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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Stefan T, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. This is a very cool build. Been following from the start, looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for the inspiration.
     
  2. Stefan T
    Joined: Sep 15, 2008
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    Thanks for liking my shoebox build

    I have drawn a header to the flathead

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    Now it's time to begin to build

    /Stefan
     
  3. Stefan T
    Joined: Sep 15, 2008
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    The drawing

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    then is time for cuting pipes

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    I spot weld some of the pipe parts togther with a mig with ss wire in

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    I shall tig weld them togther but don't have anny in the garage

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    Now have i some more parts ready to weld togther.

    /Stefan
     
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  4. oldman2
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    That exhaust will look great once it's all welded together, great job so far.....Jim
     
  5. EBW
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    EBW
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    Work of art when that is done !! Keep up the good work
     
  6. Stefan T
    Joined: Sep 15, 2008
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    thanks for the coments

    I were out and worked on shoebox

    I need a starterplate to the BMW gearbox (getrag 260) i shall use on shoebox togther with te flat head

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    I cut out it in aluminium plate

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    I have made hole for the ministarter i have

    I must put in some distances so i aline the starter to the flywheel

    /Stefan
     
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  7. kiwiandy
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    Good work Stefan! Thanks for all the pics.

    Andy.
     
  8. Stefan T
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    Stefan T
    Member
    from Sweden

    thanks for the coment

    I have made a distance ring in aluminum to the mini starter

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    the total hight is 23 mm of the starter plate

    /Stefan
     
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  9. oldman2
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    Looks good.....Jim
     
  10. Finnrodder
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    from Finland

    Nice progress and looks like you make really decent blueprints too..
    Which i dont do never
     
  11. tattooedLew
    Joined: Aug 3, 2009
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    tattooedLew
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    from Mesa Az

    feel free to come work on my shoebox at any time lol
     
  12. Stefan T
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    Thanks for all coments

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    Time for test of the modified oil pan

    and for see if work

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    Down with engine

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    There was a one toutch of the oil filter and R/P steering gear

    I must rotate oil filter so i get more room and not toutch the starter plate

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    and one thoutch to the gease nipple on both side have to do some changes on the pane in this area

    /Stefan
     
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  13. chaddilac
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    Oooooooooh that's perty!!!!!

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  14. oldman2
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    Looking goooooood....Jim
     
  15. Hogman
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    from Dallas, TX

  16. Stefan, I have done custom body work all of my life and many projects where you had to make stuf work as you go along .When I saw what you were doing and how you were going about it I was totaly amazed. What a tallant you have. I complement you with the highest reguards . I think I myself am very good at what I do but...... GOD WHAT I WOULD GIVE TO HAVE YOUR TALLANT!!!! Thanks for taking the time to detail out the build on the hamb for all to see. great work.....
     
  17. Stefan T
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    Stefan T
    Member
    from Sweden

    Thanks for call me tallent

    And thanks for the other conts too

    I were out and worked today with the heades build

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    ther's pretty tight to the stearing gear and the stearing shatft

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    I have lift in and out the engine more than one time but with new engine lifter
    it's verry easy to do

    /Stefan
     
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  18. Foppa
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    Foppa
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    wow.. your doing a really good job..
     
  19. JAWS
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    I get limited internet connection and am only on here once in a couple months, so I maybe a little late to ask this question.

    What I am really wondering if that filter is going to impede the volume distributed. I have seen a teaspoon of oil make 80 psi on a gauge but we all know thats not enough to lube an engine. That said, almost every engine runs the filter after the pump anyway, probably a mute point.

    I know you already thought of this and am sure you are going to put the gauge after the filter.

    You always come up with these great ideas and get me thinking. Thanks for the exercise.

    Oh, and don't forget the engine movement under accel with composite mounting. Those tight clearances get even tighter......Once the new mounts settled, if I am in reverse and in a hurry the header will lay against the steering shaft. When I built it I had about 5/8" clearance....lol Now I have to put in some poly mounts or spacers or something..

    -Brant
     
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  20. Stefan T
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    I don't know yet if the filter have enough flow but i shall have the oil pressure guade after the filter so that should be an isue

    i are trying to get so mutch clearance as posible for the headers

    /Stefan
     
  21. Stefan T
    Joined: Sep 15, 2008
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    I have assemeble the BMW gearbox to flathead block

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    i have made this for test of the starterplate

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    Her's the new made starter plate of aluminium put on the gearbox

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    The mini starter is tested on the starterplate and it fit like a glow

    Now can i begin to do heaers to this side too

    /Stefan
     
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  22. oldman2
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    Way cool....Jim
     
  23. Stefan T
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    Thanks for the comment

    I have begin to make headers to the passinger side

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    And i must try the new them in the car for see if they fit

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    It's not easy to put in the engine block and the gearbox in the car by my self

    I had to remove the steering gear to put in the engine and box

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    In place

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    I need to do some modificatons on the transmision meber

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    now it's modifide i need to grind the welds and drill hole for the rubber buffers to the trans.

    /Stefan
     
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  24. Still loving every update on this.
     
  25. Ray C's son
    Joined: Dec 27, 2009
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    Ray C's son
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    Me, too.

    Great work, as always, Stefan.

    Kevin
     
  26. oldman2
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    Looking great buddy.....Jim
     
  27. Walle
    Joined: Jul 6, 2007
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    Walle
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    Nice work stefan! Smart to use the common and strong getrag gearbox to the flatty, easy to get parts for it.

    Eller man ska kanske säga snyggt jobbat stefan ;)
     
  28. johnod
    Joined: Aug 18, 2009
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    This is a very interesting build, don't know how I missed it so far, but I'm subscribed now.

    By the way, whats the car in your avatar? Any pics of it?
     
  29. Stefan T
    Joined: Sep 15, 2008
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    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    Thanks for the comentes

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    I have made holes in the trans beam

    so i can reatch the nut from the underside to the rubber buffers to the gearbox

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    I shall weld in the a piece of the bmw trans holder in the beam.

    thats all for this time.

    I don't know when i have time to build next time it's sone x-mas but maybe the 23:th

    /Stefan
     
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  30. oldman2
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    If I don't catch you before that, you and your family have a great Christmas....Jim
     

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