Atom's Amazon Wagon Project Update Thread - Page 20

reiernumans · 06-08-2018, 10:04 AM

What Wilwood caliper is that and how much space does it need from the rotor towards the wheel? They look interesting for a project I have in my head.

Atom D&D · 06-08-2018, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by reiernumans

What Wilwood caliper is that and how much space does it need from the rotor towards the wheel? They look interesting for a project I have in my head.

It’s a Wilwood 120-12502 caliper. It’s 1.71” from the front of the rotor to the front of the caliper.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Wilwood/950/120-12502/10002/-1

There’s a dimensional drawing on that page.

Atom D&D · 06-08-2018, 09:03 PM

Still a ways to go, but it’s a start.

Hank Scorpio · 06-10-2018, 12:28 AM

Totally random but I have that same KentCNC dust shoe on my smallest CNC too. Rad.

Btw I'm always envious of your skill set. Super rad!

reiernumans · 06-10-2018, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atom D&D

It’s a Wilwood 120-12502 caliper. It’s 1.71” from the front of the rotor to the front of the caliper.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Wilwood/950/120-12502/10002/-1

There’s a dimensional drawing on that page.

Thanks, Apparently I was already looking at these as an option. I'm going to have to do some measuring to see if I can work around the mounting ears. Shame Wilwood doesn't do these affordable calipers in radial mount. Would make life much easier..

Ah well, I'll work it out

Atom D&D · 06-21-2018, 12:38 AM

Got a little further with the rear tray cover. It’s too big to get in/out if I made it one piece, but I want it to have a pretty big “lid” so I started creating a flange. First though, I needed to build a locator/support for the rear of the panels.

First side gets a plastic baffle to shape

Second side is made off of the first side. Pro tip: upholstery vinyl is about the same thickness as 3M double back tape so if you’re creating an edge that you know is going to be upholstered you can use the tape as a stand in. You’ll see me use it quite often through the interior fabrication process. Here since I know each side will be vinyled, I put two layers on the first flanged fiberglass side.

I missed taking many pics of the next steps. Now I’m going to create the inside flange the “lid” will rest on. This is where it can get confusing if you’ve never used a jello mold in your life cause you need to be thinking backwards and in the future. I stared by laying out where I want my cut to be. Then I laid two layers of double back (for lid vinyl and base vinyl) two wide (for a 1” flange) then masked off the “lid” side so the fiberglass would only stick to the base side.

Then I fiberglassed the flange (missing pics)

—Pause for Nerf gun painting with my son—

Next I cut from the top just through the lid into the double back in about 90% of the parts and put them back in the car. Then I fiberglassed the seam between the two lids.

Once dry I finished cutting the last 10% and began to pry the “lid” loose from the double back and bases.

Then I could pull the three pieces out of the car and peel the masking tape/double back tape and clean up the edges of the flange.

Still have a lot of filler work to do, but those are the steps I’ve done for now.

Atom D&D · 07-08-2018, 07:44 PM

Still here. Just been driving and enjoying the car. Got another photo shoot in the books for an online article. This’ll be a good one.

Stiggy Pop · 07-09-2018, 08:58 PM

did ya have to make the donuts to park in the center of or did they come pre-installed?

Atom D&D · 07-09-2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiggy Pop

did ya have to make the donuts to park in the center of or did they come pre-installed?

I’m gonna plead the fif here.

Atom D&D · 08-10-2018, 07:58 PM

New write up, same car.

https://petrolicious.com/articles/th...amazon-hot-rod

Vol242vo · 08-11-2018, 01:22 AM

You’ve got to be proud man, your 122 is insane. So well built.

Jack · 08-11-2018, 04:15 AM

This project is just awesome. Congratulations on making it to Petrolicius!

Atom D&D · 08-11-2018, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vol242vo

You’ve got to be proud man, your 122 is insane. So well built.

It’s been a lot of fun, and a lot of work. I just enjoy building stuff and showing it to people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

This project is just awesome. Congratulations on making it to Petrolicius!

Thanks! I’m really wanting someone to shoot a video of it at some point. Capture the car in motion and get some audio of the exhaust. Was emailing back and forth with an editor at BMW Performance magazine a week ago. She was really interested in the car and wanted to feature it, but was unsure how their readers would feel about it.

Atom D&D · 08-11-2018, 12:23 PM

This was a photo shoot that a different photographer did of my car. It’s always amazing to me how different photographer’s visions capture the car so differently and it almost looks like a completely different car.

Atom D&D · 08-18-2018, 07:23 PM

Local car show today

Jack · 08-18-2018, 08:25 PM

Are your hands huge or theophy tiny?

Either way congratulations

Atom D&D · 08-18-2018, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

Are your hands huge or theophy tiny?

Either way congratulations

Yes

TR Conn · 08-19-2018, 11:03 AM

It's not the size if the rabbit you pull from the hat.
It is the magic of the performance.

BJORNAGN · 08-31-2018, 04:32 PM

Nice read on Petrolicious!

I agree that some video would be nice especially if it is done to the same standard as everything else in this project. Got a buddy with a drone mayhaps?

Atom D&D · 09-01-2018, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BJORNAGN

Nice read on Petrolicious!

I agree that some video would be nice especially if it is done to the same standard as everything else in this project. Got a buddy with a drone mayhaps?

Im working on it.

Atom D&D · 09-01-2018, 05:44 PM

vwbusman66 · 09-01-2018, 06:47 PM

I wish...

slow240 · 09-03-2018, 07:03 AM

ORLY???? You thinking of a turbo 5?

Beachee · 09-03-2018, 08:13 AM

B5254, with or without turbo?
:-)

matt b · 09-03-2018, 10:03 AM

You're really going to piss off purists at car shows now!

Had an opportunity to see the car in Seattle a couple of weeks ago: so, so nice!

06-10-2018, 12:28 AM	#479
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.	Totally random but I have that same KentCNC dust shoe on my smallest CNC too. Rad. Btw I'm always envious of your skill set. Super rad! __________________ Hank Scorpio is from the Simpsons. You can call me Doug ;) Will trade guitars/guitar parts for go fast goodies or stuff I need. Just PM. www.kauerguitars.com the second best way to upset neighbors and alienate people. History: Car 1 (242) \| Car 2 (t5r) \| Car 3 (255)

07-09-2018, 08:58 PM	#483
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	did ya have to make the donuts to park in the center of or did they come pre-installed? __________________ '79 242 943 pickup

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06-08-2018, 10:04 AM	#476
reiernumans Newbie Join Date: Jan 2014	What Wilwood caliper is that and how much space does it need from the rotor towards the wheel? They look interesting for a project I have in my head.

06-08-2018, 09:03 PM	#478
Atom D&D Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Still a ways to go, but it’s a start.

06-21-2018, 12:38 AM	#481
Atom D&D Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Got a little further with the rear tray cover. It’s too big to get in/out if I made it one piece, but I want it to have a pretty big “lid” so I started creating a flange. First though, I needed to build a locator/support for the rear of the panels. First side gets a plastic baffle to shape Second side is made off of the first side. Pro tip: upholstery vinyl is about the same thickness as 3M double back tape so if you’re creating an edge that you know is going to be upholstered you can use the tape as a stand in. You’ll see me use it quite often through the interior fabrication process. Here since I know each side will be vinyled, I put two layers on the first flanged fiberglass side. I missed taking many pics of the next steps. Now I’m going to create the inside flange the “lid” will rest on. This is where it can get confusing if you’ve never used a jello mold in your life cause you need to be thinking backwards and in the future. I stared by laying out where I want my cut to be. Then I laid two layers of double back (for lid vinyl and base vinyl) two wide (for a 1” flange) then masked off the “lid” side so the fiberglass would only stick to the base side. Then I fiberglassed the flange (missing pics) —Pause for Nerf gun painting with my son— Next I cut from the top just through the lid into the double back in about 90% of the parts and put them back in the car. Then I fiberglassed the seam between the two lids. Once dry I finished cutting the last 10% and began to pry the “lid” loose from the double back and bases. Then I could pull the three pieces out of the car and peel the masking tape/double back tape and clean up the edges of the flange. Still have a lot of filler work to do, but those are the steps I’ve done for now.

07-08-2018, 07:44 PM	#482
Atom D&D Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Still here. Just been driving and enjoying the car. Got another photo shoot in the books for an online article. This’ll be a good one.

08-10-2018, 07:58 PM	#485
Atom D&D Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010	New write up, same car. https://petrolicious.com/articles/th...amazon-hot-rod

08-11-2018, 12:23 PM	#489
Atom D&D Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010	This was a photo shoot that a different photographer did of my car. It’s always amazing to me how different photographer’s visions capture the car so differently and it almost looks like a completely different car.

08-18-2018, 07:23 PM	#490
Atom D&D Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Local car show today

08-18-2018, 08:25 PM	#491
Jack junkman Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Ass Cheek Of History	Are your hands huge or theophy tiny? Either way congratulations

08-31-2018, 04:32 PM	#494
BJORNAGN Board Member Join Date: Apr 2014	Nice read on Petrolicious! I agree that some video would be nice especially if it is done to the same standard as everything else in this project. Got a buddy with a drone mayhaps?

09-01-2018, 05:44 PM	#496
Atom D&D Board Member Join Date: Jan 2010

09-03-2018, 08:13 AM	#499
Beachee Board Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norway	B5254, with or without turbo? :-)

09-03-2018, 10:03 AM	#500
matt b Board Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson	You're really going to piss off purists at car shows now! Had an opportunity to see the car in Seattle a couple of weeks ago: so, so nice!