Kat-A-Tonic

That is "Bigfoot" quality photography right there, LOL.

17 hours ago, Grant@Funco said:

Question nobody wants to hear !

Why wouldn't you wear a helmet in a sandcar ? 

 

Edited to add that I don't want them to tell me I have to wear one , I just  happen to think it's the smart choice. 

I do not have clearance in my rail to wear a helmet.  I prefer not to break my neck.

Pete can stick it in his azz.

He does his own shooting in the movies and is a good competitive shooter.  I vote badass...

Looking good.

1 hour ago, Bobalos said:

JMHO, if you aint scared on CA streets, you should not be on a bike.  there are 2 kinds of bike riders, those that have gone down & those that are going down, its just a matter of time.  on the street Ive been down twice, on the dirt............  I dont have enough fingers and toes.  LOL.   and close calls............... about the same as the odds of winning the lotto.

I found the drivers in AZ to be worse with respect to riders than they were in CA.  I could not take it any more and sold it during Covid.

3 minutes ago, onanysunday said:

Oh yeah good point. Although with that stack of gears and the amount of play that thing will probably have plus the cost of the darn thing I think I'm set on a chain setup. I can even change the size of the gears in it for the ratio. So to do backward rotation in my gear drive setup would take three gears plus an idler?

2 gears for the chain, 1 gear for a tensioner, and one to flip the rotation.

2 hours ago, onanysunday said:

Well after I don't know how many days measuring on this thing it's time to weld in some gussets to hold everything in place and then build this frame. Every time I would measure one thing something else would change. I ended up right at a 90 inch wheelbase. Steering rack idea is completely fubar because if I take a regular hydraulic rack and flip it over it will be backwards and steer the opposite direction. Finally figured that out today. So it looks like the solution is going to be a center steer Gearone manual rack. Then put a pas electric servo and power steering unit under the dash. I think that will solve all the issues. I know that is a great unit and will work. Then my power steering pump will only be running fluid through the hydroboost which will be nice as well.

Steering rack could still work if you used an even number of gears in one of those stacked gear units, or one extra gear added to your chain unit.  Not trying to convince you not to use the Gear One setup, but if that does not pan out, you still have options.

Looking good!

6 minutes ago, Bobalos said:

what is the "MIC"?

 

 

Military Industrial Complex.

38 minutes ago, onanysunday said:

Drove my red car around the block with 4" of turnout. Turns plenty sharp and I think it will be fine. That steering stock at 5 3/8 full lock is very sharp. Could see needing it if the back end is coming around and you need that much angle to turn back the opposite way. Is what it is. I am tucking the tires in by 4". Compromise between function and how it looks. 

You will be able to lift the front if you need to turn sharper say in a parking lot.  I think the 4" will be fine for the street.

Looks like a blast!

Good enough for Carl in Caddyshack, good enough for me.

Thanks for the advise all.  I bought the Lock-N-Lube and am very happy with it.  The gun seems good, but the fitting is awesome.  Greasing is not the dreadful chore it was for sure.

That HL3 is really nice looking.  It's only money...

Hope you have a great Birthday Ken.  Maybe see you out there in a week or so.

2 hours ago, Sand Shark said:

@Kat-A-Tonic  you need another one.  LOL!

Front engine version to go with my rear engine version?  Looks like fun!

Anyone find an effing grease gun and fitting that does not spew the grease all around the zerk, and that does not have the grease migrate past the seal when using as a bulk loader.  Just had to reload Maxima in my gun, and when withdrawing the plunger I found half the grease had migrated past the seal in the inside.  Not sure of the make, but it was the most expensive one at the parts store.  Guess I need to buy somewhere else, but don't want to have do this again when the next one does not work properly.

Was the guy playing Stairway to Heaven, LOL.

Welcome to the Matrix.

3 hours ago, Bobalos said:

But isn't that how politics is supposed to work???? everyone greasing everyone else...

 

We need a few of them to get greased.

On 1/1/2023 at 10:25 AM, Therealjlt said:

2022 su mid engine 2200lbs ls3 single turbo! I’ve got plenty of seat time and she handles like she’s on the rails, plenty of power, no excuses I think she will give you a run for for your money! You are one hell of a driver John ready to test my metal let’s do it! I finally own a car that can run with that monster you built! 

You sure that weighs 2200?  Mine was 2850 full of fuel when I weighed it, although it does have an Albins.

Like the title says, free.  Must pick up in East Mesa near Las Sendas.

If you want it and are coming to get it say "I'll Take It", then come get it.

Happy New Year

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