# 358: Ackerman, Ackerman, Ackerman

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-06-16
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, ranging from vehicle repairs to new builds. Jimmy details the seizure of his Land Cruiser's engine and his plan to source a replacement motor from Tennessee, while also reflecting on his growing interest in restoring old cars. Bob shares his experience fixing a Vespa with stale fuel and discusses the economics of leasing versus buying trucks, while David builds an outdoor workbench and a coffin-themed go-kart.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy's Seized Land Cruiser Engine
- [6:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman#t=419) Bob's Vespa Repair and Stale Gas
- [11:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman#t=664) Vehicle Trust and Leasing vs. Buying
- [29:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman#t=1785) David's Outdoor Workbench and Power Pack
- [33:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman#t=2022) Jimmy's Styrofoam Sword and Fiberglass Lessons
- [24:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman#t=1460) Jimmy's Go-Kart Build and Ackerman Geometry
- [50:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-06-16-358-ackerman-ackerman-ackerman#t=3037) Sponsor Reads and Channel Recommendations

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Land Cruiser (product)
- Vespa (product)
- Honda (product)
- Total Boat (company)
- SiliCon (other)
- Inheritance Machining (other)
- Stew Mac (other)
- Chris Fix (other)
- Emma's Footprints (other)

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