Thursday, February 24, 2011

Way of the future...

After mega hours of work the big white box is complete. This Hydrogen Fuel Pump on wheels is made to help spread the knowledge of hydrogen fuel powered automobiles across the country one show at a time.

For more info on the California Fuel Cell Partnership and hydrogen fuel technology, please visit: http://www.fuelcellpartnership.org/

The main construction is made from 14 gauge steel, with a half inch thick plate steel base. The cradle that holds the high pressure hydrogen fuel nozzle is made in house from billet aluminum. The light weight modular banner above the pump is made from sheet aluminum. It's compact and can be disassembled for better transport needs. The top notch vinyl graphics were printed and installed by Nick Clarke at Signs of Tahoe.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Toyota rock armor



Last week Monzo Speed was employed to treat this 1985 Toyota Pick Up with some rock protection. To better save hard earned dough the rocker gaurd panels were bought from Trail Gear. Made from 1026 DOM tube these rock sliders are 1 3/4" OD with .120" wall thickness. There are 3 attachment points for each slider fully MIG welded to the frame. I made the rear bumper from plain HREW tube also 1 3/4 OD .120" wall to match the sliders. The design is simple and plain. Some character was added to the frame horns and by way a 24 lightening holes. More tubes will be added as the truck grows. Stay tuned for front end madness as its stuck somewhere in UPS land...