Danny's Teardrop # 2...Completed

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Postby halfdome, Danny » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:14 am

sdtripper2 wrote:Danny:

I been watching ~ :)

Many craftsman will have their precision measurement tools in the toP draws of their work bench.
Your workmanshiP always seems to have a plan and execution that is representative and worthy
of the toP draw. Your clean thoughtful progression is always a pleasure to see as you share with us.
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Thanks Tony, Dave & Steve I appreciate your kind words. As much as I need the work, last night I could have laid down the floor, put up the walls and front and rear bulkheads/face frames. I even have the raised panel doors for the cabin built. It was sad to roll my new chassis out into the cold wet night :(. I don't really have a covered place to store it so next time it's got to go together all at once including the outside skins. This job will only last a week in a half but it sounds like they could have more work for me. I the mean while I'll stain & finish parts as time permits. I've often wondered how much the raised panel in the doors weighed, just 8.2 pounds for the 4 doors, not much added weight for a top notch door that will last. :D Danny
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Postby Classic Finn » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:26 am

Danny that be lookn Dynooomite. :applause: :applause: :applause:

Very Nice :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What type of wheels are you using Danny?

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Postby halfdome, Danny » Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:12 am

Classic Finn wrote:Danny that be lookn Dynooomite. :applause: :applause: :applause:

Very Nice :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What type of wheels are you using Danny?

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There from U.S. WheelHeikki same as before. :D Danny
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Postby Classic Finn » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:58 pm

Very Nice Danny :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I just love them smoothies.

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Postby benzu » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:44 am


There from U.S. Wheel Heikki same as before. Danny


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How much are those wheels? They would look great on my td.

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wheel size?

Postby aggie79 » Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:11 pm

I like those wheels too! Could you let us know the wheel size you are using? (diameter, width & offset)

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Re: wheel size?

Postby halfdome, Danny » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:34 pm

aggie79 wrote:I like those wheels too! Could you let us know the wheel size you are using? (diameter, width & offset)

Thanks.

I got them from Summit Racing, USW 52-5610. The price includes the hub cap, shipping is free but you pay about $11.00 to place an order. You can also get them from Discount Tire locally or any tire dealer that carries U.S. Wheel. :D Danny
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:01 pm

I made some progress the past few days. Got the chassis all wired for highway lights and started pre-finishing the walls, face frames, shelves and dividers. This is the easiest way to make a TD and no runs in the finish 8) . Might get the walls up tomorrow if everything goes okay. :D Danny
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Postby Juneaudave » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:30 pm

Looks great!!! I take it you spray!!! What's with all the sticky notes on te cabinets?
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:54 pm

Juneaudave wrote:Looks great!!! I take it you spray!!! What's with all the sticky notes on te cabinets?
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Don't enjoy it but HVLP is the only way to finish. The stickies :roll: must be reminders to buy things. That's where the phone is and it's my little shop office so to speak. I think I even wrote in felt pen on one door. They are melamine doors, easy to clean off with lacquer thinner. The other doors in the shop are Maple, Oak & Teak left over from projects (scraps) so I can't mess with them ;) . Danny
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:26 pm

I was able to get quite a lot done working on TD-2 Friday and today (Sunday). I attached the floor and one wall Friday and did the rest today. I poked my head out the shop door at 3 PM and saw sunlight :shock: and heard people mowing lawns, no snow???. I'm going to mow mine now :lol:. I'll lacquer the ceiling tonight so I can install it tomorrow. Danny
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Postby cuyeda » Sun May 04, 2008 2:28 am

Danny,

A few questions on your build. First, your doing excellent work when you have the time to build. What type of ply is the top skin in this picture? Is there some type of primer on it?

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#2: Do you have a picture of your battery trays installed? I am curious where it ended up at. I like the front tongue boxes, and was thinking to put batteries in there, but if it could be relocated, there would be more space for other things in the front box.

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Postby halfdome, Danny » Sun May 04, 2008 10:33 am

Cliff, the top is covered in two layers of 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood, no finish. You could get by with one layer I just like to overlap seams to keep everything nice & tight with smooth curves. Here's a photo of the battery trays from http://www.speedwaymotors.com. I bought the bolt in ones as they looked easier to weld to my chassis. I cut access holes in the floor for easy R&R of the batteries as they are very heavy when trying to install from the garage floor. I'm making small hatches to cover the holes and I'm using "T" molding, weather stripping and screen door catches (on the underside) to make it all work. :D Danny
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Tue May 20, 2008 8:27 pm

I've made some progress in the past few days. I'll hook up the highway lights tomorrow and take it for a spin around the block just for fun.
I still need to build the galley cabinets, finish up the cabin doors and lots of AC/DC wiring. :D Danny

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Postby doug hodder » Tue May 20, 2008 8:31 pm

Danny, you're blowin' and goin' on this build! It really looks great!!! I'm with you on the cabinets. Build what you want for the look you want and worry about cutting weight somewhere else. Everyone notices the cabinets, especially yours. Not a place to cut corners. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Doug
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