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Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 5 months ago
Hey Rick, I just love it that someone is actually taking the time to look at my blog. So missing a detail here and there is perfectly OK with me!! I am flattered that my build may be up to the quality of those I see out on the websites. I look at the cars on the sites of some of the clubs and read the details of the judging and levels of status and wonder if my "replicar"by JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 5 months ago
Hi Rick, Thanks for reading the blog. But read it again - before you look at the pictures. To clear up the misconception, that is not the Exhaust Hat. It is the Filler inlet for the water tank. The massive looking brass "gear" is a very nice CAP. The inlet was damaged while at the powder coater, and the repair put it out of size for the cap. The can of Garbanzo Beansby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Making Progress - Chassis and Lower Frame - 6 months ago
So I received the main frame parts back from the powder coater. I used the jack stands to support the assembly of the lower frame and then placed it on the chassis. Again - full details on the blog: https://poppapope-steamcar.blogspot.com/by JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 6 months ago
I have spent a week getting started, New posts to my blog at: https://poppapope-steamcar.blogspot.com/ So far the chassis is rolling -by JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 7 months ago
The first batch of chassis parts is back from the powder coater. I chose not to do the painting on the large stuff in order to avoid the fumes. These old lungs are coated enough as it is. So here are the chassis parts, the assembly will happen in the next few days. Keep an eye on my blog, it will have all the details, warts and all. Regards, Jim Pope Denver, CO USAby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 7 months ago
And here is my pallet - (With QC Inspector present) Please catch my blog (listed in the first post) for detailed status updates. I will come back here for help and advice as I get further along. Thanks for reading - Jim Pope Denver, CO USAby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 8 months ago
Rick, You are certainly correct, one of the biggest reasons we play with steam is to fiddle with it as we go. I intend to build the Lykamobile - as designed by STW. And see what I end up with. I certainly have a ways to go. My pile of kits/pallet is sitting in Customs in Dallas. Arrived last night. So now I am waiting to see what happens with import duties etc. The pallet is suby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 8 months ago
A Message to Rolly and all others. As I sit here and wait for my first 13 Kits to show up from STW, I have been collecting resources for future consideration. Some of the things I am pondering are the aspects of Boiler (and Water) Control, Operation and Preservation. Perhaps, if any of you have a moment to share some of your knowledge and tutor an old student, I might be able to gain sby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 8 months ago
Hi Rick, Thanks for the response and encouragement. As I await my shipment, I am taking the time to study the build logs of previous steamers and try and accumulate the supplies and additional tools I might need. This is a picture of the pallet on the factory floor in the UK.by JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 8 months ago
Got it - thanks. Does someone make a pump that attaches to the can to make it easy to handle? Regards, Jim --EDIT -- Never mind - Amazon. DUH But I will definitely be back here again soon. JPby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 8 months ago
Rolly, Thanks for the response. Question - does it make any difference if the engine is non-condensing? Just exhausts onto the street. Thanks, Jimby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Re: Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 8 months ago
Hello - First question of the build - Steam Cylinder Oil - Where to get it? When I asked STW about the recommendations, I was told - "Morris compound cylinder 1000 steam oil" - Does someone carry this in the US? Thanks, Jimby JPDenver - SteamStuff
Hello - From a newbe to the Steam Auto Arena. - 8 months ago
Greetings. I am rather new to this area of interest, at least at the size most of you are presently working in. I am a semi-retired electrical engineer that has dabbled in Model Marine Steam and RC watercraft for the past 10 years. I am not an experienced "Car-Guy". The last time I tore down an auto engine was in 1972 on my 1966 VW Camper. Back then I had a book called "Hby JPDenver - SteamStuff