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So i've been wanting to build my daughter a pedal car/wagon Well since she was born and i finally go to start it today.Here learning to turn down the Suck...
Reply:Originally Posted by Atomik777So i've been wanting to build my daughter a pedal car/wagon Well since she was born and i finally go to start it today.
Reply:Bahahahaha......  Good one !Looking forward to the Pics there Atomic... Cheers,Miller Diversion 165120 amp Buzz BoxVictor Oxy/Ace Oxy/LPGSmith "Little" Oxy/LPGHypertherm Powermax 30Lot's of Misc. tools n' crap....
Reply:Looks like a drop-center I-beam steer axle with mounts for kingpin knuckles for a commercial truck, except it's c-channel and the channel web and knuckle yokes are going the wrong way.  MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider33Looks like a drop-center I-beam steer axle with mounts for kingpin knuckles for a commercial truck, except it's c-channel and the channel web and knuckle yokes are going the wrong way.
Reply:center pivot suicide front end old jalopy styleidealarc 250/250 ac-dc tigidealarc 250/250 ac-dc tig #2 used for sticklincoln sp100hh125dual arbor grinder polisher30 yrs of hand tools52 pitch blocks 6p-26prake gauge -pitch gaugeG&D prop repair 918-207-6938Hulbert,okla 74441
Reply:kool old school Attached Imagesidealarc 250/250 ac-dc tigidealarc 250/250 ac-dc tig #2 used for sticklincoln sp100hh125dual arbor grinder polisher30 yrs of hand tools52 pitch blocks 6p-26prake gauge -pitch gaugeG&D prop repair 918-207-6938Hulbert,okla 74441
Reply:Actually i was thinking hairpin radius rod, but yes thats the plan.Here learning to turn down the Suck...
Reply:Cool, I like those early single leaf frontends!MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:I've got to probably make the leaf spring, I'm trying to find out how, since i don't have access to a forgeHere learning to turn down the Suck...
Reply:Looking forward to the updates.Miller millermatic 251Miller aircrafter 330st, wp201961 Lincoln SA200Ellis 1600 bandsawLogan 820 latheSouth Bend 13"Bridgeport M Head
Reply:Well for this project you might be best served by just going to a spring shop and telling them what they want and what your going to do with it.    Shouldn't be to much money less than $100 for sure depending on where your located it might be $35.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Got a little more rough work done, Not squared up yet and again everything is just tacked enough to hold shape. And the rails are 14" apart right now but i'm gonna move then in to 12" Oh and sorry for the ****ty pics all i had was my phone.Here learning to turn down the Suck...
Reply:So after checking with my reference guide "How to build a t-bucket roadster for under $3000" And this being a 1/3 scale the rear spacing is 12" and the front before the bend 10 3/4". So I'm glad i'm only tacking.  Btw i highly recommend that book. you can get a used paperback from Amazon for about $180.00 Or download the e-book for $10 from tbucketplans.comHere learning to turn down the Suck...
Reply:So i got the frame squared up, and then welded everything down. Ground down and cleaned up the welds. Some shots to get the idea and it helps me with lining up the hairpin mounds. and the leaf spring mounts on the front and rear.  Some old springs i had lying around to add to the effect...Ha!the wheels i'm gonna use One of my reasons for doing this is to get a idea of what i'm gonna need if and when ever i have the knowledge, ability, facility and equipment to build my own 30's coupe. I'm using this as a learning experience.After this is done  i'm gonna build up a dune buggy go-cart for myself built with the same theme, Probably with a snowblower engine or maybe a small dirtbike motor. Last edited by Atomik777; 12-14-2009 at 02:59 PM.
Reply:Got a little more done: Made a mini leaf spring, seems to work. Maybe a little to stiff. Also got the front spindles started.Here learning to turn down the Suck...
Reply:Absolutely awesome. Can't wait to see the finshed project.
Reply:What are you planning on using for motive power?  Motorcycle engine?