8 to ¼ inch thick – and then let it cure until you could touch it and just leave a print. Then another coating of the graphite surface coat followed up with the fiberglass and epoxy resin. We did 4 layers on this limited production mold and we balanced it by ensuring there was the same amount of fiber in all directions (0, 90, +45, -45) so it won't warp. On a production mold you’d want to do 12 balanced layers to give the mold some bulk so it never flexes.

Added a perforated release film on the very last layer. Perforated to let the excess resin bleed thru – an Teflon released so the last layer of glass/resin doesn’t stick to the white bleeder/breather cloth I added last. The bleeder function of the cloth acts like a sponge to soak up the excess resin – and the breather function of the cloth allows me to put a bag over the entire part and pull vacuum over the entire surface while pushing the glass/resin tight down onto the mold like a vise. We pulled about 30 inches of vacuum on the part using a vacuum pump for air-conditioning service hooked to a 10 gallon tank from harbor freight.

24 hours later, remove all the bagging, flange, clay and pop the hood outta the new mold. 1 each hard graphite mold ready for sealing, release, and building part. Here's the pics for ya. We do the same for the seat mold…

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Flange-10.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Flange-11.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Flange-12.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Flange-13.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Mold-01.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Mold-02.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Mold-03.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Mold-04.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Hood-Mold-05.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Vac-Tank.jpg

Jim

[ccracin]

NO, I don't got mold! As far as I know! :lol: That looks fantastic man. Can't wait to see more progress! :cheers:

[Garage Dog 65]

Oh, well were gonna have to hook you up with some mold too then !! :yes:

[R.A.D]

this is just plain BADa$$!!

[Garage Dog 65]

Shifter mount is finished at the machine shop. It’s off to get black anodized. New Kirban Shifter came in.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/S-Base-06.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/New-Shifter.jpg

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

Did a quick assemble of all the parts before sending the mount to be anodized.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter_Mount-30.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Shifter_Mount-29.jpg

Jim

[HWY Nova]

Jim,

AWESOME STUFF!!!! You are having WAY too much fun with this project.

Are you going to the Columbus Goodguy's show?



--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

Jim,

AWESOME STUFF!!!! You are having WAY too much fun with this project.

Are you going to the Columbus Goodguy's show?



--Eric

I'll be there. Wouldn't miss that one. Gonna catch Nashville, Columbus and Indy this year. You coming to Columbus ?

[Garage Dog 65]

Not much of an update for ya… Picked up some more parts for the car.

LED digital inserts (brake and turn light) for my NOS tail light module. These set directly into the reflector well under the lens covers. You can use either the provided connector posts and they plug in the socket just like the light bulb – or you can remove the socket posts and connect a hardwired pigtail with a standard disconnect. The slot in the middle of the card slips over the reflector divider between the brake and turn light sections. Also received the LED flasher unit and excellent installation instructions for the kit.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Lights-00.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Lights-01.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Lights-02.jpg

Received my DNA Muffler. Stainless materials with little to no back pressure with their flow-thru design – and I hope it has the kinda sound I’m looking for. I’ll use one in the middle of the car under the torque tube. Idea came from John’s Ironwork’s Nova build. I’ll clip the ends off to a 3 inch opening and install a Q/D band clamp that you all use.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Muffler-00.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Muffler-01.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Muffler-02.jpg

And finally new door mirrors. My car came with a different (more modern) style that I didn’t like – so I picked an earlier Porsche set that has more aero style IMO. We’ll see…

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Mirror.jpg

More parts in a few weeks.
Jim

[HWY Nova]

Great update..... but we need more!

How are the CF parts coning along? Stop making parts for other people so you can make your parts!



--Eric

[ccracin]

Stop making parts for other people so you can make your parts!
--Eric

Wow, easy there! Spreading the wealth isn't a bad thing! Just ask the Pres.! :lol:

He's the new Skunkworks, didn't you get the self destructing memo? :thumbsup:

[HWY Nova]

Wow, easy there! Spreading the wealth isn't a bad thing! Just ask the Pres.! :lol:


I deleted the following sentence from my previous response: "I'm sure that truck-guy will understand!"

I hope all is well with both of you guys. I'm going to miss seeing you guys in Columbus this year. I'm bummed.


--Eric

[96z28ss]

Had a chance to build the hood mold this weekend. 2 of my friends stopped by to add some help on this project. Tom (grey shirt) runs the paint shop at Dreyer Reinbold Racing and Matt (brown shirt) runs the fabrication/tooling shop where I work. These guys are always willing to jump in and it’s GREAT to have friends who enjoy cars ! Thx Guys ! :thumbsup:
Jim

Is the guy in the brown shirt Matt Knight? He looks real familiar.

[Garage Dog 65]

Yes, That's Matt Knight. He's been here in Indy for about a year. I think he was in Iowa at a high end semi customizer just before coming to Indianapolis. He's doing a very nice fox mustang turbo car right now.

[Garage Dog 65]

I'm going to miss seeing you guys in Columbus this year. I'm bummed.

--Eric

Columbus was great as usual. The heat - not so much, but we survived the 4 days of record heat and had a blast catching up with everyone, catching all the amazing build details of the cars that visit this show and meeting some new people. I wish I had stock in Gatorade this weekend.... it was the elixir of life for many of us !!! :lol:

We'll catch you next year Bro !

Jim

[ccracin]

I deleted the following sentence from my previous response: "I'm sure that truck-guy will understand!"

I hope all is well with both of you guys. I'm going to miss seeing you guys in Columbus this year. I'm bummed.


--Eric

Sorry you couldn't make it, would have been great to catch up! However, if you had to miss a year this was it! The heat was unbelievable and I think it kept some people away.

Don't let it happen again though, you only get one free pass!

"Truck-Guy" out! :cheers:

[ccracin]

I hate when people get in the way when trying to take a picture! Some people's kids! :mad:

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/ccracin/Columbus%202012/IMG_0858.jpg

[96z28ss]

Yes, That's Matt Knight. He's been here in Indy for about a year. I think he was in Iowa at a high end semi customizer just before coming to Indianapolis. He's doing a very nice fox mustang turbo car right now.

He's been working on the Mustang longer than I've been working on my camaro.
Tell Him Bob at Bushwacker said hi, and he should stay in touch with me and Cameron.

[Garage Dog 65]

He's been working on the Mustang longer than I've been working on my camaro.
Tell Him Bob at Bushwacker said hi, and he should stay in touch with me and Cameron.

I'll tell him to call ya today.

He sold that mustang when he moved to indy. Bought a new one here, drove it for a couple months, then pulled the motor to "repaint" the engine bay.... now the car is completely blown apart, media blasted and primed, smoothed the engine bay and he's currently doing fender flares and hiding the gas tank filler in behind the Pax tail light assy.

That's how we do it right ? buy them, blow them apart, - and then sell them at a loss...

:yes: :yes: :yes:

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

I hate when people get in the way when trying to take a picture! Some people's kids! :mad:



You were so slow from all your autocross induced sunburns - I couldn't wait on ya ...

:lol:

Jim

[96z28ss]

I'll tell him to call ya today.

He sold that mustang when he moved to indy. Bought a new one here, drove it for a couple months, then pulled the motor to "repaint" the engine bay.... now the car is completely blown apart, media blasted and primed, smoothed the engine bay and he's currently doing fender flares and hiding the gas tank filler in behind the Pax tail light assy.

That's how we do it right ? buy them, blow them apart, - and then sell them at a loss...

:yes: :yes: :yes:

Jim

Tell him that he will need to talk to an expert Fender Flare designer before he goes and screws up his car. LOL

[rocketman]

Very cool project and very unique

[Garage Dog 65]

Very cool project and very unique

Thanks ! Some just call it plain weird....

:thumbsup:

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

While at Columbus I was able to pick up some more parts for the car.

ECM Mount and Remote Coil Mounts from Rodger at Ironworks (a site supporting vendor).

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/ECM-Bracket.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/ECM-Mount-03.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Remote-Coil-Mount.jpg


And after Chad (CCRacin) blew the side outta his Camaro’s LS6 motor, he purchased a replacement from Greg Weld who had a LS6 drop out from a Vette in his shed. Chad didn’t need the vette ECM, Wiring Harness and Intake system, so he sold them to me and I will use them on my buildup.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/ECM-and-Harness.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Z06-Intake-and-Injectors.jpg

And the work continues...

Jim

[ccracin]

Ok, so the details of blowing the side out of the Camaro engine was not necessary! :lol:

Hammer down man! Keep going!

I just got done cutting the second trans mount back out of the truck! Seems a 4L60 is not a 4L60 is not a 4L60.:mad: Just my luck, and don't believe everything you read on the net! Oh well, I can run a cutoff wheel with the best of them!

[Garage Dog 65]

I just got done cutting the second trans mount back out of the truck! Seems a 4L60 is not a 4L60 is not a 4L60.:mad:


Wwhaaaaa ???

You learn new stuff every day, some good - some just frustrating ... Good thing you have experience at it now ! :unibrow:

Hang in there !

:thumbsup:

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

Added a new Z06 Throttle Body.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Throttle-Body-00.jpg

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/Throttle-Body-01.jpg

Jim

[LS1MonteSS]

Jim,
Awesome project! I have been reading throught the thread over the past few days. I glad to see someone taking a road less travled.

I happened across your project while I was looking for info on suspension mods. I want to swap in C5 IRS and front suspension into my 05 GTO. I like your suspension jigs. Those have to be the simplest way to locate all the suspension points and have the ability to move things around.

Did you design the raised platform or was it constructed from plans you located somewhere?

Thx
Kevin

[Garage Dog 65]

Jim,
Awesome project! I have been reading throught the thread over the past few days. I glad to see someone taking a road less travled.

I happened across your project while I was looking for info on suspension mods. I want to swap in C5 IRS and front suspension into my 05 GTO. I like your suspension jigs. Those have to be the simplest way to locate all the suspension points and have the ability to move things around.

Did you design the raised platform or was it constructed from plans you located somewhere?

Thx
Kevin

Thx Kevin for the kind words !

I looked around at pictures of everyone's chassis fixtures from all the bigger shops - and then just made up my own design based off of the items I liked. I most like being able to fold this one down and store it flat or on a wall when I done, whenever that may be .... ;)

Thx and good luck on your project !

Jim

[LS1MonteSS]

Jim,

Any new pictures?

I found a chassis shop that builds complete frames for older corvettes that eliminates the corvette differential, trans axle and torque tube. They build the new frames with C5/C6 suspension parts and use a Viper diff.

Their designs are right up my alley as I already have all the C5 suspension components and Viper diff (had planned to retro-fit a cobra IRS into the GTO but use the Viper diff).

My only issue is that the shop won't sell me the front and rear clips and wants to build them for me as a complete frame and sell it that way. My plan called for me to remove the floor pan. Bend up some 1/8" steel sheet into a profile to match the new frame rails and capture the edges of the rocker panels. The slide that into the rocker panels through the bottom. Tack those in place then lower the car onto the new complete frame.
I'm still toying with ideas on this. I might be able to order a front and rear clip in the profiles I need from Art Morrison then fill in the center section. But the first order of business is to get under the car and game plan this a little more.

[ccracin]

Yea Jim, any new pics? :D

[Garage Dog 65]

Hi guys,

Nothing happening on my car recently. Been building some tool stands and other stuff for my shop.

Spent a week in Boston with my wife to see some friends and attend the 356 Porsche East Coast Holiday. About 255 cars in attendance from 1953-1967. You had cars from all sides of the hobby. Perfectly restored significant cars like the 1954 Gmund all aluminum coupe in the lobby – to rat coupes in the parking lot. It rained the final day when the concours was scheduled – so it was moved into a parking garage. Not the best location – but it was outta the rain and still happened. I normally hang at the host hotel in the evenings anyway to catch some of the best discussions and get to see the cars opened up where you can ask questions and chat with people. One guy rolled a 100 thousand dollar coupe on the autocross… oops. Really good group of folks and it was a fun time !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/East-Coast-Holiday.gif

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Narrowing down the color combination I plan to use on my build. Stock black exterior, with black and dark green interior, underhood will be standard PT satins of black, gunmetal, dark green accents, etc. You can sorta see the concept in this beautiful sunroof coupe.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/30-ECH.gif

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/32-ECH.gif

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http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/35-ECH.gif

And I want one of these. Ecoboost or Subi engine and trans would be a blast !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/40-ECH.gif

Back on my car soon !

Jim

[GregWeld]

Looks like you had a great time! Nice group of cars there! I'm amazed.

[HWY Nova]

Jim,

Thanks for the great pics!

How many cars there had Corvette drive-trains under them? Any cars there widened 9"? Just sayin'.......


--Eric

[syborg tt]

I know you took more pics - send me the link Please !!!

[email protected]

[bentfab]

Cool pics. One of my favorite cars. If I ever get rich I'll have one in my stable. Awesome color and interior combo on the baby blue one.

Thanks Jim!

Mark

[Garage Dog 65]

Cool pics. One of my favorite cars. If I ever get rich I'll have one in my stable. Awesome color and interior combo on the baby blue one.

Thanks Jim!

Mark

Here's the inside of that one Mark.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/50-ECH.gif

Jim

[Ketzer]

Jim,

Thanks for the great pics!

How many cars there had Corvette drive-trains under them? Any cars there widened 9"? Just sayin'.......


--Eric

I doubt any outlaws are welcomed at one of those shindigs. I used to love to go to them in my Ecotec powered bus! (usually had to park waaaayyy in the back by the swap meet) :D

Jeff-

[Garage Dog 65]

I know you took more pics - send me the link Please !!!

[email protected]

Hah, you probably wouldn't like my pictures Marty, I'm a bit weird...

While most people take shots of the car, quarter side shots, interiors, wheel stance, etc. I take a bunch of stupid stuff like bumper gaps, -or- with a hood handle and without a hood handle, -or- chrome and white door knobs vs chrome and black door knobs... A couple hundred of those would make you sick. I have gigs of pics on door gaps ....

:)

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

I doubt any outlaws are welcomed at one of those shindigs. I used to love to go to them in my Ecotec powered bus! (usually had to park waaaayyy in the back by the swap meet) :D

Jeff-

The bus/truck pic was for you Bro ! Your Bus pic is on the wall in my den.

There were a couple outlaws there, all but one were all porsche outlaw mods. (One had a complete 911 engine, trans and suspension in it, etc.) There was only one car that was a non-porsche outlaw mod - and it had a Subaru engine with ac in the car.

Jim

[HWY Nova]

There were a couple outlaws there, ......................




Apparently they don'y know about you..... yet!


--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

Apparently they don'y know about you..... yet!


--Eric

:lol:

So many cars and just not enough sawzall blades ....

And what idiot would cut one of these in half in the first place !!!!

I wonder how my modified vehicle would go over in this crowd ? :rofl:

Jim

[HWY Nova]

I wonder how my modified vehicle would go over in this crowd ? :rofl:

Jim

..... (gulp).............



--Eric

[bentfab]

Here's the inside of that one Mark.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/50-ECH.gif

Jim

Thanks Jim,

Needs a red dash though... or red carpet orrr....

That grey one has some Rad interior too!

[Garage Dog 65]

Looks like you had a great time! Nice group of cars there! I'm amazed.

It certainly wasn't Monaco Mr. Weld, but it was a great time. :lol:

Good friends, some cars and a few good beers = great vacation !

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Jim

[LS1MonteSS]

That was awesome.

[ccracin]

..... (gulp).............



--Eric

What he didn't tell you is they Tatoo'd a big Red A (dulterer) on his chest as soon as he said "Guess What I Did....."

[Garage Dog 65]

What he didn't tell you is they Tatoo'd a big Red A (dulterer) on his chest as soon as he said "Guess What I Did....."

I just wear a jacket and sneak in under the cover of darkness.

They make cordless sawzalls don't they ?

:lol:

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

I only cut mine into 2 pieces... This guy cut his 914 into 3 pieces !

:wow: :wow: :wow:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84842&st=0

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84842&st=840

Jim

[ccracin]

They make cordless sawzalls don't they ?

:lol:

Jim

Why yes, yes they do! :unibrow:

[ccracin]

I only cut mine into 2 pieces... This guy cut his 914 into 3 pieces !

:wow: :wow: :wow:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84842&st=0

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84842&st=840

Jim

You are just much more efficient! :yes:

[HWY Nova]

I only cut mine into 2 pieces... This guy cut his 914 into 3 pieces !


Jim

Jim,

You can still catch up to him!



--Eric

[barrrf]

This build is so badass.

[andreb]

Any updates on this awesome build?

[LS1MonteSS]

I hope Jim is doing ok??..

I was following this for a long time but I haven't seen much going on.

This single project has helped me so much in the planning for my 05 GTO project. I know getting things exactly as you have them pictured in your head is a slow process.

I hope to get some updates soon..

[jarhead]

This just came to the top, I had never seen it before.

drool

Love the technology, tools, etc. Used to be a toolmaker, mold maker, miss having access to the tools. EDM, SLA, grinding, Bridgeport, Clausing, man i miss that stuff...

thanks for sharing

[onelapduster]

Just went through all 37 pages. Sweet project!

Jim, i see you were on last night, how bout an update. Hope all is well!

[ccracin]

I'll let him know you guys think he is slacking! He hasn't done much to the car, but he done some other really cool stuff!

[Garage Dog 65]

Hey guys,

Hasn't been much progress on the Porsche, been busy doing life stuff. My Mom had a stroke last march. Her condition deteriorated pretty quickly and her funeral was yesterday. My 90 year old father who is still at home requires a lot of time and help these days - so between mom and dad I haven't focused much on building the car.

I also changed jobs in January last year to something a bit more fun. I now work at Dallara Indy car factory in Speedway Indiana building the IRL Indycar and IndyLights cars. Building indycars and doing projects with my buddies Chad and Tom really helped keep me going lately. Thx bud !

Ok, enough whining, here's car stuff for ya.

Jim

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/w00.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/w00.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/w01.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/w01.jpg.html)

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http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/w04.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/w04.jpg.html)

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http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/w06.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/w06.jpg.html)

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http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/w08.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/w08.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/w09.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/w09.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/w10.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/w10.jpg.html)

[James OLC]

Dammit - was looking for the LIKE button!

Awesome gig, congrats and at the same time my condolences.

[Sieg]

Dammit - was looking for the LIKE button!

Awesome gig, congrats and at the same time my condolences.

X's 2 Jim :thumbsup:

[HWY Nova]

Jim,

Sorry for your loss. I attended my grand-daughter's funeral today. Life isn't fair sometimes.

I hope we can get together again soon

Great new job for you!!! Congrats!!!

Can't wait to see what you and Chad have cooked up.



Your friend,
- - Eric

[GregWeld]

When we were involved with Isilon Systems -- we were the major sponsor for the Indy Lights Championship with Sam Schmidt Racing... in a Dallara...


Jim --- I've been in your spot -- and I can't tell you how sorry I am. Dealing with aging parents is just tough! My condolences for your loss.

[Ron in SoCal]

Jim congrats on the dream Job! I'll bet that ups your game :thumbsup:

On the other hand, I wish better days ahead for you and your family.

[onelapduster]

Jim congrats on the dream Job! I'll bet that ups your game :thumbsup:

On the other hand, I wish better days ahead for you and your family.

X2. Family first! Cool new job.

[Garage Dog 65]

THX everyone for your kind thoughts ! Family does indeed come first.

Eric - I can't imagine the pain of losing a grand child. The lose of a young life is tragic. Our thoughts and prayer to you an your family my friend.

Carter Hickman did a rendering for me. Thx ChickMan !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Vette%20Chassis/356G_rendertest_6.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Vette%20Chassis/356G_rendertest_6.jpg.html)

[Garage Dog 65]

Some more indy car shots.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/40.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/40.jpg.html)

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[HWY Nova]

AWESOME!


- - Eric

[Ketzer]

That render is a lot more subdued than I expected... I like it! A Wolfsburg in sheeps clothing. I bet some of that race tech is going to find it's way into the build also.


Jeff-

[waynieZ]

Jim So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[LS1MonteSS]

Sorry to hear about your mom.. My mother - in - law is in a bad way as well so I understand the effort you have been putting into caring for them..

It is nice to see your progress is job swaps. Each move as seemed to be a progression in the skills you have acquired in each position.. I'm sure you are going to find some guys at your new job that will be more than happy to lend a hand with your side project when you can fit it back into your hectic schedule..

Best regards and I look forward to seeing your project progressing in the future.

Kevin

[Garage Dog 65]

Here are some Indy Lights pics. The chassis (tub) of the car is carbon, but most of the bodywork is fiberglass to help save money for an entry level organization.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/20.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/20.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/dd76caf3-d1f0-473b-bed8-84bdcf01871e.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/dd76caf3-d1f0-473b-bed8-84bdcf01871e.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/22.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/22.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/23.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/23.jpg.html)

Dallara just won the bid to build the next IndyLights cars, so we're in the process of building the molds for those parts to start production.

[Garage Dog 65]

When we were involved with Isilon Systems -- we were the major sponsor for the Indy Lights Championship with Sam Schmidt Racing... in a Dallara...




Greg, couple of my buddies work on the Sam Schmidt Motorsports team. Tom (in the pics of the hood mold process) is one of the front end mechanics on the 77 Simon Pagenaud car. They came very close to the indy car championship last year (3rd) and are looking to be in the hunt again this year with an even better team. It's hard for any team to compete with Penske or Ganassi dollars.... but Sam's efforts show it can be done. You picked a good one to help !

Jim

[GregWeld]

The short fat old guy just to the right of Alex Lloyd (Driver) with the GREEN wrist band on would be yours truly. LOL Was a good time while it lasted....








http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/IRL%20pixs/DSC_3465.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/IRL%20pixs/DSC_3465.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Jim - Thanks for the pics - carbon fiber technology continues to amaze me!

Roughly what's the weight of that tub as it sits in the pic?

[GregWeld]

I can't even imagine how cool it would be to work in a place like that!

[GregWeld]

The thread is NOT about me --- and I don't want to hijack it --- but I couldn't help but notice the changes in the aero on the front of the cars.... and I dug around and found this pic I took back in '07 of one of our cars.







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/DSC_2269.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/DSC_2269.jpg.html)

[Garage Dog 65]

Jim - Thanks for the pics - carbon fiber technology continues to amaze me!

Roughly what's the weight of that tub as it sits in the pic?

180 lbs

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/50.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/50.jpg.html)

[Garage Dog 65]

I can't even imagine how cool it would be to work in a place like that!


I wish everyone could go to work each day and never feel like its a job !

It really is a blast Greg !

Jim

[ccracin]

I wish everyone could go to work each day and never feel like its a job !

It really is a blast Greg !

Jim

I'm working on that goal buddy! I'm glad you are part of that effort.

I know I've already told you, but you have my deepest condolences. Keep your head up, you're a good son! Your commitment to your parents this last year is inspiring.

Now get back in the garage and do something cool to that P-Car!

[Garage Dog 65]

I'm working on that goal buddy! I'm glad you are part of that effort.

I know I've already told you, but you have my deepest condolences. Keep your head up, you're a good son! Your commitment to your parents this last year is inspiring.

Now get back in the garage and do something cool to that P-Car!


Thx Bro !

Saw the steering wheel design/rendering - Beautiful Job !!!!

I'll be back under the welding helmet tomorrow to finish up the tube bender stand !

Jim

[ccracin]

Thx Bro !

Saw the steering wheel design/rendering - Beautiful Job !!!!

I'll be back under the welding helmet tomorrow to finish up the tube bender stand !

Jim

Thanks, it's for Charlie. He wants a steering wheel to match his Budnik Illusions. They don't have one. We'll see where it goes. I'll try to give you a ring tomorrow.

[Sieg]

I wish everyone could go to work each day and never feel like its a job !

It really is a blast Greg !

Jim

Awesome!

As is the 180 #'s considering the forces they withstand.

[Garage Dog 65]

Playing around tonight building some Damper Spacers for a friends indy car team. Used my 3D printer to print these in ABS plastic. Hour in CAD, export as an STL (stereolithography) file, open in a Slicer program to slice the model into 25 printable thin layers, convert it to G Code to run the printer stepper motors and BAM, race car parts !!!!

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/Damper00.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/Damper00.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/Damper01.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/Damper01.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/damper02.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/damper02.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/Damper03.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/Damper03.jpg.html)

15 cleaned and bagged and ready to deliver tomorrow !

Desktop technology access today is amazing ! Should come in handy on the 356G project :idea:

Jim

[HWY Nova]

Great technology!!!


- - Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

Dude you must have 6 of these on your desk by now building space crafty stuff !?!?

[HWY Nova]

I wish..... but we did just get a contract from NASA for the Mars 2020 mission. We will have a cooling system on the Spacecraft and on the Rover.


- - Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

I wish..... but we did just get a contract from NASA for the Mars 2020 mission. We will have a cooling system on the Spacecraft and on the Rover.


- - Eric


GREAT news Eric !!! Best of luck !

I start some SpaceX landing gear cover thingy project this week when the master comes back from cnc. Work is good.... :drowninga:

Jim

[ironworks]

You own the machine?

Hmmmm

[65 347]

Jim, very cool!

Mike

[ccracin]

That's cool if you're into that kind of stuff! :sarcasm_smiley:

[ccracin]

Playing around tonight building some Damper Spacers for a friends indy car team. Used my 3D printer to print these in ABS plastic. Hour in CAD,
Jim

An hour! We're in trouble! :confused18:

[Garage Dog 65]

You own the machine?

Hmmmm

Fresh off the truck ! Well, it took a while to wire and calibrate, but that's the fun part right .... You can print in many different materials, ABS, PLA, Nylon, Carbon, etc.

I bought it to make molds direct from a cad file, skipping the cnc master step and costs. Or, you can print a plug mold outta water/solvent soluble material, make the part over the outside (like an air intake tube) then flush away the plug material.

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

An hour! We're in trouble! :confused18:

Nah, I'm just slow....

[Garage Dog 65]

Jim, very cool!

Mike

Thx Mike !

[waynieZ]

Just realized I'm dumb as a stump. I still have trouble using my computer on Face book. lol ! Nice work.

[Garage Dog 65]

Just realized I'm dumb as a stump. I still have trouble using my computer on Face book. lol ! Nice work.

LOL Wayne ! I've seen some beautiful stuff hammered outta a stump ! Hang in there man !

Jim

[pitts12driver]

Love this project. Keep going!

[Garage Dog 65]

The new indy lights car is draft designed and the model is in the wind tunnel for testing. Everything is printed in miniature scale on an SLA printer (except for front and rear wings which are alum) The wheels are machined from alum and the 'tires' are actually carbon fiber with anti-skid painted on for tread.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/il15.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/il15.jpg.html)

The first prototype should be here in indy in June !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rCFMutI9sA

Can't wait to start building molds and parts !

Jim

[toddshotrods]

What an awesome job to have! Car looks good but the nose looks like it's creeping upwards - hope they don't start to look like F1 cars of the last couple/few years.

[Garage Dog 65]

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/IndyCar/IndySim.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/IndyCar/IndySim.jpg.html)

The full motion race car similar being built in our facility took her first steps this past weekend. Getting calibrated over the next 3 weeks – then it gets certified - and then it’s open for business just in time for the month of May here in Speedway Indiana ! There are 2 in Italy.

This is one wicked car game !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RKttQCaHU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVgi0XUlTYI

Jim

[Garage Dog 65]

What an awesome job to have! Car looks good but the nose looks like it's creeping upwards - hope they don't start to look like F1 cars of the last couple/few years.

Hi Todd !

The nose won't get any higher. The design is setup to drive the front of the vehicle downward when it contacts other vehicles. They get airborne far too often as it is.

Jim

[toddshotrods]

Hi Todd !

The nose won't get any higher. The design is setup to drive the front of the vehicle downward when it contacts other vehicles. They get airborne far too often as it is.

Jim
Hey Jim! That's good to know (wipes sweat from brow). :thumbsup:


That simulator is a-w-e-s-o-m-e! A dozen of those would make the ultimate car guy game room.

[RIDES BY DESIGN]

any updates? very cool

[Garage Dog 65]

any updates? very cool

Hi guys,

Been a while. Haven’t been working on the 65 porsche. It’s been setting there waiting for me to come back…

It’s been a busy year at work building stuff. Thought I’d share some pics of the new 2015 Indy Lights car for you. Merry Christmas and Enjoy!

Jim

Take one of theses.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/01.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/01.jpg.html)
Add some of this.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/02.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/02.jpg.html)
Add some fasteners and other stuff.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/04.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/04.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/05.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/05.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/03.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/03.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/13a.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/13a.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/13.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/13.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/07.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/07.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/11.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/11.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/12.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/12.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/09.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/09.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/10.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/10.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/08.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/08.jpg.html)

[Garage Dog 65]

Engine is a 2.0 four cyl built by AER. It this series its set to 450 hp with a Push-To-Pass adding 50 additional hp. The factory guys here doing the install and testing said they have run it reliably at 800 hp. She’s tiny and sounds great !

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/19.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/19.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/21.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/21.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/18.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/18.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/20.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/20.jpg.html)

[Garage Dog 65]

The Office
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/IMG_4787768x1024.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/IMG_4787768x1024.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/17.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/17.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/14.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/14.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/15.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/15.jpg.html)

[Garage Dog 65]

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/IMG_4323900x506.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/IMG_4323900x506.jpg.html)
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/IMG_48221024x768.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/IMG_48221024x768.jpg.html)
If you got to PRI in Indy this year it was on display.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/IMG_48471024x7681024x768.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/IMG_48471024x7681024x768.jpg.html)


ok pics junkies, that outta hold ya for a while !

May you all have a Happy New Year !!!

:flag2:

[waynieZ]

Merry Christmas and thanks for posting this. This is amazing!

Wayne

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thats some cool stuff.....what is the proper name for the "sway" control components?

[GregWeld]

Not bad Jim.... That all ya got?


LOL


Just wow!

[Garage Dog 65]

Anti-Roll Bar Adjuster lever in driver compartment cable actuates the ARB Blade attached to tub sidewalls. Rotating the blade changes the bending ability of the blade. The blade is in the center of the ARB Tree and the bottom of the tree is attached to the bulkhead. The Tree is what you see sticking up thru the access opening and connects to the damper rockers.

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/IMG_4265768x1024.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/IMG_4265768x1024.jpg.html)

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad241/Garage_Dog_65/Lights/IMG_09271024x768.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/Garage_Dog_65/media/Lights/IMG_09271024x768.jpg.html)

[Garage Dog 65]

Not bad Jim.... That all ya got?


LOL


Just wow!


This is a sexy little beast Greg - You need to get one !!!!

:G-Dub:

[Sieg]

Jim - Merry Christmas and thanks for taking the time to post such a special little treat. I simply love that level of fabrication and performance. :thumbsup:

[mach1stang]

IDK how I've missed this thread for so long!? But it's a whole new level of awesome!

[WSSix]

awesome update even fi it's not the porsche, Jim. Thanks for giving us the behind the scenes look.

[ironworks]

Wow jim. You car is coming along nicely. Nothing like a little project creep.

Merry Christmas

[syborg tt]

So what does something like this cost


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com

[Vince@Meanstreets]

So what does something like this cost


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com

like they say, if you gotta ask you probably don't want to know.


thanks for the blade info.
I knew it was a torsion type but wasn't sure on the proper terminology. I assume the ARB blade comes in different resistance ratings.

[Garage Dog 65]

Glad to give you guys some carbon fiber eye candy for Christmas ! Hope it provides some inspiration for your projects in the New Year !

No project creep on the Porsche, but I continue to purchase parts and shop tools ! :) It is kinda nice to get paid to build cool stuff - verses me having to spend all my money ! And I don't have to get the customers, worry about making payroll, paying 40 kinds of taxes, and all that other stuff.... So I definitely have the best part of the deal !

Basic price just in case Greg needs to buy a couple:

Car with both speedway and road course configuration, bell housing and trans 235k
Engine lease for the season 90k
Wheels 2500
Tires 1850/set
Brakes 6k
Data pkg 21k
Damper pkg 11.5
Clutch 3k
Air shifter pkg 8500

2 cars for Greg to run a season should be somewhere between 1.6 and 1.8 cool mil.

:goggles:

[Garage Dog 65]

like they say, if you gotta ask you probably don't want to know.


thanks for the blade info.
I knew it was a torsion type but wasn't sure on the proper terminology. I assume the ARB blade comes in different resistance ratings.

No problem Vince !

Dallara offers 3 different rate bars in the parts manual that teams can buy.

[GregWeld]

2 cars for Greg to run a season should be somewhere between 1.6 and 1.8 cool mil.

:goggles:




When Charley gets one - I will too! LOL

[grendel]

More of the Porsche, less of the indy cars :relax:

[Beach Cruiser]

Not quite as sexy as the inboard setup, but I saw this on a Trans Am car and it uses the same "blade" technology and is adjustable from the drivers seat. This is more the traditional sway bar setup like most of us use on our cars. Its set full stiff in this picture. I was only mounted on one side of the bar, the other was a solid arm.

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff356/n2sking/1003264D-263F-4B75-A572-E0BAB1BD2E8F_zpsoerdzbih.jpg (http://s539.photobucket.com/user/n2sking/media/1003264D-263F-4B75-A572-E0BAB1BD2E8F_zpsoerdzbih.jpg.html)