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Old 04-24-2010, 06:58 AM
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Hi all. Wanted to start a build thread/diary for my "Orion" project. It's been a long while since I've posted or even been over here to the site. between family/house and keeping my shop running the project has sit idle for the better part of a year.
That's about to end as I recently picked up a very nice piece of equipment for my shop, (lathe/mill), and I can once again start building my dream.
Here are some pics of the main body/monocoque structure.
I'm starting the performance work on my motor today. Going to chuck it up in my new lathe and clean up the com, plus make a variable timing ring so I can change the timing on the fly. Adding some before pics of the motor.
Throw in a pic of the machine that is going to help me clean up this well used GE motor.
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Old 04-24-2010, 08:16 AM
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The front of that thing looks killer!

Do you have a drawing of what it will look like when you are done?
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The front of that thing looks killer!

Do you have a drawing of what it will look like when you are done?
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I have it on AutoCad somewhere, I'll see if I can find it.
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Good to see you back and making progress again. About a week ago or so I went to your website to see if there was anything happening, thought you had given up.
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looks like a beautiful start to an amazing project
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Good to see you back and making progress again. About a week ago or so I went to your website to see if there was anything happening, thought you had given up.
It's good to be back.
I'll never give up on her. Just had some other obligations.
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looks like a beautiful start to an amazing project
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My wife calls it the "other woman". I call it a labor of love.
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Shining like a new penny. Sorry about the poor quality pic, I am not a photographer.
Special shout out to Jim Husted for sharing his wealth of knowledge on doing this motor rebuild. THANKS JIM!!!
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My wife calls it the "other woman". I call it a labor of love.
I'm not surprised. Lets hope she isn't the jealous type.

I think it is a great automotive sculpture. Can't wait to see it running.
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You still planning to mess her up with a generator? Just doesn't seem right.
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