The Rodding Roundtable
Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: Jim in Texas on January 09, 2005, 01:23:12 AM
First of all, thanks for the "how to" on the English Wheel -- it appears easy enough that even I can build it!
I have one question, though -- it was stated "the bottom bearing should have a flat about .075 wide sanded in the center, and blended into the radius. Not totally necessary, but it makes the wheel more effective".
How do I sand the bottom bearing and blend the radius where it's the same on both sides?
This is my first post -- glad I found this site!
Thanks!
Jim
I'm sorry I can't answer your question, but where in Texas?
I'm in Waco.
Frank emailed me on how to sand the bearing, now I just need to do it!
Jim
I did the flat on a belt sander, and finished it with a disc mounted in a die grinder, while it was mounted on a shaft so it could spin free.
That's also what Frank told me to do, so now I'm going to give it a try.
Thanks for the help.
Jim
Welcome!.....What ya workin on???
I'm working on several things; first of all a '63 Ford Econoline Pickup with a 454 in the bed, a '62 Falcon with a 460 C-6 and a '62 Falcon Ranchero with an Alston tube chassis which will have a 460 C-6.
Also have a '57 T-Bird which is completely apart for restoration and an '81 Delorean with 10K actual miles that's covered up in the garage.
My new year's resolution is to finish one of them; which will probably be the Econoline. Motor/trans is out - motor's done, trans is next. Then I have to get the body work done. All this for a truck that was running & looked decent when I got it home!
Quote from: "Jim in Texas"That's also what Frank told me to do, so now I'm going to give it a try.
Thanks for the help.
Jim
Jim, Enjenjo is Frank.
It was finding some of Frank's other work elsewhere on the web that lead me to the RRT too.
QuoteIt was finding some of Frank's other work elsewhere on the web that lead me to the RRT too
And I apologised for that, didn't I? :lol:
I'd been looking to information on how to build an English wheel for some time, most of the plans were above my limited capabilities -- this one wasn't.
I truly appreciate the "how to".
I'm an old street rodder that somehow got off track into Pro Street cars, and planned to build some scoops -- wanted them out of metal instead of fiberglass, we'll see if I can do it.
Here's a shot of the Ranchero -- it needs a lot of work!
Jim
Welcome! :D You've got some nice and unusual rides.....I like unusual. :lol:
Thanks!
I am retired Army and have some time to piddle these days;
here's are shots of my '62 Falcon.
BTTW, I will be thinning the herd this spring.
Jim
I have a pro street Marlin
Neat!
I like Pro Streeters.
Welcome to the group from another Newbie. I am also retired Army. Retired from Special Forces as a Major in 1981.
I like your Econoline pickup, Back in the corner of my garage is a dodge A 400. It is somehere around number 10 on my priority list. :-)
Like you, I am thinning the herd, down to about 40 -50 vehicles right now. :P
Bruce
Thanks, Bruce
I don't have that many to worry about, thank goodness!
Problem is I only have a 2 car garage, and the T-Bird & Delorean are in it.
The others have to sit outside. The Ranchero is on the car trailer, Falcon parked in front of it in the backyard behind the fence, the Econoline is parked in the drive, along with our 2 daily drivers.
I plan to probably sell the Falcon & Econoline this year if they're ready.
Then again, I may just build another garage to keep them in!
Jim
QuoteThen again, I may just build another garage to keep them in!
It doesn't help Jim, I have a 34 by 40 shop, a 26 by 30 garage, and a 30 by 60 barn with two floors, and I still have one in storage elsewhere, and three setting outside.
Gee, thanks!
The area I live is restricted, so I can't build a metal building -- would love to have one. Another problem is the size of our lot, about 1/2 acre and the house takes up most of it, and the garage would have to match the house in design and materials.
That means a 2 1/2 car garage (which is the largest I can build) will cost about 30K -- and that's more than I have to spend. Cheaper to sell a couple of the cars (my wife says).
The only high dollar cars I have are the T-Bird & Delorean which I've had for over 10 years, the rest are just fun cars. The Ranchero stands the chance of being the quality car -- as the Alston chassis was installed by a pro on a jig. I could never have done that quality of work with my limited welding experience.
So, it's park 'em where I can and go on.
Quote from: "TKD_Master38"Welcome to the group from another Newbie. I am also retired Army. Retired from Special Forces as a Major in 1981.
I like your Econoline pickup, Back in the corner of my garage is a dodge A 400. It is somehere around number 10 on my priority list. :-)
Like you, I am thinning the herd, down to about 40 -50 vehicles right now. :P
Bruce
Bruce,
I just sent you a PM.
Jim
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteIt was finding some of Frank's other work elsewhere on the web that lead me to the RRT too
And I apologised for that, didn't I? :lol:
Not yet, but I was waiting to meet you in person before making anything of it...
I doubt if I'll meet your expectations. :lol:
Meeting a guy famous for his lawn mowing wardrobe apologies are not my biggest worry!
Its still possible I'll make speed week this year, though its beginning to look less likely. Otherwise I don't expect to be east of Colorado so this isn't likely to be the year.