How to finish a gilmer midget racer
Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer
I sent the funds Michael, thank you for the opportunity to own one of your custom pieces.
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I am a little proud. My first 3D printed Aluminum part arrived today..
This Technology is still expensive for a manifold.
300 Dollars including tax, but it is unique.
Looking forward to assemble it...
This Technology is still expensive for a manifold.
300 Dollars including tax, but it is unique.
Looking forward to assemble it...
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Looks great. I don’t think that price is really bad. Looks like it can be functional?
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Hi Mike,
it will be fully functional. There will be an milled Adapter between the manifold and the ZENOAH engine. I will post some Pictures...
it will be fully functional. There will be an milled Adapter between the manifold and the ZENOAH engine. I will post some Pictures...
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Hi,
I took some Pictures at the Weekend. Hope you like them. Will post some more here in the next few days....
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Michael
I took some Pictures at the Weekend. Hope you like them. Will post some more here in the next few days....
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Michael
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Absolutely stunning. Beautifully finished, there's even 'patina' on the leather seat! Bravo!
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I used black shoe polish on the red seat
Did you see I made a new windscreen design?
I now has the same shape than the seat. Looks more sporty now than the original one.
I also removed the rubber burr on the tires and made some brass housings for the dashboard instruments.
Did you see I made a new windscreen design?
I now has the same shape than the seat. Looks more sporty now than the original one.
I also removed the rubber burr on the tires and made some brass housings for the dashboard instruments.
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and not to forget, the 3D printed Aluminium manifold and stainless steel tube (not a fake exhaust).
Shall I send Jan some of those pictures?
Does anyone have his address?
How is he doing?
Shall I send Jan some of those pictures?
Does anyone have his address?
How is he doing?
Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer
Michael I think you have a better shot at sending the photos to his son who is a member here and goes by the name gilmerhobby2 and ebay name stoneg3, Jan seems to leave the technology side of communications to his son. Last I spoke with Jan he said is doing fine.
I like the way you trimmed down the windshield.
I like the way you trimmed down the windshield.
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Michael did you ever contact Jan Gilmer with your masterpiece?
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I wanted to send him some pictures of my finished Gilmer and ask him to send me an autogramm back. But the prints I let made were not so nice so I forgot to do it in the end. Do you think I should try it?
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Michael: I would send the picture to Jan. I'm sure he'd get immense enjoyment and satisfaction out of seeing such a wonderfully finished Gilmer Midget.
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Michael: I have sent you a private message.
Kaye
Kaye
Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer
Michael I'm having a tough time finding the brake line for the caliper fitting, do have a link or size?