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#Post#: 1815--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: jim Date: December 29, 2019, 1:58 am
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Well, I don't think my maths are up to much. I had 3 to 1 on the
first chain from the engine and 4.1 to 1 on the second. I added
them up and came up with 7.1 to 1. I actually had about 12 to 1.
So I have made a couple of sets of change sprockets to alter the
ratios. Currently 8 to 1. I also changed my steering slightly by
adding another track rod. This made the wheel angles better at
full lock. I felt I would get a lot of under steer using the
kart type of set up.
#Post#: 1816--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: jim Date: December 29, 2019, 2:06 am
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I like the ball joints from eBay. M8 and all 4 were about 11
quid posted.
#Post#: 1817--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: ChrisS Date: December 29, 2019, 10:10 am
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[quote author=jim link=topic=247.msg1815#msg1815
date=1577606322]
Well, I don't think my maths are up to much. I had 3 to 1 on the
first chain from the engine and 4.1 to 1 on the second. I added
them up and came up with 7.1 to 1. I actually had about 12 to 1.
So I have made a couple of sets of change sprockets to alter the
ratios. Currently 8 to 1. I
[/quote]
Yes, you need to multiply them so 3 x 4.1 would have been 12.3
to 1. But I think if you now have 8 to 1 that's a very good
ratio to start with.
Very impressed with your chassis fabrication!
#Post#: 1818--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: jim Date: December 30, 2019, 1:08 am
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Thanks Chris. I have mocked up a fuel tank with card and cable
tied a wheel to get an idea what size to make the tank . I will
only be using tyres on the back because a wheel is heavy. I will
make the brackets so the engine is covered a bit more but will
also allow air flow.
#Post#: 1820--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: M.Z.Nahajski Date: December 30, 2019, 7:15 am
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AWESOME BUILD!!!!!
Is this fuel tank you are mocking up going to be functional or
just a cover for the engine? Also, I love the back wheel and
chassis and the radiator is looking cool. Cant wait to see this
progress.
#Post#: 1827--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: jim Date: December 30, 2019, 1:20 pm
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Thanks Marek, the tank will be just for show but a small tube
shape proper tank will be hidden underneath. I will make it so
it can be filled from the outside. This evening I have made one
of the end caps from a bit of Ply and some ali strips . It's
quite large but when finished it should cover the engine.
#Post#: 1830--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: M.Z.Nahajski Date: December 31, 2019, 6:12 am
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I love the tank idea and the use of CAD (cardboard aided
design). this is going to be quite the cyclekart, I love the
dodge baquet as a car
#Post#: 1831--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: M.Z.Nahajski Date: December 31, 2019, 6:13 am
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making a seat/livery similar to the original would look awesome
aswell.
#Post#: 1855--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: jim Date: January 10, 2020, 12:57 am
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Dummy tank almost finished and an old bmx wheel held on with a
quarter turn fixing with some brass finials.
#Post#: 1856--------------------------------------------------
Re: Dodge baquet ish build.
By: M.Z.Nahajski Date: January 10, 2020, 1:03 am
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that looks so cool. the BMX wheel doesn't look out of place or
too small and the tank is absolutely splendid!!!
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