Paul K Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 8 hours ago, Keyser said: The Zed Shed II Refurb is finished and it's back to shenanigans We emptied the main garage area and the wife was there again with the vacuum cleaner getting it ready for paint - The ramp pits needed some work!! Better - The floor Before - and after 3 coats Then we had to move everything back in and rearrange it to look better. Some new tool boxes All tools away nicley Some custom made tool holders (stainless steel so they should stay looking good) Now the boards look like this - ........................................... pure garage porn!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashback Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Do like those tool boxes, where did you get them from? Zed Shed 2.26 looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I have no words No I was mistaken I do have something to say It looks fantastic you and the missus have done an excellent job as usual (But for rubbing it in about how tiny mine is compared to yours, when I do actually get down to see you I'm going to doodle on your pristine white walls with my Crayons ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 35 minutes ago, andybp said: I have no words Ha - Got ya! 36 minutes ago, andybp said: No I was mistaken I do have something to say It looks fantastic you and the missus have done an excellent job as usual Thanks mate 36 minutes ago, andybp said: (But for rubbing it in about how tiny mine is compared to yours, when I do actually get down to see you I'm going to doodle on your pristine white walls with my Crayons ) I almost feel bad - only ALMOST If you doodle on my walls you will have Mrs Keyser to answer to - I wanna be there for that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Flashback said: Do like those tool boxes, where did you get them from? Zed Shed 2.26 looking great! The long set of draws is from SGS https://www.sgs-engineering.com/stc9600b-stainless-steel-work-bench Very impressed with the quality especially given the price - go look at the price of a snap on Would recommend it - but you need a long space to fit it! They do a couple of smaller ones. The tool box is from eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40-US-PRO-MASSIVE-TOOL-CHEST-CABINET-BOX-STAINLESS-STEEL-54-FINANCE-AVAILABLE/311124254989?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Not as good as the SGS one quality wise but given size and price I think it's OK my Mac Tools one is a lot better quality but costs 4 time more, for what I wanted I'm happy it will do the job but if you want something more "rugged" you will be paying a lot more - Of course I don't know how they will last, I'll let you all know if they start falling apart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Ok I withdraw the Crayon threat, I'm not messing with your good lady I've been married plenty long enough to know better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Who do you report to when there is an incident? ........ Just curious who is your supervisor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 10 hours ago, veeg33 said: Who do you report to when there is an incident? ........ Just curious who is your supervisor Me I'm the supervisor I personally don't report to anyone (except Mrs Keyser when I'm in need of plasters / medical attention and dripping blood - happens more often than you'd think ) But I do have the T-Shirt to cover this - What you can't see in that picture is the last line of the notice - Here is a close up There are a few Notices in the Zed Shed Keyser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Looking fantastic buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teejay Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Anything happening lately been quiet for a while 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 23/11/2019 at 10:30, teejay said: Anything happening lately been quiet for a while What you think I haven't been up to my neck in it ???!!!! To be honest I have been really busy with loads of stuff, work is manic and there are possibilities of some major changes in the company in the next few months, if these do go ahead then there will be some lifestyle changes for me and the good lady wife. This has also got me thinking about my current project list along with the huge number of other things (not necessarily car related) that I want to do. There is a very strong possibility that I will bin the Pop Z project as something has to give and I can't bring myself to let go of the Radical just yet!!! Believe me when she is running right (which is not very often ) there is nothing like it as a driving experience, or at least nothing else I can afford to do! I also do not have a limitless supply of this thing they call money and you can only spend it once - being as I'm getting older (read got old) there are a few other things we would like to do which unfortunately also cost money! So if anyone wants to do a 350 or 370 LS swap drop me a PM I have an LS engine and gearbox that would drop in a treat going up for sale It's not all doom and gloom though so do not fear, We still have to get round to another complete redesign on the Radical to stop the bloody thing melting / blowing up on track, The Electric go carts project is still being progressed and I still have the GTR in the "Stables" for those occasions where a pleasant drive out is in order I'll catch you up on the E Carts soon as we built another one and in the meantime this happened. Yes I had to collect @Beb 370 after it broke down Original diagnosis was CPS, also the battery died and would not take a charge, Beb replaced the CPS and put on a new battery, The Z then started but wasn't right, I diagnosed a seized aircon pump from what I could see looking between the rad fans and the engine (not much) Unfortunately I was close it was something sized but it turned out to be the Supercharger !!!!! The Zed is currently in the Zed Shed II in bits while we try to source a replacement C38 – 81 Rotrex SC! Not sure what happened, the cause is oil starvation, but we have no idea where the oil went, the reservoir was checked on a regular basis, I found no leaks, split pipes or damage to the oil cooler. There was no oil in the undertray or on Beb’s drive (which is block paved and you would see it). My current theory is that the seal on the main shaft went and the oil pumped through the engine, but we will never really know what happened. More on that story soon. Keyser Maximum Effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 That's a bit worrying when you are not 100% sure where the supercharger oil went, as you will always be a bit nervous that it might happen again once you fit the replacement supercharger. Shame about the zed pop but depending upon how much money you have tied up in it and storage space you can always mothball it for a few years. That's what I did with my Renault 5 GT Turbo back in about 2003. I dragged it out in 2013 and did some work on it, but due to lack of time its been wrapped up in the corner of the garage since. I am beginning to wonder though will I ever have time to finish it, and maybe I should just sell it off and use the space for something else, but it does have some sentimental value so it would be a shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Put the V8 in Beb's car! Simples.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 13 hours ago, andy james said: Put the V8 in Beb's car! Simples.... Oh my...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beb Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 14 hours ago, andy james said: Put the V8 in Beb's car! Simples.... I bought the car so I could be the voice of reason and stop him putting the V8 in there 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 41 minutes ago, Beb said: I bought the car so I could be the voice of reason and stop him putting the V8 in there BOOO It will fit though 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Beb said: I bought the car so I could be the voice of reason and stop him putting the V8 in there I think you should do it so he stops encouraging me to put it in mine he's like the devil putting temptation in my way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Keyser said: BOOO It will fit though I will start a fund raising thread for Beb fuel! ........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Well hello, I’m back by popular demand, Well not that popular and no demand but I’m back anyway Loads been happening in my life with work (my actual job that pays for these silly hobbies), My hobbies, new projects with the mad scientist aka @Beb, The long-suffering Mrs Keyser’s kitchen refurb and even a new car. A few updates to get you up to speed on the latest shenanigans. Apologies if I already posted any of this but with so much going on you need the background so ………………… Previously in “Zed Shed antics – Something Will Happen” @beb got me into “race night” it’s a bit like fight club except everyone talks about it and pretty much anyone can get an invite This is basically a bunch of nutters with various Go-karts, scooters quads etc that are small, fast and dangerous (brakes are a very optional extra)! Every few months we all meet up and at a secret location we run these things round a Go-Kart track – it’s mental and great fun!!!! Beb and I are building Electric versions of these mini racers, Beb is perfecting the art of electro therapy while building our battery packs - well he keeps shouting "Ouch" and his hair stands on end, I assume thats what he is doing He is now striping out motors and adding sensors and other strange things ??? So we built a test rig, based on an old Go-Kart from the bay Here it is with a test battery pack and one of our motors, we have been through about 5 motors to see what will actually get us moving and how much power they draw. Motors are scourced from anywhere Beb got the lower 2 I found the top one on a scrap fork lift Mine was awesome but is so heavy the Go-Kart does not actually steer anymore O we didn't add brakes it makes testing more exciting! close up of the temp drive shaft - went big after we snapped a couple. I also invested in what I hope to be the "Daddy" of elctric motors after I found a couple of refurbished ones for half the new price abou 9-10HP so that should be intresting. We then rebuilt the E-Quad from scratch, new chassis new battery pack, new seat and even powder coated it. Battery pack- Designed to fit in an estate car. Downside was we snapped both the drive shafts so that is back for an "upgrade" I also made a spacer and some extended axles That allows the quck chnge from short to long and then you can have dualy rear wheels - More soon Keyser and the Zed Shed Crew 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Glad to see another update mate, hope things in the Keyser household are going well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hi all, thought I'd try and break up the monotony with a little update, On a completely different note, after reading what @The G Man posted on another thread it reminded me of some pictures I found while tidying my desk draws a few days back – Ahh it seems like a lifetime ago – I still remember the sales speech in the recruitment office “Join the Army, travel to strange exotic lands and meet strange and exotic people” Yeah didn’t mention that these exotic people would be shooting at me did yah!!!!! Anyway up next we have - Its a junior go-kart chassis that the Mad Scientist ( @Beb) found for us on FB Market place - best bit was we got lost on the industrial estate when we went to collect it, knocked on the door of the wrong unit and and met some guy detailing his Lambo So that made us anothe 30 mins late as we made a new friend However we got the Go-Kart and I took it apart then cut some bits out that I won't be needing Then I took another perfectly good full size Go-Kart chassis that Beb and I bought from the bay last year and cut that up Now to Frankenstein the two together This gives me twin bearings on each side so now I should be able to either cut the old axle in half or make 2 new ones, the idea being that with twin motors I can drive each rear wheel independently and not worry about a diff. It also means I can modify the Go-Kart cornering that lifts one rear wheel to corner into a system that keeps all 4 wheels down on corners hopefully that will improve road holding That's the plan - more soon as well as some other completley unrelated things happening in the Zed Shed II, including but not limited to a fibre glass seat rebuild and a 40 year old table refurb All the best guys n girls stay safe Keyser (The crew is social distancing so it's just me, myself and I ) 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Keyser said: "I see no ships" said the captain ... "it's very unlikely that you will" said Chris with a wry smile to the cameraman "don't you know we're in Afghanistan, a land locked country, you daft bugger" Edited April 1, 2020 by ATTAK Z 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg2040uk Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 love the update! thanks fella! Miss your all your faces! Will come over for a cuppa when all this has blown over!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beb Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 CHOP IT UP! Inner frame looks nice and symmetrical, can see those extra rails coming in handy... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Times have changed! At least you used to wait until someone mentioned the war! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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