Very Mini Army Jeep

[porsche930dude]

Iv started on my mini Jeep. This will be 1/3 scale. I started with a power wheels grille and found the harbor freight 99cc engine fits behind it nicely. I started by welding the front bumper on then attatched the grille with hinges so i can access the engine better. i made the engine mounts recessed into the frame a bit so the engine sits at a slight angle for better hood and steering column clearance . It will run over top of the engine and down between the engine and grille. The controlls for throttle choke and pull start will be in the dash board. The gas tank will be under the seat with a mikuni pulse pump i already plumbed the intake for that. Had to shave the engine shaft a bit to fit the 5/8 clutch. I welded the driveshaft mount out of an old wheel hub because the pillow block i was going to use turned out to be wobbly not solid like I thought. I will make the front axle pivot in the middle like a lawn tractor and the rear will be suspended with coil springs. the rear axle is a 10:1 tiller differential. But it doesnt differentiate so it might be a little hard to turn but there is ways around that if its a problem. Also later on ill make a bantam trailer and maby a gun to tow behind it. It wont need brakes because the rear end is a worm gear and it wont turn without the engine pushing it. The throttle will be on the dash and also a foot feed to over ride the goveroner if it needs it. Im going for the mb gpw look with the mini shovel and axe and military markings grab handles and all. Should be pretty cool when its done. Its small but i should be able to drive it without too much cramping

[r97]

That thing is awesome! I can't wait to see that thing finished, maybe a video? Shaft drive is pretty neat too.

[Fabroman]

That thing is tiny, can't wait to see it finished. Looks cool so far

[CustomShifter]

Looks great and nice Porsche 914

[souperman000]

I like the custom pull start tube as well.

and that thing is a lot tinier than I expected. lol

[Jimbo86]

Not to hijack ;D

but,

my dad has a 75' 914 1.8L in the garage (our garage) right now

specs on yours?


P.S. nice jeep lol

[toystory_4wd]

What a nifty little build!

I toyed with the idea of using a worm drive from a snowlblower on a front-engine, rear-drive project I have in the planning stages. After much head-scratching, I decided it would not work for my application. The inability of the load to drive the source looked to me like a source for headaches at the least, and most likely breakage.

That said, your application may be a bit different. Smaller, lighter, and presumably, much lower speed. So... You're going to be my guinea pig!

I really look forward to seeing this scale build come together!

[porsche930dude]

yes one concern with the worm drive is that as soon as the clutch disenguages the thing will stop dead. but thats how a riding lawnmower works and its not a problem. thats why im making have that style throttle as well as a foot throttle. so i think it should work ok. definatly heavy duty enough for what im doing.
The 914 is a 72 it was off the road since 82 and recently went through a flood. I bought it for 200$ only cus the lady didnt want it to go to a scrap. So Im going all out on it. new longitudinals and floorboards. I went to the swap meet in hershey and picked up rust free doors and hoods and a good interior all for a song. I rebuilt the 1.7 for now. Got some 7s and 8.5 wheels and putting on the fiberglass gt flares. patching all the rust holes that were filled with bondo. Its going well hopefully ill have it painted before winter. trying to keep it fairly lightweight as I go. I also have a 82 911sc that is my daily driver

[Jimbo86]

My dad thought about the steel fender flares but too much money and he wanted to keep it mostly stock. He has fuchs http://www.fuchswheels.com/porsche-wheel-options/ the very top one. Has brand new leather interior with perferated seating area. Gonna be nice

[porsche930dude]

yea if its in good enough shape id leave well enough alone. but my needs all the bodywork anyway. heres the wheels i got theyre simmons 3 piece wheels. i would have went for 911 style fuchs but theryre too expensive

[porsche930dude]

i checked out the rear end and its a bevel gear not worm drive. so with some lighter oil in it instead of old grease i think itll coast ok. Its just stiff now from sitting around so long

[toystory_4wd]

Oh, GOOD! I really was convinced that the moment you let off the power, the rearend would lock up...

[porsche930dude]

Looks like progress :smile: D rings on front and rear suspention done. The valve springs might be just a bit stiff but well see how it rides in the end. I can always go softer later. Also have my rear hubs mostly made. They are modified from the tiller tine hubs. I drilled and tapped a second hole in the pillow block to keep it from twisting

[souperman000]

very interesting suspension design. does the steel flat stock move as well or does it just bend?

[exenos]

Judging from the bolt in front of it I would say it pivots.

[porsche930dude]

yes it pivots there is a thick sleve for the bolt welded on the front of the bar

[Fabroman]

Nice; I've designed a similar idea for an upcoming build.

If it were me, I'd have made the flat stock longer (to the other end of the pillow block). As the pillwo blocks are cast, they may be prone to cracking; just something to think about

[SCK]

Awesome build!

[Iron John]

I love it! You are clever and that is very good!

That rear almost looks like an old banjo; maybe you can find a quick change center section!

[supermanotorious]

Originally Posted by porsche930dude

But it doesnt differentiate so it might be a little hard to turn but there is ways around that if its a problem.

How do you solve this? It's a problem on my Yerf Dawg plus (and forgive me) I want to copy you!