Pullstart 62,840 #1651 Posted February 21, 2022 If you didn’t already, it would be a great idea to check flatness with a straight edge and feeler gauges on that piece of steel EB. It looks stamped/sheared and that often times gives it a slight tuna can effect where it bends it as it cuts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1652 Posted February 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, Pullstart said: If you didn’t already, it would be a great idea to check flatness with a straight edge and feeler gauges on that piece of steel EB. It looks stamped/sheared and that often times gives it a slight tuna can effect where it bends it as it cuts. Absolutely correct and thank you for putting it in writing for others to see. I did remember to check this one with a good quality old fashioned Starrett Tools ruler. It did have edges that were curled up on two sides of the four. I used the sandpaper to knock a couple of ridges down and put it on the table curled side facing down. That's where the clamps are. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,657 #1653 Posted February 23, 2022 We need to all start posting what we didn't get finished today. "Here" or what we planed to do to day and didn't get to and general bull ___ topics. It will fit right in with EB's build and help EB with more page numbers. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #1654 Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) Now now... Mustn't be hasty... See Post 1480 for historical perspective... Edit: Added text of Post 1480 for those unable to search that far back into the archives of this thread: ———- “Just some perspective to keep @ebinmaine’s honor in tact… According to multiple innerweb resources it took 12 years to complete the Original Colossus of Rhodes… (on the web so it must be true…) Post 1 of this thread was August 31, 2019. So really, when August 31, 2031 rolls around, we should get nervous… I mean, even with BBT, we can’t expect this beast - what will become the 8th Wonder of the world - to take less time than the original can we…? “ ———- Edited February 23, 2022 by SylvanLakeWH 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #1655 Posted February 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Post 1480 I CAN'T FIND IT!!! I'm LOST!!! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1656 Posted February 23, 2022 47 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: when August 31, 2031 rolls around, we should get nervous… I'm hoping to have it drivable at least slightly before that... I'm also hoping that at that point I look as cool as this dude above surrounded by candles and old dusty papers... 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #1657 Posted February 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I'm also hoping that at that point I look as cool as this dude above surrounded by candles and old dusty papers... That my friend is Gandalf the Grey, searching in the great Archives of Minas Tirith - Capitol City of Gondor, during the Third Age of Middle Earth. Lord of the Rings fans know how much dust he blew off that document…! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1658 Posted February 23, 2022 Just now, SylvanLakeWH said: That my friend is Gandalf the Grey, searching in the great Archives of Minas Tirith - Capitol City of Gondor, during the Third Age of Middle Earth. Lord of the Rings fans know how much dust he blew off that document…! I had a feeling that's where you were with that picture. Definitely about time to watch those movies again over here... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #1659 Posted February 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Definitely about time to watch those movies again over here... No tv for you until BBT…er I mean uhm… you… finish this build…!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #1660 Posted February 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: That my friend is Gandalf the Grey, searching in the great Archives of Minas Tirith - Capitol City of Gondor, during the Third Age of Middle Earth. Lord of the Rings fans know how much dust he blew off that document…! And what about the not Lord of the Rings fans? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #1661 Posted February 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pullstart said: And what about the not Lord of the Rings fans? I don’t understand your question… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #1662 Posted February 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I don’t understand your question… well, say a guy, doesn’t much enjoy movies and stories and such, that are so far fetched… and more enjoys pointing out bad flaws in movies, like the the 13 times they shifted the car in the opening scene of fast and the furious… how would he know how many galdalfs fell off a scroll in the dirt cave? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1663 Posted February 23, 2022 35 minutes ago, Pullstart said: well, say a guy, doesn’t much enjoy movies and stories and such, that are so far fetched… and more enjoys pointing out bad flaws in movies, like the the 13 times they shifted the car in the opening scene of fast and the furious… how would he know how many galdalfs fell off a scroll in the dirt cave? Applesauce? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #1664 Posted February 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Applesauce? Huh!?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #1665 Posted February 23, 2022 56 minutes ago, Pullstart said: well, say a guy, doesn’t much enjoy movies and stories and such, that are so far fetched… and more enjoys pointing out bad flaws in movies, like the the 13 times they shifted the car in the opening scene of fast and the furious… how would he know how many galdalfs fell off a scroll in the dirt cave? Well… how many times have you fallen broken cracked twisted or otherwise needed ??? And what us fast and furious about…? ‘s going really really slow…? And for the record Gandalf didn’t fall in the archives… it was at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm… where he uttered the famous “Fly you fools..,!” Which, I can relate to… 68 pages yet? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #1667 Posted February 23, 2022 5 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: “Just some perspective to keep @ebinmaine’s honor in tact… According to multiple innerweb resources it took 12 years to complete the Original Colossus of Rhodes… (on the web so it must be true…) Post 1 of this thread was August 31, 2019. So really, when August 31, 2031 rolls around, we should get nervous… I mean, even with BBT, we can’t expect this beast - what will become the 8th Wonder of the world - to take less time than the original can we…? “ Umm may need new tires by then. Possibly a full restoration. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1668 Posted February 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Umm may need new tires by then. Possibly a full restoration. That's fine. Gimme somethin' to do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1669 Posted February 24, 2022 Got these super snazzy weights from @Mows4three via a buddy of his. The BBT met him in Portsmouth NH this morning to get them and a garden plow. As you can see they measure 14-3/8" OD. Weight is 55 lbs each. They'll be great on the rear wheels. Likely I'll install Cub 25 lb weights on the 12" front to match these. 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #1670 Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) "BEEFY" Those weights will "pop" against the light color of the rims. I see it's the pleasure of the building process, look forwards to being creative yet another day.... Edited February 24, 2022 by "Manic-Mechanic" 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1671 Posted February 24, 2022 11 hours ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: Those weights will "pop" against the light color of the rims I'm curious to see what color is recommended by The Paint Department. I'd do Apple Red. She may have different alternatives related to the "metal colored" theme. Given that the lug nuts are anodized red, a dark metallic of some sort would be good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #1672 Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I'm curious to see what color is recommended by The Paint Department. I'd do Apple Red. She may have different alternatives related to the "metal colored" theme. Given that the lug nuts are anodized red, a dark metallic of some sort would be good too. "International Harvester Red" 16" Rim on D-Series Hubs "Then there's aluminum over rubber, always a nice look and functional" Edited February 24, 2022 by "Manic-Mechanic" "Boot removal!: 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #1673 Posted February 24, 2022 @"Manic-Mechanic" That's the basic look I'm thinking of right there. Apple red is a tad brighter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #1674 Posted February 24, 2022 22 minutes ago, "Manic-Mechanic" said: Also nice looking wheelweights Original WH or borrowed off a full scale tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Manic-Mechanic" 1,194 #1675 Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: Also nice looking wheelweights Original WH or borrowed off a full scale tractor? Thanks, borrowed from full scale larger bolt pattern to accommodate the 16" rims Eric's are Beefier! Edited February 24, 2022 by "Manic-Mechanic" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
