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Something on Wheels

Something on wheels update November 15

Thanks Mike, I have already re-written the post in the right thread.

Cheers

Alex
 
Something on wheels update December 2

However, this stimulated me to do an update ;)

The engine.
Some of you might recognize it: the famous Pratt & Whitney Turbofan, with a constant rotation speed of
4000 rpm, capable of about 100 horsepowers.
Instead of the expected noisy choo-choo, only a soft buzzing is audible.
Of course, there is not exactly an accelerator pedal, it works more as a reversed clutch.
Released, there is no power transport from the engine to the gearbox (yes there is !).
Pressed, the clutch is more and more engaged and torque is supplied to the gearbox.

The system has a standby position, where the water temperature is reduced to just below boiling,
with a very low petblock consumption.
It will be ready to drive in a minute at startup.


The pics, still got to remove some last seems.

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ford_bf.jpg


ford_bg.jpg


Thanks for watching, willem
 
Something on wheels update December 2

Woo hoo! We have a powerplant! :yipee
 
Something on wheels update December 14

Hi all,

Some work on the body and chassis.

The vehicle was originally designed for 15-20 mph, so just a transaxle brake was sufficient.
Now that the roadspeed is 40-50 mph, hydraulic brakes on the front wheels are mounted.
I also gave the body a nice military green color.

ford_bh.jpg


ford_bi.jpg


An overview so far, testfitted.
Still a long way to go !

ford_bj.jpg


Thanks for watching, more to come !
 
Something on wheels update December 27

Hi all,

Some paint !

Dashboard, really needed some more instruments

ford_bk.jpg


ford_bl.jpg


Engine completed, still have to add a more shiny finish on the copper.

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ford_bn.jpg


ford_bo.jpg


Thanks for watching, more to come !
 
Something on wheels update December 27

This is looking more and more excellent! I like it! Correct me if I'm wrong, but is the steering wheel on backwards? Usually the outer ring is projected toward the driver, not pushed back on the stem.
 
Something on wheels update December 27

A lot of the early cars had impalers for steering wheels. It was the norm of the day.
 
Something on wheels update December 27

Okay cool. Thanks for setting me straight. I learned something today. Carry on my friend! :good:
 
Something on wheels update December 27

Hi Duke,

I agree that a large part of this build comes straight out of my mind, but the steering wheel happens to be correct, I checked that against original pictures and the manual.

And I'm happy some people like my creation :)

Thanks to guys like MR.T (and others !) who showed the way how to do imaginary builds !

Willem
 
Something on wheels update December 27

Very cool, Willem. I'm really digging the gauges, their depth looks real. :good: (y)
 
Something on wheels update December 27

willem said:
Hi Duke,

I agree that a large part of this build comes straight out of my mind, but the steering wheel happens to be correct, I checked that against original pictures and the manual.

And I'm happy some people like my creation :)

Thanks to guys like MR.T (and others !) who showed the way how to do imaginary builds !

Willem
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Yeah forget the wheel, that's nothing, what I'm worried about is the live steam condenser being plumbed inline with the reversing harmonic imbalancer. They would never had done that... :smack

:rotf :rotf :rotf :tomato
 
Something on wheels update December 27

moon puppy wrote:
what I'm worried about is the live steam condenser being plumbed inline with the reversing harmonic imbalancer. They would never had done that.
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A matter of fact they did !
My build is the very evidence ! :frantic :beer

willem
 
Something on wheels update December 27

willem said:
moon puppy wrote:
what I'm worried about is the live steam condenser being plumbed inline with the reversing harmonic imbalancer. They would never had done that.
Click to expand...

A matter of fact they did !
My build is the very evidence ! :frantic :beer

willem
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Oh...well...carry on. :rotf
 
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