NWHTanK's Eclipse GST (AWD swap)

[NWHTanK]

Well I got it mostly welded up and front roll stop on.

 

[NWHTanK]

 

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[NWHTanK]

Today I dropped off the coresupport, intercooler and the brackets I made for aluminum welding.

 

[NWHTanK]

Got the intercooler back from the welder , they got the mount tabs spot on were I wanted them. Also using a 180 16 an fitting found a location for the water pump in a dead open space . Next making mounts on the tube for the intercooler and I can finnaly cut these support straps out and move on to the radiator.

 

[fourgsixty3]

I can't wait to see this thing finished. Strong work bud.

 

[Pjj]

is it just me or does it look like your slave is fully engaged

 

[Moonlight GSX]

I am starting to see how you plan is coming together, nicely done sir, nicely done.

 

[NWHTanK]

Well after paying 150 bucks to weld those tabs on the intercooler I decide to try a hand at tig welding. Bought a cheap tig welding machine off of Amazon. It's a Silvel tig- 200AC/DC machine. For some one that has never never tiged before it's easy to use , but I will say the regulator is junk, I can't get it to seal . So it needs a upgrade. So alot of you tube videos , a tungsten sharpener for the dremel. I need to get a fab table next so I'm not all over the place and get comfortable doing this. Maybe from harbor freight or Northern Tool. And alot more practice.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Not bad, it will improve over time.

 

[NWHTanK]

I finally got some work done to the car today. It was a cool day so I fabbed up some mounts for the intercooler and got them in. No more support straps.

 

[NWHTanK]

Cleaning things up for that seamless look.

 

[NWHTanK]

Just order a Qidi 4 pro 3d printer. I have my eyes on a scanner and have to learn Fusion works cad ...

 

[fourgsixty3]

I need to get off my ass and start learning this stuff as well.

 

[NWHTanK]

Getting a work station setup and Getting high tech, we'll for me in the basement . 3d scanner, printer and computer. Waiting on some more stuff to show up.

 

[miliman13]

Hey just wanted to tell you, your kind of my idol right now !
Amazing thread!!!!!!

 

[NWHTanK]

OK downloading a file from the internet and printing it , is now easy. But scanning and printing it needs more refinement.

 

[NWHTanK]

This is what happens when you buy something expensive and you tell your better half that it can do more than car parts. Hello Easter.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

This is what happens when you buy something expensive and you tell your better half that it can do more than car parts. Hello Easter.View attachment 762551View attachment 762550

Those are neat, I like them.

 

[NWHTanK]

The eggs took roughly 10hrs each to print and can be separated so items can be placed in. The earrings were really tricky with a .4 nozzle. This is one way to learn 3d printing.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Long time, cool though. That is a good way to learn, find the weird stuff and it becomes that much easier the next time.

 

[NWHTanK]

Looks like I have another project to put in the basement. I've had a powder coating gun new in the box for some years now. To get the subframes and other parts done , we'll it's oven making time.

 

[NWHTanK]

Working in fusion 360 and the first attempt was a fail. I didn't capture the curve of the bezel. For a small part this is very tedious.

 

[Ludachris]

Working in fusion 360 and the first attempt was a fail. I didn't capture the curve of the bezel. For a small part this is very tedious.View attachment 767598View attachment 767599

I bet once you get through the learning curve it will be a lot less tedious. Though I have no experience with it.

 

[NWHTanK]

I'm on attempt number 3 and watching a whole lot of you tube videos , it's kinda nice to have another hobby. Currently this will have two applications I can use with, the 3d printer and the mini plasma table. You can never stop learning even at 55.