projects other than boats

[Scott Danforth]

A few folks know..... some dont.....

here is a glimpse of my next project in the planning stages.

The render needs the wheels pushed out a bit more...... but you get the idea.

Merry Christmas folks

 

[redneck joe]

Man you are a dork


You hand making or kit?

 

[garbageguy]

That looks fun! And nice rendering. Have done a few "renderings" for smaller stuff for myself, but they're usually sketches. Only the bigger stuff for work gets CADD drawings. What software are you using?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Man you are a dork


You hand making or kit?

there is no kit to put a custom LS motor, AR5 manual, C4 suspension in a 1952 Fiat Topolino. nearly 100% will be custom. everything from the oil pan, intake, accessory mounts, radiator, plumbing, frame, coil-over mounts, air-cup kit, roll cage, dash, HVAC assembly, seats, fuel tank, exhaust.... Just spending a bit of time on the CAD station in between measuring....... prior to fabricating or having fabricated.

 

[flashback]

That's crazy! I hope I'm around to see it, I'm old so you need to get going!

 

[Scott Danforth]

That's crazy! I hope I'm around to see it, I'm old so you need to get going!

The term you mean is vintage

 

[matt167]

That’s pretty cool. Get a good old 4.8L and throw some boost at it. Would be 600 hp all said and done. I just stuck my A bone chassis in the garage yesterday. it had been in the back of my wife’s truck since Sunday. I may pick up the cab tomorrow from my late grandparents ( my mom owns the house now ) where it’s been for a decade.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I need ground clearance and transmission clearance. so I am going to rock a LS4. its the FWD version of the LS family. 5.3 liters, all aluminum. Will be rocking a Quartermaster clutch and the AR5. this will allow me to lower the motor 2" in the chassis and have some leg room.

 

[Scott Danforth]

@matt167 , doesn't the alternator on the 4.8 have a vacuum pump on the back side? Any idea on the thru-shaft diameter if the pump was removed?

 

[matt167]

@matt167 , doesn't the alternator on the 4.8 have a vacuum pump on the back side? Any idea on the thru-shaft diameter if the pump was removed?

I’m not sure. The 4.8 I have does not but some apps possibly? I can find out via parts dept since I work for GM now

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thanks. Here is the info from the Amazon listing

Since the Fiat has no room, I am hoping to couple a meziere waterpump on the back

Replaces OEM Numbers: ARROWHEAD: 400-44062, ARROWHEAD (OEM): LR180-509R, DELCO REMAN: 10459467, GENERAL MOTORS: 97116697, 97189650, HITACHI: LR180-509C, LR180-509R, LR180-509RAM, ISUZU: 2902768100, 8971166973, 8971896500, J & N: 400-44062, LESTER: 12335
Compatible With/Replacement For: CHEVROLET / GMC: All Models (By Engine) - Diesel 1998-2001, Tiltmaster W4 1998-2001, Tiltmaster W5 1998-2001, W3500 Tiltmaster 1998-2002, W4500 Tiltmaster 1998-2002, W5500 Tiltmaster 1998-2002, ISUZU: NPR 1998-2002, NPR-HD 2002, NQR 1998-2002

 

[Scott Danforth]

 

[matt167]

I’ll see if the parts or service manual states a diameter

 

[matt167]

I couldn’t find rebuild information ( and subsequent bearing information ) on GM parts. But I did find this. Bearing appears to be 14mm, or 13mm depending on which side https://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/12vhialforch.html

 

[southkogs]

Love the project Scott: really amped to see it done.

Mine is no where near as exciting, but I've been chugging away at a '92 Fox Body Convertible. We're on the road, nothing exciting (2.3l) but I'm working on getting it re-worked as a nice daily driver and road car:

 

[Scott06]

Love the project Scott: really amped to see it done.

Mine is no where near as exciting, but I've been chugging away at a '92 Fox Body Convertible. We're on the road, nothing exciting (2.3l) but I'm working on getting it re-worked as a nice daily driver and road car:
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I think you will find the 2.3 pretty durable and previous owners will not have beat the snot out of it like they would have with a 5.0

 

[southkogs]

It is a good little motor. Transmission seems to be a sissy, but so far it's mostly doing what it's supposed to.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Mine is no where near as exciting,

yours is exciting in its own way...... like cruising down the highway and it just quitting.... .... just kidding. dont you have an old T-bird as well?

 

[Bob_VT]

My "other project" is a 1973 BMW R75/5 which is the same year as the first BMW I rode in 1974. There is a certain amount of simplicity is the older stuff. Happy New Year!

 

[matt167]

I have my grandfathers ‘71 CB 500/4 on the back burner as well. Another winter project