Walt G Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) It's all fun - the "What are you working on now" - the "automobila to view" "Period Images" it is a learning process, the odd but interesting keep us going to get our minds clear for a few heartbeats about all the serious stuff we have to cope with. Seeing all the projects ( car, house, parts, stuff) being worked on is an inspiration - also justifies that there are others out there that are as crazy as I am ! Little " insignificant"?? things that just mean so much and make us happy to know that they still exist. We are a community of characters . You can look here and think , "gee and I thought I was bad, look at what they do, have, like" . Makes you feel like you are sane ..........................maybe😇 Edited December 18, 2021 by Walt G (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) This is new territory for me…….Yesterday I finished installing the triple gears, drums, clutch discs (26!), clutch drum, driven plate and clutch spring on the side of the flywheel shown. Now I have to turn it over (dang, they are sure heavy!) and install all the piles shown on the left……16 of this, that, those, these, them + the magnets to make half of the magneto. Model T’s can be a @#$&+*! to work on but I sure do love them….…. Edited December 18, 2021 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Making slow progress on the 1933 Pontiac hot rod project. I had to get the frame sandblasted a second time; it didn't like being in the garage this summer with the pool chemicals. Amazing what Michigan summer humidity and weekly opening the container of chlorine pucks did to my bare steel frame. I just tack-welded the lower brackets for the triangulated 4-link suspension to the frame rails...for the SECOND time. When I installed the brackets the first time, I had the front of the arms too high; had to cut the brackets off, make 2" x 4" tube "spacers" and re-align everything before tack welding the brackets. One step back, 2 steps forward. Disc brakes up front, 2" dropped axle, OEM style parallel leaf spring suspension with modified springs to lower the ride height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Baby steps every day....Getting closer. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Finished assembling my transmission yesterday. I decided to stamp the date on the end of the main shaft for posterity. Someone did the same almost 109 years ago, 2-27-13. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Putting it together after painting it this summer. A great time in the process but I should have taken 4 times the photos when I took it apart! Dave 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Dave39MD said: Putting it together after painting it this summer. A great time in the process but I should have taken 4 times the photos when I took it apart! Dave GORGEOUS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Byrd Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 A few pages back, I showed how the prepping for making parking under the house and making a driveway apron was coming. Well, the Stude and the Mini now have a new home, and can drive in and out without placing boards out from the street curbs ! I'm going to put some different hinges on the doors on the 55's side so they will swing back completely flat, and this will give me about 5 more inches of width. I am also building shelves, have ran air down there from my compressor, and am going to add a couple more lights. Oh, both cars go quite a bit farther back in there, this was a "pose" pic, ha ! The "proper garage" up top now has lots of room too ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I decided to make a simple parking garage for the tractor and blades so they will be out of the weather. I had to take down a good size tree first then start moving rocks and getting the area smoothed out. I had to also redo a water way so that the water will go around the garage. I still have to cut some roots sticking up and will lay pee gravel as a floor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Today its a frozen busted water pipe in the garage! Yay. Its -30C outside. Good times that someday we’ll laugh about. Just not right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 42 minutes ago, keithb7 said: Today its a frozen busted water pipe in the garage! Yay. Its -30C outside. Good times that someday we’ll laugh about. Just not right now. And to think I was annoyed it was 32 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 5 hours ago, keithb7 said: Today its a frozen busted water pipe in the garage! Yay. Its -30C outside. Good times that someday we’ll laugh about. Just not right now. At those temps (-22 f) I hope the cars are OK….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I picked this aluminum gal up at an estate sale last month. It was painted white and did not look right. She is going to be put on a pedestal in the front yard. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I would do that! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldWood Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Sanding a boat bottom. I filled the screw holes yesterday and the epoxy will be much harder to sand tomorrow. Not my favorite way to spend a Sunday, cold wet and windy outside today anyway...........I haven't done a boat in quite a while, forgot how much fun this is. Might stick to cars after this!! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I've been doing a little more on the enclosed awning. Just need to get the metal roofing, side sheeting, and paint. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldWood Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Still sanding.......Anyone want to learn how to build wood boats? I could make good use of an apprentice right about now!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldWood Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I've heard stories of people doing this with lots of friends and free beer. Sometimes it even works...i've heard. I usually do it like this. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I decided to make an industrial bread rack a while ago to help organize some of the material I have in the shop. I finished it up and put all my solid aluminum bar and round stock along with some rubber sheets, brass, copper, and HDP. Now I can see what I have easier. I even have one shelf for extra stuff. I'm sure it will get filled with something. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 @Laughing Coyote Good idea and you are an excellent craftsman…….the fact of the matter (especially around the Perkins house) is if you have an empty shelf, it won’t be for long! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURktman Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 8:40 AM, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: @Laughing Coyote Good idea and you are an excellent craftsman…….the fact of the matter (especially around the Perkins house) is if you have an empty shelf, it won’t be for long! We call that “Clean Table Syndrome”. Any clean table in the lab or workshop gets cluttered faster than the speed of light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURktman Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I had C3/4 fusion Jan 6 so not much work out of me right now, but I did get myself a late Christmas present. I managed to drag it into my workshop and get it off the ground. PrimeWeld TIG 225X. Now to learn how to TIG weld. I need to go get a tank of argon as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 I polished all the chrome on my 1948 Chrysler today…..yes, there is a LOT of chrome on this car! Next up is a wax job. Winter fun! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Started trying to clean out my office/toy room/1931 Dodge Brothers parts storage. It is a daunting task.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 8 hours ago, keiser31 said: Started trying to clean out my office/toy room/1931 Dodge Brothers parts storage. It is a daunting task.... Oh my………good luck John! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: Oh my………good luck John! That photo is after I started and got some walking room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahti35 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 10:36 PM, AURktman said: I had C3/4 fusion Jan 6 so not much work out of me right now, but I did get myself a late Christmas present. I managed to drag it into my workshop and get it off the ground. PrimeWeld TIG 225X. Now to learn how to TIG weld. I need to go get a tank of argon as well. Nice! Tig is fun once you learn to keep your tip out of the pool! My welding teacher always said "we are artists" not welders, made me think of the finished product in a whole new way. Enjoy the new tool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticbuicks Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I’m working on staying warm not projects ……-41degrees tonite the good news ……and -50 overnight for a low ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 9 hours ago, arcticbuicks said: I’m working on staying warm not projects ……-41degrees tonite the good news ……and -50 overnight for a low ! Wow…..and we crab about -20F here in Minnesota! As long as I am in the waxing mood (see above) I decided to go to my storage building and wax my favorite non-automotive toy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 New interior in the Auburn: 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 This weekend I decided to get the tractor barn sided and trimmed out since the weather was warm. It came out pretty good. I just need to caulk all the trim seems and it will be ready for paint. Then add the drip edge, metal roof and some pea gravel after a little more smoothing on the floor and it will be ready for use. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Not mine. just an email.. He has been working on a Kaiser... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Finally getting to the finishing of the installation of insulation and wallboard inside of my garage. Next steps are to bring in the shelving units, clear the floor area of 1931 Dodge parts and continue the restoration of my first Dodge coupe. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I did face time with my son.. He was getting the box organized.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Not sure how many he owns.. I move a few for him.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURktman Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Rebuilding this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) Didn't work on anything today.. just went to the Maine Forest & Logging Museum and let the beasts out to play in the snow. This particular Lombard was setup to plow roads - thus the front wheels rather than skis as most of them had (they can be swapped out quite easily) Hopefully we will have a set of skis for it soon. I guess I miss spoke. We did do a bit of work. Just getting to the museum was an adventure. Its about a mile off the paved road. Here is a photo of the road in. It was total ice. We ran the 10 ton Lombard up the road a bit and down the hill to try to break-up the ice a bit for better traction. The area to the left is where someone piled their car into the snow bank. You can see by the tracks that we tried to turn the beast around but the front wheels just slid so we backed up the hill and found a better spot to pull a three point turn. These machines were designed to run on ice roads so side slip isn't much of an issue though you still have to be careful. A birds eye view of a rare beast out in it's natural habitat. Edited February 22, 2022 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) Yesterday at the Maine Forest & Logging Museum we hosted a film crew. It was a magnificent, crisp March day with a beautiful coating of fresh snow. Needless to say, since they were working on a film project about Alvin Lombard, we just had to get one of his wonderful machines out and and play in the snow with it. It won't be long before mud season is upon us so we made the best of the opportunity - and my daughter got another driving lesson. And we had the 1928 Lombard Model 'T' out and about a bit too Edited March 5, 2022 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Terry, Thank You for posting the great winter videos. As one who embraces winter, it is fun to see others enjoy this season in their own way. I would love to drive one of those machines! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: Terry, Thank You for posting the great winter videos. As one who embraces winter, it is fun to see others enjoy this season in their own way. I would love to drive one of those machines! If your ever out in this neck of the woods just let us know and we can make that happen! Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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