Finished “The Stretch”

[Bear G 690]

Finally got “The Stretch” finished up. 
(Yearly improvements)
Ready for next years shows..
Time to bring another one in the shop.

This was originally built & stretched by a Karl Stohry. I just did a few modifications and added a lot of bling.

[Razorback 1,121]

I love to see the creativity some people have!!! That's cool!! I like the air horns and the Craftsman front bumper!

[Achto 29,390]

The Stretch is looking Awesome!! I really like the up grades!! Any chance we'll be seeing it in Portage again this year??

[Bear G 690]

10 minutes ago, Achto said:

Any chance we'll be seeing it in Portage again this year??

As long as I’m still suckin air, yes, it’ll be there.

lookin forward to seein ya!

[Bear G 690]

@Achto

you may have noticed the upgrade to horns. 
two sets now!! 
Green got a new set too!!

cant wait to let friends up there hear the difference.. lol

[Achto 29,390]

Looking forward to seeing, and hearing you again.

[SylvanLakeWH 28,383]

Very nice!

 

Question: shifting is from rear seat? So it takes 2 people to drive? Or us there a linkage ?

[ZXT 2,401]

Nice looking machine! I like it!

 

I have to ask about one thing though... Did you put that parts store stick on fender-vent looking thing on it? Reminds me of what I'd see on a 90s Civic 

 

 

 

 

[troutbum70 858]

I noticed where there was, a hydro would have much easier to move controls forward. Still a pretty cool machine.

[Bear G 690]

2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Very nice!

 

Question: shifting is from rear seat? 

One person can reach around pretty easily.

2 people is always more fun though.

[Bear G 690]

27 minutes ago, troutbum63 said:

I noticed where there was, a hydro would have much easier to move controls forward. Still a pretty cool machine.

Problem with hydro is low Ground speeds. 
pulley upgrade gets this in the 30mph range.

hydro might hit 5-6mph.

but you’re correct, it would be easier.

[19richie66 17,633]

Looking good Barry!

[Pullstart 66,690]

Good to know you’re still going to play at the shows!  When you said you’re selling everything... I was a bit concerned we’d never find that coon!

[JoeM 8,332]

Looks good Bear!

I have a question. When the frame was stretched, was it boxed or just angle added?

[Pullstart 66,690]

It is a frame bolted to a frame, with a sandwich plate welded to the front of the second one.  I believe the front frame has no serious modification done.

[Stormin 9,984]

12 hours ago, Bear G said:

Problem with hydro is low Ground speeds. 
pulley upgrade gets this in the 30mph range.

hydro might hit 5-6mph.

but you’re correct, it would be easier.

 

30mph! May I ask, as I can see no brakes, how do you stop it? Passenger throw out an anchor?   Silly question. Who needs brakes?  

 

 

[troutbum70 858]

I understand your point with the manual trans, no way tp speed up the hydro pump. 30 mph to fast for my old bones hi hi, good you can enjoy it.

[Bear G 690]

Ok, 30mph is probably stretching it. (Pun intended)

Maybe downhill with a strong wind. But I know it’ll do 20-25ish. Which is too fast an old geezer like me too.

 As far as brakes. It has them and they work well.

I put the thicker/heavier brake band off a 1056 on it this year. The original band (B-80) was much thinner & lighter.

Back up (secondary) brakes are Fred Flintstone brakes. The extra rider helps tremendously with that application.. lol

[Bear G 690]

4 hours ago, pullstart said:

Good to know you’re still going to play at the shows!  When you said you’re selling everything... I was a bit concerned we’d never find that coon!

I did sell off a bunch. I kept about 1/2 dozen.

i still want to cut back a few more but can’t decide which ones get the axe. Goal is no mare than 3-4.