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Started by Monsterlover, March 19, 2021, 07:59:32 PM

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Howie

#675
April 23, 2025, 11:16:28 PM
Great news [thumbsup]

LMT

#676
April 24, 2025, 06:01:08 AM
I am paying someone local to help build my website. It's way outside of my wheelhouse. Plus I will get good written instructions on how to make updates!

Quote from: ducpainter on April 23, 2025, 05:58:31 PMCongrats Kev.

WRT the paid help...I figured out right away I wasn't going to be able to update this forum by myself...it's just not my wheelhouse. Paying someone who knows wtf they're doing is worth every penny.

Popeye the Sailor

#677
April 24, 2025, 06:22:42 AM
Badass!
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ungeheuer

#678
April 24, 2025, 09:54:28 AM
Very cool  8)
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260S Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

Monsterlover

#679
May 07, 2025, 06:23:20 PM
Currently at 5 weeks waiting on a plate.

Tuner guys says go drive it.  Can't tune anymore until I can get some road time in.

The waiting continues  [coffee]  [popcorn]  [popcorn]  :'(
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#680
May 27, 2025, 08:08:34 PM
The state rejected my app so I'll need to get some updated pics to them.  Sounds like it's small stuff that's just a formality. 

In the meantime works has continued.  It's basically done at this point.

I built aluminum cover panels to hide the giant gaps between the outboard sides of each seat, a center console (two cup holders and a usb phone charging port) and a small storage box with magnetic lid on the drivers side cover pannel.

PXL_20250426_202007107.MP by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Passenger side done
PXL_20250505_220816869 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Completely rebent, cut and rewelded an LS dipstick tube so it fit without touching anything.
PXL_20250510_192331826 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Center console begins.  Three pcs of sheet aluminum and two machined cups for... the cups.
PXL_20250515_193334097 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250515_193345345 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250515_204955628 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250515_204950083 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250515_204943025 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250516_005025439 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250516_005028756 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250516_005020963 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250516_230433031 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250516_230429292 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250517_002627171.MP by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250517_002639733 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250517_183752132 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Cardboard mock up for comparison
PXL_20250517_150934373 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#681
May 27, 2025, 08:17:28 PM
The bead roller was tearing the lid up too badly so we made a die and squished it in the press.

Post squish
PXL_20250521_013205179 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250521_013334009 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250521_013820508 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250521_013827712 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250521_013824695 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

I made this die to dimple the seatbelt slots in both cover panels.  This lid has the same slot at the same angle as a spot for fingers to grip.  Click the second pic for a video of the dimple process
PXL_20250521_013946237 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250521_013953325.TS by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

And finally, as she sits now.  These are the first full profile shots I've been able to get where you can really see the entire truck.
PXL_20250522_203623036 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250522_203613814 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250522_203604731.MP by Kevin Ames, on Flickr
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#682
May 27, 2025, 08:54:37 PM
Looks great!

Have been riding dirty?

Monsterlover

#683
May 27, 2025, 09:05:47 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on May 27, 2025, 08:54:37 PMLooks great!

Have been riding dirty?

Que?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#684
May 27, 2025, 09:06:39 PM
Oh you mean with a fake plate. God no. Quick way to get on the flatbed to the impound yard around here
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Howie

#685
May 27, 2025, 10:39:26 PM
Love the cup holders!

Popeye the Sailor

#686
May 29, 2025, 04:22:01 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 27, 2025, 09:06:39 PMOh you mean with a fake plate. God no. Quick way to get on the flatbed to the impound yard around here

...only if you stop  ;D
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Monsterlover

#687
May 29, 2025, 04:35:46 PM
Quote from: Popeye the Sailor on May 29, 2025, 04:22:01 PM...only if you stop  ;D

That's a great point. There's literally zero chance the cops would ever recognize the truck if they ever saw it again  [laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

1.21GW

#688
June 02, 2025, 06:37:17 PM
Ultimately: personalized plates?

Never been a fan myself but somehow it seems like that thing needs something better than 3EJ-6H34 (or whatever) on its tail.
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy..."

Monsterlover

#689
June 02, 2025, 06:50:29 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on June 02, 2025, 06:37:17 PMUltimately: personalized plates?

Never been a fan myself but somehow it seems like that thing needs something better than 3EJ-6H34 (or whatever) on its tail.

Antique plates are only like 4 characters, I believe.

If it was five maybe I could get 11tyb
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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