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Here is today's progress.
Sorry didn't get many pictures.
My morning was interrupted by a call from
a Rusty Iron Friend that her Furnace was out.
Perfect !!! It was -16° F below last night and
It was only - 12° F when she called.
She already has determined that the Fan
Motor has given up the Ghost !! A new Capacitor didn't do the trick.
WELL, Mister who DOESN'T Throw anything away!!! Saved the entire Furnace Fan Housing
when I had to Replace My Furnace last year in February.
Between the two of us, got the fan motor out,
As Getting that Stubborn Squirrel Cage Fan
Off the Shaft was not "Like In The Video" !!
I know it runs....showed her first, and
Stated:
I am TRYING to Reduce my NOS
Inventory ....It is A NO Returns Part(s)
if it doesn't fit.
Haven't heard from her yet so it must be working.
Oh, yeah
The pictures
LOL,
In the last pix, it is looking like a Cool
"Hill Climber Rat Moped"
This project might have just taken a Left Turn !
Ha
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Today's progress.
The morning was spent sizing ideas up for the
rear Frame and Seat brackets. Also finding parts
for the engine upgrades.
This afternoon, worked on the Upper Frame Mount to the Old Upper Shock Mounts.
Cut two 5" pieces of bar stock, and drilled 1/2" holes in each.
Next was to cut and make slots out of the 1/2" holes, and open up to 5/8" to match the shock studs.
Cut a piece of Square Tube to fit between the Shock Stud Pieces.
Matched the Angle to the Mini Bike top tube,
Level and Center Line the Two Frames, a Couple of Spot Welds to hold things together.
Tomorrow will remove the Engine from the Frame, separate the two frames, and Finish ALL the welds.
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Yesterday was another morning of
Visualizing and Measurements for
The Rear Axle and Seat.
Going back to the Initial Plan for a
Simple Light Weight "Cheezy" build
of Repurposed Parts.
Going to use the Riding Mower Axle
and use 4 Pillow Block Bearings instead
of the TWO Socket Style Bearings of
the original set up.
Also going to use smaller diameter tires
than the 14" Car Tires. Looking at a set of
4:80 x 12 boat trailer tires or a used set of
Garden Tractor tires. Two things, this will reduce the Ground Speed and Torque on the Axle Shaft.
Here's just a picture of pieces laid out.
Going to use some Shelf Uprights that I have accumulated with NO Shelves or Cross Bars,
for the Rear Frame and Overhead Structure.
I did get the Oil Drained and the Two Frames Separated, and the engine removed by Quitting
Time.
Here the engine is on the Bench, ready for cleaning and some Modifications that I have
ordered and should be here shortly.
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Over Morning Coffee Update and "POD"
Again All WENT Well yesterday in the
"Lost Home Boys Garage" !!
Since we have the Two Frames apart, now would be the best time to Weld On the extra
set of Motorcycle Shocks on the Front Forks.
Thinking Ahead, (You caught me, It Doesn't Happen Often!!) that Moped Front End is only
Springs and Not a Hydraulic Fork Tube. It was
designed for a Single Person and the weight of the Moped. It would be Bottoming Out with the additional weight of the build and
One Hard Stop could actually do it in!
So,.....add a Bigger Suspension. In the Pile
of "NOS" Parts in the Very First Pix, you will see
Old Motorcycle Coil Over Shocks.
Here is our solution.
Weld on Brackets to the Side of the Existing Fork Tubes, and Mount some Old Honda CB360T shocks from "Inventory ".
First made two of these Bottom Mounts.
Make Precise Measurements......LOL
Made two of these Brackets for the Bottom Tube.
Grind off the Chrome, align and Weld onto the Bottom Tube.
Next Made Two Top Tube Brackets from Coffee Can supplies.
Align and Weld in place.
RInse and Repeat for the Other Side.
Last edited by Captain; January 25, 2025, 07:50 AM.
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Originally posted by dave.g.in.gansevoort View PostYou know, I’ve seen things like this on the interwebnet. I imagine alcohol is involved! You can name it after your favorite long necks.
Sometimes it Takes "Six Beer Solutions"
to make things come together !!
Last edited by Captain; January 25, 2025, 06:51 PM.
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Progress is happening, but not much worth taking pictures of.
Saturday did a Parts Safari for some items,
and got caught up on all the welds. A lot of
Layout and Ideas time on Sunday.
Today the "Stage 1 Engine Kit" came so was able to get that installed.
The kit is a New size larger carb to replace the "Non Adjustable!!" OEM carb, two larger size main jets, a different Emulsion Tube, a K&N air cleaner with a Adapter Venturi, gaskets, and a
Breather Vent Filter.
The breather filter is Just On There, and will Final Fit It once I have a better layout on the
Rear Frame set up.
Last edited by Captain; January 27, 2025, 05:29 PM.
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Morning Coffee and POD on a nice 32° F
to start the day.
Been busy rounding up parts and supplies the last several days. Everything is at least a half hour drive one way or farther, so All Trips are
Planned to maximize stops in that direction.
I don't have 3/4" drill bits or a Drill Press to use one on ......
But I do NOW !!
On my one of my runs, stopped at my Machine Shop Friend's place for him to push a 3/4" hole through a collar for me.
AND he had this Drill Press sitting in the corner. He took it in as Trade for some work.
He says ...I have the cure for you.....
how bout You load this up in your Jeep while I open up this collar to 3/4" and You part with $50.00.....
And we Both Have A Great Day!
It's Great to HAVE Rusty Iron Junkie Friends like Brian !!
The above pix is Using it to drill the Axle for the Wheel Flange Bolt.
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There has been Progress, but as mentioned,
Road Trips to get....Steel, a New Tire to match the Donated one, Reduction Sprockets for the Jack Shaft, return a Defective Trickle Charger,
and restock of Nuts, Bolts, and Washers...
So got the two frames back together, and
with two tires, axle shaft Iron, we can now
Start Size up and layout.
Lots of Looking, Thinking, and Ideas before
We DO Any CUTTING of iron !!
And it is Saturday evening at the "Lost Home Boys Garage" ......
So gave the Brain a rest, and made this front
rack Tool Box before Guests Arrived.
Charlie, Avey, and Dave stopped in.
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Originally posted by Captain View PostMorning Coffee and POD on a nice 32° F
to start the day.
Been busy rounding up parts and supplies the last several days. Everything is at least a half hour drive one way or farther, so All Trips are
Planned to maximize stops in that direction.
I don't have 3/4" drill bits or a Drill Press to use one on ......
But I do NOW !!
On my one of my runs, stopped at my Machine Shop Friend's place for him to push a 3/4" hole through a collar for me.
AND he had this Drill Press sitting in the corner. He took it in as Trade for some work.
He says ...I have the cure for you.....
how bout You load this up in your Jeep while I open up this collar to 3/4" and You part with $50.00.....
And we Both Have A Great Day!
It's Great to HAVE Rusty Iron Junkie Friends like Brian !!
The above pix is Using it to drill the Axle for the Wheel Flange Bolt.
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I have been keeping my eye out for a Floor model at a price I could afford for a few years.
Wasn't shopping for a bench model, but
Opportunity Knocked and I Answered the Door Bell on this one.
So this week, I will build a Base for it, like I did for the Bead Roller out of a 55 gallon Plastic Drum and steel I bought Friday.
We have a "Second Hand Steel Store" a half hour drive away. It's Amazing What he has for inventory, and it's sold by the POUND !!
Just keep the type metals separated, brass, stainless, and Iron.
Round Stock, Flat Stock, Angle Iron, Tubing..... doesn't matter, Just keep piling it on the scale.
Here is the base for the Bead Roller.
Last edited by Captain; February 2, 2025, 04:56 PM.
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