Project Bike Truck

[Project Bike Truck]

Well done , that is a sweet looking shifter . Looks well engineered.

I can't wait till I get it going. I want to mount the fuel cell and some other rear end stuff finished before I start on the front. There is a lot to clean up and detail before I start on stuffing it in.

[Sbeck09]

Sweet! Glad it made it safe and sound. Can't wait to see it sqeezed into it's new home!

What are you going to use for engine management?

[Project Bike Truck]

Sweet! Glad it made it safe and sound. Can't wait to see it sqeezed into it's new home!

What are you going to use for engine management?

I am going to run the Stock ECU from the Ford Control Pack. It comes with the harness, ECU and intercooler. From what I see COBB makes an Access Port for it as well, and it seems to be the hot set up. I will get that part on order in march.

[wfo guy]

I've considered the eco boost but was concerned about size. If you would put up some dimensions for the rest of us, it would make decision making easier. I'm enjoying your project.

[Jetfixr320]

I've considered the eco boost but was concerned about size. If you would put up some dimensions for the rest of us, it would make decision making easier. I'm enjoying your project.

Yes, would like to see this info as well!

[Project Bike Truck]

Yes, would like to see this info as well!

What dimensions do y’all want? It’s on a pallet, so anything I can do I will.

[Project Bike Truck]

Gratitude

This is something small but means a lot to me. WD-40 has decided to help out with my project and my bike life. Now seriously, who hasn't used WD-40 in their life? I have been using their bike products for quite a while now and love them. They are a local company to me. I spent a little bit of time at SEMA chatting with them and thought I might reach out to them and see if they would help with some stuff I was needing.

Low and behold, some boxes showed up in the mail, along with a pallet at my door. If you know my house set up, I feel bad for the guy who had to bring that pallet to my door.

I couldn't honestly be more stoked to be on the WD-40 program!

[Sbeck09]

That's actually super cool! I use the OG WD40 to clean stuff all the time.

[Boosted Falcon]

Go to the Ford Performance site/Create engines, they have all the engine dimensions sheets for each engine. https://performanceparts.ford.com/do...dimensions.pdf
I used these sheets to make sure I could fit the 3.5EB engine in my Falcon.

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice score!!

[Project Bike Truck]

Have you ever wanted to go get a monster truck and crush your project? Or maybe get a Porta-band and cut apart everything you have been working on for the last couple of months? I often feel like things are not perfect enough or within my tolerances. I feel like I’m just a hack. I often know things can be better or straighter.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome

I don't have any progress to show you guys. I have been getting my ass kicked by mounting my fuel cell. It’s twisted and moved and fought me every step of the way. I've dropped more wrenches and ratchets on my face than I would like to admit. It's pretty close to being in its final crooked resting place. I missed some math somewhere and something is off making the notch in my frame not centered with the filler neck. I spent a whole day trying to get that perfect. Fail!

This fuel cell is not perfect, nor is the mount. But I'm tired of fighting it. So this weekend it will get locked into place. If not, I'm going to cut it apart and throw it into my neighbor's yard.

[Jetfixr320]

I think most of us have been here. LOL

[Project Bike Truck]

I think most of us have been here. LOL

It's my struggle for the last couple of months.

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I was feeling this way about my front suspension a week ago. Now that I sat down and thought it through, I'm ready to win the battle. You'll get there man. The frustration is where our love of the finished product comes from.

And we all want you to make this happen!

Thanks ill get past it and people will be none the wiser. Thanks for the support.

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Dude ! You’re nothing special brother! lol !
I go through the same thing just about every time I’m in the shop . The amount of times I’ve yelled out “why does this thing have to fight me!” must be in the hundreds. But then it feels good to say “ Ha ha I win !”. Hang in there brother.

Tired of not winning at the moment, I am sure it will pass soon. Or at least I hope. Thanks for for the support.

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Yup and hang in there. I have to walk away every now and then to get a fresh prospective and come back with a clear head.

I walked away for a bit and then I stress on no progress. Catch 22 right?

[Sbeck09]

I was feeling this way about my front suspension a week ago. Now that I sat down and thought it through, I'm ready to win the battle. You'll get there man. The frustration is where our love of the finished product comes from.

And we all want you to make this happen!

[langleylad]

Dude ! You’re nothing special brother! lol !
I go through the same thing just about every time I’m in the shop . The amount of times I’ve yelled out “why does this thing have to fight me!” must be in the hundreds. But then it feels good to say “ Ha ha I win !”. Hang in there brother.

[Boosted Falcon]

Yup and hang in there. I have to walk away every now and then to get a fresh prospective and come back with a clear head.

[Zachalanche]

I considered crushing my project with a monster truck, so I started building a monster truck, but it didn't meet my expectations and I was unsuccessful in crushing my project car. So now I have 2 project vehicles that "aren't good enough".

[Project Bike Truck]

I considered crushing my project with a monster truck, so I started building a monster truck, but it didn't meet my expectations and I was unsuccessful in crushing my project car. So now I have 2 project vehicles that "aren't good enough".

Ha Ha, I hear you. I'm trying to build a wagon and restore a 1980 Tomos moped.

[Project Bike Truck]

This fuel cell has been kicking my ass, both figuratively and physically. Between the jack stand hitting my head, dropping tools on my face, things just not working out the way I wanted, and making the most heinous welds I have ever made.





I made this upper structure to stop upward movement and figured I would add some triangles to help with the rear stiffness. Let me tell you, welding while sitting up at a 45-degree angle on top of a tube with a couple of inches for clearance for the gun and blindly welding, this is where weld crimes are committed. Ugliest welds I have ever done.







Some adjustments here and there but it's in. Agana Metal Products fabbed up the cell for me. It has internal baffles and a small sump in the rear. I also tilted it back 1.5 degrees just to try to keep fuel towards the back. The cell is 23 gallons, and before you say it, I know that's a lot but my goal is to run E-85. Because of the engine swap to an EcoBoost 2.3, it will be a bit more of a challenge and will have to wait a bit before I go down that road. I tried to keep the tank low and as far forward as I felt comfortable.

Time to move on to mounting the rear Anti-Roll Bar!

[Project Bike Truck]

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have hit a wall. Between my personal and work life, I’m at a standstill. I say I’m at a standstill figuratively. But in reality, I’m in the garage walking in circles not getting anything done.

I’m not going to lie. I’m really tired of getting my ass kicked by everything I touch. I’d like to not have to design something, maybe just make it a little better or cleaner. I’d like to assemble something. I know this is an ironic statement being I’m building a custom car and hand making all the parts.

I have made a little progress on the rear Anti Roll bar mount and once I get it all welded up I’ll post some pictures. And I have removed the firewall. Once I get all the spot welds cleaned up I’ll share some pictures as well.

That being said check out this beautiful breather/catch can I got from https://www.swiftekengineering.com.au/, all the way from Australia!



I got the first one of these in the states and this thing is freaking amazing, to say the least. The tolerances and details are incredible. I’m nowhere near ready to install this on my project. But I had to have it. I met the owner of Swifttek while at SEMA; he was super cool and his parts are perfect. His quality and customer service are amazing.








So please bear with me while I get my work life sorted and get ready for my son to arrive in a couple of months.

Thanks for your support
The management.