KD the train set and table. The Grand Kids won't be up for a while and I need the shop space for the next mid size build coming up.
Installed a CB radio into the Grand Cherokee
for Off Road Rallyes. It's not a true Rock Climber, but capable of class 2-3 trails of State and National Parks. Also it can work as the Base Camp contact radio.
Next is to get a better mount for the GPS unit
on the dash and install the
Incline, Roll, & Compass unit.
The past Fire Chief I was under on the
Volunteer FD until I retired, his Side by Side
Fell through the ice on Lawrence Lake Monday.
His funeral is Saturday.
So, on the PHAT thing.......
I was able to test try on my FD Class A Uniform.
It's a little TIGHT, But I fit into it !!
It is still a SHOCK & SURPRISE that Jim is gone.
He was a Very Active 82 Year Old Gentleman!!
The past Fire Chief I was under on the
Volunteer FD until I retired, his Side by Side
Fell through the ice on Lawrence Lake Monday.
His funeral is Saturday.
So, on the PHAT thing.......
I was able to test try on my FD Class A Uniform.
It's a little TIGHT, But I fit into it !!
It is still a SHOCK & SURPRISE that Jim is gone.
He was a Very Active 82 Year Old Gentleman!!
That sucks about your friend. Peace to those who love him.
my condolences as well, the volunteer firefighters nearly never get the recognition they deserve especially when they pass is there is no one to replace them! God bless you God bless his friends and family in this time of remorse!
Patrick & Tammy - Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??
Another project that's been laying around since 2019 is a Rickshaw Motorcycle that was to be for Burning Man in 2020 also.
Here's the first pile of accumulated parts for
the project.
There is going to be a rear frame assembly,
But I am working from the front to the rear,
And we will get to that later. Have 2 ideas for a rear axle setup.
Right now trying to get a Plan to Marry the Moped Front Assembly to the Mini Bike Engine
Using as much of the Mini Bike Frame for strength in the Match Up.
The mini bike was a "Donor of Spare Parts"
for the Fat Bob Minnie Me. As you can see it is already missing pieces in the above photo.
Here we are tearing more parts off to get at
a usable size to get under the Moped Chassis.
Today was a lot of Thought Process. Came up with a Good Plan to Marry the Mini Bike Frame
With only 3-4 cuts of the frame to remove the
Triple Tree and lower the frame 2-3 inches.
Have a "Minds Eye" for minimal welding and using the existing engine mount and the Shock Mounts as Good Structural points for attachment.
This is going to be a while, so keep following along as we progress here.
Don't be Afraid to toss in suggestions.
Hopefully tomorrow I will have the Courage for the First Cuts with the sawzall on the mini bike frame.
Oh, here is a Idea pix. This will NOT be this Big
of a Rig. But it has some Great Ideas.
Last edited by Captain; January 18, 2025, 07:36 PM.
Today's Progress on the Rickshaw Motorcycle.
Again a lot of sizing things up, and evaluation.
Braved the first 3 cuts on the Mini Bike Frame.
And the Triple Tree is Off.
Next, dropped out the Engine Drive Assembly off the Moped.
This is where I left it off for today.
Tomorrow after errands, will do the final cuts
to the Mini Bike Frame and strike the First
Arc's off the welder.
1st, We have not found a Name For It Yet.
But as it comes together, I am sure something is going to come to mind.
2nd, Working on the Rear Frame and Axle
In my Minds Eye. Two things are in play here,
this is ONLY a 5 hp engine with a Centrifugal Clutch off a Mini Bike,
WEIGHT is Going to be a Factor.
AND the rear axle that
I have originally salvaged from a Riding Mower
(Not a Garden Tractor, just a Ride On Mower),
may Not Be Strong Enough for TWO Full Sized
Big Around the Middle Adults in the Rear Seat,
And the Weight of the Machine.......
But it has flanges that Match wheels with
a 5 on 4 1/2" bolt Pattern, hence the 14" Car Tires in the first picture.
I have ideas cooking under the Tin Foil Hat,
But again, WEIGHT is the Limiting Factor with only a 5 hp motor.
It will be Gear Reduced to that of Quick Garden Tractor, as it has been Planned as a
Krazy Man's Golf Cart for our Neighborhood.
1st, We have not found a Name For It Yet.
But as it comes together, I am sure something is going to come to mind.
2nd, Working on the Rear Frame and Axle
In my Minds Eye. Two things are in play here,
this is ONLY a 5 hp engine with a Centrifugal Clutch off a Mini Bike,
WEIGHT is Going to be a Factor.
AND the rear axle that
I have originally salvaged from a Riding Mower
(Not a Garden Tractor, just a Ride On Mower),
may Not Be Strong Enough for TWO Full Sized
Big Around the Middle Adults in the Rear Seat,
And the Weight of the Machine.......
But it has flanges that Match wheels with
a 5 on 4 1/2" bolt Pattern, hence the 14" Car Tires in the first picture.
I have ideas cooking under the Tin Foil Hat,
But again, WEIGHT is the Limiting Factor with only a 5 hp motor.
It will be Gear Reduced to that of Quick Garden Tractor, as it has been Planned as a
Krazy Man's Golf Cart for our Neighborhood.
Update, the Mini Bike engine is 6.5 HP
196 cc. And I am space restricted on the
Next size up Predator engine of 15.8 HP.
And of course, this is to be a Parts Consumption Project from
Current Stock
LOL
The thought has risen of a Bronco II 7.5 inch
Rear Axle, and a 90° box off a Piece of Farm Machinery with a "Tumbler Bar" drive shaft.
And this also would give me "Juice" Rear Brakes
With a single cylinder master out of a Pick A Part Yard.
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