Project "Snow Drift"

[ebinmaine 67,420]

4 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Oh hadn't thought of LEDs. Boy that would be bright. There are 5 bulbs in there

FIVE??

 

Of what??

1156?

[Handy Don 12,212]

Not all the bulbs are lit together, right?  This looks like the ones that have "regular" and "dark" mode.  The slits give just enough running and braking illumination so that the next vehicle in the convoy doesn't rear end them but not enough to give away their position to aerial observation.

[Oldskool 6,643]

37 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

FIVE??

 

Of what??

1156?

Yes 1156's

[ebinmaine 67,420]

Oh ya gotta....

[Oldskool 6,643]

12 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

Not all the bulbs are lit together, right?  This looks like the ones that have "regular" and "dark" mode.  The slits give just enough running and braking illumination so that the next vehicle in the convoy doesn't rear end them but not enough to give away their position to aerial observation.

No not al are lit ltogether, but in a headlight application I could run all for high beam and 2 or 3 for low beam.

[Stormin 9,981]

8 hours ago, Oldskool said:

Well I abandoned the last idea pic. A little time wasted but I think alot of time saved it the long run. This is a bit more straight forward. Its up and out of the way. It works well. A bit of trimming and I think it will be ok.

 

  Just one point. With only the one bolt you may find the idler moving down. I would slot the bracket and use two bolts. Would need a longer bracket, but would then give you more adjustment.

[ebinmaine 67,420]

1 hour ago, Stormin said:

 

  Just one point. With only the one bolt you may find the idler moving down. I would slot the bracket and use two bolts. Would need a longer bracket, but would then give you more adjustment.

I'd second that. 

 

[Oldskool 6,643]

@Stormin  @ebinmaine the one bolt you are talking about. Is that the pivot bolt for the arm? That bolt can tighten up and has a lock washer. Or are you referring to the vertical bolt that pushes up on the arm with a jam nut?

[ebinmaine 67,420]

6 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

@Stormin  @ebinmaine the one bolt you are talking about. Is that the pivot bolt for the arm? That bolt can tighten up and has a lock washer. Or are you referring to the vertical bolt that pushes up on the arm with a jam nut?

Ahhhhhhh. 

 

 

I did not see your vertical adjustment Bolt.

[Oldskool 6,643]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

Ahhhhhhh. 

 

 

I did not see your vertical adjustment Bolt.

I was just wondering if that was enough

[ebinmaine 67,420]

8 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

I was just wondering if that was enough

Given both of those things in the picture I would say you should be fine. 

 

Looks like it would offer easy access for quick tightening of the new chain. 

[Oldskool 6,643]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

Looks like it would offer easy access for quick tightening of the new chain. 

I'm thinking when the chain guards are built there will be holes in relation to those bolts for easy tightening

[Oldskool 6,643]

It's looking like another garage day for me. The boss just called off the day. 

[ebinmaine 67,420]

31 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

I'm thinking when the chain guards are built there will be holes in relation to those bolts for easy tightening

 

Definitely going to want to do that

 

 

21 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

It's looking like another garage day for me. The boss just called off the day. 

 

Now there's a thing I wouldn't mind!!

[Oldskool 6,643]

17 hours ago, Oldskool said:

I acquired some military taillights today. I may flip them over and change the lens to clear and use as headlights. What's your thoughts?

Does anyone have any ideas where I can find a 5in clear lens to cut down to ft these? I have checked local and online. Not much luck

Edited December 7, 2020 by Oldskool

[SylvanLakeWH 25,533]

Close...

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-1-2-CLEAR-FLAT-LENS-COVER-VINTAGE-THREE-IN-ALL-RAILWAY-LIGHT-COVERS/123953742724

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,420]

If you want it diffused I'd go with above. 

Of you want it straight clear flat get some plexi and use LED lights for low temp. 

[Oldskool 6,643]

13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

If you want it diffused I'd go with above. 

Of you want it straight clear flat get some plexi and use LED lights for low temp. 

I think it would look better diffused. I would still go with the LEDs I think

[Oldskool 6,643]

All sprockets and hubs are welded, and all chained up.

[ebinmaine 67,420]

9 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

look better diffused

I definitely agree with that. 

 

I'm not sure if I could really make any further recommendations as far as where to find a lens. 

 

Maybe there are military outfits that sell changes?

Fire or police outfits?

Might be worth a call to summit or jegs or both..

 

 

[Stormin 9,981]

9 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Ahhhhhhh. 

 

 

I did not see your vertical adjustment Bolt.

 

 That makes two of us.

 

Must wake up at the back and pay more attention.

[Oldskool 6,643]

15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I definitely agree with that. 

 

I'm not sure if I could really make any further recommendations as far as where to find a lens. 

 

Maybe there are military outfits that sell changes?

Fire or police outfits?

Might be worth a call to summit or jegs or both..

 

 

I may have a work around on this . Making a parts run . Probably an update later

[Oldskool 6,643]

Just a WARNING. If you are using Super Glue, make sure you dont have ANY on your finger before you step out to take a leak.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[wallfish 16,994]

39 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Just a WARNING. If you are using Super Glue, make sure you dont have ANY on your finger before you step out to take a leak.🤣🤣🤣🤣

Stop screwing around so you can get screwing around

[DennisThornton 4,769]

17 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Stop screwing around so you can get screwing around

 

I've been promoting you all along and now I'm being asked what's going on?

 

PS.  Holler if you need help.  Wallfish will be right there!