Recent content by Jack-Stand

Yessir, True, but as I mentioned, that’s assuming that it exceeds the elastic deformation limit and enters plastic deformation. If the elastic deformation limit is never exceeded, then indications (cracks) won’t form because the rupture stress wasn’t achieved to cause the material to plastically...

So this is napkin sketch math, and yes you’re correct with regards to stress concentrations at the undercuts, however one important assumption that is being made in your analysis is that The material is plastically deforming to the point where cracking begins. Given that it’s a dampening system...

Still working out the kinks on the car, but thus far, they’ve been minimal (knock on wood because I drove her to work today). Biggest thing that’s happened was that the front passenger shock tower decided that it no longer wanted to be attached, and it tore a nice hole in the K-frame. Some...

Many thanks! It’s been a blast, but there’s still a ton to do. I actually got to take the kids to and from school in it late last week, and my little guy’s (5) face was priceless. He could barely reach the window, even in his booster seat, but he had his arm up and was leaned out and cruising...

Had a bit of an emotional, but awesome day today. After 12 years of my car not being licensed for streets, I was successful in getting her licensed and driving around. My lovely lady rode shotgun and snapped some pictures of me enjoying my old toy. Mom (original owner) of course had to provide a...

Many thanks gents! Hopefully I can get it licensed soon and start hitting some of the cruise nights. I’m just wondering how much flak my ugly duckling is going to bring when I finally start taking her to shows and such. Lol

Completely forgot to mention in my last post, I also managed to get the AC configured and working in the car. So now the car that never had AC, now has REALLY COLD AC. It was a bit of a task, but I was able to use the AC compressor that came stock to the powerstroke, and wire/plumb it to the...

Been a few months since I last posted, but still making progress. There’s still a bit left to go before she’s ready to be licensed, but between the first drive and now, I’ve made a few mods. The biggest one(s) were that I dove back into the suspension/steering and modified the upper/lower...

Oh man, I can’t touch the sentiment that others have expressed, but this hurts to hear. Scott helped me a ton with my build, most recently helping me to source A-pillar trim. He was a walking encyclopedia of part numbers, knowledge, and interchangeability, and he’d go WELL out of his way just to...

Absolutely, thank you for your support!

Prepping to ship care packages to my fiancée in Kuwait. Only a couple of months until she’s home!

Haha thank you much! They’re definitely hooked. Crash (my little man) was all about it. He was playing with his cars the rest of the night and all day today, and anytime I stepped outside he came running after me to see if I’d take him for a ride. Looks like I need to focus on getting her fully...

Unfortunately mom didn’t make it out (health issues), but I did get to take the minions for a spin last night. They’ve already asked if we can take it out this morning.

Haha they are? I didn’t realize that was a thing for plebes like me. I figured only important people had that ability.

It's still a big block. Just a high compression turbocharged one. :lol: One of my neighbors has a '66 Galaxy 500, and he snapped his head pretty quick when I drove past. He looked thoroughly confused.