[Franz]

in reply to: KCW randomness #79461

Whoops, I wasn’t thinking about the debris.

More excited about them blowing up over Weston’s shop. Lost in the moment.

It was a full firework display…Some of the debris was from mortar shells too. Most of it probably.

[Franz]

in reply to: KCW randomness #79429

Haha, aiming for Weston actually, Sorry.

You know that we practice fire safety. 😁I had an extinguisher handy too.

[Franz]

in reply to: JJ's projects #78568

I do what I want!!

[Franz]

in reply to: Tom’s 23 Window Deluxe!! #78388

We got Tom new HD transaxle mounts and a powdercoated cradle too…No worries.

I will deliver the drum to drum transaxle (with brakes) to KCW next weekend.

[Franz]

in reply to: Tom’s 23 Window Deluxe!! #78369

Looking good! There are some new ball bearings from McMaster for that steering box…Probably with the front end parts.

You can assemble that front suspension if you want, too.  It’s kind of a hassle for me to be taking it back and forth from Utah, and I know you’re plenty capable….It’ll be easier for you to install it in pieces rather than whole assembly anyways.

The drivetrain is 100% ready. Let us know when you have the rest of the bus completed..Tom, Cole, and I will schedule a time to install the mechanicals and drive/tune this rig in Colorado. Maybe even send Tom on a road trip back home in his bus. Does that sound like a plan?

[Franz]

in reply to: Tom’s 23 Window Deluxe!! #78270

Yeah Kim, I’ve been doing well. Cole and I are helping Tom finish the mechanicals on his bus this summer. We’re ready to install our parts after JJ does his paint and interior work.

I trust all is well with you and family in OZ?

[Franz]

in reply to: Tom’s 23 Window Deluxe!! #78268

Hola, mi amigo.

[Franz]

in reply to: Tom’s 23 Window Deluxe!! #78258

Yes, silver beige on the steering box column, it should match the steering wheel and turn signal switch. Black knee knocker. Does Tom have a good horn button?

Did you find Tom a nice thin-lip parcel tray? We don’t want you to waste time welding and bondo’ing that rusty one.

The steering shaft is probably with the beam parts, or between the garage doors, or maybe behind your solvent tank…The small parts & hardware are in a paint cup under the lid of the parts washer.

[Franz]

in reply to: Tom’s 23 Window Deluxe!! #78076

Yep. The transaxle is finished. It needed a bunch of parts…the old core was in pretty rough shape. We were only able to re-use 3rd gear. It has an original German 4.12 ring and pinion with 0.88 4th gear now.  Being a strait axle conversion, it should get down the highway at 70mph or so.

Diff preloaded .010”, and shimmed pinion depth to get a good contact pattern.

Throw some axle tubes on and it’s ready for Jones whenever he is.

[Franz]

in reply to: Closed to the public. #76834

Why? 😁 Do you want to sweep the floor? I definitely have a comb.

“cuidado con las pulgas ahi viene el peine”

[Franz]

in reply to: BrownCloud KCW baja race team #76822

Cole and I are racing the 1115 class11 on the NORRA 1000 next week. It’s 1300 miles all the way to the tip of Baja @ Cabo. Wish us luck and follow the live tracking.

https://www.norra.com/live

[Franz]

in reply to: Closed to the public. #76821

I hope you’re not calling me a moonlighter because I do some work at 759 Kimball ave on the weekends?

I’ve got an LLC dawg…And I’m willing to help anybody.

[Franz]

in reply to: Parkway projects #76707

Probably should throw in new ball joints, torsion arm seals, tie rods, and steering damper while it’s apart…Don’t forget spring plate bushings too. 😁👍

[Franz]

in reply to: Parkway projects #76702

A brand new Empi beam is like $299.

You couldn’t sand blast and paint one for that price.

[Franz]

in reply to: JJ’s Class 11 Oval #73090

Going to be a 1st place machine now! Good work John. I’m excited for you guys.

I wonder how many other swing axle cars will be there?

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