May 23, 2013
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Required to drive it

  • Run a line for the propane tank from the rear to the front.
  • Mount battery box
  • Basic Flooring
  • Cut the belly skid a little for the traction bar and front driveshaft.
  • Seat belt attachment points
  • Propane to 22r adapter plate
  • Mount to hold propane mixer and lockout
  • Gas pedal mount
  • Wiring
  • Dash with new electrical panels
  • Build front and rear drive shafts.
  • Hookup Gauges
  • Mount Radiator and find correct hoses
  • Install  proportioning valve
  • Install ARP studs when they get here from FROR.
  • Weld in seatbelt mounts
  • Fluids and grease
  • Adjust the front low range box so it doesn't interfere with the trans shifter.
  • Hookup Hydro assist
  • Lengthen steering column linkage
  • Run Exhuast
  • Bleed brakes

 

 

Extras not mandatory for test drive

  • Buy some brake lights and head lights.
  • Paint it.
  • Bolt all the misc stuff on.
  • Clevis mount for a D-Ring for the rear winch.
  • Firewall sheet metal
  • Boat sides
  • Skins
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XYZ are operational!
The X, Y and Z axis are operational now. Still have to add gussets for support, tie the plasma into it, wire in the limit switches, finish weld it and build a water table to hold the material. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mJOlqLxqHGg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mJOlqLxqHGg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

Built the main frame for the CNC table and got the gantry in place with the motors mounted.
This update covers about 5 evening worth of work over the past 2-3 weeks. The base of the gantry support is built using 1.5" and 1" sq stock. The gantry was adapted from the old robotic tape libraries to the support table. The stepper motors from CandCNC.Com were adapted to the Gantry using Aluminum plates. I then built an adapter for the Z axis to attach to the slide I bought about a year ago. More in the Original Post In the link or Below..

Designed table base for CNC table
I spent some time in BendTech designing the table base for the CNC table. The end size will be about 5'x5'. The frame will be made of 1.5"x.065 wall Sq tubing and sit about 36-40" off the floor after the casters are installed. More details in the original post below

New motor for the ftoy
Went to Maryville today and picked up a buggy that has a 22RE on propane with a super charger on it. The supercharger is a ...

Buggy Design 1
Designed this chassis last night. Setup for 1 Tons and a V8 or V6. Kind of a ProMod Buggy setup. The tires on it are 40's and the Wheelbase is 110", Width is around 48". Pictures are viewable in the article.

Ftoy Crane..
So I bought a bandsaw that weighs too much for me to move off the trailer and it was to awkward to move without a forklift so I decided it was time to build a crane. I started with some 2" pipe and the ftoy. Pretty basic setup but it works well and lifted the bandsaw of the trailer with ease. The load does fully compress the suspension down to the bump stops because the springs are so soft but it still works. Well on to the photos ....

Lylah Louise Combs is Baptized.
November 9th 2008 Lylah Louise Combs was Baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsport TN. The Baptism was performed by Pastor David Cagle assisted by Elder Amanda Clark. After the Baptism we had lunch at the house.

Winter Upgrades etc
Well I've decided to make a few changes. I've been disappointed with the 22r from day 1. It just doesn't have the torque I want for the wet weather wheeling and muddy hill climbs. So I'm dropping in a 4.3 and a th350 trans mated to the Toy cases.

Just good pics
A few pictures from Chinquapin ORP.

We Rock Jellico, TN
Well dad and I went to WeRock in Jellico with the buggy. Crazy weekend with lots of rain on sat and a good day on sunday. We didn't even complete a course sat but on sunday we finished 3 of the 4. I had a good time and the buggy was tested well but it performed good.
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Well since your on this site then you probably know me, if not then hello.   Obviously you can gather my name from the site, So instead I will tell you a little about myself. 

Education: I am a Graduate of East Tennessee State Univ and have a degree in Computer Science. 

Employment: I work at Lucent Glow LLC.  We do some pretty cool programming stuff there so check it out http://www.lucentglow.com/. 

Hobbies: OK this section is big.  Of course Computers and IT are some of my favorite things. However I really enjoy paddling the regional rivers with our family,  Riding my motorcycle so I can just get away (sold),  my SAS'd Xterra(sold) Little Rubicon that I can go wheelin in and tinkering with welding, the plasma cutter and whatever else I take a liking too. I also enjoy building tools like a CNC plasma or my bender.

Family:  I'm married to my fantastic wife Rebecca!

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Sincerely,

Wesley

 

 
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