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Offline Chuck Nukem

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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #60 on: Thursday,July 22, 2021, 07:47:33 AM »
With the final touch complete...the lathe is christened and ready to use!
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #61 on: Thursday,July 22, 2021, 07:59:53 AM »
That is some SERIOUS equipment!! Enjoy  :beerchug:
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #62 on: Friday,July 23, 2021, 07:14:09 AM »
Oh man!! That's awesome. Next, world domination.
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Offline Chuck Nukem

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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #63 on: Sunday,February 13, 2022, 07:57:24 AM »
Here are some shots of my current machining project to adapt a Hewland transaxle to a replica can am car for a customer. The lower section is finished up. The upper section is going to be a challenge as it will integrate the front upper mount and shock mount in to a single monolithic piece. The car originally came with a one-off transaxle that was experiencing problems.

I am also working on an input shaft for a Lotus 23C. I am currently in the development stage on this and am awaiting a spline tool. The real shaft will be 17-4 stainless.

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Offline Chuck Nukem

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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #64 on: Monday,February 28, 2022, 07:45:36 PM »
The can am project is getting close to completion! All that remains design wise is finalizing the rear upper arm pick up point and bracket.

I machined a test piece for the upper front pickup and shock mount. This has proven to be a challenging piece to design because it has many critical dimensions on many planes...

As soon as this is wrapped up it is back to the Europa and casting a bellhousing!
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #65 on: Monday,February 28, 2022, 08:13:18 PM »
That is a pretty piece, Chuck!   :beerchug:
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Offline Chuck Nukem

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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #66 on: Sunday,March 13, 2022, 08:29:51 AM »
After many long nights and weekends the first piece is finished! This completes the swap of the Hewland transaxle to the can am car. The guys are still working on the best route for the shifting rod. We are doing 2 cars, so I have a few more pieces to make today....Then back to Lotus fun!
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #67 on: Sunday,March 13, 2022, 08:43:30 AM »
That looks like a really fun project! Those angles on the shift linkage look pretty severe. I hope those u-joints can take them.
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Offline Chuck Nukem

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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #68 on: Sunday,March 13, 2022, 10:54:45 AM »
Quote from: BDA on Sunday,March 13, 2022, 08:43:30 AM
That looks like a really fun project! Those angles on the shift linkage look pretty severe. I hope those u-joints can take them.

Thanks! They are trying to salvage the best of a less than ideal set up. The whole thing will likely get reworked down the line to travel underneath the shock absorber.
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Offline Chuck Nukem

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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #69 on: Thursday,March 24, 2022, 11:05:39 AM »
Here is the finished product!
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #70 on: Thursday,March 24, 2022, 12:10:49 PM »
That looks great! There are a lot of machining projects on that rear suspension! Did you do them all?
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #71 on: Thursday,March 24, 2022, 12:13:33 PM »
Wow....Nice!  8)
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #72 on: Thursday,March 24, 2022, 04:08:22 PM »
That's Serious!
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #73 on: Thursday,March 24, 2022, 05:18:47 PM »
Very impressive work.
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Re: CNC machining projects
« Reply #74 on: Friday,March 25, 2022, 04:14:02 AM »
My absolute favourite CANAM car! Great work. 
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