Custom 2 seater Rat build

[wallfish 18,792]

Unfortunately this one will not make it to the show this year. I was trying like mad to get'r done but work picked up and time got short. I'm building this as a two seater to cruise around the shows since the wife has been going to some of them with me. It's sporting an 8 speed tranny powered by a small Clinton.

[rmaynard 16,701]

And it converts to a snow plow in the event of inclement weather too. I like it. :thumbs:

[jay in nc 210]

cool, is the snow plow also fricton brakes ala old go carts ? nice build must be for next year. Jay

[Wheel Crazy 23]

That thing is awesome!!!

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

VERY NICE JOHN. I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT A 2 SEATER WITH DIESEL POWER. SEE YOU AT THE SHOW. RUSS

[AMC RULES 37,251]

Definitely unique, wish it was finished.

[fireman 1,022]

John,

That looks like it's going to turn out awesome!

[Sparky-(Admin) 24,043]

Great idea John. I like it so far!

Mike........

[decksetter 50]

Very cool! I like the snow plow fender idea.

[roscoemi 245]

Need to slam the front fenders down onto the tires. Way cool machine!

[neil 2,415]

that is just wicked , I love it

[COMMANDO6 20]

Love the inginuity. Shame it's not ready for the show.

[Coadster32 793]

Way out of the box!!! Awesome idea!! :handgestures-thumbupright:

[VinsRJ 723]

I like it John.... for a second there I thought the plow was the seat LOL!

[Zeek 2,298]

That's awsome! Great imagination :techie-eureka:

[312Hydro 474]

Great idea and use of parts! Are you adding one of those tilt out front windshields? Just wondering as I saw the unions on the pipe. Great idea and it's gonna be a looker when it's done. :thumbs:

[massey 119]

That is going to be cool. :laughing-rofl:

[wallfish 18,792]

Thanks guys!

I thought the snow plow idea would get some attention. It's used as a fender to keep the dirt or mud from getting all over our legs. I like the old round and/or curved look of the 50's style stuff so this old blade worked perfect for both the look and the function. The seat will go across the top of the tires with a back rest and I borrowed a pipe bender to keep things with the round/curved style.

I did want to drop the fenders tighter to the front wheels but it needs the room for the axle to pivot and still be able to steer with one side all the way up. That's as tight as they can go without hitting. One more pound of presure in the tires and they'll hit.

[zieg72 209]

Very nice!!!

[SousaKerry 503]

Looks like my old favorite program before it went too Hollywood, "Junk Yard Wars" !!!!!!!!!!!!!

:handgestures-thumbupright:

[bowtiebutler956 650]

I don't know how I missed this thread! That is AWESOME! :scared-eek: Very creative use of your spare parts. Cruising in style.

Matt :flags-texas:

[CasualObserver 3,411]

I love everything about the look of that. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

[Coadster32 793]

Just an idea for you. If you wanted the fenders closer to the wheels at all times, could you mount them to the moving axle, rather than attaching them to the hood/frame? I like the way it sits now as well, and certainly easier to keep them where they are. I'll be watching this build, as I'm sure many others will too. :handgestures-thumbupright:

[Stigian 1,235]

That's a very cool build John, me likes :D

[neil 2,415]

I just love the look of this John

How have you managed to do the offset left hand drive stearing and how is the engine drive connected

Or is this top secret information.

I would love to have the time and inclination to be able to build one of those

this is what makes these wheel horse tractors so amazing with everything that just bolts together. like Meccanno