I've been putting a LOT of thought into the direction I am going with the Timepiece, and wanted to see what some actual '27 Ponchos look like:







I have tons of ideas, just need some time to start sketching and modeling again... I'm also glad I waited on the chassis, because I was going to build it from 2x3-inch rectangular tubing. Now, I am thinking about a full maze of round-tubes to build a true space frame...

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[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 10-02-2007).]

quote Originally posted by toddshotrods: Now, I am thinking about a full maze of round-tubes to build a true space frame...

Dude, are you familiar with the term "scope creep" ?

-fh

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quote Originally posted by fierohobby: Dude, are you familiar with the term "scope creep" ?

Yup, but it's purposed this time:

quote Originally posted by toddshotrods: ...I have decided that I REALLY like this project. So much so that I am switching the roles of my projects a bit, and making this one a higher priority. That means I am going to put more into it, and invest some serious labor into it....This also means that it's gonna take longer, because I want more out of each part and the "whole". I am going to put my other street rod on the road next summer and take my time on this one... The rat rod theme is giving way to a more purposefully developed vintage race car patina...

I need one project that is purposely allowed to creep. That is how I explore te "outer limits" and push myself to new skill levels. Eventually, I try to back the project down and finish it; and replace it with another "creeper". That is exactly the decision I just made. My other street rod project has actually been creeping for eleven years now, and is the reason I have a lot of the skills I have. I learned new skills to be able to do what I envisioned on paper or computer screen. Now, I have decided to back that project down and finish it (hopefully for next summer); and let this one creep.

I won't let the Timepiece go that long though because I already have another one in mind to replace it - after two or three of my current projects are finished or sold.

It's all about the journey...

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WOW - WEE!!! Me like that one Collecting parts and working on the plans in my noggin. Here's where I am:

* This project will be my first effort at cutting my own billet wheels from scratch. They will basically be billet aluminum centers, cut from my CAD models, designed to look like vintage wheels, and bolted to steel or aluminum hoops. I have found a place to get steel hoops, looking for aluminum.
* Excelsior has new V-rated vintage tires now that would make pushing this little monkey to it's limits more enticing.
* I am moving the custom pedal assembly I made for my other street rod project to the Timepiece - it just fits better on this one.

* Trying to psyche myself up to do a full round-tube space frame chassis. I know I CAN do it, just trying to convince myself that I WANT to do it (time). I should have a new frame table ready for the task by next summer - just need my mind ready
* The thought of a Northstar and Porsche transaxle just...

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