PLUTO ou PLUTÃO foi um belo cão Pastor-alemão e deixou muita saudade.
Infelizmente aos 8 anos de idade surgiu um tumor maligno no fígado que tirou a sua vida em apenas um mês. Os cães têm apenas um grande defeito: - Vida curta.
sábado, agosto 25, 2018
PLUTÃO
PLUTO ou PLUTÃO foi um belo cão Pastor-alemão e deixou muita saudade.
Infelizmente aos 8 anos de idade surgiu um tumor maligno no fígado que tirou a sua vida em apenas um mês. Os cães têm apenas um grande defeito: - Vida curta.
segunda-feira, julho 16, 2018
SCHWIMMWAGEN-gearbox-TOP SECRET
At last I have found a very good schema, a simple drawing from Schwimmwagen's gearbox. There are some explanations in German, English, French and Italian. The Schwimmwagen used basic mecanic project of VW Sedan, however it was a militar vehicle, rude, strong, stout and amphibious. The transmission was similar but with some improviments, mainly in gearbox. So it was possible ride around in 4x2, 4x4 (4WD) and using cross country gear. The gearbox was quite unsynchronized, perhaps a bit awkward to drive. 4WD and cross country gear were possible only with first speed. Perhaps this gearbox has seemed TOP SECRET but now is clear up.
domingo, maio 27, 2018
Old VW tool box
In the beginning of 1950′s Hazet (West Germany) started making a round shaped toolbox that has perfectly cliped into the spare wheel of a VW Beetle. It was over in the end of 1960's. Of course it has worked very well in VW Beetle, Buggy, Rail Buggy, etc. My brother have one in very good condiction (my father heritage), but it is not for sale. They had said that with these tools a driver with some skill and mecanical knowledge would be able to fix the car. Really the germans overstated a lot, but these tools were quite useful.
See the old sparkplug socket for VW boxer engine. It seems smart.
See the old sparkplug socket for VW boxer engine. It seems smart.
quarta-feira, maio 23, 2018
Torno de madeira simples - Capt. Gottlieb
Capt. Gottlieb fazendo um bastão de madeira usando um torno de madeira simples, motor de 1 HP e trabalhando com formão, grosa e lixa de madeira. Bom resultado.
sábado, maio 19, 2018
Mud Rail Buggy
Camber is a angle measure of the inclination of the rear wheel, for outside or for inside, or ZERO (normal), as my Buggy and my BAJA. Really you understood "cambagem" very well.
The rear suspension of my Buggy is adjusted for about camber zero degree and the ride height is 17 cm (bottom of engine (carter plug) to ground). My Hilux is 25 cm. My BAJA is 16 cm. But I only do light off-road and these ride heights have worked very well, until now.
Many off-road riders want to change the ride height of their Buggies (Gaiolas) to cope bad dirt-roads, difficult trials, mud, etc. I don't do that anymore. At 71 is time to be a bit wise and wary. But if one adjusts the torsion bars and the spring plates more high the effect is a exagerated positive rear camber. In this case is important change the swing axles and use a IRS suspension. Really if one uses IRS suspension is possible lift the car (ride height 30 to 40 cm) and keep camber near zero. In Brazil VW Beetle was always made using swing axles, but Kombi has used IRS since 1978.
Volkswagen has began to make VW Beetle and Kombi in Brazil since 1960. Of course VW plants around the world make the same models with great similarity, but not exactly equal. There are little differences.
The frame (chassis) was shortened 25 cm (VW Beetle sedan is 2,40 meters). But with 2,15 meters of wheelbase my Buggy works very well. Of course the vehicle could be a little bit instable after 60 miles/hour, but it became extremely manoeuveble. Besides with a differential ring and pinion 8x35 is so difficult to reach 55 miles/hour (even using VW 1600 gas engine). The relation 8x35 make my Buggy less fast but stronger.
Mu Buggy have a Selective Hand Brake.
Middle lever stops both back wheels.
Left lever stops or reduces only the left back wheel.
Right lever stops or reduces only the right back wheel.
So this gadget tries to mimic a differential blocked with some success.
Really a good aid if you are stuck in the mud. Useful and cheap.
I must classified my Buggy as a Mud Rail Buggy 'cause it is able to ride in dirt-roads, some light trails, mud and streets. For dunes and sand I would have to change somethings, mainly the back tires. And the distance Amparo to seashore is for about 200 miles.
The rear suspension of my Buggy is adjusted for about camber zero degree and the ride height is 17 cm (bottom of engine (carter plug) to ground). My Hilux is 25 cm. My BAJA is 16 cm. But I only do light off-road and these ride heights have worked very well, until now.
Many off-road riders want to change the ride height of their Buggies (Gaiolas) to cope bad dirt-roads, difficult trials, mud, etc. I don't do that anymore. At 71 is time to be a bit wise and wary. But if one adjusts the torsion bars and the spring plates more high the effect is a exagerated positive rear camber. In this case is important change the swing axles and use a IRS suspension. Really if one uses IRS suspension is possible lift the car (ride height 30 to 40 cm) and keep camber near zero. In Brazil VW Beetle was always made using swing axles, but Kombi has used IRS since 1978.
Volkswagen has began to make VW Beetle and Kombi in Brazil since 1960. Of course VW plants around the world make the same models with great similarity, but not exactly equal. There are little differences.
The frame (chassis) was shortened 25 cm (VW Beetle sedan is 2,40 meters). But with 2,15 meters of wheelbase my Buggy works very well. Of course the vehicle could be a little bit instable after 60 miles/hour, but it became extremely manoeuveble. Besides with a differential ring and pinion 8x35 is so difficult to reach 55 miles/hour (even using VW 1600 gas engine). The relation 8x35 make my Buggy less fast but stronger.
Mu Buggy have a Selective Hand Brake.
Middle lever stops both back wheels.
Left lever stops or reduces only the left back wheel.
Right lever stops or reduces only the right back wheel.
So this gadget tries to mimic a differential blocked with some success.
Really a good aid if you are stuck in the mud. Useful and cheap.
I must classified my Buggy as a Mud Rail Buggy 'cause it is able to ride in dirt-roads, some light trails, mud and streets. For dunes and sand I would have to change somethings, mainly the back tires. And the distance Amparo to seashore is for about 200 miles.
domingo, maio 13, 2018
USS Saint Louis - CL 49
USS Saint Louis - CL 49 in her youth.
May, 1938 (Virginia, USA)
She was similar to USS Phoenix, but not equal as twin brothers.
Really they were first cousins.
May, 1938 (Virginia, USA)
She was similar to USS Phoenix, but not equal as twin brothers.
Really they were first cousins.
