|
|
 Posted 6/21/2010 8:24:07 PM |
|
|
Junior Member
 
Last Login: 2/1/2011 3:53:35 AM
Posts: 20,
Visits: 206
|
|
Hi Bob!
I just wanted to say howdee and that I am a big fan of your work. 
Dexter
|
|
|
|
| Posted 6/21/2010 8:47:52 PM |
|
|
Getting Better at Internets
Last Login: 11/13/2022 6:06:37 AM
Posts: 2,698,
Visits: 8,392
|
|
Tomorrow is the big day for discovery channel. dont leave us in the dark please.
“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me”
|
|
|
|
| Posted 7/22/2010 1:03:23 AM |
|
|
Forum Member
Last Login: 12/9/2018 8:47:32 AM
Posts: 432,
Visits: 2,210
|
|
| I will post disc. channel dates and times. when I get them. this wed. the 28th, European T.V. is coming to tape a full day for a T.V. show devoted to cars in Europe. I finally got power steering to the rack and pinion. way more fun to drive. Feels just like a regular car. was tough, I had to modify the rack some, as I have the rack hidden from the inside, and from the outside. was a tough part to do.
|
|
|
|
| Posted 7/22/2010 8:09:50 PM |
|
|
Forum Newbie
Last Login: 7/23/2010 10:26:07 PM
Posts: 1,
Visits: 4
|
|
this is the most impressive tumbler iv seen you have totally perfected it!!!!!! would you be interested in making a dark knight replica suit??:
|
|
|
|
| Posted 7/23/2010 11:28:37 AM |
|
|
Forum Member
Last Login: 12/9/2018 8:47:32 AM
Posts: 432,
Visits: 2,210
|
|
|
|
|
| Posted 8/1/2010 10:13:14 PM |
|
|
You reap what you sow
Last Login: 9/19/2023 12:52:32 AM
Posts: 7,314,
Visits: 29,372
|
|
|
|
|
| Posted 9/17/2010 9:36:20 PM |
|
|
Forum Newbie
Last Login: 9/17/2010 11:30:21 PM
Posts: 9,
Visits: 9
|
|
Couldn't have said it better. You and I would get along great!  I want to build one so bad, I can't stand it... although mine doesn't have to be 100% accurate. I want to make a few aesthetic modifications, as well as increase visibility somewhat. With the economy being what it is right now, I figure I'll just spend a lot of time on Solidworks ironing out the design. Thanks for the great pics! Your project is tremendous!
|
|
|
|
| Posted 9/17/2010 9:44:58 PM |
|
|
Forum Newbie
Last Login: 9/17/2010 11:30:21 PM
Posts: 9,
Visits: 9
|
|
| Exactly what do you mean by "overlay"? Are you talking about using an over-head projector to reference scale and/or dimension of your physical car? (As in shining the projector light at the car to determine accuracy/error?) If so, you have to realize that there is a fairly large margin of error by doing that. You're projecting a 2D image onto a 3D object with various depths of field... not shining it onto a 2D projector screen. Overhead projectors also distort images somewhat, so the projected picture is not entirely accurate to the transparent media. Just wondering, and thought I might throw that in. Referencing your photos, your project looks as close to 100% as a man could possibly achieve... especially considering your photo and DVD reference materals. I like to use 3D CAD software to work out bugs in my design(s) before I ever start. But that's just me. You've done an OUTSTANDING job!!!
|
|
|
|
| Posted 9/17/2010 10:10:58 PM |
|
|
Forum Newbie
Last Login: 9/17/2010 11:30:21 PM
Posts: 9,
Visits: 9
|
|
| That's where I have to deviate from your plan, Bob. While I don't need a 100% accurate Tumbler, I do want my machine to move. I won't be drag-racing it, or qualifying for NASCAR, but I do want it to get up and go. Therefore, I'll be using 4130 Chromolly aircraft tubing for the roll cage. And the body (for the most part) will be aircraft 6061-T6 aluminum sheet, instead of steel. All parts will be sprayed with zinc chromate primer, for rust prevention. I don't need this thing to be bullet-proof. I want basically a monocoque construction, as many of the airplanes I've designed and/or built. With a modified 350 EFI or a 6.6L Duramax diesel, I figure this thing will move fairly well. The cockpit will be based on the original design, but adapted for comfort. If I ever build this thing, I want it to be 1) Impressive as hell, 2)comfortable to drive, 3) fairly quick, and 4) street legal/insurable (I'll probably add front and rear "brush guard" style bumpers, for legal reasons... not to mention turn signals. Rear-view cameras are questionable, but I'll have them. The state might make me install permanent rear-view mirrors, however. I'll integrate them and make them look natural... no problem.) All I'm waiting on is money. I recently sold my metal lathe and mill, so I'll have to wait for the economy to pick back up so I can replace those two items. Then comes the expensive part. I applaude you for your efforts, and for your posts!
|
|
|
|
| Posted 9/17/2010 10:14:55 PM |
|
|
Forum Newbie
Last Login: 9/17/2010 11:30:21 PM
Posts: 9,
Visits: 9
|
|
| VERY good question! I'm an aircraft man, and this would be my first automobile project. I don't know where to get engine/transmission dimensions, other than from the engine/transmission itself. I don't have the finances to have those items sitting around right now, while I work on Solidworks plans for my project. Anyone have any links, or ideas? Thanks!
|
|
|
|