MadModder
The Craftmans Shop => PowerSports => Topic started by: Ross on August 24, 2012, 06:36:19 PM
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Hi everyone,
Today I made a new gearstick for my dads car, it's a robin hood kit car - apologies for the lo Res picture!
He bought it recently fully built, I can't see this being the last mod I'll have to do to it!
(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/2f6d56a2a2431ced717f792894104aa9.jpg)
Here is the gearknob that was replaced, he wanted something a bit more slick and that would be able to grip onto better than the "golf ball"
(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/64e67b64c42479a90f32ea4767056add.jpg)
he wanted something a bit more slick and that would be able to grip onto better than the "golf ball" aboe so here is what I made nothing too special but it fits the purpose!
(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/2a7859814fe2edf65332223332964ca9.jpg)
It has a slight chamfer on the base going up to a radius on the corner. I made the radius with a file on the lathe and tapped an M12 hole to thread into the gearstick.
I haven't picture of it fitted as of yet as I need to polish it some more and it's too dark to fit it!
All in a days work for a lazy Friday!
Ross
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Ross.
I love your Dad's taste in cars! (http://serve.mysmiley.net/love/love0001.gif) (http://www.footballerpictures.co.uk)
That purely functional gear knob, looks just the job too..... :thumbup:
Just wondering......... :scratch:
How long before he lets you try it out?? (http://serve.mysmiley.net/winking/winking0072.gif)
David D
(http://www.mysmiley.net/free-animal-smileys.php)
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That gear knob is much better and in keeping. I've always fancied building a Robin Hood / Caterham etc. They are amazing fun.
:thumbup:
Nick
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Hey Ross...
It looks good... are you going to clearcoat it?
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Ross,
Nicely done, :thumbup: :clap: what material is it made from?
:beer:
DaveH
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Ross,
Nicely done, :thumbup: :clap: what material is it made from?
:beer:
DaveH
Thanks Dave, it's aluminium needs to be light to give the car a competitive edge in sprints!
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Hey Ross...
It looks good... are you going to clearcoat it?
I should really, but its holding well as it is as it doesn't see too much use!