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infinitenexus
infinitenexus Reader
11/12/19 6:33 a.m.

What kind of paint job are you planning on doing?

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/12/19 4:30 p.m.
infinitenexus said:

What kind of paint job are you planning on doing?

not sure, something bright

Pete Gossett
Pete Gossett MegaDork
11/12/19 5:48 p.m.

In reply to Ben_Modified :

You should paint it like a school bus & get a flip-out stop sign for the side!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/12/19 6:10 p.m.
Pete Gossett said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

You should paint it like a school bus & get a flip-out stop sign for the side!

laughlaughlaugh

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/13/19 12:21 p.m.

Electric reverse is installed and working!

 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/15/19 6:20 p.m.

got some work done on the outer support bearing and shifter connection.  Just need to add the 3 bars to connect the bearing housing to the engine support framework.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/15/19 6:20 p.m.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/16/19 5:35 p.m.

Outboard bearing bracing is done

 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/18/19 5:36 p.m.

The re re-work of the header is coming along nicely. 

 

Also used some scrap aluminum to cobble together a couple of different shifter for the Hayasubi.  Not quite finished, but close.  Waiting on a pistol grip shifter before I thread the tops.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/19/19 6:24 p.m.

Reworked headers are done and fit great!

Still have some welding to do next time I take the pipes off.

 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/20/19 6:34 p.m.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
11/21/19 12:25 p.m.

Shifter is done!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
2/29/20 5:57 p.m.

Lots of progress has been made on the 360 Van.  It is nearly ready to fire up and take for a test drive as soon as I finish mounting the front seat and seat belts.  Here are some photos of the progress.  The "steering tower" is not finished.  I have been keeping a set of welding gloves on the unfinished pointy part so as to not gouge any important bits. There are a total of 3 cooling fans going in.  2 for the radiator and 1 for the oil cooler which will all work independently. Beyond the tons of finish welding and grinding which are needed, I still need to fashion a scoop under the van to direct air up to the engine compartment and eventually work on mounting a windshield!

Mndsm
Mndsm MegaDork
2/29/20 6:00 p.m.

Ok that intake on the top slays it. Amazing. 

wheelsmithy
wheelsmithy UltraDork
2/29/20 6:05 p.m.

You Madman! Looks Great!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
2/29/20 6:24 p.m.
Mndsm said:

Ok that intake on the top slays it. Amazing. 

Going for that Hot Wheels look!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
2/29/20 6:27 p.m.
wheelsmithy said:

You Madman! Looks Great!

Thanks!  A stealthy trip around the block is imminent!

 

759NRNG
759NRNG UltraDork
2/29/20 6:29 p.m.

I apologize for not seeing this until now.......the Bianchi made my eyes cross and I fell on the floor ......er not exactly...speaking of which, do still have the Bianchi?

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
2/29/20 6:57 p.m.
759NRNG said:

I apologize for not seeing this until now.......the Bianchi made my eyes cross and I fell on the floor ......er not exactly...speaking of which, do still have the Bianchi?

Still have it. Looking for a better engine at the moment

759NRNG
759NRNG UltraDork
2/29/20 8:46 p.m.
Ben_Modified said:
759NRNG said:

I apologize for not seeing this until now.......the Bianchi made my eyes cross and I fell on the floor ......er not exactly...speaking of which, do still have the Bianchi?

Still have it. Looking for a better engine at te moment

Did you incorporate this reverse philosophy on the Bianchi too? .....uh what was wrong with the  650/750 sport bike bullett you have in it now??

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
2/29/20 8:57 p.m.

In reply to 759NRNG :

I have done anything with the reverse in the autobianchi yet.  It has an R1 1000cc now but is well worn.  Looking  for another R1 in better shape.  It is much cheaper to buy another engine than it is to rebuild this one

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
3/3/20 8:09 p.m.
Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
3/7/20 7:51 a.m.

GIRTHQUAKE
GIRTHQUAKE HalfDork
3/7/20 8:22 a.m.

That's so good.

Question- why not a centered seating position? Seems to me that it would be far more comfortable for you; you look contorted around that wheel hump.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
3/7/20 8:59 p.m.
GIRTHQUAKE said:

That's so good.

Question- why not a centered seating position? Seems to me that it would be far more comfortable for you; you look contorted around that wheel hump.

It is surprisingly roomy.  If I slide over to the passenger side I can straighten my legs out completely and if I recline the seat it is comfortable enough to sleep on.  The headroom is a little tight but adequate. So far I am very happy with it!

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