slf-uk 914 #351 Posted March 30, 2015 Ian, another great video and it is good to see this project progressing. It brightened up my Monday. Thanks Iain 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #352 Posted March 31, 2015 Ian, another great video and it is good to see this project progressing. It brightened up my Monday. Thanks Iain Thanks Iain, happy to of brightened up your Monday.. Well, the steering saga continues.. But not for much longer Although the steering kinda worked, it had two main problems. One of them was the Ackerman angle thingy, being not quite right.. A play with moving the track rods a bit higher got it better.. But the main problem was all down to the gearing in the 90 degree steering box thingy.. Lock to lock was only an 8th of a turn of the steering wheel, which of course made the steering very heavy! The only other 90 degree box thingy I have is this odd shaped, very heavy and totally unsuitable for the job final drive from the Honda SilverWing which donated it's engine to a higher cause So a bit of a rethink was needed.. This steering arm was made from 3 bit's of 6mm thick steel.. It fit's here, under the left hand steering pivot hub thingy.. It's on tacked on in this photo.. The steering box thingy was rotated 90 degrees to the right, tilted 90 degrees to the left, reunited with it's original base, and bolted to the flat grey plate that was moved from under the chassis rails to above... I hope you followed that If you did manage to follow the above then you will of guessed by now that Why Not is going lever steer A rather long rod connecting both sides together.. Lock to lock is now a tad under half a turn of the steering wheel which is much better and the steering turns much easier.. Which is nice I think I may well move the connecting rod bit's to behind the hubs which will stop them getting bent should a tree ever be foolish enough to get in the way Oh.. And the steering column needs to be shortened 3 Anglo Traction, nigel and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #353 Posted March 31, 2015 You are having fun. You know that they say. "Where there's a will, there's relatives a way." 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #354 Posted April 5, 2015 Always been amazed by your engineering and metal working skill Ian, very well done, makes some lovely noise too, be good when its all done, you going to let it slip about the cosmetics, is it going to be left as? or painted up? do tell 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #355 Posted April 6, 2015 You are having fun. You know that they say. "Where there's a will, there's relatives a way." Thanks Norm your right, where there's a will there's a way Always been amazed by your engineering and metal working skill Ian, very well done, makes some lovely noise too, be good when its all done, you going to let it slip about the cosmetics, is it going to be left as? or painted up? do tell Thanks Charlie It's tempting to leave WN in its current "rat look", but I think this machine needs a nice paint job... It will be red, but maybe with a few extras Well chaps, the steering is finally sorted and finished apart from a lick of paint, and I'm very happy with how it's turned out in the end It's also nice to get the last of the "big stuff" done and dusted But your going to have to wait for photo's as I forgot to take any yesterday.. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #356 Posted April 9, 2015 A bit of an update for you chaps, as you know he steering is finished, so here's a photo for you. The connecting arm has been moved to behind the hubs which makes the front end look neater and a lot less danger of a tree or something bending it Yes you are seeing right, that is a fake leaf spring on the front.. I will make one out of thicker metal strips just for the Hot Rod look. The fake spring mounts will also add strength to the outer edges of the axle where the big rose joints bolt onto.. Not sure if the front hitch will be staying or going, it adds to the Wheel Horse look and could be handy for fitting weights onto to keep the front end down should needs be Those with sharp eyes may of noticed a two extra somethings in the above photo, this photo might help a bit more.. The clue is, it's the thing just in front of the rear wheel.. Yep, WN now has an exhaust system. Here's the right side mount . The left side needed a step to clear the steering rod thingy.. The step will be made to look a lot neater as it will be on show.. Two foot plate thingys chopped and welded together to make a wide one. The strange cut out needs to be filled, but I might need that hole for the pedals so it can stay for now. And the view of WN which always makes me grin like a Cheshire cat on happy pills 4 Stormin, the showman, meadowfield and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #357 Posted April 9, 2015 Really taking shape now mate, has that " down in the weeds " look. And nothing meaner 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #358 Posted April 9, 2015 Proper low down badass, rat rod! Awesome Gonna have to get that visit organised... 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #359 Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks chaps Yep, get that visit organized Mark Not much to report, the left side foot plate thingy is taking shape. As you can see it needed quite a bit of extra metal to get it to the right shape. And a slight change of plan. The frame I made to be welded under the fender pan is now being welded to the chassis. And the latest Why Not video for ya all.. 4 Alan, Triumph66, nigel and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #360 Posted April 12, 2015 Can't wait to see it painted. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #361 Posted April 12, 2015 Never mind the paint, lets see some doughnuts 2 Vinnetrow and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #362 Posted April 12, 2015 Looking good Ian 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #363 Posted April 12, 2015 Can't wait to see it painted. Strange you should mention paint Norm, I was just looking up paint on Fleabay.. It will be a while before she get's a few coats of shiny stuff though. Never mind the paint, lets see some doughnuts Don't worry Chris, test driving will come before final painting Looking good Ian Thanks Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #364 Posted April 12, 2015 what do you mean waddling around the other workshop 2 Ian and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #365 Posted April 12, 2015 I love those exhaust pipes; uber cool! Looking forward to seeing it painted up and all the detailing completed. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #366 Posted April 18, 2015 what do you mean waddling around the other workshop Wandering not waddling I love those exhaust pipes; uber cool! Looking forward to seeing it painted up and all the detailing completed. Thanks Andrew, yeah the pipes do look cool Paint is a little while off yet though.. Need to test drive it first Well, I've not managed to get much done this week due to a mixture of illness, visitors and having carpet fitted at home.. Both foot plates are now bolted down, I found some bike mounting brackets with captive nuts which came in handy and are much more fun to use than drilling through steel box.. This bit of box does not carry any weight and is only there to stop the top of the foot plates from vibrating.. I will add a little bit of bracing though. Er,,, more to come later as it now looks like I'm off to the workshop today! But here;s something to make you laugh, it did me... I ordered some air filters which arrived yesterday... I may of got my sizes wrong! 7 meadowfield, ranger, nigel and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #367 Posted April 18, 2015 Time for the rest of the update.. The hood stand has had a couple of bit's of box welded to it. Which along with a couple of hefty mounting brackets has put a lot of strength into it, no longer does it wobble when the steering is turned. The n/s foot plate has been fully welded and ground down.. I did for a while yesterday think about having foot gear change and a suicide clutch, but decided I'd rather have both hands on the wheel when the clutch is dropped at 9000rpm This is the mount for the suicide shift made for a bit of thick steel and a cut down bike swing arm bolt.. Shifter mounted and the linkage worked out, though you will have to wait until the linkage is done before you see it. The fender pan has been bolted down, but I thought a photo of 6 bolts would be boring so I didn't take a photo.. And to finish off this update, I needed to work out where the pedals would go so I climbed aboard, at which point Nigel wandered (not waddled ) in and grabbed my camera 8 meadowfield, Alan, Stormin and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #368 Posted April 18, 2015 One word freakin awesome! Oh wait that two words... 2 nigel and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #369 Posted April 18, 2015 Have you thought about a small windscreen / deflector on the bonnet to stop your eyes watering whilst driving round the arena 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #370 Posted April 18, 2015 I can just picture him in flying helmet and goggles. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #371 Posted April 19, 2015 And don't forget the scarf. 3 Stormin, Ian and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #372 Posted April 19, 2015 One word freakin awesome! Oh wait that two words... Thanks mate.. That's two words too Have you thought about a small windscreen / deflector on the bonnet to stop your eyes watering whilst driving round the arena I was thinking of using my welding mask.. Let's hope it's not a sunny day or I won't be able to drive towards the sun I can just picture him in flying helmet and goggles. And don't forget the scarf. Tally Ho Chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #373 Posted April 19, 2015 Fantastic work Ian. Another masterpiece from the Shack! 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #374 Posted April 19, 2015 Looking great and I love the action shots. The last picture looks like something you would see in a John Wayne movie. Iain 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinnetrow 129 #375 Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) You will certainly be losing your hat Ian Edited April 19, 2015 by Vinnetrow 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
