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« Reply #90 on: January 27, 2020, 05:04:54 am » |
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A few updates on the tanker build project. This weekend I decided to start building the chassis with tubing 1 1/2 size . Bought from Harbor Freight the tube bending jig and also will be getting the Reliable tube bending jig which is different than the Harbor Freight one. In the previous pictures you can see that I had to cut the lip off so that the chassis can be sitting evenly with the edge of the bottom part of the tanker. I had the template that was made to trace the outline for the addition that was made by adding 25 inches in the center.
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« Reply #91 on: January 27, 2020, 05:08:14 am » |
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Here you can see where I had installed the tubing on the edge of the tanker flush so that when the top part of the tanker will sit evenly and will be fastened with zus fastener. Next I will be shaping the inside ribs of the tanker floor area.
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« Reply #92 on: January 27, 2020, 05:13:27 am » |
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This is the Harbor Freight jig i am using and was fairly easy but took some time to have all the tubing to fit evenly.
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« Reply #93 on: February 05, 2020, 17:22:00 pm » |
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A few update on my Belly Tanker project . I decided with my son that this one will be mostly with the German Look .Using some of the paint scheme from the German fighter bomber of World War 2 .
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« Reply #94 on: February 05, 2020, 17:23:41 pm » |
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A few more pictures .
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« Reply #95 on: February 05, 2020, 17:25:05 pm » |
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A few more
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« Reply #96 on: February 05, 2020, 17:27:32 pm » |
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This tanker will have a stock 1600 CC engine as it will be plenty of power for it .
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« Reply #97 on: February 05, 2020, 17:29:24 pm » |
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It will have a stock carburetor when done with a custom exhaust system that my son will be building for it .
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« Reply #98 on: February 05, 2020, 20:52:17 pm » |
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A few update on my Belly Tanker project . I decided with my son that this one will be mostly with the German Look .
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« Reply #99 on: February 05, 2020, 21:25:44 pm » |
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Thanks for the support on my build idea . And possibly the black cross at the rear.
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« Reply #100 on: February 27, 2020, 17:22:19 pm » |
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I have cut a portion of the pan head so I could install the steering box in the middle.
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« Reply #101 on: June 19, 2020, 16:41:19 pm » |
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Here a few more pictures of the progress on my Belly Tanker powered VW 1600 cc . A lot has been done since last time i had posted . I have posted numerous pictures on Facebook if you want to follow my build.
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« Reply #102 on: June 19, 2020, 16:43:27 pm » |
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Few more pictures of the progress .
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« Reply #103 on: June 19, 2020, 16:50:45 pm » |
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My son has been doing all of the chassis build with cardboard to be use as templates to make the bend where they will need to be done on the hydraulic tube bender he had made .
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« Reply #104 on: June 19, 2020, 16:56:21 pm » |
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I am using a type 3 engine as it will be easier to fit the shroud as the type 1 is sitting to high with no clearances .
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« Reply #105 on: June 19, 2020, 16:58:47 pm » |
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All tubing is only tack welds for now until the chassis is all done than he will finish the welds .
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« Reply #106 on: June 19, 2020, 17:01:33 pm » |
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As you can see here the upper part of the chassis will be removable as needed to lift the engine and trans out as one unit .
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« Reply #107 on: June 19, 2020, 17:04:27 pm » |
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Here we are working on the rear of the trans support with fabricated bungs . Also we will be using the cable system for the shifting .
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« Reply #108 on: June 19, 2020, 17:05:52 pm » |
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More will be posted next week as we make more progress .
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« Reply #109 on: June 19, 2020, 19:47:04 pm » |
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Fantastic build, and so interesting to read and watch.
I came close to getting hold of two Sabre-tanks last year, but the guy just disappeared from the web. Anyway, When I see the effort, knowledge, skills and will you guys got, and not to forget, to really see what it takes...I think I'm happy I never got those tanks.
Anyway, If you opt for that "german look", I'd say Messerschmitt 262 Schwalbe, look no further.
Good luck. I'll be sure to follow!
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« Reply #110 on: June 25, 2020, 19:58:34 pm » |
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Looking fabulous already! Thanks for sharing here to for the non FB guys  . Wout |
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« Reply #111 on: June 26, 2020, 07:18:03 am » |
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Congratulations to both of you!
What a nice build! Inspiring and anything "different" that is nicely built, makes me smile.
Well done! I am clicking the box for "notify me of replies".
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« Reply #112 on: September 29, 2020, 06:26:56 am » |
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This is a great build Frenchis This popped up on my youtube selections -- It needed to be shared https://youtu.be/8hjUpADqURg |
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