The Jalopy Journal
This was something that had been wanting to make for myself for quite awhile and finally got one made. My main interest has been to aid me in my...
Heres my contribution. Scratch built CNC I just compleated. I made it mainly so I could produce patterns faster for my aluminum casting, then...
Daddio, There is a lot to take into account. The biggest question is, are you willing to build one yourself or do you just want to buy one that...
My 63 Smokey
Havent been on the board in months and I just happened to log on and saw this. CW You shouldnt have much to worry about with the metal out...
**So how do you make the MDF plate?** Yea, I should have explained that. I use a couple of different methods. One is to use a router and I like...
FFFFrank The pattern for the plate was made from mdf. The main reason for this is its cheap and easy to work with. I coated it with about...
Thanks to all IowaMercMan -- I used aluminum for this plate. Pewter could have been used but would have been costly. Also in this case,...
I didnt realize this morning when I set out to cast up a car club plate for my car with the intention of posting it tonight that there would...
Thanks to Ryan for the opportunity to participate and to Baileigh and Gear Drive for the awesome prizes. Lots of great tech articles but I doubt...
All very good advice given. Bad grounds are nothing but a pain in the butt. I just finished completely rewiring my 54 Ford by making my own...
Here is an additional supplier for your casting needs. http://www.smooth-on.com/ Their materials are high quality and they have helpful how to...
Looks like a good show with some nice rides. I told myself last year around this time that I was going to try to make it this year, but I'm sorry...
U.S.Plastics is a good source we like to use at work. I think their prices should be a little better than Mcmaster-Carr also. Check out this link...
Not anything spectacular, but here’s a shot I took on the drive home from work. [IMG] Smokey
Well my friends and I plan on getting there Friday afternoon/evening. Ill be bringing my (new to me) 54 Ford. I just finished completely...
Glad that this has people thinking about how they could put this to use. Will work good with the lost wax process but I wonder if you would...
cactus1- I havent really noticed a shrinkage issue with the pewter I have used. Alchemy Good question, and yes, you have to buy it at a good...
Sure,For that mold I used my small rotory table on my mill. You could do the same work with the router and a template or do most of it on a lathe....
Thanks to all for the feedback. As for polishing you can use the usual like ever finer sandpaper, steel wool, scotchbrite pads and Mothers mag...
It solidifies fairly quick as one would expect for a low temp melting metal. The flame polishing is something I never thought about. I will have...
4t64rd- Really no need to heat it up again because you can bend it cold fairly easily, in relation to thickness of course. Yes you are...
Thanks for the responses. 117 harv, Lets see if I can explain how to tell if is pewter. To start off with it will usually have a touch mark on...
Here's mine. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=731562 Smokey
This is a guide for a simple way to cast a nameplate for your car. This method and materials, however, lends itself very well to making other...
Thanks Tman, I'll check on that. Ya that is from Mo-Kan, but it was 2004, it wasn't quite done for the first year. After seeing how much fun...
Is the group photo of the Hamb members from that first year still around somewhere. I was thinking about that photo the other day but can't find...
Quote: Originally Posted by axeman39 Does anyone know if the aftermarket Mustang short throw shifters that are all over epay will work on the...
I just finished putting one of these 92 T5's in my 63 Chevy II wagon this weekend. The 92 4 cyl t5 was all I could find on short notice. I used...
v8nova64 - Sorry I don't have a name for the clay but it was just a low fire white "powdered" clay. It would be listed in the powdered clays....
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