Exciting times.
I'm arranging an engine to be delivered via many helping hands by fellow DSK'rs Thanks guys
And now anything I do to the van can actually be seen without having to go under it:D
So from now on its only going to look better every time I work on her.
In welding class last night I finally made some caster wheel stands to make life easier in my garage,
In total it set me back $145
$100 was for the caster wheels that I can lock to stop movement, the rest in steel and bolts.
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Before I could finish welding on the support bracket, my welder stopped feeding the wire:( But its holding fine for now
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This is supported by the top two bolts for the beam, it feels very solid
Looking good Joe. You're ripping along so quickly that I'm having trouble keeping up with the story. I have to check every day to see what progress you're making.
It's like following a very well produced Kombi soap opera.
Maybe I should stop complaining when the wife watches Home and Away...
Nah!!! Keep up the great work.
Daryl makes a comeback
Be careful Joe, the stands are a great idea but have drastically narrowed and raised the COG of your bus. Just like Coupons, I work with heavy stuff and finding the point of balance of that stuff.
Plus I would be keen to see a brace between those two front legs. Make it so it bolts on, or even tek screw something to stop it from twisting.
Once you have the engine purchase sorted, let me know where and when and we'll sort out the mule
Good advice, In that case I may use my jack stands when I'm working on it and just use the wheels when I need to move it around. Its given me so much more room pushing it sideways against the wall
If it's up against the wall Joe, it can only fall one way Keep the wheels on because they are handy, just make sure you have a back up plan.
Simple rule of thumb is don't get between two things that are heavier than you.
Use the castor wheels and chuck a jack stand in underneath for ... just'in......
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martinigreenbus wrote:If it's up against the wall Joe, it can only fall one way
Simple rule of thumb is don't get between two things that are heavier than you.
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So....
No hopping in the cot between 2 big mammas...?
You dont know what your missing, wingman...
PS..
Good work as usual Joe...
Wanted..Barny bits or 60's Supercharger other than Judson
if you want an engine i have a 1600 you can have for free . came out of my 57 and runs ok it has everything but alt and i'm in dandenong
even has extractors (mufler needs welding
if you want it pm me
joeM wrote:How generous are some people? I cant believe that Damo99 gave me a perfectly good twin port 1600 engine.
Cant thank you enough mate
What would I do without DSK?
Talk to your missus / wife/ life partner/ main squeeze / cheese and kisses..??
Shed time is the best time...
Wanted..Barny bits or 60's Supercharger other than Judson
