Bringing back the 1972-74 Muskin Dune Cat ... suspension ideas welcome!

[Shadows Daddy]

Dune Cat

Hi, I had one of these as a kid. Where are you at with producing them?

Thanks!

Mike

 

[Meinburg]

Frame specs?

Are you still working on the Dune Cats? If so, I am interested in building the frame myself but to the specs that would allow me to eventually put on a glass body. In one of your posts, I read that you would be posting the dimensions. If this is correct, I'd be happy to receive them.

Thank you,

Brent

 

[landuse]

Are you still working on the Dune Cats? If so, I am interested in building the frame myself but to the specs that would allow me to eventually put on a glass body. In one of your posts, I read that you would be posting the dimensions. If this is correct, I'd be happy to receive them.

Thank you,

Brent

The best might be to send the OP a PM. He hasn't posted much for a while

 

[JustinOutlaw]

Hi All,

It's been a while but I've been continually making progress on the Dune Cat frame/chassis.

Attached is a pic of a couple of frames underway. I am running 1.25inch x .083inch wall which is larger than stock.

The engine/diff housing CAD design is done, and 3 housings have been CNC water-jet cut and welded. I will post up pics later this week.

Attached are a couple of pics of the Wilwood hydraulic disc brakes I've adapted. As it stands now, I am running drum on the front, and disc on the rear. I need to do some trials and see if the Wilwood hydraulic rear is adequate to handle all of the braking. The hydraulic master connects to the pedal using a heim bearing, and is adjustable for stroke.

One of the things I am looking at is adding a hand parking brake using late model auto parts that are inexpensive and plentiful from salvage yards. Another simple choice is to add a push-pull brake line isolator like used in sand rails.

Should have some finished complete karts within the next couple weeks.

Are you selling the assembly(disc brake) at all?

 

[TCLee3]

Brake Band

Can anyone tell me where I can find a replacement brake band for a Dune Cat? My pad on the brake band split in two. It was suggested that I convert to a disc system. I have had a very difficult time finding a replacement band.

Any help would greatly appreciated.

Thanks,



Todd Lee

 

[2S Keisler]

Dune cat inventory for sale - exiting business

Hi All,

Due to some big changes in my life (move, job change, etc) I am going to exit the Dune Cat business. I have the following for sale:

1. Original 72 Orange big flake restored - this is the kart used to develop the new mold. It has the following features:
- 7hp predator clone engine
- Comet 30series with uprated settings for better low end torque
- BMI front drum brakes on Azusa spindles
- Wildwood hydraulic disc rear brakes
- aluminum tie rods and spherical rod ends
- Azusa polished aluminum steering wheel
- 10 inch STI aluminum rims
- 18 front tires, Carlisle
- 20 rear tires, Kenda
- Peerless rear differential
- upgraded pillow block bearings with grease fittings throughout
- Quick change pedals with 2 sets of pedals.. one is extra long for younger riders.. the other is standard straight up. Pedal pivot is completely redesigned so the swing geometry is symmetric.
- 1.25inch uprated tube frame, sandblasted, needs paint
- 40 series chain uprated over stock

Runs and drives GREAT !!!

You have seen all of the details of this machine on this thread.

Price $2500 firm plus $200 shipping to lower 48 states.

865-414-8089 8am - 8pm eastern time.

Will post remaining inventory in coming day or two.

 

[JustinOutlaw]

What are you asking for the disc brakes?