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JollieOllie
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 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:24 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| We have heard how these chassis were sometimes used for later test vehicles, perhaps that is the intent here, put it with another non-1937 body? |
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Undis
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 2:31 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Rear cross member, right rear floor pan and battery tray.
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cory464
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:55 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| Jack O'Neill wrote: |
| kdfkid wrote: |
| First driving chassis and then the body. |
Finally we'll see one of those with the right proportions!
Not sure if telling us would be a spoiler, but did you guys unearthed any other surviving original parts from the prototypes? Not that it matters, but since the 38/6 thread, I wont be surprised if a door or an entire bonnet comes up!
Can't wait to see which colour you will choose... whichever it is, I'll respray my scale model accordingly =) |
A couple things i know for sure,
1. these guys work fast, and do amazing work.
2. if any parts exist, they know about them or have them.
3. they don't start a build until they have everything they need.
4.they keep secrets well.
just hang in there, i can guarantee it will be a worthwhile read, with plenty of surprises . |
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Jack O'Neill
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| Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| cory464 wrote: |
just hang in there, i can guarantee it will be a worthwhile read, with plenty of surprises . |
I know, but I'm a typical Star Trek fan, always looking for spoilers before the final release. And this build for me is like a crossover were they bring Shatner and Nimoy back, with a cameo from Patrick Stewart and Avery Brooks =) |
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Two Glove Boxes
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| Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| beautiful work! |
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Undis
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:02 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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I been waiting to see pictures of this moment for a number of years and finally it happened. The chassis tunnel was opened up for cleaning, checking and repairs. Finally we see what a 1937 chassis looked like inside the tunnel.
The moment of truth!
Bottom plate removed and all the tubes finally exposed for the first time in 80 years!
Looking healthy
Brake cable tubes, copper fuel line and wiring harness tube.
From left to right:
Fuel line and brake cable tube.
Clutch cable tube, accelerator and choke cable tubes.
Hole for the shifter rod.
Wiring harness tube.
Tube for the cable that operates the starter switch.
Brake cable tube.
Fuel line exit point on the frame fork.
Shifter mounting point and shift rod holder.
Hand brake mounting point.
Tube for the cable that operates the starter switch and choke cable tube.
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djfordmanjack
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Undis
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:23 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Some small updates.
First test pressings of floor pan ribs.
and cross-members
The nose-job is also getting there.
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Bassdriver
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:34 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Another crazy unbelievable project, love it! Keep going   |
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Undis
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:16 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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More progress. The pans are being made up of several pieces just like originally. The pieces look flimsy by themselves but once it is all welded up and hefty cross-members added the whole floor structure will be as strong as ever.
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pastellgreen
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:41 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Stunning work!
Is there any plan what components as engine, axle and gearbox will be used? Did anything else pre 1938 survived like these cylinderheads in 1960?
I wonder if they are still there and if more parts survived... |
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splitjunkie
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:25 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Supposedly there were other parts attached to or found with this chassis but those have yet to be revealed.
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Jack O'Neill
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:09 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| Store some of the dust left over from the sanding, so I can put it in the paint for my model =) |
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Undis
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:30 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Finally the left hand side floor-pan is getting finished. All the ribs are reproduced exactly as on the original chassis. Each panel is welded to form the length of the floor. Sturdy cross-members are then welded from the bottom to give rigidity. Notice how the sides of the floor pan are parallel.
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jwp67
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| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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That's amazing! You sir have some serious talent.
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Undis
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 2:13 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| jwp67 wrote: |
| That's amazing! You sir have some serious talent. |
The work is being done by the team of experts at Hessisch Oldendorf in Germany. I'm just the messenger here. |
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cory464
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:35 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| Undis wrote: |
| jwp67 wrote: |
| That's amazing! You sir have some serious talent. |
The work is being done by the team of experts at Hessisch Oldendorf in Germany. I'm just the messenger here. |
thank you for providing the messenger service. the amount of work these guys do, at the level they do, in the time they do is just incredible. keep us updated!! |
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JollieOllie
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:32 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Thanks Undis!
Any chance of getting a close-up of the board with photos and diagrams that they are presumably using to assist them? |
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Rokseth
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:31 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Is it a W30 front beam that we see under the table?? |
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Undis
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| JollieOllie wrote: |
Thanks Undis!
Any chance of getting a close-up of the board with photos and diagrams that they are presumably using to assist them? |
Most of the photos were already posted at the beginning of this thread. That's the reference being used in this reconstruction. We are lucky to have plenty of detailed technical photos of the early chassis. |
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