I'm not sure if this is good or bad:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1307736218.jpg

abracadabra.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1307736347.jpg

we should have the fully modeled data in the next few days - I'll post some edrawings when I can.



SmileWavy

what exactly is he measuring at that moment in time?

Rich

lol, that explains EVERYTHING.

whats the latest here ?

Maybe, he's measuring the flow rate of cubic dollars?? ;)

Those machines have come down, but they're not in everyones shop just yet.....

Several solidworks sessions later:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317736141.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317736300.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317736379.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317736409.jpg

The grey part shown is the actual part we're producing for the left rear of the car, from the door to the taillight.

We're getting close to machining a quarter scale test piece (to verify overall shape in the physical world) at this point.

- and the front:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317737542.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317737611.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317737631.jpg
(can't find a great photo of the rear of the actual front fender at the moment)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317737698.jpg

If your going to do all that, are you going to do the bumpers as well (you really have to since they are unique tho this car)? What is the projected price for all this? What about a center lock system and wheels?

James, yes, TBD - but I think we can likely consider the llimited-run kit (when it is available) as an appropritely-priced Rauh-Welt alternative, and yes - no MS kit would be complete without them!

Note sure if these help, from RR3
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1318096081.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1318096145.jpg

Great work Keith.

Thanks, Justin.

I'm working hard on this.

I spy 935-001... I'm painting it now...
That project is looking good Keith!


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1318120505.jpg

Tim, that looks amazing! What's your website?

Not sure if this picture helps in any way. Mine from RRII
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1318254496.jpg

We're now in the prototyping phase for the wheels for this project:

<iframe width="395" height="720" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3bx4PD79Y6w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Should have some images of the left rear quarter this weekend...

Here's a teaser:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322884452.jpg

I'm just in from bringing the first quarter back from the machinist, so that's all for now. :)

this just keeps on gettin' better all the time... !!

Looks like equipment they'd use in the making of Avatar II. :)

Short Clip of the machining of the rear quarter plug:

<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dd8r14u_4nE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

MASSIVE five-axis CNC router by CR Onsrud. :eek:

Mary Stuart by TRON:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322917794.jpg

Hey Keith, I've saved a bunch of these over the years and can't give credit to the photographers. Some are from Gunnar's site, you'll know which ones.


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922219.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922242.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922271.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922286.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922298.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922316.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922327.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922344.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922362.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922398.jpg

Here are some of the #7 Gunnar ones. Not the same car as you are doing but hope these help.


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922495.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922561.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922575.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922587.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922609.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922621.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922632.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922682.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922695.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1322922715.jpg

Any updates here?

yep. this morning:

<iframe width="395" height="720" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fL6KMZFPlz4?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

this is the back side machining of the wheel center. SmileWavy

^^^^^^^
Coool:)

Fadal 4020 :D

digital:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1326230981.jpg


physical: (in progress)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1326231010.jpg


sometimes work IS rewarding. ;)

Will those will be available for sale through the shop as 18's or only 17's (or not at all)?

3-piece will be 18s only.

Really nice work Keith.

Is that a standard vintage Porsche racing hub that you guys are using or something custom machined? Ie: will these centerlocks be usable on vintage RSRs, 934s and 935s?

Any pix of the front BTW??

Justin,

Standard Center Lock, so these will be useable for the vintage cars you've listed.

The wheel center shown so here is the short (narrow) version - for 9/11" flared cars.

Front side, as requested (just off the mill, in fact - still has an operation to go)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1326295024.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1326295171.jpg

Why does that Aluminum not have any shiny cuts on it in the mill? It looks like it is being anodized after every operation? :confused:

Edit: Is the wheel just there as a fixture?

we're not prototyping in aluminum ;)

OK, now I see the fuzzy stuff. I did not realize it was just a prototype.

better pics on the blog - don't have access to them here, or I'd show the finished part...

Keith, will the bolt-on barrels be available in various sizes (in 1/2 increments)? Also, will the center be forged or cast? Not asking to be a busybody, as I'm genuinely interested in the wheels for my car. Been checking-in from time to time on the website looking for news. I guess now you're dropping the 17" sizes? Just going with 15's and 18's? Any info would be appreciated. The wheels look great BTW! You kept the "fat" look of the spokes rather than going the route of thinner a la 935 rims. That's what sold me on them. Don't really like the later 935-style rims. I'll be making sure to budget alot for these & the rims & centerlock kits (north of $12K is my guess).

We're still in the 17 Fuchs business, and adding 18. As far as the Center Lock wheels go, we're starting with 18 and working the 15 sizing (they will be 2-piece.)

Yes, 1/2 inch increments - the 18 RSR CLs are designed to utilize stock Fikse barrels - proven and readily available.

Should be a pretty cool product, and just the thing for this build and the rising interest in '74 RSRs ;)

Keith, have you changed e-mail addresses? I've e-mailed you a couple of times; is it better to call? Thanks Frank

Mr. Jacobs! SmileWavy

I hit you back on the FB page - been stupid-busy around the shop, have not had a lot of email time since the first of the year.

Don't spend the $ on the call, I'll get to the emails in short order.