Building "Thor"

[zax]

A little more inspiration - this one sounds fantastic when running, I think you chose a very fitting name for the build!

[Pixel-Snapper]

Fidgits said:

Storer said:

Pixel-Snapper said:

Watched and Bookmarked.

How exactly does one come about 2 meteor engines?

Too much wine to drink while surfing ebay

Paul

Excellent man points there

Indeed.

[srob]

zax said:

I think you chose a very fitting name for the build!

Me too!

This is Thor, a sixties sprint bike that's quite famous and very, very loud!

[Big Fat Fatty]

I don't think anyone's posted the Charlie from PPC's Rover SD1 yet have they?



It doesn't really fit the theme but the work involved is something to have a look at.

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Thursday 1st August 10:45

[Hooli]

Big Fat Fatty said:

I don't think anyone's posted the Charlie from PPC's Rover SD1 yet have they?



It doesn't really fit the theme but the work involved is something to have a look at.

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Thursday 1st August 10:45

I think the OP knows him from comments earlier in the thread.

[GTiRichTea]

Build something like this

You may need two more engines though .
http://dragracingonline.com/nowthen/viii_8-1.html

On a serious note, Great project cant wait to see what you will be building.

[Big Fat Fatty]

That ran 4 Allison engines, not Merlins/Meteors.

Hooli said:

I think the OP knows him from comments earlier in the thread.

So he does, missed that the first time round.

Still, awesome project and much better planned than my attempt (it's only in scale form though).

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Thursday 1st August 18:13

[V8covin]

John Dodd is still running that 'thing' around the streets of Marbella and had it in a show a few months back

[Storer]

Ok, a few pictures as requested.

Very little to see really as most is in dire need of some attention.



This is the more complete engine.





The partially stripped beast.



Starter motor - big engine, big starter!



Various bits





Bentley 8 litre dif.



The play room!



Two boxes of dolly wheels ready for the start of construction.


Paul

[Beefmeister]

Love this project!

If you have any need for some CAD work I'd be happy to lend a hand. I also have my own 3D printer so for any custom brackets, widgets, anything really let me know and I can knock it up.

[rolando]

zax said:

A little more inspiration - this one sounds fantastic when running, I think you chose a very fitting name for the build!

This is ucking fugly

Wheels are too small, the whole thing is completely out of proportion.

Totally uninspired.

[irocfan]

another book mark here!!


you could always try a twin engine idea like the below lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vto1-J_CvI8

[John_S4x4]

Yes, it would be great with 2 engines fitted !
Just imagine having 54 litres and 3000ft/lb under your right foot

[Streetrod]

If you are looking for some great inspiration I suggest you visit the site of Randy Grubb and the Blastolene creations, the man is a mad genius

www.randygrubb.com

[43034]

This is going to be freaking awesome!!

[No Sound]

Great pictures Paul. It’s good to see it from the very start. I am very interested in this build, good luck. Andy

[Art0ir]

That workshop

[Storer]

rolando said:

This is ucking fugly

Wheels are too small, the whole thing is completely out of proportion.

Totally uninspired.

I have to say I agree that this is a rather difficult design to love!

Paul

[Storer]

Beefmeister said:

Love this project!

If you have any need for some CAD work I'd be happy to lend a hand. I also have my own 3D printer so for any custom brackets, widgets, anything really let me know and I can knock it up.

Thanks for the offer. If I am in need I will get in touch.

Paul

[Storer]

Streetrod said:

If you are looking for some great inspiration I suggest you visit the site of Randy Grubb and the Blastolene creations, the man is a mad genius

www.randygrubb.com

I like the Blastolene Indy Special. Not into quite that much "shiny" though.

With regard to two engines. I recon it would probably weigh about 5 tonnes and need a totally different chassis and drivetrain. Also, if you listen to the youtube clip the engine note is not as great as a single V8. Part of the aim of my project is to emulate the wonderful sound of a Spitfire flying very low!!!!!
Besides, those two V8's probably still only have a combined capacity half that of the Meteor....


Paul