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Offline 38flattie

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1635 on: March 26, 2013, 08:12:59 PM »
Trent, I'll be happy to modify yours for you, on the salt, at no additional charge!

Of course, it's less messy if you take it off first! :-o
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1636 on: March 27, 2013, 12:03:26 AM »
Buddy, you're really going about this build the right way. Those Ts are going to become collectors items. Guys you better buy them before they get too expensive. 8-)
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1637 on: March 27, 2013, 08:28:40 AM »
John K has been working his magic again! Here is the latest from John:
 
I worked through the weekend getting the fiberglass piece repaired and adding patch panels so that I could start shaping the front fenders.  The picture shows the approximate shape but the the pieces are at least 18 inches to wide.  They will also be cut so that the front will angle in a V shape that will divert the air around the sides of the car.  You can at least see the approximate shape.  Now I will begin trimming the fenders to fit.  This part will be time consuming as I will be fitting a lot of flat shapes to a curved car.
 
We need to visit about the tow bar as I will have to make a removable panel in the front to allow you to use a tow bar.
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1638 on: March 27, 2013, 10:14:11 AM »
Quote from: 38flattie on March 26, 2013, 08:12:59 PM
Trent, I'll be happy to modify yours for you, on the salt, at no additional charge!

Of course, it's less messy if you take it off first! :-o

You have seen how I dress in the sun! I am one step away from that guy in the ghillie suit from a couple years ago!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1639 on: March 28, 2013, 02:41:35 AM »
Buddy, if you don't have a profile gauge Eastwood has a good one. You won't beat it when it comes to doing what you're busy with. I used this one to create profiles of the tauruck sent to SDSU. Hope this helps.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1640 on: March 28, 2013, 02:04:07 PM »
Thanks Mike! I didn't know something like that even existed!

The fuelie roller cam is almost done! Here is the latest from Dema:

Hello!  We just got it back from the heat treater and i got it straight and will finish the mains and lobes to size.  The lobes should finish @1.360" the lobe centers are 112 the int lobe lift=.5105" and the exh = .506"  as soon as the finish grind is done I'll plot the cam and give you the durations at the end of the ramp and at .050" and at .100", .200", .300" That should be t the end of the day today.  Dema
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1641 on: March 29, 2013, 06:07:19 PM »
Woo-hoo! The fuelie roller cam is done and ready to ship!

From Dema:

The lobe centers are 112,  the durations area as follows.  int\exh so at the end of the ramp which is a lot taller than the other cam that you had. this will be easier on the valve springs and give better control at the higher RPMs.  Durations are 318\326@.020"  282\289@.050"  250\255@.100'  lobe lifts are .5105" int .5056" exh  heels are 1.360" on both lobes  lash=.018"int .020" exh  if at split centers of 112 the lift at lap+\-= .134" int .140" exh Int lift at 75 ATDC=.445"  exh open at BDC=.345" and .440"at 75 degrees.
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1642 on: March 29, 2013, 06:25:20 PM »
WOOOO HOOOO!!  :cheers: Sounds like yer new bump stick may have a little thump to it!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1643 on: March 30, 2013, 12:18:40 AM »
Those cam profiles will make life easy for the starter motor... :-) [or... push truck]
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1644 on: March 30, 2013, 11:31:31 AM »
Quote from: Jack Gifford on March 30, 2013, 12:18:40 AM
Those cam profiles will make life easy for the starter motor... :-) [or... push truck]

True- while mild for a 'modern' style engine, it's a pretty radical flathead cam-full race cam, for sure!
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1645 on: April 01, 2013, 08:14:11 AM »
Guys, I've never been soooo excited! I've been working quietly with Rob for the last few months, to get the FlatCad in his car!

We've got the engine mounting situation figured out, and we're going to do it! Look for us at SpeedWeek!

This build thread is pretty much finished, as new updates will be on Rob's liner thread! http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,8665.0.html

Computer diagnoses shows speeds near 400 MPH, with 650 hp!! :-D
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1646 on: April 01, 2013, 09:35:58 AM »
YOU PROMISED THAT ENGINE TO ME FOR THE MIDGET!  :x

NO BEER FOR YOU!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1647 on: April 01, 2013, 09:43:02 AM »
I thought the soup Nazi was bad, but a beer Nazi? LMAO! :-D
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1648 on: April 01, 2013, 11:15:56 AM »
So is the Chevy going to sit out this year?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1649 on: April 01, 2013, 11:46:02 AM »
Quote from: Tman on April 01, 2013, 11:15:56 AM
So is the Chevy going to sit out this year?

Trent, Happy April Fool's!
 
Thanks for playing, everyone! :-D

 
John K. just sent me this update-I can't wait to get out there next week, and get my hands dirty!

Randy and I adjusted the wheel alignment yesterday. 
 
I am still trimming but I about have it.  The wheel well will be slightly bigger.  I am sneaking up on it.  The black along the bottom is the approximate ground clearance.  Once I finish this fender, I will make a paper pattern off of it and cut the other fender.  It should go much faster.
 
Randy and I plan to work on the spoiler next weekend.
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With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

http://www.flatcadracing.org/
http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c
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