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BF_JC230 · #46 05-08-2008, 03:28 PM

Does anyone else dislike the image sizes allowed on this site?

Here is another shot...
Jake

t walgamuth · #47 05-08-2008, 04:32 PM

Although I mildy disapprove of this sort of thing it looks as if you and your dad did a first class job on that installation.

Why don't you post your own thread with more pictures and all the details of how you did it?

Tom W

Roncallo · #48 05-08-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BF_JC230

Here is my Fordcedes...Many of you know it - some of you may not...

It was bought by me at 15 with the intent to have my dad teach me about an engine conversion (M-B wanted too much for me to repair the 4 cylinder) and the Ford V6 was free with the whole car...It was also to be a learning tool on restoration, welding and painting for me...I never knew it would turn into a test bed for machining, supercharging, carbon-fiber moldind, body kit carving, fiber glass wrapping and electronics learning tool...

I think last time I totalled it all up I have 11,000 into it - that is EVERYTHING from sandpaper, paint, 4 sets of rims to a new 3.0 engine and the initial purchase of 500.

I think my dad taught me well! I love him very much and am always thankful for the time we shared (and share) with this car and projects - and his never ending help!

Here are some shots...
Jake

(PS - it has been getting 24mpg this summer)

I haven't seen your Forcedes. Post us a link. It looks pretty good but I don't even know what car its in.

BF_JC230 · #49 05-09-2008, 08:01 AM

Sorry to Hi-Jack this thread...

Here are some more shots -

1. A mold and a first bad part in "blow molding" carbon fiber tubes with multiple bends and different diameter ends...It took a while to get a good part!

2. Carving of a rear bumber that would have ben more monochromatic and removed the steel chromed bumper and rubber ends.

3. The final first desing and fiber glassed rear apron - it goes under the original steel chromed bumper and the endcaps are carved / molded in - painted a "soft" rubber trim black.

4. Shot of that part first carbon fiber run of tubes (I wanted to hook it up - was waiting for more supplies during this shot)

5. Exterior of car front - it is a 1980 w123...was a 230 now a 300 Kompressor?

Have a great weekend all,
Jake

t walgamuth · #50 05-09-2008, 08:46 AM

Very nice.

I thought the front radiator brace looked like a 123.

Tom W

Roncallo · #51 05-09-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BF_JC230

Sorry to Hi-Jack this thread...

Here are some more shots -

1. A mold and a first bad part in "blow molding" carbon fiber tubes with multiple bends and different diameter ends...It took a while to get a good part!

2. Carving of a rear bumber that would have ben more monochromatic and removed the steel chromed bumper and rubber ends.

3. The final first desing and fiber glassed rear apron - it goes under the original steel chromed bumper and the endcaps are carved / molded in - painted a "soft" rubber trim black.

4. Shot of that part first carbon fiber run of tubes (I wanted to hook it up - was waiting for more supplies during this shot)

5. Exterior of car front - it is a 1980 w123...was a 230 now a 300 Kompressor?

Have a great weekend all,
Jake

You have some exellent abilities. Why dont you post a thread on making these molds and components.

BF_JC230 · #52 05-09-2008, 09:34 AM

Thanks...Maybe one day I will make a full online..."this is my car" website - I would like that...Maybe this winter (Which is not for a while - I want to enjoy a nice long Buffalo summer!)

Thank you,

Here is the rear apron...on "Blue"
Jake

BF_JC230 · #53 05-09-2008, 09:51 AM

Machining custom parts is a great thing to do as well! I always choose to machine a part out rather than to hack and whack something together...Even if it takes days on the machine…

The custom M-90 front discharge...

t walgamuth · #54 05-09-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BF_JC230

Machining custom parts is a great thing to do as well! I always choose to machine a part out rather than to hack and whack something together...Even if it takes days on the machine…

The custom M-90 front discharge...

Very nice work.

Tom W

Roncallo · #55 05-09-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BF_JC230

Machining custom parts is a great thing to do as well! I always choose to machine a part out rather than to hack and whack something together...Even if it takes days on the machine…

The custom M-90 front discharge...

That looks like 3D profiling do you have a CNC milling machine. Looks real good. Yes if you cant do a web sight, at least start a new thread. This would be more appropriate in a custom fabrication thread.

Chad300tdt · #56 05-09-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BF_JC230

Machining custom parts is a great thing to do as well! I always choose to machine a part out rather than to hack and whack something together...Even if it takes days on the machine…

The custom M-90 front discharge...

Nice work Jake ... almost as nice as the work you've done on the Power Wheels for Fisher-Price.

truckinik · #57 05-09-2008, 09:57 PM

Jake,
That is really nice work. I like the fact that you are not scared at all to do something different. I know how gratifying it is, to drive around in something you have so much time and money, and personal attention invested into. The car is clearly a head turner, and your craftsmanship is apparently top notch. Keep it up, and keep us in the loop.

Nick

BF_JC230 · #58 05-14-2008, 10:24 AM

My cousin is a CNC operator and we have made some parts together...other parts are just me, endmills, cooling oil and the bridgeport...

Thanks all, I will try to do something more in the future...
Jake