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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Feb 12, 2015 20:45:27 GMT -5
Posted by Kenny P (Kenny Prather) in March of 2010 on the old FreakBike Nation board ..... Wanted to share this with some of the newer guys that may have missed it. The Death Proof Outlaw Soapbox Derby Build. I started with a junk Wheelbarrow, cut out the front and added a steering support bar, built a tube frame, stole a few steering componets from a pedal car, got some really neat wheels and tires from the Horseman, Stan hooked me up with some 16' wheels up front, found a hot rod steering wheel in my pile-o-stuff, mounted up a suicide scrub brake, some Red Ruddy primer on the wheels and some fake patina and she's ready to roll.
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Feb 12, 2015 20:48:27 GMT -5
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Feb 12, 2015 21:07:38 GMT -5
Comments from other FreakBikers ...... ChoppaDevil666 .... "SICK!SICK!SICK!" Bad Press .... "That thing is super sweet and I totally agree that last picture of it looks real good. I WANT ONE!!" Westy ... "that is awesome, yet another thing I'm going to have to make." Junkman .... "How about a picture of it racing down Mt. Trashmore? How fast was it clocked?" Kenny P .... "Junky, I have no "action" shots...here's a Poser shot for ya though! Tartosuc .... "Hey Kenny, how big are thoses rear wheels?" Kenny P .... "18 x 8.50-8 is what the sidewall says." Diceman .... "every time i see a wheel barrow i have the same idea . They look so comfortable to sit in . you beat me to it ( you bastard )that thing ABSOFRIGGINLOOTLY rocks .... i love it ." Kenny P .... "Thanks, it was a fun build. Diggin' through the archives I see. Now get off the computer and go build yourself a wheelbarrow racer! Hah Hah!!" Gizmo .... "That is WAY TOO KOOOL(and my garage is way too small." 24therroad .... "wow. that would be awesome to go down some hills around here with." Masterpoop63 .... "i have a busted ride on lawn mower,a pedal car,a rusted out wheel barrow and a welder.i think its time to build one." BrunneCustoms .... "I was just going to suggest a riding lawnmower engine would be awesome for this. Death Proof was awesome and it fits this so well. Great Job!"
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Post by bigfatdaddy on Mar 5, 2015 18:23:23 GMT -5
dripping in kool im sold and gotta try one of those
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Mar 6, 2015 16:12:05 GMT -5
I've got similar ideas! You thinking of just a gravity type or pedalized?
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Post by bigfatdaddy on Mar 7, 2015 23:44:12 GMT -5
i don't know Ive drifted off into burning man bike building most have motors due to the desert conditions Ive sold a dozen or so so mine would be Model "T" type buggy based on a wheelbarrow i could use a set of Harley bars as a drop axle for the front! here is chariot getting ready all stainless steel i have some aluminum diamond plate for the floor! no seat
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