Project "Autonomous" F-350

[pappawheely]

I wouldn't want to be breathing that smoke but it makes for some great pictures!

It burns your eyes and you can't sleep with a window open, it stinks up the place.

 

[pappawheely]

Practical joke gone wrong?

 

[pappawheely]

Vegas to Reno in the books.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

It doesn't matter if we have two flats. I ain't stopping.

 

[pappawheely]

Out testing a bada$$ race car today.

 

[VroomSIX]

How's work on the old 6 going?

 

[pappawheely]

How's work on the old 6 going?

It's been on hold since I have been traveling. I think I have most of the parts I need. Trying to figure out accessory mounting. It's a challenge because unlike a V8, there just aren't many available bolts on the motor. Originally, the engine had only a generator. I want power steering and AC. I was a little surprised to find out that the water pump bolt pattern was identical to the serpentine pulley that came off the F250. Right now I am in the shop installing new Bilstein struts on a Mini Cooper.

 

[VroomSIX]

Sweet, yea getting accessories on there might prove a challenge. You definitely have the space in the engine bay though, and I’m sure someone makes an accessory bracket for those engines. Maybe the guys over at Vintage Air might give you some ideas and direction? Also, a Mini Cooper on Bilstien’s sounds like a good time!

 

[pappawheely]

Sweet, yea getting accessories on there might prove a challenge. You definitely have the space in the engine bay though, and I’m sure someone makes an accessory bracket for those engines. Maybe the guys over at Vintage Air might give you some ideas and direction? Also, a Mini Cooper on Bilstien’s sounds like a good time!

My laptop crashed a couple months ago. It had an old copy of solidworks on it. I don't have a cad program anymore or I'd whip one out. Time for some cardboard and hand work.

 

[Seabass]

Skip the card board. Just start welding stuff together then butcher it with a cutting torch. It'll be fine......trust me.

 

[patoz]

My laptop crashed a couple months ago. It had an old copy of solidworks on it. I don't have a cad program anymore or I'd whip one out. Time for some cardboard and hand work.

I thought that's what CAD was... Cardboard Aided Design! ?

 

[pappawheely]

Eventually, this will be my view. Picked up some dirt in Arizona.

 

[patoz]

That's a huge playground, and some nice looking dirt to boot!

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Nice view! Doesn't look garden or rain water collection friendly.

 

[pappawheely]

Nice view! Doesn't look garden or rain water collection friendly.

Off the grid. Water will be precious. I did find out that Ocotillo's need at least 8 inches of rain a year to live.

That's a huge playground, and some nice looking dirt to boot!

There was a rainbow over it when I pulled up for the first time. Didn't find the pot of gold.