Friday, January 21, 2011

Friday Inspiration - Astro Skeleton Clock

his is SUPER off-topic from the usual Automotive inspired posts, but I gotta' post this for the sake of mechanical wonders and pure attention to detail!

A number of years ago, I had the privilege of taking a tour of Mark Frank's clock collection. Essentially a basement filled with historical time pieces from all over the world. He has a website called My Time Machines that covers his collection of historical time pieces and other very cool things.

Since the visit, Mark used his knowledge of tower and skeleton clocks to design his very own time piece. It seems like this thing can do about everything but do your laundry for you! Crazy!

The reason for posting this, you ask? Just check out the details of the construction, the planning associated, and ESPECIALLY the fabrication process shown on his website! Took a well-accomplished machinist to achieve such a masterpiece!

Check out the links and pictures below! Then go build something!!!

The breakdown of the project:
http://www.my-time-machines.net/my_current_project3.htm

The construction:
http://www.my-time-machines.net/astro_index.htm






















Thursday, January 13, 2011

414.316 MPH - Congrats to Charles Nearburg!

The breaking of a 45 year old land speed record, once held by the Goldenrod...



The first run...

Registering Your Hot Rod - Info for your state

For those of you who are about to, or once have, gone through the process of getting a title and registering your hot rod, here's a link that may help for the future. It is an Index by state of everything that is required.

Hope it helps someone!

http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62843

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Monday, January 10, 2011

Another update... Progress!

Holidays are over... Back to work! Here's a little progress report...

Before finishing up the door pillar:







After...







Details...




Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Tooling Up! Did I mention I like old tools?

New addition to the shop! My buddy Chris was selling this nice little Powr-Kraft (made by Logan for Montgomery Ward) lathe. Almost ready to use! Just need to finish leveling it, replace the v-belt from the motor to the counter-shaft, align the tail shaft, and reinstall the spindle bearing guard and I'm ready to go!

I love old tools and this one will really come in handy!




Thursday, December 30, 2010

Artist - Chris Piscitelli

Something that has always been inspirational to me is the art work of a great illustrator and/or artist. Because I seem to live under a rock, I just discovered Chris Piscitelli and his hot rod illustrations. WOW! Great stuff! Had to buy one of his "Blue Print" series prints! Some serious talent here!

Check out his work and the prints he has for sale and add a piece of his work to your collection!

Blogger page ---> http://www.design165.blogspot.com/

Web Page ---> http://www.design165.com/









Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Just... well... cool stuff

Lately I've been just REALLY REALLY BUSY with the holidays, family, etc.. Hardly had anytime to work on my own stuff and really even get a chance to do a good blog update. This one STILL isn't very worthwhile, but I thought the LEAST I could do is at least put up some cool pictures.

I've collected these from all over and none of them are pictures I've personally taken. Enjoy them!

More updates after the beginning of the year, including some pictures from the Thanksgiving road trip, updates on my Model A, and also some other things happening in the shop...




















Tuesday, December 28, 2010

'27 T Spade Carillo Roadster at Pebble Beach

Another great lakes roadster! Amazing car!

(pictures found in various places on the internet)