10-08-2015, 01:34 PM
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Yep, a couple of people on Facebook noticed the similarity, as well. 
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10-08-2015, 02:33 PM
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HAHAHA, that Lexus is beginning to look like my wagon!
I've got certain parts covered with cardboard.
They work but sure is a PITA when it rains, I'm guessing my VW is partially recycling itself as it goes down the road ! LOLOLOL
(BTW, just noticed..., I've hit 100 posts finally!)
Last edited by bikeprof; 10-08-2015 at 02:34 PM..
Reason: observation
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09-13-2016, 01:18 PM
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Is this a dead project?
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09-13-2016, 03:18 PM
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Ouch, it has been long time since last anybody posted, there NEEDS to be a transfusion of new material here...
Anyone ?
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BTW, since this last post, I've bought 2010 Insight series 2 w/CVT
Great FE, nice A/C and four doors �� !
My streamlining came in one package �� !
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09-14-2016, 01:27 PM
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It is dormant - I am still intending to do work, but I lack the garage space. Recently, I realized though, that I could do something to cut the suspension out of the 1993 Saab 900 I have had sitting in my yard. My neighbors would probably appreciate that.
For that, I need to scare up some car stands and get to work!
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09-14-2016, 06:47 PM
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I remember when you were trying to put up a lean-to in the middle of winter.
I'm trying to prototype a free-form framing system made of metal tubes bent in hexagons. I'll keep you informed.
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09-14-2016, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
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I'm trying to prototype a free-form framing system made of metal tubes bent in hexagons. I'll keep you informed.
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Interesting, sounds stronger and simpler to build, but harder to DIY than bolting together a bunch of hexagons made from conduit with the ends hammered flat and drilled. I'd go for either from a cookbook or user-friendly design tool. Figuring all the different lengths in advance to make a geodesic tunnel rather than a dome was beyond my skill level.
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09-15-2016, 01:59 AM
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Actually, it's 10' lengths of Cyclone fence top rail bent into hexagons with a 20" edge. If it was conduit I'd be done already; I've already destroyed two forms but I think I'm about ready to start amassing materials.
A tunnel would have four bent tips, a dome would have six.
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09-15-2016, 01:57 PM
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I did build a temporary shelter as I was finishing gluing all the layers into the chassis. It was about 15' tall, and extended out the front of the garage. I built it out of 2 bundles of 16' 1x3 strapping and a 30'x60' tarp. It lasted through one winter (with a number of snow storms), and collapsed on the 1st snow storm of the 2nd winter.
I'll take a picture of the hut my brother is going to give me.
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09-16-2016, 08:51 AM
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Good work 
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