Superformance are the company licenced by Safir (USA) to use the GT40 name & chassis numbering sequence.
Jimmymac & Alistair's Monocoque Cars
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JimmyMac
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My first 3D scan at home with the new machine. It was unbelievably simple to set up after I sorted out the VisualC++ files.
I needed a simple example to try first so I went for a Holman & Moody remote oil filter take-off casting. The 12v bevelled rotary table is a boon.
I needed a simple example to try first so I went for a Holman & Moody remote oil filter take-off casting. The 12v bevelled rotary table is a boon.
JimmyMac
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Another day of chilling rain.
So far I made a list of parts being scanned in 3D for pattern making to make spares for Alistair and myself.
100% Original castings or parts used :
4-bolt ZF Bellhousing ( 1 original and 1 good copy to calculate shrinkage bolt spacing )
ZF Side Shift Lever Brackets - 2 types
ZF-0 Top Cover
ZF-0 Side Plates
ZF-1 Rear Cover
ZF Oil Cooler Pump
XF Distributor
Alternator Bracket
Damper Pulley
Gearshift bulkhead bearing housing
Plastic Wiper parts (lost wax trees for alloy or 3D printing in polymer)
Door Handle
Fuel Cap
Weber 48 IDA
Fispa Unit
3-way Fuel Tap Lever and body
Engine Front manifold Y-pipe
Hartwell Latch Body Brackets
Existing castings or using patterns based upon drawings :
Node and brackets position and cast marks on the steering rack casting (fitted to the cars so it is difficult to complete the whole casting but the rest of the piece is simple)
Pedal Box ( I might revise this a wee bit)
Gearshift lever bracket
Castings will be produced in Furane sand boxes, or investment and lost wax flasks.
Other 3D scan projects which I thought would be fun to do and on the go are carving profiles for my wooden instrument making hobby such as 1959 Les Paul, also spruce tops and maple back patterns for violin making. (Amati, Strad and Guarneri patterns)
So far I made a list of parts being scanned in 3D for pattern making to make spares for Alistair and myself.
100% Original castings or parts used :
4-bolt ZF Bellhousing ( 1 original and 1 good copy to calculate shrinkage bolt spacing )
ZF Side Shift Lever Brackets - 2 types
ZF-0 Top Cover
ZF-0 Side Plates
ZF-1 Rear Cover
ZF Oil Cooler Pump
XF Distributor
Alternator Bracket
Damper Pulley
Gearshift bulkhead bearing housing
Plastic Wiper parts (lost wax trees for alloy or 3D printing in polymer)
Door Handle
Fuel Cap
Weber 48 IDA
Fispa Unit
3-way Fuel Tap Lever and body
Engine Front manifold Y-pipe
Hartwell Latch Body Brackets
Existing castings or using patterns based upon drawings :
Node and brackets position and cast marks on the steering rack casting (fitted to the cars so it is difficult to complete the whole casting but the rest of the piece is simple)
Pedal Box ( I might revise this a wee bit)
Gearshift lever bracket
Castings will be produced in Furane sand boxes, or investment and lost wax flasks.
Other 3D scan projects which I thought would be fun to do and on the go are carving profiles for my wooden instrument making hobby such as 1959 Les Paul, also spruce tops and maple back patterns for violin making. (Amati, Strad and Guarneri patterns)
Jimmy,
The alternator bracket has already been produced.
The alternator bracket has already been produced.
JimmyMac
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As have a lot of those other castings.
Paul Hendrickx
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The Les Paul. is a mark of excellent good taste.... not because I'm Paul
Happy new year
JimmyMac
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Agreed Paul,
Here are a few lefty 59's of my own from the Gibson Custom Shop. I think I have about twelve or so.
Davidmgbv8
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The vent pieces above, is that very similar to a bit that goes on a York AC compressor?
JimmyMac
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David
I wouldn't know but I doubt it.
Chris Kouba
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It is something so awesome when you don't remember how many Les Paul's you have. It's funny how so many of us are afflicted..... A distant friend has an old amp habit, I have an old guitar habit. One day we brought them mostly together:
The first, second, and fourth are actually 50's Gibsons. The left-most burst is a '21 and the next newest is from 92. This was a wonderful day!
JimmyMac
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Marvellous Chris !It is something so awesome when you don't remember how many Les Paul's you have. It's funny how so many of us are afflicted..... A distant friend has an old amp habit, I have an old guitar habit. One day we brought them mostly together:
The first, second, and fourth are actually 50's Gibsons. The left-most burst is a '21 and the next newest is from 92. This was a wonderful day!
How cool is that Gold Top Deluxe "with Firebird pups ??" - cant see the poles in them.
I do like the "63 335 dot Cherry with the smaller ears there on the right. I had to wait years to get a lefty one of those.
Amp wise I am not too fussy and I use a Denis Cornell Plexi most of the time but also have a little Fender Tweed Deluxe and a Mesa Subway Rocket.
Chris Kouba
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Extremely well spotted James! That is my treasure- its a '52 GT which has been seriously reworked-pick ups, stop tail, shaved bridge, original neck angle, tuners, etc... Truly player's grade which made it affordable, but the pick ups absolutely sparkle with it and it plays fantastically. I absolutely love it.
The 335 was great too, but that one is Marcus' guitar. It was a fantastic day, there were no sour apples in the bushel!
We played through a number of amps, but the one we kept returning to was a 50's era Gibson, but I forget specifically which one at this point.
Paul Hendrickx
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Could you guys play something from the Doors and put it on Windows for us.......?
JimmyMac
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Davidmgbv8
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James, can you please educate me what the front blisters on the nose is for?
Thanks
Thanks
Jimmymac & Alistair's Monocoque Cars
Hi Ian, its to clear the radiator edges, have a look at GT40P 1049 BR Alistair
www.gt40s.com
