2016 - Beer Crate Racer (winner)

[Jfive]

That makes a lot more sense. These thumbnails suck on the phone. If I try to zoom in after I click on them the higher quality version closes.

 

[chancer]

I made a fuel tank for this thing today. It is just a piece of 3" pipe I welded caps on the ends of. I used silver solder to attach the copper filler neck. It is a little rough still, but I am going to wrap it in copper anyway. but it does not leak and that is the important part.

 

[landuse]

Neat idea Eric

 

[chancer]

I made a copper cover for the tank I made last week. The tank is 3" but I added some spacers and wrappped it in Copper so it is 4" round in appearance.

I did not trust my soldering skills to do the entire tank out of copper.
and 4" steel tube was only available in 1/4 wall thickness. That would have been HEAVY!

I also chose not to hammer the copper on the tank. I like the clean smooth look of it, but the caps are hammered. There is some smooth pipe accents on this kart anyway so I think it will all tie together.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

Lookin' good!
I'm just gonna sit back and watch! *munch* Looks like*munch*your almost*munch munch*done*munch*


Aw, spindles!

 

[chancer]

Yeah getting Close. I need a few things still
1 Get a keyway machined in the axle
2 Buy a clutch
3 Buy Chain
4 Wire up a kill switch

Then I can put it all together and test it.
Take it apart and paint
Then final assembly.

 

[chancer]

Well I just cleaned up the Frame.
Going to buy some primer tomorrow.
Got my Axle in the the truck to take to the machine shop to have a key way cut.
Still need to order the Clutch and Chain.

 

[2SlickNick]

Looking very cool!!

 

[David Ham]

I could send you my clutch!!
that is, if the postage rates aren't ridiculous, which they are to buy things from you.
centrifugal clutch 12T, #35, 3/4" bore

 

[FreeRunner15]

Looks too nice to ride. Like something I would store in the living room or bedroom and maybe ,just maybe, would sit on it I don't know. Wouldn't want to wear the seat any.

 

[chancer]

Picked up some Primer today and did the frame.
Stupid Primer has no dry time, recoat, or top coat time on the can! Stupid Valspar!

 

[chancer]

Looks too nice to ride. Like something I would store in the living room or bedroom and maybe ,just maybe, would sit on it I don't know. Wouldn't want to wear the seat any.

Thanks, Believe it or not the seat was actually Very cheap to make. Cheap Faux Vinyl, plywood, and Foam from an abandoned couch on the side of the road! Most expensive part was the brass studs.

 

[chancer]

Black paint.

 

[BomarFab]

Nice project, frame looks good.

 

[chancer]

Thanks Bomar

 

[chancer]

Yeah
That is the frame for it!

 

[chancer]

I Ordered my clutch Friday afternoon, and it arrived Today!
China 12 tooth #35 sprocket 3/4 bore with Built in Keyway and 2 set screws.$17.53 and Free Shipping

Ordered From imiauctions IMI Motorsports out of Colorado
Mike 303-833-0491
This is the 5th Clutch I have ordered from Him they are good clutches.
He mentioned he also has the Max Torque. In case any of you think there something "special" to a name brand.

I have been referring him members from here, When I told him that He said
"Oh that is why I keep getting calls from all over the U.S. Specifically asking for me by name" Nice guy.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

She's a beauty!


This is taking too long

 

[chancer]

This is Taking too long!
Painted up some last parts tonight

Spindles, Steering column, Break pedal. Etc Etc.

Should be doing assembly tomorrow. I will Try to make a Time Lapse Video. Just for fun.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

This is Taking too long!
Painted up some last parts tonight

Spindles, Steering column, Break pedal. Etc Etc.

Should be doing assembly tomorrow. I will Try to make a Time Lapse Video. Just for fun.

Spindles! yay!!! I love time lapses too!!!!!!!