Pumps for all applications

Look at the pump James Buermann is working on. It looks like a little v8 engine, therefore I assume it is for a big V8 diesel. As you can tell I am no genius around the pump shop but I can sense these gentlemen are very knowledgeable. The Goldenhawk Project owes a big thank you to NW FUEL , owner, Gord Reid and also to the persons who pointed me in their direction.

Pumping iron!

Actually Mike Arens is more bench wrenching than pumping iron! Look at the window behind Mike, it is covered with accreditation and awards. Everyone is professional here at NW Fuel.

Injector Room is High Tech

Morgan Hachim was working in the injection room when I stuck the camera around the corner. He flashed a big smile and continued to work his magic on the injectors. With a team like this is it any wonder

NW Fuel is the leader in the industry?

The Shop is 'Operating Room" clean!

Derek Morrison, is an injector specialist with a serious work ethic and a big smile.

Up front at NW FUEL

Dean Wohlberg is one of the first guys you get to meet at our Fuel injection sponsor's offices in Port Kells.

New Logo for Sponsor

This is the new logo for our paint, prep and bodywork sponsor.

Check them out on the links to sponsors on the left side of the page.

Able Auto Body is where Dave Andrew is the painter you have been seeing on the blog. Also Frank Vaski and Richard Mckwen were seen doing body work on the weekends.

It's a happy tail!

Dylan and Daniel smile when Dave approves the preparations!

Darryl Murphy (Murphy A/C manufacturing) hand built a fine f-86 Sabre replica tail from Kevin Knox's 3D scanned & scaled drawings and Richard McKwen bonded the fibreglass leading edge that Kevin had trimmed to fit the car.

GOOD JOB !!

When we park the "GOLDENHAWK" next to the Vintage Wing"s "HAWK ONE" next year the airshow spectators will see how excellent your work and talent make a land speed stream liner emulate a great jet fighter plane.

Able Preens the Tail of the Hawk

Tuesday morning I delivered the canopy to ABLE AUTOBODY in Walnut Grove prior to final assembly of the car for the gold waterborne BASF color.

As you can see the crew is hard at the task of sanding and prepping the tail for Dave to paint. This flurry of sanding by (left to right) Dylan Richardson and Daniel Barker really got our mascot Barklee (one with 4 legs) excited as you can see in the photo. Dave Andrews is checking out the quality of the work.

And now a word from our sponsor NItrous Express

Click this image to see the offer and go to their website for the latest in Nitrous equipment.

Notice I said equipment, Mike Woods and his team don't shoot a load of bull like some nitrous companies. Good solid combustion technology and the latest equipment to apply it is why the Goldenhawk will use NX at Bonneville.

Able Autobody pans for Gold.

Carmen is joking and showing Dave the paint professional at Able Auto Body in Walnut Grove (Langley, BC) that he missed a spot! Actually they were showing me the final BASF waterborne gold color that Dave had pre painted on the seams for the body. It is the perfect color and next week on Monday they will prime the canopy (not the Clear part) and then Tuesday we will put the body on the chassis to be coated several coats of Goldenhawk gold. ABLE AUTO BODY has made a great effort to fit this work in their busy shop schedule.

It should be noted that Able does such good work that a large number of their work is on customs, hot rods, vipers, and Mercedes SL type cars, not just collision repairs.

On the cutting Edge Frankforth"s

Every sponsor is a special and valued asset to the program, but Sean owner of Frankforth's Waterjet Cutting is very obliging. He dropped everything to make us new motor mounts. Minutes after Kevin of Diversions emailed him the drawings he was setting up the computer and was waiting when the material was delivered. I was able to pick up the precision cut steel mounts the same afternoon. Thanks for the great service Sean and Kevin. You can get this same professional service from checking http://www.frankforthwaterjet.com/ and http://www.kevinknox.com/

Both these guys have skills and equipment to do marvelous work and it is worth just browsing their respective sites to see what they have designed and manufactured.

Good news

Good news from the paint and body sponsors. The body has been primed and the BASF WATER BORNE Gold color should arrive soon. Able Autobody's Collision Plus painter Dave was working on the week end to do the primer.

Dancing with the Devil.

. A self portrait at the end of Mondays chassis alterations.

Not feeling or looking my best.

This photo is to serve as a reminder that power tools like grinders and cutting wheels can do damage even when some protection is worn. The elbow is from the cutting wheel while altering the transmission mount to clear the new mount and the face is from the whacker sander disc employed to make the modified steel smooth. I learned twice in one day that when you are laying on your back with that kind of power it can be dangerous.

Nighmare #2

The fuel pump and the dampener on the race engine are big and the mounting is different than we anticipated. The engine now has to be remounted back 1.5" and moved to the left and down 3" to clear the pump lines, which means the transmission mounts no longer fit and the exhaust will likely have to be altered. Building a prototype designed by committee is not the most timely way to get the job done. Hundreds of man hours wasted! But what the hell if it was easy everyone would be doing it!!

Murphy's Law - Court in session.

First let me get this off my chest. I breached an old rule and paid for it as usual.
It all started when Piers Harry generously agreed to loan us his trailer to take the power train to the chassis. Well it is a brand new unit, like never used! Mike his trusty mechanic warned us not to scratch it. Well caution was the kiss of death, with the engine transmission and differential installed in the powertrain frame, the team moved ever so carefully to load it on the trailer with the sling and fork lift. As the forklift moved slowly forward on the gravel driveway, one small hesitation in motion caused the powertrain to swing forward, unloaded the sling and it came off the forks.
Well it was horrible the load hit the edge of the NEW trailer and put a dent in the fender. It would be a small dent if it was an old trailer but when it is new it is huge, when it is borrowed even worse.
With our deepest SORRY to Piers.

Race engine in frame.

Friday (12 Sept) we were at

Piers Harry's High Horsepower Heaven (our name not his) to assemble the power train. We picked up the race prepared transmission from Rob Marlickowski's shop and installed the

BD Diesel special converter. Then the Piers prepped engine was installed. It was fitted with a

NW Fuel Injection Service race prepped high volume pump and the Fluidampr supplied thru from Peak Diesel Performance.

Then the nighmare begins..............

Ken Walkey Wise Words

Another list is made and more things are completed, then a new list is made. Will we ever finish the task? Ken Walkey, one of our best mentors said many months ago, "Don't be too disappointed if it takes a longer time to build than you think. It took me 5 years!"

Ken Walkey is the creator of "Grampa"s Toy" a 300+ mph small block Chevy, front wheel streamliner. It is shaped tear drop shaped much like the Goldenhawk, but shorter.

STEERING TO A RECORD

Diversions created a new steering wheel for the streamliner and here are the jpegs of it. The real one is at Werner's for wiring. Wait till you see it. Thanks again Kevin.

Check http://www.kevinknox.com/ Kevin's website, well worth the visit!

How the prototypes begin for the Goldenhawk

It all starts when Kevin Knox of DIVERSIONS makes a 3D drawing of a special part. Then he will cut it out with the laser cutter or perhaps "build" it with his FDM Rapid prototype machine. Very neat service!

PLASTIC MAKES PERFECT cover by Kevin

Plastic cover for a/c is in place complete with the usual care to detail that makes all Diversions products
special. You will notice it has the GOLDENHAWK cut right into the cover, a very professional touch. Thanks to the sponsorship of Kevin Knox the project has some very special details.
When you think of doing anything custom call 604-930-2120 first!

Instrument Suitable for the Hawk!

Werner has been preparing the instrument panel so that we can POP it in and out. This week he is on a cruise to the Caribbean. Have fun and enjoy the R&R.

Best wishes from the team.

2008 SPEEDWEEK BEGINS in the morning.

Monday morning the 60Th Speedweek will commence on the Bonneville Salt Flats. There will be good friends, great people and very fast vehicles and sadly we will not be counted amongst them. As you all know we are not funded by any large cash sponsor but rather a lot of great companies and individuals who donate time and materials to the GOLDENHAWK project . Therefore it is not always possible to meet deadlines the way some would like, but we are very near to completed and hope to make the World finals in October.
THANKS TO THE SPONSORS AND CREW FOR ALL YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS, especially Kevin Knox, Werner Sprenger and the Aggressive Tube Bending guys.
My favorite Studebaker.


JCB DIESELMAX streamliner driven by Andy Green in 2006 completes a check out pass.

Gold Finger,the Man with the Midas Touch

Bond's Best by Ian Fleming

Anodizing in a can!

K9 Security Briefing in Session?

School is in session or Pavlov's theory works. Just check out the attention Kevin is getting. (The sausage may have.something to do with it!) Dogs l-r Tucker, Jake , Tinkerbell and Barklee.) Notice that none of them are starving.

Cody Gillis official TEAM Go-Fer

Cody came to work wire brushing the tanks and performing various tasks . Now he is getting older (18 this week) he is employed full time in the construction trades. He is such a great young man, very skilled and learns quickly.
I am proud to have him as a friend and co worker since he was 12!!!.

Happy 18Th Birthday Cody

Helmet air supply

Better view of the filter set up.

Fresh Air system by Diversions

The progrogess of the Driver Breathing Systems is shown here. The filters take in fresh air from the tail section of the Goldenhawk and the blower pressurizes it with the two speed squirrel-cage fan. Then sends it to the cockpit. I will show you the custom fittings that Kevin made with his FDM rapid prototype machine when take the photos. Very slick!!

Fresh air idea!

I talked with Lee Kennedy (tech SCTA) regarding the possibility of breathing the agent from the Fire suppression system and he suggested using a fresh air supply. These little beauties will be sitting in the tail section away from any fire and the system will filter fresh air to be pumped into the drivers helmet via a 12volt blower, creating a positive air flow to breath. Thanks for the suggestions Lee!

While we wait

Kevin is planning the next move, while we wait for the body and paint to get handled. It has been a few weeks so I can only assume it will be ready after the week end for the air brush art by the Famous Nic Boos. Then Diversions will start to produce a limited number of the

"TRIBUTE To The GOLDEN HAWKS"

as seen here in its development stages. They will be for sale numbered and signed by the team pilots. The price will be rebated to $100.00 to the first 100 purchasers in honour of the 100Th anniversary of the air force. Email http://www.kevinknox.com/ for further details and deliver schedule..

fuel pump linkage to come from Dodge truck

Kevin Knox and I delivered the power train frame to Piers' shop to prepare for the final install of the race engine (stage 3 motor single turbo) this week end. Here you can see Kevin Knox's bright white arm as he points out the same type of throttle we will use.
I spoke to OTT Industries and the power drive ,o.d and the steer/axles will be ready, Thursday. I will pick up the special landspeed streamliner designed torque distributor tomorrow and hopefully get a meeting at Cool-It and at Eagle Machine with Steve Green. Steve is Bonneville tech inspector.

Apex Finishing fulfill their sponsorship!

Apex Finishing Ltd From BULLER AVE in Burnaby are definitely the place to get your products powder coated. Their work is TOP OF THE LINE and they delivered on time with a great price.

Thanks go out to Brian Johnson and the tech crew who actually do the coatings.

The Super Boss, Ted Picard

The chief of the photographers at Saskatoon and the best boss/leader/superior NCO, an adventuresome young man could get for a mentor!

I am writing a short story about my memories of Ted. As soon as the Goldenhawk is complete.

Thanks for the head start in the RCAF and photography and most important my Indoctrination to Jet Flight, (like a backseat drivers licence for jets.)

Thanks Ol' Buddy, (Oops, I mean Corporal Picard) Hope to see you soon

Goldenhawks Saskatoon RCAF Station 1961

This was the very first time saw the GOLDEN HAWKS and when I got the stars from my eyes. I was dispatched to film the arrival of the GOLD HAWKS when they arrived in RCAF Station Saskatoon 1961.

At that moment the "SCHOOL of PR" WAS OPENED IN MY MIND!

Instruments Panels Made Easy?

How many times have you tried to do something that looks simple but takes a very long time and then turns out less than perfect? Well if you are a hot rodder or creator of things you know what I am talking about.

Now this is the way to do it!!

First you contact Kevin Knox of 3D Diversions (www.kevinknox.com) tell him what you want, he will make a 3D computer drawing, when it is the way you want he emails the file to Sean Frankforth at FRANKFORTH WATERJET CUTTING and like magic it appears just like you imagined it .



The instrument panel for the Goldenhawk designed by Kevin Knox
and made by Sean Frankforth.

Now all you need to do is stuff it full of instruments.

Thanks for the great service!

Cockpit seat check!

Werner is checking the final install of the seat and harness as we measure for the helmet strap (3/16x1" mild steel) to be installed in the roll cage and the standoffs for the lateral support of the drivers head will attach to it. Werner has been taking some time to look after his health issues and is undergoing tests to make sure he is in condition to co-drive the Goldenhawk. he is also attending to the required electrical harness, instrumentation, and switching gear. He has prepared the brake lines and much of the many details that I haven't even thought about, so it will make the assembly of the car much faster.

Dan & the Doc & Nx Express

Glenn Dyck our team "eye doctor" and sponsor of nitrous gas for the testing are admiring the installed bottles at the end of Sunday afternoon. Glenn is an avid motor sport enthusiast and motorcycle guy. His practise is on King George Highway in Surrey BC. (Surrey Optical Centre). He has offered to provide free eye exams for the team. Does this mean we are all getting really old and blind? Maybe I am because I didn't foresee how long it would take to get to Bonneville, but it is in sight now!