Author Topic: Making Of The Willy Mammoth (Read 791586 times)

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #3180 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 07:15:45 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Oct 15, 2007, 06:26:59 PM

Not a stupid question at all, these are clekos. They are used in aircraft and custom auto construction.

They are temporary fasteners so you can position your panel and remove it for trimming or other purposes until you are ready to attach it permanently.

cool. So how do they work?

it isn't real clear to me yet, sorry

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #3181 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 07:20:18 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Oct 15, 2007, 07:15:45 PM

cool. So how do they work? it isn't real clear to me yet, sorry

You drill a 1/8" hole in the two pieces you want to hold together, then use the special pliers to insert it in the hole. They spread apart and grab the back panel and hole it tight to the front panel.

TheTransporter · « **Reply #3182 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 07:20:46 PM »

Quote

Oh.. you were straight west of us. I grew up in Essex county. You were probably in the mountains out there then. Nice area.
I grew up in the area where the Soprano's was filmed. In fact, my grandparents house was less then a mile from the Soprano's house.

yea its nice, i live about 15-20 minutes away from PA going down RT57

Lady Di · « **Reply #3183 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 07:28:12 PM »

Quote from: TheTransporter on Oct 15, 2007, 07:20:46 PM

yea its nice, i live about 15-20 minutes away from PA going down RT57

Yes.. this is

but it's cool meeting another jerseyean

We now return you to our regularly scheduled Mammoth Build

TheTransporter · « **Reply #3184 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 07:30:36 PM »

:thumbs:onward march....i mean onward weld!

topar · « **Reply #3185 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 07:53:51 PM »

Looking good

93tonkatoy · « **Reply #3186 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 08:03:39 PM »

coming along nicely!

skipnrocks · « **Reply #3187 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 09:42:18 PM »

Yea when your done with your hood are ya going to make one for me?? After all it will only take ya an hour or two right??? LOL

red · « **Reply #3188 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 09:59:26 PM »

thats one thing i'm iffy about messing with is those thin body panels. very nice work

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #3189 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 10:39:49 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Oct 15, 2007, 07:20:18 PM

You drill a 1/8" hole in the two pieces you want to hold together, then use the special pliers to insert it in the hole. They spread apart and grab the back panel and hole it tight to the front panel.

cool! I learned something tonight

Just another little trick to stick waaay bac in the back of my brain in case I ever wana do something like that.

subliminaltrips · « **Reply #3190 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 07:22:57 PM »

this thing isnt a rig its a masterpiece.

oh and i know where that pic in your avatar is, i broke my first birf right there on the flip flop.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #3191 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 07:53:42 PM »

Quote from: subliminaltrips on Oct 16, 2007, 07:22:57 PM

this thing isnt a rig its a masterpiece.

oh and i know where that pic in your avatar is, i broke my first birf right there on the flip flop.

Don't know about a masterpiece, but it is one of a kinde that is for sure.

BTW, all I got done tonight was some more welding. This is going to take some time, it has to be tacked and let cool and keep tapping it straight or it will be all warped from the heat and the pulling of the welds.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #3192 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 08:33:50 PM »

Man it must suck, usually you've got a job this small done and painted, sucks to have to deal with that thin metal to keep it from warping.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #3193 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 06:44:18 AM »

connect the dots la la la

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #3194 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 02:43:52 PM »

At least it is 18 gauge and not 20 or even 22 gauge like some newer cars. BTW the tub is 16 gauge

That makes it's real fun to straghten out when it gets bent.

Lady Di · « **Reply #3195 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 04:48:16 PM »

Quote from: subliminaltrips on Oct 16, 2007, 07:22:57 PM

this thing isnt a rig its a masterpiece.

oh and i know where that pic in your avatar is, i broke my first birf right there on the flip flop.

Where are you located?

Lady Di · « **Reply #3196 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 04:49:17 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Oct 16, 2007, 08:33:50 PM

Man it must suck, usually you've got a job this small done and painted, sucks to have to deal with that thin metal to keep it from warping.

At least he has the time to take the time.

Lady Di · « **Reply #3197 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 04:50:33 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Oct 16, 2007, 07:53:42 PM

Don't know about a masterpiece, but it is one of a kinde that is for sure.

Speaking from experience, there is nothing he does that isn't.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #3198 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 05:19:21 PM »

Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on Oct 17, 2007, 04:49:17 PM

At least he has the time to take the time.

[jealous]I used to have time like that[/jealous]

TheTransporter · « **Reply #3199 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 05:44:46 PM »

i wish i had time to take time, or maybe i just need to get some motivation on the weekend to work on my rig.

Lady Di · « **Reply #3200 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 06:08:00 PM »

You misunderstood me. Most of the time he doesn't have the time. This is a rare case that he actually does have the time. And it is fortunate that he does as the hood is so critical.

TheTransporter · « **Reply #3201 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 06:25:17 PM »

"i see", says the blind man.

Lady Di · « **Reply #3202 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 06:31:43 PM »

Quote from: TheTransporter on Oct 17, 2007, 06:25:17 PM

"i see", says the blind man.

LOL! But we most likey will not have the time or definetly will not have the hills to test the radiator on. This is going to be a wing and a prayer on that and hopefully we can post on the road from where we are on that.