Author Topic: Making Of The Willy Mammoth (Read 782699 times)

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #750 on:** May 28, 2005, 06:44:39 AM »

Thanks, these are some good links. Anybody interested in trying this should check these out. In fact they should be put in a "How To" section in tech tips. Did you see the lath this guy was building?

Pretty cool.

I had an old timer show me how to do this, but haven't had much practice yet. Time to build a big gas furnace.

Mattinker · « **Reply #751 on:** May 29, 2005, 01:07:47 AM »

If your interested in home made machines based on Dave Gingerys books, mostly using cast Al

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gingery_machines/
some really interesting stuff in the links.

I'm frustrated at the moment, I'm building my workshop and Appartement into an industriel building, which means no casting, sculpture, machine tool making, and only vital work on my DD 82 pick-up!

When I get a "roundtooit" I will build myself a Cuppola furnace, cast iron and bronze, in large quantities! It's hard to find these "roundtooits" these days!

Matthew

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #752 on:** May 29, 2005, 05:13:31 AM »

"roundtooits"

TrackVino · « **Reply #753 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:22:01 AM »

MiniSimp · « **Reply #754 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:35:06 AM »

I agree with cyclops!

gonzo · « **Reply #755 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:41:32 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on May 31, 2005, 11:35:06 AM

I agree with cyclops!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #756 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:37:55 PM »

This is a little

but we worked on the battle cruiser this weekend and cleaned up some

that was laying around in the back yard. I will try to get something done so I can post more pictures soon. I am going to be on call starting Friday so there won't be much getting done for about 2 weeks.

There is only 4 months left to build and I may not get to the T case and V6 gear set before we have to leave.

We still need to get a trailer to put the Willy on.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #757 on:** Jun 01, 2005, 08:18:59 PM »

Quote from: Mattinker on May 29, 2005, 01:07:47 AM

It's hard to find these "roundtooits" these days!
Matthew

My mom has a wooden"RoundToit" ( it's about the size of a 50ct piece) that she carries in her purse and has for years.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #758 on:** Jun 01, 2005, 08:24:09 PM »

Here's mine

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #759 on:** Jun 02, 2005, 03:12:45 PM »

Yours is all red,

You gota stop rubbing it like that.

Fatboy

Where have you been

TrackVino · « **Reply #760 on:** Jun 03, 2005, 08:04:43 AM »

I think Fatazzrunner is missing too

OffRoadGal · « **Reply #761 on:** Jun 06, 2005, 06:32:37 AM »

gonzo · « **Reply #762 on:** Jun 06, 2005, 06:45:41 AM »

what are we watching? It's not that it mattters..... it's always a good time for popcorn.............

Lady Di · « **Reply #763 on:** Jun 11, 2005, 03:56:06 PM »

Quote from: gonzo on Jun 06, 2005, 06:45:41 AM

what are we watching? It's not that it mattters..... it's always a good time for popcorn.............

good news, there's action on the mammoth again... MrW will fill you in later...I've got to finish peeling shrimp

Lady Di · « **Reply #764 on:** Jun 11, 2005, 05:11:45 PM »

oops, I forgot the picture!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #765 on:** Jun 11, 2005, 06:24:00 PM »

My Pop always said " Don't take something apart to make something else" But did I listen? He kept finding stuff that was missing parts. BTW have you ever seen the inside of those old mechanical adding machines?

Don't ask unless you really want to know.

Ok back on topic, I finally got motivated to do some work.

The steering column was just kinda in there and needed to be made rite so I made a new column to day, hence the little saying. I couldn't find the wright size pipe, but came across one of my porta power extensions that was wright size. I only had to think about it for a second and went to work.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #766 on:** Jun 11, 2005, 06:29:18 PM »

After machining the top to fit inside the steering wheel and the inside to fit the bearing I was on my way to having one less porta power extension and a new column. I made the bottom bigger to put a seal down there to fit over the PTO U joint. This will keep water and mud out of the bearings. You can also see the new Yota peddles.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #767 on:** Jun 11, 2005, 07:02:40 PM »

MRS. W worked on the rear seat today and we test fit the Willy on the trailer.

TrackVino · « **Reply #768 on:** Jun 11, 2005, 11:47:46 PM »

That thing looks good

BUBBA · « **Reply #769 on:** Jun 12, 2005, 10:04:02 AM »

lookin good Mr. W.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #770 on:** Jun 12, 2005, 06:06:57 PM »

I worked on the roof panel today. I took the old roof from the buggy and cut it down to fit the Willy. I welded strips on the cage to screw the panel on. I plan to use the old hood and make a roof panel for the back too.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #771 on:** Jun 12, 2005, 06:12:15 PM »

I came up with another way to fix my driveshaft angle without custom building a T case. I am looking at building a custom third housing.

This should be a work of art too and will allow me to keep the driveshaft up high to avoid damage. I will post more on this as it progresses, for now it is all in my head.

reklund5 · « **Reply #772 on:** Jun 12, 2005, 09:10:49 PM »

You're a glutton for punishment. That said, if anyone can do it, its you... I've never seen anyone pull off as much cool one-off custom stuff before!

Ryan

TrackVino · « **Reply #773 on:** Jun 13, 2005, 05:00:51 AM »

I bet you wish you had that top when you drove that day in the rain

OffRoadGal · « **Reply #774 on:** Jun 13, 2005, 05:42:47 AM »

Quote from: TrackVino on Jun 13, 2005, 05:00:51 AM

I bet you wish you had that top when you drove that day in the rain

and the last time we were out with the Florida sun beating down on us.

I was a little concerned having a roof would detract from the overall feel of it, but I think all in all, between keeping the sun off of us,

having a little protection from the weather

(very little

), and having a place to put stuff when we're on the trail,

it will be cool. I know the dogs will prefer to be out of the sun.

And we will have an overhead area for the radio, CB and a storage compartment. I need that for maps. It's all good.

TrackVino · « **Reply #775 on:** Jun 13, 2005, 12:39:35 PM »

Actually, if you were listening to this song, you would know Im dancing in my office too.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #776 on:** Jun 13, 2005, 06:02:53 PM »

Have you figured out your storage yet? Hi-Lift, Birfieilds, tools?

Lady Di · « **Reply #777 on:** Jun 13, 2005, 06:16:07 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jun 13, 2005, 06:02:53 PM

Have you figured out your storage yet? Hi-Lift, Birfieilds, tools?

we're gonna put 'em in your truck. You don't mind being our caddy, do you?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #778 on:** Jun 13, 2005, 06:17:19 PM »

Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on Jun 13, 2005, 06:16:07 PM

we're gonna put 'em in your truck. You don't mind being our caddy, do you?

If you're buying the

no problem!

Lady Di · « **Reply #779 on:** Jun 13, 2005, 06:29:49 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jun 13, 2005, 06:17:19 PM

If you're buying the no problem!

I don't know about the

but we'll be buying the beams and cokes

Quote from: TrackVino on Jun 13, 2005, 12:39:35 PM

Actually, if you were listening to this song, you would know Im dancing in my office too.

So what's playing Vino?

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