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Technical Caveman tech - building a bellhousing for a flathead cadillac

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by zibo, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. Vergil
    Joined: Dec 10, 2005
    Posts: 785

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    Super great job zibo, my hat off to you and thanks for sharing.

    Vergil
     
  2. 60srailjob
    Joined: Nov 14, 2008
    Posts: 1,218

    60srailjob
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    from nowhere

    GREAT post thanks for sharing ........I am filed it to my email
     
  3. Wow great work zibo !! I also must aplaude your tenacity most people would have never even atempted this project !!
     
  4. zibo
    Joined: Mar 17, 2002
    Posts: 2,361

    zibo
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    from dago ca

    Thanks guys!
    It's really wasn't difficult, just time consuming...

    Drewfus, the engine is a similar green already,
    and I had that paint stashed away..I'm a spray-can junkie!
    The camera makes it look turquoise its not as bad as the pix...
    TP
     
  5. careyohio
    Joined: Jun 6, 2008
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    This is the kind of stuff I love !!!!!!
    Great job !!!!!!
     
  6. Rex Schimmer
    Joined: Nov 17, 2006
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    Rex Schimmer
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    from Fulton, CA

    Hell of a deal, you take a guy with some good common sense, some good fab capabilities and an idea and turn him loose! What do you get a truely great looking and functioning part!! Great JOB!!!!!

    Rex
     
  7. InjectorTim
    Joined: Oct 2, 2003
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  8. gas pumper
    Joined: Aug 13, 2007
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    Alpine Green. I used to buy it by the quart in Centari. Gives it an industrial look.

    Great job. wait. Fantastic job.
    .015 across the face woulda been OK. Even better now that it's fixed.

    Frank
     
  9. qzjrd5
    Joined: Nov 23, 2004
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    qzjrd5
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    from Troy, MI

    Awesome tech! Great job!!!
     
  10. hoop
    Joined: Mar 21, 2007
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    hoop
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    wow , I am amazed. Great work!
     
  11. 1950ChevySuburban
    Joined: Dec 20, 2006
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    1950ChevySuburban
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    from Tucson AZ

    Completely amazing work! Why the clutch arm though, instead of adapting a GM one to fit? Just wondering...........


    Got my Tech week vote!
     
  12. Wow, I'm blown away.
     
  13. zibo
    Joined: Mar 17, 2002
    Posts: 2,361

    zibo
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    from dago ca

    First thanks for the vote(s)!

    Second, cause i didn't have a GM one!
    I had the original caddy one but I misplaced it,
    but it also didn't fit the muncie/saginaw throwout bearing anyway.

    [​IMG]
    This is a version available online that I thought to copy,
    uses a heim joint in that pivot slot.
    I like the leverage adjustability, but too hi-tech for this caveman!

    TP
     
  14. kustombuilder
    Joined: Sep 18, 2002
    Posts: 7,750

    kustombuilder
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    from Novi, MI

    impressive. very impressive!
     
  15. flynbrian48
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
    Posts: 8,220

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    WOW!!! Great example of what can be done with simple tools and imagination. Very ispirational for me to make my work better.

    Brian
     
  16. ST. 515
    Joined: Mar 29, 2008
    Posts: 384

    ST. 515
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    from TEXAS

    Great fab work!!!

    -Saint
     
  17. sodbuster
    Joined: Oct 15, 2001
    Posts: 5,040

    sodbuster
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    from Kansas

    You had my vote.........and you are doing the building yourself......and fabbing everything with minimal tools......Cool......and I sorta' listen to your "music" while traveling on Sirius radio.

    Chris
     

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