Thanks for the kind words Eric and Mick ! Don't know if I'd invest the money and time in AutoCad. It's pretty expensive software (last time I checked it was 3k) and a little difficult to learn - so spend your time dreaming up stuff to build, and let someone else who is already knowledgable on the software do the file for you. This was a fun project and I really enjoyed the experience. Hope I didn't upset anyone sharing the price of this stuff. I only did it so that people could see what a custom part for their project might cost them. I know I had no idea - so I hope you'll find it helpfull.

When I picked up my stuff - I got to see what bumped my project. They are the drive shaft ends for Dodge trucks. Solid billet and milled inside and out. Really nice quality in person - and the pics don't do them much justice.

Thank you very much for the info on the parts. It's very helpful.

ROn Wilson on this BB has been doing some of my cad work and his prices are really good. He & I worked together to come up with the billet hood pins. SO if your looking for some design work his prices are very fair.

Jim
Thanks for the prices, it really helps with the planning of machine work and finance.

My Autocad skills are good and I have access to the program, but I want to learn Solidworks then rodger and I could communicate more clearly...

Keep us (me) posted on the progress, and on the prices. All this information (prices and pictures) helps us (me) to make better quality build decisions and to stay motivated when saving for the next item on the build list.

If some on is offended then they can skip the price part, I think Disney Land works like that.

Mick

Marty

I looked up Ron Wilson on the members page but didn't see his name. How about some help or a link or...

Mick

how about a e-mail addy

[email protected]

Lost my job today.... boy aviation is a bear right now !

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23933230/

Looks like the 356G will go into cold storage for a while.

Jim

Wow- I'm sorry to hear that.

I'd be happy to keep my eye out for jobs in the Cincy area if you let me know what you are interested in.

I'm sure something will come along.

Jim,

That stinks. Netjets is expanding here in Columbus....

http://www.netjets.com/Footer_Content/Careers.asp

Hope this helps...

Darren

THANKS for the kind words and the info guys !

Think I'll chill for a couple weeks working in the garage with the parts I do have - get a jump on the yard and garden - and clear my mind for a while.

I think I'm done with aviation unless something very interesting comes along. Been working on aircRaft since a junior in high school - so it might be an opportunity to try something else and transfer those skills. I live here in Brownsburg IN - so there are a ton of motorsports stuff happening just 6 miles from my house. Might be time to jump into motorsports, or a hot rod shop or something like that since that's really where my passions are these days. I'm a confident kinda guy - so it will all work out.

For now - it's time for a BEER !

:thumbsup:

Jim

:cheers:

Don't slack off to long, looking forward to seeing the completed project some day!