Stijn!!

[GH85Carrera]

Well since the oil is inside the engine I would think that is a good place for it!

[RKDinOKC]

Where it does not get in the way of anything, yet is easy to route wiring without it getting messed up or too hot.

Oh, and where the probe stays immersed in oil. And preferably in the flow not blocking flow, but so it is more accurate.

But I have not even stayed close to a Holiday Inn Express.

[flipper35]

I thought about an oil cooler adapter and plumb it into itself since I don't need a cooler but they do have the temp fittings. I have a starter on the drivers side so I could piggyback the cable for the temp sensor onto that cable, but the throttle and brakes and pedal box are all on the drivers side as well. Nothing on the passenger side except the braces on the bellhousing so if it goes in the pan there isn't much to interfere with on that side other than the headers. The fuse block is on that side so running the wires up to the dash would work there as well. I guess for now the passenger side in the pan is where I shall place it.

Taking the kid to the new Dragons - Hidden World movie tonight. Guess I should get going home.

[RKDinOKC]

Oh yeah, most put pressure and temp on the oil pump connections on it's way to the oil cooler.

I may have to break down and watch Captain Marvel.
Dragons - Hidden World. Isn't that the Train your dragon 3 or the handicapped dragon gets an albino girlfriend?

Haven't been much in newer movies lately. Liked Alita: Battle Angel.

[flipper35]

That is the correct movie. It was funny, both kids were laughing out loud several times.

I have the pressure sensor in that spot and there aint room for two and I don't think a splitter will get the temp sensor in the oil enough.

[GH85Carrera]

Good morning all. Well it is just 11:40 so still morning.

I am trying to find a machinist with a Bridgeport or a mill of some sort, and an operator that knows how to use it. I have a block of aluminum that I need to make a much modified version of our current camera mount. The guy I used as decided to live life more and work less. He wife died a few years ago from breast cancer. That changed every aspect of his life.

He has a new girlfriend ans he are enjoying going places and doing things and doing more than working in a barn on projects. It is great for him, but it means I need a new machinist. I really am happy for him. His last few years before his wife died were hard on him. I can't imagine what he really went through.

[RKDinOKC]

Know guys at work that are capable, but don't do personal projects no more.

My go to guy for doing that kind of stuff passed away.
Too bad too he lived right behind me with a full shop in his garage.
He didn't have a Bridgeport but have seen him do precision mill work with a drill press.
He had the right bits and a clamp that moved like a mill table.

[flipper35]

All the guys I know are a bit of a drive for you.

[GH85Carrera]

I have been asking several friends for recommendations. One place I found on the internet is very impressive, and BIG. No doubt hugh overhead, and a large crew. Not my style of place for this project.

I got one recommendation from a guy that is just what I want, and I am going to see another guy shortly. It is not that difficult. I know my buddy could do it, but he wants to spend time with his girlfriend and live life. I 100% understand. He got into a lot of the work so he would have something to do while he was stuck at home caring for a dying wife. He does not need the money, and has three Porsches, several cool old muscle cars he rebuilt and 15 acres of paid for property.

He four sure deserves the break from the garage.

[Porsche-poor]

Afternoon all. Spotty wifi here so who know how long this will last. Here till tomorrow night when getting out is not going to be fun. I guess rush hour lasts till about 7. I get off at 5 with nothing to do but sit in traffic I guess.

[Jim Richards]

David, there are a lot of Pelicans in the Portland area (is that where you are?). Great guys. John (jyl) is one of the most active ones here on PPOT. When I was last there, a few of us got together for drinks.

[GH85Carrera]

Phew, another task done. I think I found the right guy to mill out my piece. He is a retired tool maker from Tinker AFB. He grasped right away what I needed and should I should have it in about a week. He of course noticed the El Camino when I pulled up. After talking about the part he invited me into a different garage building. He is working on his now toy, a 1954 Ford Pickup. It has all Mustang suspension, with airbags, and a Mustang V8. The bed is off right now and he is almost ready to finish the mechanical and then paint it.

Next he invited me into his house to get a business card for him. His wife was inside and asked if I wanted tea, and wanted me to chat. We went back outside and chatted for 20 minutes. Just a good ol boy. Then I went to see a buddy that happens to live within a mile of where I was. I had called him earlier in the day to tell him I might swing by. We chatted for an hour and I headed home.

[RKDinOKC]

Company I work for street rodded a 48 Ford F1 because 1948 was when the company was founded. They tried a Cobra engine at first. But it just did not have enough weight in the rear to leave a stop without spinning the rear tires so they toned it down a LOT. Think the front end was a Chrysler K frame for power steering an brakes etc.

By the way, my Nephew runs a company that makes wood truck beds, they are here in OKC. They also make a bunch of other vintage/hot rod parts, but he sells them thru other companies as their parts.

[GH85Carrera]

The guy with the mill was working at his re-loader when I got there. He and a bunch of his friends like to get together and and shoot. He said several are "cowboy shooters" and dress up in cowboy clothes, and do rapid fire and quick draw events. He built a shooting backstop out behind his house on down the hill a bit.
Evidently it is a fairly large group nation wide. Much like the Civil war historical reenactment folks, there is a lot of interest in getting it accurate. They all use only revolvers and period pieces when possible. Of course copies of period weapons are OK since a Colt Dragoon is kinda pricey.

Then at my second stop yesterday my buddy built a shooting range 30 steps from his front door on the side of the house. He teaches concealed carry classes and basic gun safety. He never leaves the house without his carry piece. I meant to ask him his opinion of the open carry that takes effect in November but we were talking dogs instead.

[RKDinOKC]

Founder of the company I work for had a range built in the crawlspace under his house. The back porch had several steps down from the house. That is where the access and shooting is done for his target. He had a motorized line to manage the targets. There was a metal backstop at the other end of the crawlspace. He didn't let very many people shoot there because you had to hit at least the backstop.

He practiced and did the .22 championship target shooting and had some very specialized guns.

He also made a roll around backstop on a cabinet to keep targets, etc in. Used that in the company warehouse. It was a bit more forgiving with at 6x6 foot backstop. I've seen people shooting in the warehouse that had trouble hitting the backstop at only 25 yards. The wall behind the backstop was double cinderblock. Still kinda scary to me even though I myself had no trouble hitting the targets hung on the backstop.

That quickdraw stuff seems like a great way to shoot yourself in the foot or worse. Seen those guys just tilt the holster to shoot. But know it's a popular sport.

[GH85Carrera]

Yea, quick draw has to be a bit scary. I have never tried it, and don't wanna. I son't have a holster so it is really hard for me to try.

[flipper35]

We used to do quick draw contests against each other with out CO2 airsoft pistols. Never once had an early discharge.

[GH85Carrera]

Dang expensive keys, POS.



The OEM key for my El Camino had a failure. The ignition key broke. The door key is so worn out no one but me can make it open the door. Ya, gotta hold the key just right and lean to the right tilt your head to the left and stand on one foot to get the door to open. I can do it in a heartbeat, but my wife can't ever use the original keys.

So I had to get some new keys. The replacements cost me a whole $5.49 for the two new keys. I would love to punch the guy that decided a Chevy needed to have two different key to operate the car. I figured I might as well splurge and get a new pair. I am not sure how to figure out how much per mile that cost me, but is is a tiny fraction of a penny per mile.

[Porsche-poor]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

David, there are a lot of Pelicans in the Portland area (is that where you are?). Great guys. John (jyl) is one of the most active ones here on PPOT. When I was last there, a few of us got together for drinks.

That would be great except they seem intent on getting the most out of us salaried slaves. Working 12 hour days, then doing wrap up work at the hotel.

[Jim Richards]

Ack!