Naughtagator V 2.0

[Master Hack]

Maybe l could get a job building some mechanical cr*p.....
maybe not, i can't lower my standards.....
maybe l should get some standards first!

 

[Master Hack]

While I'm waiting on parts for frank, Egor and I have been trying to straighten out the Naughtagator fiasco. A fiasco that has taken us from plan A all the way to plan H. Short version, the original engine planned was scrapped, the transmission hates neutral, bla bla bla.
Being stuck with the vertical engine design, due to the transaxle having a vertical input shaft and chassis configuration....
The belt tensioner/engagement clutch contraption is complete, tested and passed inspection.
This is a typical Mountain top/ ghetto fab contraption. It works and that's all that matters for this "utility vehicle" to haul us and some tools around the vast Mountain top campus.

 

[Denny]

I hope you’re using high quality bearings. If not I know a guy.

 

[Master Hack]

I hope you’re using high quality bearings.

Funny part about this is, the most of this thing is made from scrap and junk, but since I have them left over, I use bearings that are worth more (retail) than everything else put together! The bearings on Frank's rear (that doesn't sound right) are worth $1200/side. They only cost me about $75.

 

[Master Hack]

If not I know a guy.

Can l get his number?

 

[Denny]

He might be busy playing with his balls.

 

[Master Hack]

He might be busy playing with his balls.

Typical....

 

[Master Hack]

The Naughtagator was sent up from the Skunkworks division, for its initial testing and trials. After a gearing change and a few minor problems, it has become operational. Still a lot to do, like floors and paint and several other things. The mechanical and operational aspects are performing beyond expectations.
a few more days of trials, and she’ll be sent back for completion.

 

[Functional Artist]

Hey T,
Good to see 'er rollin

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Needs more toothpicks and superglue. Or just Saw-Glu.

 

[Grizzlymi]

Now it just needs a mowing deck and a small plow!

 

[Master Hack]

Needs more toothpicks and superglue. Or just Saw-Glu.

Balsa toothpicks.

Now it just needs a mowing deck and a small plow!

Got a Kobota fer dat.
I need a gator, but can't justify the expense and I refuse to get one of dem chinese mini trucks.
Wife hates the thing, gives me carp about being a freaked out mad scientist running amok in the junkyard. She has a point.
Even better maybe she'll go buy a gator....

 

[Denny]

Just paint it Kubota orange and get some stickers and tell her it’s a new prototype or proof of concept Kubota!

 

[Master Hack]

I went to the local submarine salvage yard where I scored this gem!

 

[Master Hack]

A finely crafted vehicle such as this deserves a hood ornament. Something that conveys the quality and craftsmanship that went into its design and engineering.
So l recruited one of the grandbrats to help design and build one. A quick web search and we came up with a plan. A visit to the Mt.Top scrap yard for materials and:

 

[Grizzlymi]

That grasshopper is BAD@SS!!!!!

 

[Master Hack]

Thanks!
We had fun with it!

 

[Master Hack]

So the hood ornament project has run into a major hitch! There is no hood!
The problem has been referred to the engineering department.
The solution after hours and hours of deliberation:
" put it on the top"

 

[Denny]

Easier than making a hood!

 

[panchothedog]

I love the hood er roof ornament, but an important warning is needed. Watch your family jewels when going around corners with that steering wheel. Now I know why in all old WW2 movies I like the submarine Captain is standing, and a foot or two behind the wheel.