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You can still catch up to him! --Eric |
This build is so badass.
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Any updates on this awesome build?
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I hope Jim is doing ok??..
I was following this for a long time but I haven't seen much going on. This single project has helped me so much in the planning for my 05 GTO project. I know getting things exactly as you have them pictured in your head is a slow process. I hope to get some updates soon.. |
This just came to the top, I had never seen it before.
drool Love the technology, tools, etc. Used to be a toolmaker, mold maker, miss having access to the tools. EDM, SLA, grinding, Bridgeport, Clausing, man i miss that stuff... thanks for sharing |
Just went through all 37 pages. Sweet project!
Jim, i see you were on last night, how bout an update. Hope all is well! |
I'll let him know you guys think he is slacking! He hasn't done much to the car, but he done some other really cool stuff!
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Hey guys,
Hasn't been much progress on the Porsche, been busy doing life stuff. My Mom had a stroke last march. Her condition deteriorated pretty quickly and her funeral was yesterday. My 90 year old father who is still at home requires a lot of time and help these days - so between mom and dad I haven't focused much on building the car. I also changed jobs in January last year to something a bit more fun. I now work at Dallara Indy car factory in Speedway Indiana building the IRL Indycar and IndyLights cars. Building indycars and doing projects with my buddies Chad and Tom really helped keep me going lately. Thx bud ! Ok, enough whining, here's car stuff for ya. Jim http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w00.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w01.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w02.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w03.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w04.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w05.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w06.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w07.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w08.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w09.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndyCar/w10.jpg |
Dammit - was looking for the LIKE button!
Awesome gig, congrats and at the same time my condolences. |
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Sorry for your loss. I attended my grand-daughter's funeral today. Life isn't fair sometimes. I hope we can get together again soon Great new job for you!!! Congrats!!! Can't wait to see what you and Chad have cooked up. Your friend, - - Eric |
When we were involved with Isilon Systems -- we were the major sponsor for the Indy Lights Championship with Sam Schmidt Racing... in a Dallara...
Jim --- I've been in your spot -- and I can't tell you how sorry I am. Dealing with aging parents is just tough! My condolences for your loss. |
Jim congrats on the dream Job! I'll bet that ups your game :thumbsup:
On the other hand, I wish better days ahead for you and your family. |
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THX everyone for your kind thoughts ! Family does indeed come first.
Eric - I can't imagine the pain of losing a grand child. The lose of a young life is tragic. Our thoughts and prayer to you an your family my friend. Carter Hickman did a rendering for me. Thx ChickMan ! http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndertest_6.jpg |
AWESOME!
- - Eric |
That render is a lot more subdued than I expected... I like it! A Wolfsburg in sheeps clothing. I bet some of that race tech is going to find it's way into the build also.
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Jim So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Sorry to hear about your mom.. My mother - in - law is in a bad way as well so I understand the effort you have been putting into caring for them..
It is nice to see your progress is job swaps. Each move as seemed to be a progression in the skills you have acquired in each position.. I'm sure you are going to find some guys at your new job that will be more than happy to lend a hand with your side project when you can fit it back into your hectic schedule.. Best regards and I look forward to seeing your project progressing in the future. Kevin |
Here are some Indy Lights pics. The chassis (tub) of the car is carbon, but most of the bodywork is fiberglass to help save money for an entry level organization.
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...IndyCar/20.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...bdcf01871e.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...IndyCar/22.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...IndyCar/23.jpg Dallara just won the bid to build the next IndyLights cars, so we're in the process of building the molds for those parts to start production. |
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The short fat old guy just to the right of Alex Lloyd (Driver) with the GREEN wrist band on would be yours truly. LOL Was a good time while it lasted....
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Jim - Thanks for the pics - carbon fiber technology continues to amaze me!
Roughly what's the weight of that tub as it sits in the pic? |
I can't even imagine how cool it would be to work in a place like that!
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The thread is NOT about me --- and I don't want to hijack it --- but I couldn't help but notice the changes in the aero on the front of the cars.... and I dug around and found this pic I took back in '07 of one of our cars.
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I wish everyone could go to work each day and never feel like its a job ! It really is a blast Greg ! Jim |
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I know I've already told you, but you have my deepest condolences. Keep your head up, you're a good son! Your commitment to your parents this last year is inspiring. Now get back in the garage and do something cool to that P-Car! |
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Thx Bro ! Saw the steering wheel design/rendering - Beautiful Job !!!! I'll be back under the welding helmet tomorrow to finish up the tube bender stand ! Jim |
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3D Prototype Printing
Playing around tonight building some Damper Spacers for a friends indy car team. Used my 3D printer to print these in ABS plastic. Hour in CAD, export as an STL (stereolithography) file, open in a Slicer program to slice the model into 25 printable thin layers, convert it to G Code to run the printer stepper motors and BAM, race car parts !!!!
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/Damper00.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/Damper01.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/damper02.jpg http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/Damper03.jpg 15 cleaned and bagged and ready to deliver tomorrow ! Desktop technology access today is amazing ! Should come in handy on the 356G project :idea: Jim |
Great technology!!!
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Dude you must have 6 of these on your desk by now building space crafty stuff !?!?
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I wish..... but we did just get a contract from NASA for the Mars 2020 mission. We will have a cooling system on the Spacecraft and on the Rover.
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GREAT news Eric !!! Best of luck ! I start some SpaceX landing gear cover thingy project this week when the master comes back from cnc. Work is good.... :drowninga: Jim |
You own the machine?
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Jim, very cool!
Mike |
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