New CBR600rr Powered Vehicle From Scratch !

[Joe-405]

It's gonna be a long process. But im to a point where i can give some cool pics and info...................

1. Fiberglass 2 seater body fully gutted
2. Tube chassis my design
3. Aftermarket VW king and link front end
4. 2007-08 CBR600rr Full drive train
5. Hand-built rear axle setup

I was building a long travel sandrail but didn't wanna fork out the cash for a transaxle so plans changed to simply it. And I've done the fast record holding stuff with my yerf dog spiderbox zx12r build as yall well know. But this isn't about speed. Cruising and road course stuff is the goal this time.

 

[redflash]

you're probably need to extend the frame if you're a normal size adult. Don;t actually weld anything until you check that body to your legs.
With a vw front end and a 600 motor you don't want this thing too short, unless all you want is a "wheelie Machine". If you end up with that, it will not be practical at all for general off-road use. If you have to extend the frame....you may have to vertically cut the body at the doors, and
fiberglass in panels to cover that extension area. Most of those bodies are for kids, so check all dimensions first to make sure you fit.

Da Flash

 

[Denny]

That is a cool body! What kind is it? Who makes it? I’m tuned into this project.
Flash don’t worry Joe has a lot of experience with weird projects and always manages to pull them off. Sometimes even without hurting himself.

 

[Joe-405]

you're probably need to extend the frame if you're a normal size adult. Don;t actually weld anything until you check that body to your legs.
With a vw front end and a 600 motor you don't want this thing too short, unless all you want is a "wheelie Machine". If you end up with that, it will not be practical at all for general off-road use. If you have to extend the frame....you may have to vertically cut the body at the doors, and
fiberglass in panels to cover that extension area. Most of those bodies are for kids, so check all dimensions first to make sure you fit.

Da Flash

Don't need to modify or extend anything. It's gonna be a 80" wheelbase. If it wheelies oh well I've raced drag cars worse than this thing is gonna be.

The engine will be sitting directly over the axle assembly to squeeze everything in the correct orientations.

I am 6'1 and have plenty of room to spare.

 

[Joe-405]

That is a cool body! What kind is it? Who makes it? I’m tuned into this project.
Flash don’t worry Joe has a lot of experience with weird projects and always manages to pull them off. Sometimes even without hurting himself.

It's a Berry Mini T body from the 70's. Acme still sells them for around 6k body only. But a good friend gave me this one after her hubby died. This thing won't wheelie. I bet it blows the tires off tho. And for a decent looking roll cage we are gonna do 2 hoops like the cobra kit cars so I don't ruin the looks of it. I want the body to completely remove also easily when finished.

 

[redflash]

I thought that was a go kart body. So your putting a bike motor onto an old dune buggy frame and body. Long live meyers manx.
Knew meyers, Chenowith and others growing up in San Diego.

Da Flash

 

[Joe-405]

I thought that was a go kart body. So your putting a bike motor onto an old dune buggy frame and body. Long live meyers manx.
Knew meyers, Chenowith and others growing up in San Diego.

Da Flash

I didn't think of that. I figured since people saw that it's a 2 seater and vw suspension I assumed they would think it was bigger than a kart. I did think about posting it in the other builds section but it's still from scratch and smaller than a regular car. So I opted for here instead.

 

[Joe-405]

Front Suspension is Here.............

Empi forged 2.5" drop spindles for disc brakes
Empi forged and braced carriers
Control arms made for longer travel coilovers to equal better ride quality

But it's HOT.........so might be a cool minute before tackling the welding of the frame to get it rolling.

 

[Joe-405]

This project has been scratched........I'm either gonna buy a side by side or build a 4 seater sandrail. I need something bigger.

So the engine and body are getting sold.