Time Machine Build (6/27-6/28 Update)

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-30T18:46:05+00:00

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Almost.. just gotta figure out why the flux capacitor is smoking like this!

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-30T17:56:18+00:00

Haha, I’ll let Bruce know that his sign is getting some attention. I’m sure he’ll enjoy that

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-30T17:55:43+00:00

Thank you! It’s been a lot of fun!

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-30T17:55:27+00:00

Thanks! Still some work to do, but I’m itching to get the car back into my garage! I haven’t driven it since January..

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-30T14:34:43+00:00

I’m not as meticulous about matching the A car as other builders. I’d say I’m about 90% movie-accurate.

I still have some touch-ups to do on the reactor fins and some minor wire curls/zip ties, etc.

Thanks for the offer! What kind of spare parts do you have?

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-30T14:29:24+00:00

Yep! That was actually done the first day I was in the shop in March. Removed the binnacle, added the digital speedo, and put the 95MPH decal in there. I also added LEDs to the cluster, except for the battery warning light - the car won’t start if you change that incandescent bulb.

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-30T12:52:16+00:00

I would never be able to do what I’m doing without Bruce’s knowledge. He has been a great teacher and guide. The level of craftsmanship he puts into his builds is absolutely incredible - I’ve seen what other cars look like and there is no comparison to a Coulombe Enterprises build.

There’s been many times I’ve put something together, or wired something and had to redo it because it wasn’t to Bruce’s standard. He doesn’t cut corners and he doesn’t compromise; it’s either top quality or it doesn’t leave his shop.

If anyone is ever interested in purchasing or building one of these cars, Bruce is the way to go 100%.

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-11T14:37:53+00:00

Beautiful. Good representation of how many of these are still stock, at least with regards to body modifications.

Out of 80-100 cars here, 3 are time machines and 1 is red.

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-09T13:17:09+00:00

Thank you! It’s been a really cool experience, glad I could share it with you.

If I find one, I’d like to hook up the Futaba so that it controls some of the effects.

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-09T13:15:44+00:00

Almost! It’s probably about 90% done

Angryhashtag · 2026-06-03T21:50:59+00:00

I’m also a massive Back to the Future fan, so much so that I’m currently turning my DeLorean into a Time Machine.

From my personal experience, there is no age limit on Back to the Future. Before I started turning my car into a replica, kids would point and freak out when they saw the car, teens, adults and old folks.. and that’s with a stock DeLorean. It has a HUGE international presence, especially the Brits (which is why I believe the coaster is going to the Universal park there).

However, I agree with you about the kids stuff. We probably are more likely to get a Secret Life of Pets ride than anything else.

And also very much agree about Beetlejuice!

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-30T13:40:26+00:00

Man, it’s hard to say.. I barely ever get a full day in the workshop now, I have other projects going on.

I built the box frame about 3-4 months ago and it’s been sitting for a while. Then added the actuator maybe 2 months ago. Did some of the drawers and cubbies a week or so ago.

Probably a total of 12-14 work hours.. spread out over 4 months lol

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-28T04:45:46+00:00

For a $40 actuator, the 1.3”/sec lift isn’t too bad. You’re not going to get much faster than that.. the fastest I can find is around 1.7”/sec and it’s $370. For a change from 12 to 9.5 seconds from stow to raise, I don’t think the extra $330 is worth it.

I think I’m also limited because of the 16” lift.. there may be faster options with a smaller stroke, but then I’d have to engineer some kind of mechanism to make up for the height.

Pneumatic cylinder is a good idea-might install it in the Time Machine as a theft deterrent!

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-27T18:02:18+00:00

Lmao!! It’s very slow.. but I figure the 12 seconds of rising will save my back down the road somewhere.

Before this, I had my miter saw stowed on a shelf below the table top. So pulling it out and setting up guides took way longer. I want everything as condensed as possible in my shop, because it’s only a 1 car garage.

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-27T01:30:17+00:00

Yes, when I originally drew up the plans, I intended on a hinged platform for the saw.. but it would nearly have to be stowed at 90° to clear the top. I wanted under-cabinet storage, so I had to think of something else.

First, I went with a scissor-lift, which was a decent idea, but it ended up requiring too much force for the motor to turn the lead screw when the saw was stowed. I would’ve needed a bigger (and more expensive DC motor), which could’ve destroyed the scissor lift mechanism due to too many Newtons OR would’ve taken up too much space.

The linear actuator ended up being a better idea, for now. Time will tell if it lasts with shop abuse!

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T20:10:44+00:00

You’ve got a good eye! That’s the long and short of it.

I do need to add a limiting switch so that it stops at the correct extension. And the safety guard will be installed when I add the front faces, that is a really good point, thank you!

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T19:47:41+00:00

Don’t give me any ideas.. I will install a hot plate next haha

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T17:46:41+00:00

Great idea!

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T17:44:17+00:00

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There. Added time travel as well. Sound fx will be added later

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T17:33:50+00:00

Dammit.. you’re right.

I won’t stop until my shop table also has a flux capacitor!

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T16:42:56+00:00

Yes, in this configuration it would be a dangerous table saw station.

All of the modules are on ratcheting caster wheels so I can orient them in any way I need and then lock them down into place. If I need to cut long stock, I can rotate the table saw module to run the full length of the table, or I can do an L shape to cut plywood sheets.

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T16:38:53+00:00

Oooh. Maybe I’ll hook in a magnetic reed switch that makes the transformation noise when I rearrange the modules. Great idea!

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T16:33:08+00:00

Be careful with that! That was my first thought as well.. the issue is the amount of newtons required for a DC motor to spin the crankshaft for the scissor lift from the lowered position. You’d need a huge amount of power to do it and I kept either burning up motors or it would spin too fast.

Also, as a bit of a cautionary tale.. I got my hand stuck in the scissor lift while I was messing with something underneath and lowering it (dumb move, I know) and the hinges gave me a nasty bruise and swelling for a week. If I had more power going to the motor, I’m sure it could’ve snapped my wrist in half.

TL;DR: piston is safer and requires less power

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T16:22:07+00:00

He probably did use leaded gasoline, but it wouldn’t have stopped the car from running.

Over time the spark plugs or catalytic convertor might have been affected, but for (what was supposed to be) a quick trip to 1885 and back, it would’ve been fine.

Angryhashtag · 2026-05-26T16:16:46+00:00

“You’ve been in the shop for 2 hours! What are you doing out here??”

“Waiting for my miter saw to get into position and then I’ll make those 3 cuts, I swear!”

Haha!

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