Limitless LibertyMkiii's crazy belt drive car project

[Pat_ranch]

Congratulations!

 

[Jimbobjr]

So glad mom and baby are okay.
every blessing,
jim

 

[Danyrc]

Congrats for the new family member.

 

[GMballistic]

Congrats and hope Mum (Mom) and baby are doing well.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Thanks everyone!
So far things are going well and we are getting a decent amount of sleep.

I was even able to get in a little garage time in the past few days. Yesterday I drilled the hole in the aluminum carrier and 2 holes in the chassis to mount the rear idler/tensioner. Hopefully the 3d printed block holds up for a while. The idler has ball bearings and I will be oiling them each day I run the car for extra insurance.

Yesterday the EXB servo mount came in the mail. This means the car is an extreme bash edition now right?!

 

[jondilly1974]

Thanks everyone!
So far things are going well and we are getting a decent amount of sleep.

I was even able to get in a little garage time in the past few days. Yesterday I drilled the hole in the aluminum carrier and 2 holes in the chassis to mount the rear idler/tensioner. Hopefully the 3d printed block holds up for a while. The idler has ball bearings and I will be oiling them each day I run the car for extra insurance.
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Yesterday the EXB servo mount came in the mail. This means the car is an extreme bash edition now right?!

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I wonder if the Infraction rear shaft bearing support brace would be a fit for your idler bearing? Might hold up longer?

 

[LibertyMKiii]

I wonder if the Infraction rear shaft bearing support brace would be a fit for your idler bearing? Might hold up longer?

Yeah possibly, I figured I would just buy a chunk of aluminum and make one if needed. It has a 5mm steel rod inside that the idler is sitting on so the plastic part is only holding the one side. I expect it should be fine.

 

[rotauq]

Have you also thought about making a (RC) support vehicle? With a 15deg steering cap it will take ages to do a U-turn. If have your RC crane/forklift/tow vehicle you can drive it up there and assist

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Have you also thought about making a (RC) support vehicle? With a 15deg steering cap it will take ages to do a U-turn. If have your RC crane/forklift/tow vehicle you can drive it up there and assist

The airport runways are extremely wide so I should be ok
With my 1/8 and 1/7 streamliner bodies the steering was limited and still were able to do u-turns without issues. It always surprised people.

 

[rotauq]

The airport runways are extremely wide so I should be ok
With my 1/8 and 1/7 streamliner bodies the steering was limited and still were able to do u-turns without issues. It always surprised people.

I figured. I was just looking for an excuse why you would need a support vehicle

 

[jondilly1974]

Have you also thought about making a (RC) support vehicle? With a 15deg steering cap it will take ages to do a U-turn. If have your RC crane/forklift/tow vehicle you can drive it up there and assist

He just needs a kickstand that retracts from the center of the chassis

 

[Doom!]

Gettin' closer, I'm guessing the aluminum was a lot easier to drill than the steel bars.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Gettin' closer, I'm guessing the aluminum was a lot easier to drill than the steel bars.

Yessssssssssss way better!

 

[LibertyMKiii]

After more primer and sanding the shape for the body was ready.
The next step was to apply mold release wax and I also use PVA just to help ensure a good separation.

Today I brushed on the first layer of Gelcoat. I'll let this fully cure and then apply a 2nd coat. This will be followed by fiberglass to complete the mold construction.

My wife says my vinyl ocean view is nerdy, but I like it. Very relaxing

 

[rotauq]

My wife says my vinyl ocean view is nerdy, but I like it. Very relaxing

The vinyl ocean was the first thing that caught my eye
I've been thinking about something similar, you might have just convinced me i really should

 

[LibertyMKiii]

The vinyl ocean was the first thing that caught my eye
I've been thinking about something similar, you might have just convinced me i really should

In case you really like this one... (I wish it was a bit larger, but it was very cheap so I can't complain)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQ3F2Z8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

[rotauq]

Mine would be on a door:

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Mine would be on a door:

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My wife keeps pushing that we need to go to the ocean this summer. This is not helping me with saying no
I don't think we can afford it...

 

[Monster Dork]

My wife keeps pushing that we need to go to the ocean this summer. This is not helping me with saying no
I don't think we can afford it...

This summer, post-COVID, any vacation spot (including routes and terminals) is going to be a monumental clusterfack. Resist the urge!

 

[LibertyMKiii]

This summer, post-COVID, any vacation spot (including routes and terminals) is going to be a monumental clusterfack. Resist the urge!

Yeah I bet it will be crowded / busy.