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05-14-2017, 04:38 PM | #143 |
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Be CAREFUL here, guys! If I remember correctly, he created drawings from pictures that he solicited. If so, that accomplishes nothing! Quite the accomplishment, for sure, but not the way to "reverse-engineer" a new block. That's kind'a how the Ruskies built our B-29, bullet holes and all. DD
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05-14-2017, 05:01 PM | #147 | |
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05-14-2017, 07:31 PM | #148 |
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That link does not show flat32's work. That was part of flysafe's early work in Portugal, which he has suspended. He and I were communicating on that one for purely a rough model. Nothing compared to flat32's accuracy.Totally different purpose in mind.
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05-14-2017, 07:36 PM | #149 | |
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How do I get signed up to that flathead forum you are on Russ? The one that asks what year they quit making V8s in Canada? No matter what I answer I can't get in. Figure there may be some in there that would be interested. Tod |
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05-14-2017, 09:24 PM | #150 |
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If you convert the STL file will it be accurate enough for you? I can read STL files and save them as a single SW or IGES solid. Or STEP. Can read other file types as well, if you have it in another format.
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Solid Edge.
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05-14-2017, 10:23 PM | #153 |
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I know the blue prints are available From Ford, because several people here have them. Just check with Ford, they were very helpful when I was there back in the late 80's.
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I agree with Ron on this. I won't discount any person's abilities to do this but that's not the issue here. I would settle for what ever is produced regardless of my own wants and needs. Better one type than none at all. This is a monumental challenge and one that would put the flathead back on the map.
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Just a reminder of core complexity.
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05-15-2017, 01:11 PM | #156 |
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That's an interesting picture!
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05-15-2017, 01:21 PM | #157 |
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Whats really amazing is that Henry got it done 85 years ago
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05-15-2017, 01:40 PM | #158 |
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You might want to talk to John Lawson, he wrote the book "Flathead facts" probably knows more about these blocks than all the rest of us put together.
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Things are under way. Thanks to Ray for the model he sent over. I'm not sure how much I can/will use but it is there for reference if nothing else. After getting some other stuff finished up I will be moving on this. Be nice to have a casting by the end of the year.
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No wonder there is so much sand and wire hiding in our blocks. I agree, that's a very interesting photo.
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