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General MKB => Projects => Topic started by: Roadkill on January 17, 2006, 07:33:18 pm

Title: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on January 17, 2006, 07:33:18 pm

Well what else can I call the Engine in the dining room ? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

The final stages have begun and the main thing I'm lacking are exhaust "headers".

Leave the details to me, but does anyone know where, cheaply, I can get <b>8 No. 90 degree elbows bent (about 1 3/8" tube)</b> ?

I'm thinking of getting new header flanges cut and just welding elbows to them to create short, Hot rod style headers.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 17, 2006, 07:42:55 pm

What engine is it? I might be able to get some SBC ones.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 17, 2006, 07:44:59 pm

MoPar 318ci. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)

I Can get the plates cut (I think) - Just need some elbows made . . .

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 17, 2006, 07:46:25 pm

US Autos have a exaust pipe bender, don't know if it can handle 90 degrees though.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 17, 2006, 07:47:36 pm

Quoting: Jamieg285

US Autos

That's what I was thinking . . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 18, 2006, 12:02:13 am

i believe it does.....

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 18, 2006, 12:08:49 am

I'll call them . . .

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Cunning Plan on January 18, 2006, 12:30:05 am

Quoting: Roadkill

Well what else can I call the Engine in the dining room

 YOu know a petrol head when theres an engine on the dinner table!!  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: FUBAR on January 18, 2006, 08:18:52 am

Quoting: Cunning Plan

YOu know a petrol head when theres an engine on the dinner table!!

Na m8... the engine IS the dinner Table

(well will be...)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 18, 2006, 05:02:39 pm

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Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 24, 2006, 10:19:05 pm

O.K, the "Stand" is now in production . . . . (freebie) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

The Header Flanges are also now in production (Laser-cut freebie) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Pulled the Water pump pulley and fan off the Humber to modify for the MoPar (cos they were missing)

Nearly there . . . .

Just need a tyre for the stands' base . .  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 25, 2006, 05:41:43 pm

Apparently, the laser cutting is "Going in" today.

Fast turn-around this one - My supplier is quoting 4-5 weeks lead time, but has done this in 3 days so far.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Also.

I've also added a(nother) air filter adaptor.

Basically a piece of tube to raise the air filter above the Carb fuel rails (which it currently clashes with).

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 01, 2006, 08:13:19 pm

Goddammit !

The Stand was all-done on Thursday but has been sitting in the back of my Guv'nors car since then.

Now his missus has dropped a sprog he won't be in for a least another week.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Incursus on February 01, 2006, 08:19:34 pm

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Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 01, 2006, 08:21:06 pm

Hahahahaha.

Just got off the phone to him . . . . looks like I may have it tomorrow.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Incursus on February 01, 2006, 08:22:05 pm

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Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 01, 2006, 08:23:52 pm

Just need a couple of Cooper Cobra's now . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 03, 2006, 07:55:44 pm

THE PARTS ARE HERE !!!

AND THEY LOOK SPOT ON !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

The manifold plates are very good . . . . thinking of doing this more often.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 13, 2006, 09:58:33 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

I can get 8 No. 90 degree elbows bent (about 1 3/8" tube) ?

Graeme, any one you know be able to do this - in 1 1/2" O.D tube ?

If I gave you a simple sketch of it ?

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on February 13, 2006, 10:02:41 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Graeme, any one you know be able to do this - in 1 1/2" O.D tube ?

If I gave you a simple sketch of it ?

Yeah should be able to sort that mate, you want stainless ot mild steel?

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 13, 2006, 10:05:48 pm

Quoting: 55starchief

mild steel

It's getting tacked to the manifold plates, smoothed then sprayed . . . .

It's one of the last things still to do on "Project paperweight".

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 16, 2006, 05:47:41 pm

Must measure pipes, Must measure pipes, Must measure pipes . . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on February 16, 2006, 05:53:36 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Must measure pipes, Must measure pipes, Must measure pipes . . . . .

Well as soon as you give me a drawing i can get a price for you

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 16, 2006, 06:15:31 pm

Quoting: 55starchief

Well as soon as you give me a drawing i can get a price for you

I Know, keep forgetting !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/can.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 08, 2006, 05:23:57 pm

Update in Picture form.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Rockingham06001.jpg)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Incursus on June 09, 2006, 07:00:29 am

Bit dusty (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on June 09, 2006, 07:38:36 am

also its not very up to date as those header flanges have pipes on them now (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Jamieg285 on June 09, 2006, 07:47:42 am

Quoting: 55starchief

also its not very up to date as those header flanges have pipes on them now

I was going to say that.  How did the welding go on them?

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: FUBAR on June 09, 2006, 08:00:05 am

Quoting: 55starchief

also its not very up to date as those header flanges have pipes on them now

Yeah and the Air cleaner has a smiley Face with Fangs drawn on it in the dust! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 09, 2006, 08:31:01 am

Quoting: Jamieg285

I was going to say that. How did the welding go on them?

:pigeon$hit:

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Quoting: 55starchief

also its not very up to date as those header flanges have pipes on them now

Yeah, I know.

The Headers are filled an ready for the final coat of primer now.

Next she needs to be balanced so the sump can be cut for the stand to pass through . . . .

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 28, 2006, 02:08:30 pm

UPDATE

Headers are now fully painted (outside and in)

The old (broken) Header studs have been drilled out to make way for new M8 threads.

The sump is cut with edging strip added.

The stand is assembled.

I'm picking up a M8 Tap tonight and a suitable socket to "insert" the new core plugs with.

I hope to get it onto the stand and basically completed this weekend - However, to lift it and assemble it could take up to 5 adults !

Volunteers ?

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 28, 2006, 02:09:17 pm

Pictures will follow . . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: FUBAR on June 28, 2006, 02:25:00 pm

I don;t mind helping out, i'm sure i'll be over at yours at some point this weekend anyway (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 28, 2006, 02:26:09 pm

Quoting: FUBAR

I don;t mind helping out, i'm sure i'll be over at yours at some point this weekend anyway

Cool, Ta.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on June 28, 2006, 02:26:35 pm

sunday is probably best as i guess we can meet at your place before heading to the fancott

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 28, 2006, 02:29:15 pm

Quoting: 55starchief

sunday is probably best

Hmm, yeah.  That's fine by me . . . .

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on June 28, 2006, 03:06:33 pm

Quoting: 55starchief

sunday is probably best as i guess we can meet at your place before heading to the fancott

Now thats a plan and a half!!

MKB Road Race to the fancott LOL!!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: FUBAR on June 28, 2006, 03:34:48 pm

Quoting: ianjpage

MKB Road Race to the fancott LOL!!!

Cruise

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on June 28, 2006, 03:36:24 pm

Quoting: FUBAR

Cruise

OK OK OK cruise then (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 28, 2006, 03:37:29 pm

Quoting: FUBAR

Cruise

Yeah, we're not *ahem* N********** - ***I. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on June 28, 2006, 03:38:54 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Yeah, we're not *ahem* N********** - ***I.

hmm the bad words filter works ok then (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on June 28, 2006, 03:43:27 pm

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Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on August 01, 2006, 11:37:28 am

Engine is now on its stand - and looking very cool. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Just needs to be levelled and have the sump re-fixed (next week probably).

Need to buy an Oil Filter (anyone going near JWR or US Auto ?)

Then it's on to the front of the engine, pulleys etc . . back this'll wait for now.

Oh, and struggling to fit core plugs !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Incursus on August 01, 2006, 11:40:01 am

Quoting: Roadkill

anyone going near JWR or US Auto

Need to get some service parts for the stang as well....oil filter, air filter etc...

So might have to make a trip after pay day.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on August 01, 2006, 11:54:22 am

Ta. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: FUBAR on August 01, 2006, 12:12:40 pm

I'll be going to USless Auto when I pick my exhaust up.
I also need a new Mirror Glass for my D/S Mirror,  which reminds me I must phone them about that!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on August 01, 2006, 12:19:17 pm

Well, let us know whoever goes first . . . not worth a special trip just for a paperweight. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: FUBAR on August 01, 2006, 12:28:14 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Well, let us know whoever goes first

I'll be picking up the mirror glass at the same time as the exhaust, which will be in about 2-3 weeks judging by what the guy at US Auto just had to say about Borla's punctuality atm! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on August 01, 2006, 12:30:50 pm

O.K, no rush, it's a 1-minute job  . . . . . It's Handy when there's no oil in the block. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: FUBAR on August 01, 2006, 12:34:30 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

no oil in the block

There's no block in the block anymore either!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on August 01, 2006, 12:37:25 pm

Well . . . not alot left, No . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on August 01, 2006, 01:17:55 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Well . . . not alot left, No . . .

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Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on August 16, 2006, 01:26:38 pm

(Hopefully) PhilO will be picking me up an Oil filter for it tonight . . . . another little job off of that list . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on August 16, 2006, 01:59:24 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

(Hopefully) PhilO will be picking me up an Oil filter for it tonight . . . . another little job off of that list . . . .

LOL that engine, sorry paperweight be better looked after than other certain engines (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on September 27, 2006, 03:01:48 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

PhilO will be picking me up an Oil filter for it tonight . . . .

Oil filter on. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Needs to be final-fixed on it's stand and the sump fixed.

Hopefully this'll be done in the next few days.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: F Body on September 27, 2006, 04:51:43 pm

Lets see a picture then ?

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on September 27, 2006, 06:07:54 pm

Quoting: F Body

Lets see a picture then ?

Soon.

I need to take some in the daylight as the last lot were a bit crap.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 11:14:50 am

Custom size core plugs are ordered - £9 for 20 ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

And I'm watching an alternator bracket kit on eBay for $12 . . . .

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 11:16:10 am

To do :

Core plugs.
Final positioning.
Bolt-up sump.
Fit front pulley/fan blades.
Strip and repaint main pulley and fan blades.
Fit Dizzy clamp and Oil sensor.
Obtain alternator and brackets, paint, fit.
Fit belts.
Touch-up paint where required . . .

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 20, 2006, 09:53:47 am

Front pulley's are now cleaned, primed and painted - just need fitting.

Fan has been stripped and is awaiting de-rusting tonight, then prime and paint.

Core plugs need fitting . . .

Oil sensor has been fitted.

Hope to have her done by christmas . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on November 20, 2006, 10:11:19 am

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif) looking good mate, slowly getting those list of jobs to do down!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 20, 2006, 12:28:15 pm

Yup.

With the Coffee table done and finished I'm desperate to finish the paperweight in order to free my time ready for the BBQ and Media unit next year.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

And I've had some ideas for a Dining room table and chairs, too . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on November 20, 2006, 01:50:12 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Yup.

With the Coffee table done and finished I'm desperate to finish the paperweight in order to free my time ready for the BBQ and Media unit next year.

Ahh yes the next few projects!!

Quoting: Roadkill

And I've had some ideas for a Dining room table and chairs, too . . . .

OOo do tell!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 20, 2006, 01:58:50 pm

Quoting: ianjpage

OOo do tell!!

Early stages yet . . . TBH, I'm trying not to think about it as I'll start scoping eBay for potential donor parts !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

Must . . . . RESIST !!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on November 20, 2006, 02:45:15 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: ianjpage
OOo do tell!!


Early stages yet . . . TBH, I'm trying not to think about it as I'll start scoping eBay for potential donor parts !!!

Must . . . . RESIST !!!

heheh why deny yerself - go scouring, hunt those parts down and then tell us everything (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 20, 2006, 02:47:42 pm

Quoting: ianjpage

go scouring, hunt those parts down and then tell us everything

I'd love to, but cash isn't permitting ATM . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on November 20, 2006, 04:02:59 pm

ahhh but neither you or me mentioned purchasing the said parts (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 20, 2006, 04:07:40 pm

I've been window shopping for a set of Holley "94's" for my Tri-Carb set-up this arvo . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on November 20, 2006, 04:55:12 pm

ahhh fair enough (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 22, 2006, 12:54:04 am

All front pulleys and the fan are now painted . . holes re-tapped to M8.

I need some small bit laser-cut in order to re-assemble the pulley system without, obviously, the crank in position.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 22, 2006, 11:15:04 am

Just sent a load of bits off to be laser cut. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 23, 2006, 09:40:52 am

More work done last night.

Holes tapped, water pump pulley and fan re-fitted.

Dizzy hold down clamp re-fitted.

Here's the latest piccy - the sump had to be dropped as the next job is "final fixing" on the stand (which needs to be done inside the crank case).

It also needs a dust ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Brakes004.jpg)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on November 23, 2006, 09:53:21 am

looking good mate!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on November 23, 2006, 10:19:36 am

So whats the final cost for this boat anchor?

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on November 23, 2006, 10:41:40 am

Quoting: 55starchief

So whats the final cost for this boat anchor?

Not sure . . . . Without working it all out I'd guess about £800 - less labour . . . . maybe a little more.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Certainly under a grand.

But then some of the bits from the motor I've sold back for a few quid so . . .

around £750- £850. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

The table cost about £220.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: philoldsmobile on November 26, 2006, 07:07:47 pm

the coffee table is awesome, would be perfect on the set of top gear...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)





hmmmmmmmmm.............(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 06, 2006, 01:53:38 pm

Recieved my parts from the laser-cutter. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Have just put the primer on them and should be top coating them shortly ready for installation tonight.

Celly 4 teh win !!!!1111 (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 06, 2006, 02:47:58 pm

Parts now top-coated. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 06, 2006, 03:26:46 pm

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 07, 2006, 03:40:01 pm

Should be fitting the remaining front pulleys tonight.

Next job is the alternator . . . . . . getting there !

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 07, 2006, 06:39:40 pm

Laser cut parts in place.

You'd never have thought It didn't have a Crank !!!

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/pro001.jpg)

Still needs an alternator to get the belt tightened . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/pro002.jpg)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 07, 2006, 08:53:30 pm

looking good mate!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 08, 2006, 11:19:16 am

Yep - It's really getting there, now.

Definately got to get it done for Christmas . . .

Next (and last) big job is the alternator which I'm starting tomorrow . . .

Then it's just a couple of little bits here and there.

I'm really looking forward to having it done so I can move on to the next project.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 13, 2006, 02:20:57 pm

Just been trying to separate the alternator internals from the casing. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

The pulley's to weak to take a puller so I'm just glad it's only going on a paperweight 'cos I've just ground off the pulley. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

Hopefully more joy tomorrow . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 15, 2006, 08:58:45 am

This alternator is really pi$$ing me off !

I'm guessing it's not supposed to be taken apart as it's not like other alternators I've stripped.

The pulley's off but I'm struggling to separate the casing from the coil/spindle.

There's a very bizarre bearing arrangement . . . . I'm just gonna remove parts of the casing around the bearing until (hopefully) the case comes free . . . .

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 15, 2006, 10:33:31 am

Quoting: Roadkill

This alternator is really pi$$ing me off !

I'm guessing it's not supposed to be taken apart as it's not like other alternators I've stripped.

The pulley's off but I'm struggling to separate the casing from the coil/spindle.

There's a very bizarre bearing arrangement . . . . I'm just gonna remove parts of the casing around the bearing until (hopefully) the case comes free . . . .

hmm sounds like fun - use a REALLLY big hammer, should sort it lol!!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 15, 2006, 10:51:43 am

Quoting: ianjpage

use a REALLLY big hammer

I thought that but the casing is stupidly thin cast ally . . . and I'm amazed I haven't broke it already !!!

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 15, 2006, 11:19:44 am

Quoting: Roadkill

I thought that but the casing is stupidly thin cast ally . . . and I'm amazed I haven't broke it already !!!

Ahh lil problem there then - finess required.....

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 15, 2006, 11:39:43 am

I'm gonna borrow my Dads dremel me thinks . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 15, 2006, 02:05:07 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

I'm gonna borrow my Dads dremel me thinks . . . .

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 18, 2006, 10:03:17 am

O.K.

Core plugs now fitted.
Rear seal cleaned and fitted - (quite a job when using a Chinese made Sump pan)
Rear main cap found and cleaned . . . .

Still need to attack the alternator. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 18, 2006, 10:36:58 am

bloody eck that alt is really not giving up easily is it!!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 19, 2006, 09:43:48 am

Quoting: ianjpage

bloody eck that alt is really not giving up easily is it!!!

No. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

Rear seal now primered . . . I need to buy another can of paint as I'm on dregs from when I finished the block months back . . . . TBH - the paint's probably gone "funny" with so little in the can, anyway . . . .

I've got tomorrow off so should get a couple of bits done . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 19, 2006, 10:01:07 am

kewl sounds like it bve done soon then!!

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Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 19, 2006, 11:32:34 am

Fingers crossed . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Jamieg285 on December 19, 2006, 11:37:58 am

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/crossed.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 19, 2006, 11:40:40 am

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 19, 2006, 12:02:02 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Fingers crossed . . . .

Quoting: Jamieg285

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/crossed.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 21, 2006, 06:07:19 pm

Happy to report that, after using a  modified timber hole cutter, the Alternator casing is FINALLY separated from the internals !!!

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/party.gif)

And I've managed to save one of the internal fan blades.

I must admit - it's gonna take a bit of work tidying it up, filling and repairing the damage to make it presentable . . . .

But, Hey.

Gives me something to do over the Christmas holidays.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 21, 2006, 09:14:34 pm

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

kewl glad to hear you finally won the fight !!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 21, 2006, 11:29:33 pm

Quoting: ianjpage

kewl glad to hear you finally won the fight !!!

Probably took about 3 hours solid ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

All on Lunch hours or work time so I don't feel too bad . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 22, 2006, 09:13:41 am

Quoting: Roadkill

robably took about 3 hours solid !

All on Lunch hours or work time so I don't feel too bad . . .

heheh quality!!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: F Body on December 23, 2006, 07:30:31 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

All on Lunch hours or work time so I don't feel too bad . . .

Lunch hours ???

GM wants to do lunch 20 minutes (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on December 24, 2006, 01:25:28 pm

Quoting: F Body

GM wants to do lunch 20 minutes

yup we used to get an hour, came back in the new year and it was 30 mins, it takes 10 mins to get out of the industrial estate (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2006, 12:43:28 pm

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/offtopic.gif)

Anyway.

Alternator stripped, mostly cleaned and mostly painted.

Just the little internal bits to scrub up and paint . . .

And also the brackets which are next on the list . . . . although I need some more paint . . . and motorserv have stopped doing that colour. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Jamieg285 on December 29, 2006, 12:58:31 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

and motorserv have stopped doing that colour.

Bummer.

Can't you do them 'chromed' look?

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2006, 01:07:04 pm

Quoting: Jamieg285

Can't you do them 'chromed' look?

Could do but need to get that paint mixed anyway for "touch-ups" . . also for the rear main bearing . . . which shows from the outside.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2006, 01:10:24 pm

Here's the alternator so far . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/prop003.jpg)

Front casing has been extensively modified/repaired . . . sprayed with alloy wheel paint to achieve a duller, rough cast look.
As was the rear casing . . . which will have more bits put back after I've done them.

The fan blades and the pulley need T-cutting as the paint tends to dry dull in cold conditions . . . which isn't a problem.

As I said . . . brackets next . . . currently soaking in petrol.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 29, 2006, 01:50:42 pm

kewl so should be all done fairly soon then!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2006, 02:00:07 pm

Hopefully. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

I'm itching to get started on the Humber front end . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 29, 2006, 03:29:54 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

I'm itching to get started on the Humber front end . . .

Yeah i bet!!

i take it the front end is being sorted before the rear??

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2006, 03:32:21 pm

Quoting: ianjpage

i take it the front end is being sorted before the rear??

Originally, No.

Now I'm not sure.

With the new back doors fitted to the dining room (french doors) - It means I now can physically bring it inside.

ie. there's nothing stopping me now . . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devil.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2006, 03:33:29 pm

Also.

Alternator brackets cleaned, and primer begun.

Other fittings cleaned and primered where needed.  Top coat also done in places.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2006, 06:04:36 pm

Everything except the brackets are finished.  

I went to re-assemble it all but realised I haven't got a M16 nut to fit on the back on the bolt I've got. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Needless to say I'm a bit miffed about that. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

I did, however, fit the little bits to the casings.

Brackets are primed ready for paint . . . albeit I don't know what colour yet . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

I need to make a new spacer to mount the brackets . . . but that's easy when I have the alternator back together and can measure the gaps.

I gave the puley and fan a quick T-cut . . . they came out O.K - not great but I think they'll be fine.

Alot of progress for 1 day. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: 55starchief on December 29, 2006, 07:21:15 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

With the new back doors fitted to the dining room (french doors) - It means I now can physically bring it inside.

i bet sammy cant wait (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 29, 2006, 10:24:29 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: ianjpage
i take it the front end is being sorted before the rear??


Originally, No.

Now I'm not sure.

With the new back doors fitted to the dining room (french doors) - It means I now can physically bring it inside.

ie. there's nothing stopping me now . . . . .

ahh i see ..... so its whichever you fancy doing first!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2006, 03:00:44 pm

Quoting: 55starchief

i bet sammy cant wait

She's silent in anticipation ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Quoting: ianjpage

so its whichever you fancy doing first!!

Artists parogative. (sp) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on December 30, 2006, 03:02:55 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: 55starchief
i bet sammy cant wait


She's silent in anticipation !

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif)

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: ianjpage
so its whichever you fancy doing first!!


Artists parogative. (sp)

LOL no comment (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: F Body on December 31, 2006, 07:56:59 am

Quoting: Roadkill

Here's the alternator so far . .

So you have completely stripped out all the Alternators internals to save weight ?

Wouldn't have thought it would make that much difference when using an iron block V8 (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Titsy on December 31, 2006, 10:54:38 am

We need a :shinythings: smiley... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2007, 10:19:48 am

Quoting: F Body

So you have completely stripped out all the Alternators internals to save weight ?

Wouldn't have thought it would make that much difference when using an iron block V8

Yes and No.

The Alternator needed to be stripped to be able to clean it and paint it anyway.

The coil inside must've weighed a couple of Kilos, easy, and would be awkward to clean/paint so it made sense leaving it out as it's not really seen from the outside and to refit it would have taken more even time.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2007, 10:24:25 am

Also, the position of the alternator is off-centre to the block, hence would've made lifting and moving the paperweight a "little less safer".

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

UPDATE.

Alternator is now completely re-assembled and finished. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

All brackets and mounting hardware is painted and finished. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

A hole needs to be cleared out but then the Alternator can be totally re-fitted and the main belt tightened.

I hope to have this done tonight. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on January 03, 2007, 12:17:07 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

UPDATE.

Alternator is now completely re-assembled and finished.

All brackets and mounting hardware is painted and finished.

A hole needs to be cleared out but then the Alternator can be totally re-fitted and the main belt tightened.

I hope to have this done tonight.

Kelw sounds lkike almost done then!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2007, 12:18:28 pm

Very close.

Still need to final position and fix it . . . after the alternator that's the next big job.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on January 03, 2007, 12:28:03 pm

Final position..........i hope it aint moving far lol!!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2007, 12:30:18 pm

N'ah, final position on the stand.

It needs to move forward 1/4" to allow the sump pan to be able to bolt up.

I'll post some piccy's as soon as my PC's back up. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 04, 2007, 10:30:19 am

UPDATE.

Alternator and brackets are now all done and re-fitted . . . Pics to follow . . .

Unfortunately it fought me all the way so there's notable "touching up" work to do in the area . . . nothing major . . Just more then I'd hoped for.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

I've got a couple of bolts to swap out, then it'll be dragged into the middle of the floor to be final-fixed.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 04, 2007, 10:31:18 am

Obviously the main belt is also now re-fitted and tightened, too. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on January 04, 2007, 10:41:29 am

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Fieldy on January 04, 2007, 10:58:06 am

(http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/5887/thisthreadqm2.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 04, 2007, 11:02:02 am

See page 3 for the last (full) pictures. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Fieldy on January 04, 2007, 11:05:31 am

Ok, cool (did skip a couple!)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 04, 2007, 11:06:25 am

More pics as soon as my P.C at home is fixed.

ie. New Hard drive arrives . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/can.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Fieldy on January 04, 2007, 11:06:43 am

RK...

That is awesome!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on January 04, 2007, 11:11:56 am

Pity I didn't take piccy's right at the start . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)

I brought the old motor ('72 MoPar 318ci) off of a guy Coventry way.  The motor was shot so I stripped it and cut out as much of the internals as possible with a hack saw and 9" angle grinder to reduce the weight.

4 hours a night, 5 nights in a row, black snot for 2 weeks. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Then the cleaning . . . then the surface prep . . . paint.

Then sourcing all the shiny bits plus other bits like a coils, dizzy cap, leads, plugs , filter, hoses  . . . . etc . . . etc  . . .

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on January 04, 2007, 11:39:10 am

Quoting: Roadkill

ie. New Hard drive arrives . . . .

is it ordered yet ? ??

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 13, 2007, 06:25:20 pm

O.K, Update.

Alternator all done.
Core plugs all fitted and done.
Rear main cap, painted and fitted.
Has now been final postioned and fixed.
Levelled.
Sump has been bolted up.
"Plug" in rear (crank) is fitted.
Positioned on top of "carpet protection plate".

Basically need to fit a couple of bolts to the intake manifold . . . this may require taking the manifold off . . .

Need to fit a vacuum line from dizzy to carb.

Also the whole thing needs the paint touching up here and there . . . mainly on the main stand support, though - the paint on that is knackered !

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 13, 2007, 06:26:34 pm

BTW.

Piccies will follow when I've touched the paint in . . at least !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on February 13, 2007, 06:54:04 pm

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif) looked very nice at the weekend mate!

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 15, 2007, 11:20:55 am

Question'll be . . . what next ?

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on February 15, 2007, 11:29:58 am

Welllll............theres the dining table, The BBQ, the TV cab.....hmmm a few to choose from

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 15, 2007, 11:54:45 am

And the "cocktail" table.

- That was Project "5" (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on February 15, 2007, 12:51:06 pm

ahh yes indeed.....

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Titsy on February 15, 2007, 01:20:55 pm

Do the straight 6 table with the moving pistons....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

I have a selection of motors for the crank drive ready and waiting for it...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on February 15, 2007, 03:41:33 pm

Quoting: Titsy

Do the straight 6 table with the moving pistons....

That's an expensive one.

Project #5's a "cheapie" one.

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on April 10, 2007, 12:11:40 pm

MODIFICATIONS . . .

I've never been happy with the arrangement of this.

The stand I had assembled works O.K but I'm just not happy with it . . . .

Instead I'm gonna get an "Engine stand" made up . . . completely custom of course, fully powder-coated and re-fit the engine to that which, IMO, will look much better.

It'll make it much safer and much more portable in future.

Also it'll free up the wheel on which it sits for my next project. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on April 10, 2007, 01:37:04 pm

heheh kewl so all done by next week then lol

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 04, 2007, 08:15:25 am

Quoting: Roadkill

The stand I had assembled works O.K but I'm just not happy with it . . . .

Instead I'm gonna get an "Engine stand" made up . . . completely custom of course, fully powder-coated and re-fit the engine to that which, IMO, will look much better.

It'll make it much safer and much more portable in future.

Also it'll free up the wheel on which it sits for my next project.

Hmm this may have to been dropped as I've changed jobs, now. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Anyway.

It dawned on me that I'm incredibly close to finishing this so I'm gonna have a go at getting it done over christmas once the bathroom's done.

Just a few bolts to put in and some paint to touch up and I think that's it . . . .

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Got the Humber BBQ to do next year . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Incursus on December 04, 2007, 09:40:30 am

Quoting: Roadkill

It dawned on me that I'm incredibly close to finishing this

I thought thats how you liked to leave your projects? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 04, 2007, 10:04:31 am

Quoting: Incursus

I thought thats how you liked to leave your projects?

How long has your Duster taken ?

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Incursus on December 04, 2007, 10:23:32 am

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: Incursus
I thought thats how you liked to leave your projects?

How long has your Duster taken ?

Cars are different there never finished (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)   (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on December 04, 2007, 01:42:15 pm

Course not. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Title: Project - Paperweight
Post by: art b on December 04, 2007, 01:58:39 pm

play nicely gurls...............(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on April 08, 2015, 12:27:54 pm

That's a real shame.  I thought I'd post something to say that this project's feature is being decommissioned and realised that I never actually posted up any pictures of it finished !!!

I'll get some and update, before calling time on it . . . .

The paperweight (dining room, then lounge ornament) has been in service since 2006 but due to house refurbishment plans set for 2016, it'll be removed and stripped of parts before the remains are most likely scrapped.

The engine was a 318 Mopar (small block) so there's some useful parts on there that'll be put up for sale, plus a nearly-new Holley 600, valve covers and air cleaner etc . . .

It'll be sad to see it go, but progress is progress.  :(

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight
Post by: ianjpage on April 08, 2015, 08:42:51 pm

Quote from: Roadkill on April 08, 2015, 12:27:54 pm

due to house refurbishment plans set for 2016

Ooo what ya planning then, do tell !!

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on April 09, 2015, 08:13:07 pm

Nothing major, just a top-to-bottom repaint. 

We're also going to open up the conservatory full-time and I'm currently in the process of installing radiators out there as part of it.  We need to replace some of the carpet downstairs and I'll be replacing the old radiators downstairs, too.

A few plans for the garden, the garage to complete . . mainly just a re-fresh . . . I want a jukebox so that's on the cards and there's plans to re-do the dining room with a 50's diner booth. 

We're also umming and ahhing over the settee at the moment . . when we got the one we have we used to regularly have a house-full of visitors . . now we don't so a 7-seater is pointless.

Lots of little jobs forming a complete project . . . some I'm starting this year but the plan is to complete in 2016.

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Roadkill on April 13, 2015, 11:08:38 am

Here it is, all done, 9 years later (it has been dusted a couple of times during this period, honest)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1411_zpssolu66gt.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1411_zpssolu66gt.jpg.html)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1412_zpszsvcf2v1.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1412_zpszsvcf2v1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight
Post by: Jamieg285 on April 13, 2015, 11:17:14 am

Quote from: Roadkill on April 08, 2015, 12:27:54 pm

The engine was a 318 Mopar (small block) so there's some useful parts on there that'll be put up for sale, plus a nearly-new Holley 600, valve covers and air cleaner etc . . .

I may be interested in anything that is compatible with SBC...  Let me know when you get that far.

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on June 22, 2015, 09:49:14 am

Jamie, nothing compatible with SBC except the big Holley Carb (and I'm keeping that for now . . . ).

Anyway.

Time has come to move the old coffee table out and make a new one . . . I had some time before a meeting on Friday so started tearing down the "Paperweight".

The plan was to save any bits that could be of use and bin the rest.

The pictures above were taken in April . . . Here's how it looked on Friday morning . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1768_zps3z1mztpp.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1768_zps3z1mztpp.jpg.html)

 . . And this is the pile of stuff that came off . . . !

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1767_zpspckxi8lk.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1767_zpspckxi8lk.jpg.html)

Ian came over on Saturday to help with the Camaro but weather meant that we spent the first 3 hours inside . . . the plus side was he could help lift the block off of the stand so the remains could be further de-constructed.

Leaving me with this -

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1778_zpsfifcendw.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1778_zpsfifcendw.jpg.html)

At this stage I'm actually much much happier than I thought I would be . . . I have an idea which'll be fairly simple and should look good.  I'm not a massive fan of the engine tables you see that are just - simply - an engine block supporting a piece of glass . . . . That strikes me as lazy and pretty boring.

My plan is to have the block, heads, valve covers and intake . . . instead of having a carb, I'll make up a plate to sit over the intake but also support the air cleaner giving the look of a "complete" engine, but keeping it as low as absolutely possible.

I've (as usual) got dozens of other things on the go so not really got any definite time-line for this . . . . as and when - :up:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on July 09, 2015, 08:18:02 am

Not a major update, but I have got all the drawings for the new parts I need done and ready to be made . . . . just need to slot them in somewhere . . .

Got a quote for the glass (not terrible).

Sent off an inquiry regarding the 8 x pipes I need but the company are crap at getting back to me . . . so I'll need to chase them up.

I wasn't going to do much with this initially but being without a table in the lounge is proving to be a real PITA, so it's moved up the "To do" list considerably.

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: FUBAR on July 09, 2015, 01:04:25 pm

Quote from: Roadkill on July 09, 2015, 08:18:02 am

I wasn't going to do much with this initially but being without a table in the lounge is proving to be a real PITA, so it's moved up the "To do" list considerably.

 :whistle:  :wink:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on July 09, 2015, 03:27:15 pm

Ahh, the encouragement doesn't do any harm . . .

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on July 21, 2015, 10:25:42 am

All the plates I need are in the workshop waiting to be made.

I've had a price back for the new pipes . . . more than I wanted to spend, but still fairly reasonable, considering they're making them to my drawing.

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on July 23, 2015, 02:56:21 pm

Quote from: Roadkill on July 21, 2015, 10:25:42 am

I've had a price back for the new pipes . . . more than I wanted to spend, but still fairly reasonable, considering they're making them to my drawing.

Very impressed !

After quoting me £109.20 for the 8 bent pipes and delivery, they call today to say they're done and to collect payment . . . . . The lovely lady said that "they've come out a little cheaper than expected" . . . the total price being £38 !!!!

:up:

The original price quoted was a tad high, but I was prepared to pay it . . . . hats off for them for being so honest . . they could've knocked £10 off and I'd have been happy but to take two-thirds off ?

Very impressed.

http://www.jpexhausts.co.uk/

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 23, 2015, 08:04:28 pm

Pipes arrived and look good . . . need a bit of dressing but so cheap I ain't complaining.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1846_zps0mbox7r3.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/IMAG1846_zps0mbox7r3.jpg.html)

As with all my other projects (basically), I've been waiting to get stuff laser-cut at work.  That ain't gonna happen any time soon.

I've got a price to cut all the (metal) bits of the new table design and they should be doing that this coming week . . . . I'll probably take the pipes to them and ask them to weld them for me, rather than waiting for our workshop again.

Then my only issue is getting the stuff powder-coated.

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on January 28, 2016, 10:02:04 am

Hahahaha ! 

Another dormant project.   :lol:

I've had bits waiting to be laser-cut for a while and not really pushed them until now.  I have a laser cutter in Luton doing the bits this week so they *should* be available next week.
Our workshop is currently quiet on the welding side so am paying them to do some welding for me.

From memory, there's not much to buy for this . . . once the welding is done, it's a matter of powder-coating, painting and assembling . . . . Then measure up for the glass.

I'm on it - again - though. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on February 05, 2016, 04:22:11 pm

Yeeaaaahhh !!!

Collected the bits from the laser-cutters earlier (eventually) . . . gonna give them a check-over over the weekend, then it's into the workshop to have them welded up !

It's all go, go, go !!!

:smirk:

(pics to follow)

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on February 08, 2016, 05:56:05 pm

Picked the bits up - all checked and good.

Need to linish a few bits off before dropping them into the workshop.   Also need to find somebody to sand-blast a couple of bits, too.  :chiny:

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160206_1404151_zps28kqshp6.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160206_1404151_zps28kqshp6.jpg.html)

All will begin to make sense soon . . . . .

<EDIT> all the above, laser cut, including materials (5mm mild) and counter-sinking on the big plate was £137

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on February 12, 2016, 11:12:16 am

It probably still makes very little sense, but I got all the bits prepped last night and dropped them in for fabrication this morning.

Most of what you see in the pic above will end up in a fabrication of some sort . . . the big plate is the base for the 318 MoPar block (with the counter-sunk holes) . . It should spread the load across the floor nicely, minimising damage and making it relatively easy to move.  It'll also add a lot of strength back to the block as all of the internals were cut-out to save weight during its first incarnation.

I'm opting to have the manifold upper flange (what the carb would sit on) machined flat, too . . . this is normally raked at around 6* but having it flat will be more aesthetically pleasing (and the manifold - despite being an Offy - is pretty rubbish anyway so I don't feel guilty).

Most parts are being powder-coated so when I get them back, they'll be ready to go straight on . . . a couple of other bits I'm opting to now paint the same colour as the block (black) as I don't want it looking too "busy".

I've ordered a set of intake gaskets for the manifold (yeah, really) so once I have these, and the manifold back, I can re-assemble the block and get it painted (although I have no idea where I'm going to be painting it, yet)

:chiny:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on February 18, 2016, 08:26:02 pm

Lots of pictures, few words -

With stuff prepped and in fabrication, attention turned to the block itself . . . . The original format was blue, but it was decided black would go with more things . . . so it began.

There was quite a lot of minor damage / prep needed on the block so I stripped some areas back to bare metal / part primed / high-build primed etc . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160216_102122_zpsdt7dwomk.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160216_102122_zpsdt7dwomk.jpg.html)

Next I primed the whole thing, to give myself an even start-point.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160216_182612_zpswc2cheos.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160216_182612_zpswc2cheos.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160216_182633_zpszovjnts7.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160216_182633_zpszovjnts7.jpg.html)

Next came 3 coats of black.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160216_205305_zpsak7vl1eb.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160216_205305_zpsak7vl1eb.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160216_205324_zpsd5dqwmwd.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160216_205324_zpsd5dqwmwd.jpg.html)

And after the dust settled . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160216_205409_zpssksxoq0d.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160216_205409_zpssksxoq0d.jpg.html)

With it looking pimpin', I got excited and started putting bits back on . . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160217_200733_zpsdnmmsnal.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160217_200733_zpsdnmmsnal.jpg.html)

Note the spark plugs . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160217_200752_zpstwzeol8o.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160217_200752_zpstwzeol8o.jpg.html)

Then, with the manifold milled and the spacer-plate ready (this plate replaced the carb and basically just forms the point the air-cleaner sits on) . . . .

The intake took quite a bit of prep and I bolted the bits on prior to priming.  Eagle-eyed viewers will notice some of the items from the laser-cut pile in the photo above.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160217_201340_zpssenk5aaj.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160217_201340_zpssenk5aaj.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160217_201354_zpsimekxc12.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160217_201354_zpsimekxc12.jpg.html)

Next up is the manifold painted and on.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160218_151657_zpspzswlabk.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160218_151657_zpspzswlabk.jpg.html)

And the plate tapped to accept the standard air-cleaner studding . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160218_151722_zpsl3n4wimq.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160218_151722_zpsl3n4wimq.jpg.html)

All back together . . . .

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160218_162714_zps4kokbfdt.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160218_162714_zps4kokbfdt.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160218_162737_zpsqqbjcnuu.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160218_162737_zpsqqbjcnuu.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160218_162814_zpsejxidiut.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160218_162814_zpsejxidiut.jpg.html)

Next is a break, while I wait for the next bits to be fabricated . . . these will support the glass and will be powder-coated so I get a break from painting (meaning they *should* just bolt straight on)

:smirk:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on February 23, 2016, 03:24:29 pm

Popped into the workshop earlier, just as they were tacking the glass supports together.

I thought I'd grab a quick picture . . . the effort they are going through to ensure everything is kept "square" makes me happy.  :)

This is effectively an upside-down view . . . the plate on the table will support the glass (it's as small as possible) while the plate above will actually be below, bolted to the block (it's a copy of the header flanges that were on the motor when I got it originally).

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160223_1232321_zps9rvzj8qb.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160223_1232321_zps9rvzj8qb.jpg.html)

Am hoping they'll be done and into the powder-coaters this week.  :up:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on March 07, 2016, 01:30:47 pm

The last (metal) parts of the table are now done and at the powder-coaters.

Assuming there's no issues I'll have them later this week, meaning I can then measure-up for glass.

:up:

Here's one of the completed "headers" before paint -

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160225_1717361_zpsquzozsn0.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160225_1717361_zpsquzozsn0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on March 17, 2016, 10:01:19 am

Picked the bits up after powder-coating yesterday . . . .

Can I get me a "Oooooooohhhh" and an "Ahhhhhhhhhh"  :P

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1627481_zpsy7zrwuob.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1627481_zpsy7zrwuob.jpg.html)

It's obviously not as good as chrome but still pretty good . . . certainly a match to the ceramic coating used on headers.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1628381_zpsfakedk9s.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1628381_zpsfakedk9s.jpg.html)

Here's the plate installed on the bottom . . . . the purpose for this is to add strength back in at the base and also give a nice large area to spread the load over and to make it easier to move around on the carpet.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1656551_zpsbxzhlceo.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1656551_zpsbxzhlceo.jpg.html)

The counter-sinking worked perfectly, leaving everything flush and smooooth.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1657441_zps5blmrkey.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1657441_zps5blmrkey.jpg.html)

"Headers" installed -

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1734331_zpsqnnkaf3f.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1734331_zpsqnnkaf3f.jpg.html)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1735141_zpsmzserpxn.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1735141_zpsmzserpxn.jpg.html)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1736011_zpset5m6f6b.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160316_1736011_zpset5m6f6b.jpg.html)

I need to assess whether I can just plonk a piece of glass on top and it'll be level, or, as originally planned, will need to incorporate small adjustable rubber feet.

I'll have a play . . . .

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2016, 12:39:59 pm

Looking awesome. Rubber feet would stop the glass sliding around..?

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on March 30, 2016, 08:05:37 pm

That's the theory . . . . I'm trying to avoid holes in the glass for bolts on this one (it'll be easier to clean).

The weight of the glass will be considerable, so I'm hoping with it being spread over just 4 small rubber feet should keep it from moving about.

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Incursus on March 31, 2016, 05:34:15 am

If I'm sure there must be some kind of adhesive available to help...double sided sticky tape? :-)

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: FUBAR on March 31, 2016, 11:45:48 pm

Quote from: Roadkill on March 30, 2016, 08:05:37 pm

The weight of the glass will be considerable, so I'm hoping with it being spread over just 4 small rubber feet should keep it from moving about.

I recently bought these for a project of mine...  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351514034159?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on June 28, 2016, 08:40:33 am

Picked up the new glass late last week . . . I went for 8mm as the price for 10mm (which I originally wanted) was nearly double AND I wanted to minimise the weight where I could. 
8mm seemed sensible . . . as 6mm would've just looked too thin IMO.

I sat the glass on the plates and it seems to be pretty even . . . I'm hoping to avoid the need for adjustable feet but need to spend an hour and just get it finished.

I'll post pics when I'm happy.  :tongue:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on September 28, 2016, 12:55:49 pm

BOOM !

Project Complete - pretty darn happy with it, too !!

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160910_130956_zpsdq5bgsfg.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160910_130956_zpsdq5bgsfg.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131038_zpsxwmijde9.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131038_zpsxwmijde9.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131105_zpsn7y9ancj.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131105_zpsn7y9ancj.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131137_zpsaj3vhrzv.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131137_zpsaj3vhrzv.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131237_zps3mngiqvp.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Roadkill-Auto/media/Mini%20Projects/20160910_131237_zps3mngiqvp.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Incursus on September 28, 2016, 06:20:55 pm

Awesome. :up:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Jamieg285 on September 29, 2016, 11:59:31 am

Very nice.

I'd like to see Sam trying to move it to do the hoovering though... :tongue:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Roadkill on September 30, 2016, 09:51:43 am

Quote from: Jamieg285 on September 29, 2016, 11:59:31 am

I'd like to see Sam doing the hoovering though... :tongue:

Corrected.  :smirk:

Title: Re: Project - Paperweight - Now The NEW Coffee Table Project !!!
Post by: Titsy on October 01, 2016, 11:30:38 am

:funny: