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Re: 72 k20 project
Thanks!
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Re: 72 k20 project
Those handles are sweet! Thanks for finding them. :LOL:
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I caught wind of these when they were in final prototype stage. I called that day and ordered them. my first question was, are you having them polished? Thankfully no. The surfacing work on the cnc is very impressive and gives it a nice bright but not shiny color. I love them.
You betcha. I mentioned how I thought that would be killer when I talked to them. I'm glad they ended up offering that. I'd love to have a set anodized before the pocket was milled in handle, then mill that in raw. I have plans to own more of these... Haha. the colors you can choose from for custom anodizing are pretty vast. |
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Re: 72 k20 project
Those handles are a very nice touch Ryan. Look great.
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do they need to be coated, being raw aluminum?
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I hope they'll sell me 3, for my Suburban
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Ryan, hope all is well. I noticed you haven't posted any progress posts in a while.
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Yes I hope all is good as well. Canada needs its fix of ryanroo fab wizardry as well. Altho I'm in Guatemala as I write this but I still need a fix ......
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Sorry fellas, I didn't realize that it had been so long. Everything is good here and I appreciate the thoughts. My wife is a pretty specialized RN and travels for work. She was able to take a contract locally so it's been easy not to get on the computer as much when we are usually doing things together. I'll post up some pics soon I promise!
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glad to hear all is well. what part of SW CO are you in again? We have family close to Dove Creek and have been back and forth a lit since we've been back.
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Yes we were getting worried... Good to hear things are going well for you both.
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Thanks Pete!
It probably wouldnt be a bad thing. especially depending on where in the world you may be. here i am less worried, but i may drop them off with a paint guy and have a few layers of clear put on them just to assure they stay fresh. Quote:
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anyhow, i will proceed with some pics The diff cover was waiting on tabs last i posted. here is the process for that 4140 insert and a pocketed hole in 6061 for the tab ![]() ![]() ![]() with the cover welded and all mounted up. ![]() the tie rod clamp ![]() ![]() |
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i decided to rebuild the alternator mount. it had the stock cummins upper mount and an adapter plate i made to space it up a bit. i wanted something one piece.
![]() ![]() ![]() part of the motivation for that was the need for air inlet tubing support. i made a bracket down low and a support rod off of the alt mount for the top. now the compressor snout wont be supporting the weight. ![]() ![]() next was oil lines. i used a strait and a 90* #10 ORB adapter to get out of the oil cooler housing. ![]() ![]() the #10 lines split into #8s and go to the dual filters in parallel. they are not tied down in the pics, i built them and hid them on the shelf so they are not in the way for now. ![]() ![]() |
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i also had some clutch pedal things to address. i located the master and mocked up the pedal a while back, but decided to change it up for a better pedal feel and all that.
i guess i didnt take any pics of the firewall bracket for the master. so here is the start of the pedal mod. ![]() ![]() the Valair 3rd gen hydros come with this little rod end on the push rod. the tabs are its future ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() i am also stretching the line between master and slave to far for reliable long term operation, so i picked up a few of these adapters for the pivot ends they use. i will build the line when i pull the bracket off the firewall for paint. ![]() i also have the brake pedal and push rod rigged up but have a few more things to do to call to it paint ready. |
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I also finally dragged the welder over and welded the rear shock mounts. i should get some limit straps soon for the rear. once i have them i can mount the tabs and paint all this.
weld pics.... ![]() ![]() i also sketched this flare press tool and had a buddy burn it out on the cnc. the punch is 4140 ![]() ![]() it makes a 37* tube flare on 1" .065" wall SS sanitary tube. ![]() all made up and threaded on a #16 adapter. i have a cart-full of sanitary ells and some more tube to make up what will end up being the oil pick up tube, when i get to there... ![]() Last edited by ryanroo; 07-31-2016 at 11:22 AM. |
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Re: 72 k20 project
Ryan,
Thanks for the updates. Very nice work as usual. Do you need an apprentice? ![]()
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You were trying to make a event in Augst weren't you? Going to make it ? And yes as always , great work . But I bet you allready knew that . Lol
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Re: 72 k20 project
Here you go again making us all look bad, haha nice job as always!
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Beautiful work Ryan!
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As usual great work!
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That all looks awesome! I really like all your fittings and hoses. It'll look great for a long time.
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Thanks! I apreciate it! thanks! Thanks! my hope is that i dont have to worry about it for a long time. and it looks nice. that too. haha |
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Very nicely done
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