i looked at doing that. i figured the paint and mask was less complicated. then thought of machining something on a separate piece then attach it. i was snowed in and bored at the time.SOooooooooooooooooo many options and ideas. I've been looking to do something similar, using old OEM emblems... but I can usually only find one (and Id need two). Been hitting antique stores for about 4 years now.
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yeah, its been a while since i did this. im thinking of looking into gold leaf. engine turned would have been cool too i think. still working out the kinks. i may just go plain finish and move on to something that makes it go. still plenty ofLove the original idea but wish the registration on the letters was tighter.
I like Jimmy's idea too.
the first try i polished the surface before stenciling. the script did not have the effect i was looking for. this time i sanded with a 2 inch roloc disc 60 grit. doing this gives a prism effect like engine turned aluminum. when held at an angle it catches the light just right and glows. i know many techniques to get cool results. i have forgotten so much.
This looks great. Nice work my friend. Gotta put a sample of that on the GTO site. Nice set of breathers and you’ll give @baaad a run for his money.
thank you. i plan to make my own oil caps. then t-bolts. i gotta find my aluminum. i put it some where i wouldn't lose it. its better than it was. i will bury it in clear and smooth it out.This looks great. Nice work my friend. Gotta put a sample of that on the GTO site. Nice set of breathers and you’ll give @baaad a run for his money.
Maybe make out of deer antler; only kid on the blockthank you. i plan to make my own oil caps. then t-bolts. i gotta find my aluminum. i put it some where i wouldn't lose it. its better than it was. i will bury it in clear and smooth it out.
i got a knurling tool on the way, i've never machined antler.Maybe make out of deer antler; only kid on the block
Bummer.well i got one cap roughed in. this one is twist in style. the last cut on the mill the switch crapped out on me.
perfect timing. finding one will be fun. yeah right. i was flying high until then.
Or something that will work.Bummer.
Post a pic of thr switch, I might have one.
its a very old enco mill drill. push button on off. i found maybe similar? i took it apart the contacts were burned.Or something that will work.
I have a box full of old buttons & contact blocks.its a very old enco mill drill. push button on off. i found maybe similar? i took it apart the contacts were burned.
thank you,i may get back with you on this.
i found a switch that looks the same. the old one melted some plastic at the contacts. i pulled the piece it has six brass contacts kinda looks like points from an old car. the new switch is 14.00 free shipping. if it wont fit i may change to a drum style switch. it would be cool if i had reverse. i will need to see if its possible though.I have a box full of old buttons & contact blocks.