Roger Walling 702 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I have been installing a new engine in my 84 Fierro. Not that it needed one, but because I was totally bored without going anywhere. ( It did add 4 cylinders though, making it worth while) What project did you undertake to pass the time? Link to post Share on other sites
Alex D. 143 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 43 minutes ago, Roger Walling said: ( It did add 4 cylinders though, making it worth while) You added 4 cylinders, so you installed a V8 or a V10. Please elaborate. Link to post Share on other sites
GregLaR 2,870 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I seem to have a dozen projects going on all at once,cars, vintage lamps, a newly acquired icebox from 1917, the backyard gardening, relearning German with the Pimsleur method and several others one. Trouble is, I just can't find the time to finish any one of them and I don't know why! Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,773 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend - Page 107 - Buick - General - Antique Automobile Club of America - Discussion Forums (aaca.org) Link to post Share on other sites
motoringicons 496 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Red brass speedsters seem to be a "thing" for me this year. This Covid-acquired, 1915'ish Rajo-Ford kept me busy and was great fun to drive during the fall. Another red brass speedster (also four cylinder and OHV, but much bigger and older) entered the garage just before Christmas. It is a car I wanted since I was a kid and will certainly keep me busy during winter and spring in preparation for summer driving events. Edited December 30, 2020 by motoringicons (see edit history) 7 Link to post Share on other sites
1937hd45 3,287 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Nice looking Speedster! Great to finally get a car you remember from the past. Took me 50 years to finally have a 1911 Hupmobile. Maybe 2021 is the first time it will be running again. Best wishes for 2021! Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Wetherbee 743 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Even though my wife and I both picked out our presents from Santa (she wanted a painting and I got a Pierce Arrow service bulletin book) I started these a couple months ago as a gift to her. I hadn’t carved anything in over 20 years, and yes I need some practice, but she was both surprised and happy that I thought of something special. It took a lot longer than I expected because of the wood I chose but between it and my Pierce engine I haven’t been bored... 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Brass is Best 1,905 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I have been buying cars, fixing cars, driving cars, building model cars, looking for cars to buy, selling cars, drawing cars, and other car related activities. I have also been taking care of the cats. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Walling 702 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 9 hours ago, Alex D. said: You added 4 cylinders, so you installed a V8 or a V10. Please elaborate. A V10 would not fit my car or my budget ! Link to post Share on other sites
John348 1,745 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 This has given me some reflection time. I sat back looked at all of the things I accumulated and realized most of it is going to get tossed when my time comes. So I started selling things on ebay, and it sort became a 20 hour a week job to keep me busy. I have so many extra parts (like all of us do) that I now realize I will never get to use. It has become my "Virtual Hershey." I do miss my friends, but I am beginning to see some empty space on the shelves, and I have been putting a few bucks in my pocket for the next project 2 Link to post Share on other sites
padgett 2,589 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 "adding 4 cylinders" probably an Archie kit. Link to post Share on other sites
hidden_hunter 297 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 A mini me Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Stoneberg 1,425 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 We started off fixing the AC on my 1960 Buick Electra. It turned into an engine rebuild, new suspension, new brakes and blasting and painting the front end of the chassis. We are just about to start putting it back together. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Walling 702 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 12 hours ago, padgett said: "adding 4 cylinders" probably an Archie kit. No, it is a 305 with a TH700R4 (Think about it for a while) Link to post Share on other sites
padgett 2,589 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Put it in the front ? (TH700R4 is for a front engine rear drive). Archie kit mounted a SBC transversely in the back. Link to post Share on other sites
Jubilee 60 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Been practicing and honing my paintless dent repair skills on some of the “new” (1985 & up) vehicles. Very impressed with the results. Only problem is that due to advanced age, have trouble reaching around and patting myself on the back. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Walling 702 Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 On 12/31/2020 at 10:55 AM, padgett said: Put it in the front ? (TH700R4 is for a front engine rear drive). Archie kit mounted a SBC transversely in the back. Ok, nobody guessed it, I put it in the middle. ( I had previously lengthen it a little bit) I built this a a driver not a race car. Who said that I was bored? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Dobbin 1,137 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Roger, what the H^^^ is that? Will it be full fendered or open wheeled? Is the chain part of the steering or braking system? Would love to hear what it is that you are building. The back body section looks Fiero, with the Fiero roof line becoming a wing. Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Walling 702 Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Paul, the chain draped over the body is used to pull the wheeled dolly that it is sitting on. This is what I started with a few years ago. Then I lengthened it to make a two seater. That is where I am installing the engine now. The engine replacement came about when we we having coffee on our usual Sat . morning meeting. A friend came up with the wild idea and I said "Why not!" Moral of the story " Do not listen to people with nothing to do" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Walling 702 Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 (edited) 1 hour ago, Paul Dobbin said: Roger, what the H^^^ is that? Is the chain part of the steering or braking system? Paul, please don't come up with the idea of using the chain for steering the car. ( I am highly open to hair brained ideas and I don't need any more problems to employ my engineering skills to.) 😉 Although it did work pretty good on steam powered tractors...Hmm... Edited January 1 by Roger Walling (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Alex D. 143 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 one of the symptoms of COVID is no taste. Have you been tested? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
padgett 2,589 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Brandon Brown or ChickHicks ? Link to post Share on other sites
95Cardinal 1,009 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) I dragged this home in March... It's a 1933 Pontiac sport coupe that a previous owner started to build into a hot rod in the late 70s or early 80s. This is the ride height and stance mock-up: Engine and transmission are ready; 1966 Pontiac Overhead Cam 6 with a 700R4 and a 3.73 axle. I will be replacing what's left of the body wood with sheet metal. I figure I have at least 3 more years of work to do... Edited January 5 by 95Cardinal (see edit history) 3 Link to post Share on other sites
TerryB 3,307 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, Alex D. said: one of the symptoms of COVID is no taste. Have you been tested? OUCH! Link to post Share on other sites
JonW 53 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 My solution is not a car, although I have some miscellaneous things I could be doing with the ones I have. My COVID-fighter was a 3D printer. I've never ventured into this arena before, and the learning curve has been steep. I had to learn about the printer itself (no small task), the software to design the objects to be printed, and the software to translate the design files to files the printer can read. As frustrating as it has been at times, it's also been very rewarding. I've made fire extinguisher brackets for several of my cars, a reproduction spark plug loom holder for Buicks, holster clips, GPS mounts, seat spacers and more. I'm currently working on a way to repair the gas pedal on my '63 LeSabre. I've made some things to use around the house as well. It's been quite a trip with it, and I'm glad I decided to take the plunge. Here's one of my fire extinguisher mounts: 3 Link to post Share on other sites
padgett 2,589 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 What printer did you buy ? Link to post Share on other sites
JonW 53 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I have a Tronxy XY-2 Pro. Works fine, but not a lot of support for it. Link to post Share on other sites
3macboys 566 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 4 hours ago, JonW said: My solution is not a car, although I have some miscellaneous things I could be doing with the ones I have. My COVID-fighter was a 3D printer. I've never ventured into this arena before, and the learning curve has been steep. I had to learn about the printer itself (no small task), the software to design the objects to be printed, and the software to translate the design files to files the printer can read. As frustrating as it has been at times, it's also been very rewarding. I've made fire extinguisher brackets for several of my cars, a reproduction spark plug loom holder for Buicks, holster clips, GPS mounts, seat spacers and more. I'm currently working on a way to repair the gas pedal on my '63 LeSabre. I've made some things to use around the house as well. It's been quite a trip with it, and I'm glad I decided to take the plunge. Here's one of my fire extinguisher mounts: For anyone using those holders make sure that you zip tie the pin in place with ties like these: https://www.amazon.ca/Leadseals-PlasticTamper-Extinguishers-Disposable-Self-Locking/dp/B07K89DP2F?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&psc=1 Don't ask me how I know..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
3macboys 566 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Not so much a project for me, except that it is going to help to clean up the shop. I have my two youngest boys, 16 and 24, designing and building a rack to hold front axles and rear ends. So far they have their design and list of materials. I'll supervise but they are doing all of the work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keithb7 1,371 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 I planned to rebuild my flat head engine. Well it turns out "waiting for parts" is my new winter hobby. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 610 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Looking to get this gold plated.. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew46Coupe 68 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Roger, your project reminds me of the Bedelia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alex D. 143 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Roger, I can now see your vision. A money maker. A ticket to ride! Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,275 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 1/1/2021 at 10:32 AM, Roger Walling said: Roger, I really like the Douglas Dauntless dive-bomber seating arrangement. Have you thought about putting a rearward facing machine gun in the back seat? 😄 Seriously, though, It looks like a lot of fun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Dobbin 1,137 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 What is your project to prevent Covid boredom? It seems to be that I read more complete threads here in the AACA General Discussion Forum. I know that I'm not alone in this activity. I'd rather be touring somewhere else in one of our antique cars. Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Kingsley 596 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I build scale models. I completed all of these in 2020, my new personal record for most in one year. In case you can't tell, I'm a big NASCAR fan. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
TerryB 3,307 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I like those early NASCAR models! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Kingsley 596 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Thanks Terry, I just got an order of decals in last fall that is mostly 60s and earlier. Have to find the donors to put them on. The 50s cars are 1/64, Hot Wheels size. I just returned from Wal-Mart with a 57 Plymouth that will eventually become this car: sometime later this year. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
TerryB 3,307 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Have you seen this Matchbox Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,275 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, Billy Kingsley said: I build scale models. I completed all of these in 2020, my new personal record for most in one year. In case you can't tell, I'm a big NASCAR fan. Impressive! By my count, that's five cars a month. No way could I do that! BTW, who drives the #43 car in light blue? I had presumed that number was retired with Richard Petty. Kyle Petty I suppose? I don't know much about NASCAR. Link to post Share on other sites
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