THE RADIATOR CAP DEBATE – MAY 12, 2019 It may sound silly, but the placement of the radiator cap is an important feature. If you put it in the wrong location, you can trap air bubbles in the system,...
Update – May 12, 2019
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Switchblade Updates
Update – May 10, 2019
BUFFING THE LIGHTING LENS – MAY 10, 2019 At the rear, the lights are mostly for ground use. We have brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, and back up lights. Rather than have a complicated...
Update – May 7, 2019
PIANO HINGE ON CLAMSHELL – MAY 7, 2019 Aluminum piano hinges are used to connect the clamshell doors to the belly pan. The clamshell doors open to allow the wings to swing in or out of the belly of...
Update – May 5, 2019
RON BURCH CHECKING ON FUEL TANK CLEARANCE – MAY 5, 2019 Ron was one of several who worked on locating and fitting the aluminum fuel tanks into the Switchblade. Aluminum was chosen as it can be...
Update – May 3, 2019
ADJUSTING THE U-JOINT FIT – May 3, 2019 We have a lot of finely machined parts in this vehicle. One of those is a u-joint made from Titanium, to keep it light. (U-joints are part of a driveline to...
Update – May 3, 2019
ADJUSTING THE U-JOINT FIT – May 3, 2019 We have a lot of finely machined parts in this vehicle. One of those is a u-joint made from Titanium, to keep it light. (U-joints are part of a driveline to...
Update – May 1, 2019
ATTACHING RADIATOR DUCTS – May 1, 2019 The fiberglass radiator ducts are being fixed into place, as you can see in the image above. Kevin Abraham is making sure the fit is right before creating the...
Update – April 21, 2019
FUELING THE PASSION OF A FLYING DRIVING VEHICLE – April 21, 2019 And probably the most fun of all to see, the two aluminum fuel tanks were installed, along with the fuel filter and connecting...