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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 27, 2013 15:40:24 GMT -5
I thank you again kind sir.
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Post by bullardino on Sept 27, 2013 16:05:15 GMT -5
I bow to your mastership. That's a stunning job  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 27, 2013 17:32:33 GMT -5
A mere thank you doesn't quite say it, but thank you.
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Post by Leon on Sept 27, 2013 18:14:01 GMT -5
Bruce that is some superb work.Another Karma for you buddy.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 27, 2013 19:26:06 GMT -5
Thanks very much Leon. I really do appreciate your kind words.
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Post by ironhand6 on Sept 29, 2013 9:40:18 GMT -5
AWESOME!! the hood looks esp. cool
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 29, 2013 10:09:01 GMT -5
Thank you very much Clint. I do have to admit I am pretty happy with the results so far.
I have almost finished the steering linkage and tie rod. Again, I am pretty happy with the results (so far). I'm having a little trouble adding the pictures right now, but they will follow as soon as I figure out what I'm doing wrong.
Thank all of you again for following, and for your help and support.
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Post by Teabone on Sept 29, 2013 12:26:27 GMT -5
Bruce
Great job, Ill be interested in seeing how you handle the louvers on the sides of the hood.
Bones
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 30, 2013 10:45:58 GMT -5
Thank you Bones. I'm not real sure how I am going to make the sides of the hood just yet myself. I will let you when I figure it out. I did make a little nore progress on the front end. I should be posting a few pictures in a day or two. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 30, 2013 16:49:23 GMT -5
Hi gang. I did get a little done on Katy's front end. I still need to get the upper steering arm done, but it should be finished in a few days.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 30, 2013 17:37:30 GMT -5
Yes they are! The bendy thing on the left is the steering arm, and the parts at the bottom are the tie rod and attachments.
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Post by Leon on Sept 30, 2013 18:23:30 GMT -5
Great job on the front end parts Bruce. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 1, 2013 9:28:36 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. Slowly but surely (as we have said). I am actually starting to see results every few days on her now. I hope the updates will start being more frequent very soon.
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Post by bullardino on Oct 1, 2013 13:00:03 GMT -5
Will it run on real fuel when it's finished, Bruce? Great job |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 1, 2013 17:11:16 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi. I'm not sure what find of "fuel" will be used (I'm guessing it will be more Sam Adams)  |
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Post by ironhand6 on Oct 1, 2013 22:24:39 GMT -5
great stuff bud! she's gaining momentum huh?
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 2, 2013 8:21:19 GMT -5
thanks Dicky and Clint. We use slightly different fuels, but end up at the same place (hehehe).
Yes Clint, she is really starting to gain momentum now.. It seems like I am finishing something on her every day or two. Before, I was lucky if in finished an assembly in a month.
Thanks again everybody.
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Post by ironhand6 on Oct 2, 2013 9:31:06 GMT -5
Exciting isn't it!
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 4, 2013 15:44:04 GMT -5
Yes sir, it is! I'm making some pretty good progress on the front end right now, and should have some pictures in a few days. I did manage to get the base of the seat finished, and a little more of the cab frame. As always, I thank all of you for following.  |
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Post by ironhand6 on Oct 4, 2013 22:56:37 GMT -5
coolness. was the interior treadplate/diamondplate or smooth sheet?
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Post by Teabone on Oct 4, 2013 23:30:22 GMT -5
Bruce
Nice work like we have come to expect from your bench.
Bones
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Post by bullardino on Oct 5, 2013 1:44:23 GMT -5
Another fine update, Bruce |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 5, 2013 15:54:40 GMT -5
Thanks guys. To answer your question Clint, it is flat plate. I have seen some pictures of the later ZIS trucks that look like they were using plywood (?).
I should have another update on the front end, and brake linkages in a day or two.
Thank you all.
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 7, 2013 18:08:31 GMT -5
Hello everybody. It has been a pretty good week on Katy. The front axle is almost ready to install. The engine is wired, and I started running the brake linkages. Thanks again everybody. I'm having more problems attaching pictures, but here are links to a few of them. URL=http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/vlpbruce/media/S5000254_zps310b0bfb.jpg.html]  [/URL] |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 7, 2013 18:22:13 GMT -5
My Bad! It was a case of operator error with the pictures. Here's a couple of the engine.   Thanks again. |
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Post by Leon on Oct 7, 2013 19:31:11 GMT -5
Fantastic work on the engine and front axle Bruce. |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Oct 8, 2013 7:18:46 GMT -5
Oh my... does that look real or what! I can't keep up with all these builds going on, I just seem to miss the progress pictures as they get buried very fast with all the activity going on here!  Jeff |
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Post by Teabone on Oct 8, 2013 13:05:16 GMT -5
Bruce
It is just getting better all the time, the engine has come out fantastic. I couldnt get the phot link to work though.
Bones
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Post by bullardino on Oct 8, 2013 16:14:08 GMT -5
I agree, fantastic job Bruce |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 8, 2013 16:51:52 GMT -5
Thank you all. The compliments really do mean a lot to me.
I should have a few more pictures very soon.
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