JoeM 7,636 #1 Posted February 15, 2021 Seen this on FB, I think it is so cool. Says Homemade $450 asking, I would consider but have no place to put it! 7 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,796 #2 Posted February 15, 2021 Like that front axle pneumatic suspension. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #3 Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Like that front axle pneumatic suspension. Isn't that neat! I don't think I've seen that anywhere! Wonder if it makes a difference? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #4 Posted February 15, 2021 Anyone recognize the trans? Long ago, before I had my first garden tractor I eagerly waited for the next edition of Mother's Earth News to follow along on a build from scratch garden tractor. Fascinated me! So does this! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 380 #5 Posted February 15, 2021 what state is it in? i could be interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #6 Posted February 15, 2021 Is that a brake drum on the output shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #7 Posted February 15, 2021 Could be the prototype that never was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,636 #8 Posted February 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, 305 said: what state is it in? i could be interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9 Posted February 15, 2021 46 minutes ago, slim67 said: Is that a brake drum on the output shaft? Some old trucks had a brake on the drive shaft. Maybe some old cars too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #10 Posted February 15, 2021 I think even the muffler was homemade: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #11 Posted February 15, 2021 59 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Some old trucks had a brake on the drive shaft. Maybe some old cars too... The Rockwell military axles have a pinion brake. I don’t know if it’s OEM but it works 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,152 #12 Posted February 15, 2021 Super cool little rig 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #14 Posted February 15, 2021 Looks like an automotive rearend with drum brakes. Probably an open differential so there could be your track project Dennis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted February 15, 2021 45 minutes ago, slim67 said: Looks like an automotive rearend with drum brakes. Probably an open differential so there could be your track project Dennis. I agree that it's a cut down auto rear. Current thoughts on the track drive is a half track using just idlers in the back. Subject to change of course... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,721 #16 Posted February 16, 2021 9 hours ago, slim67 said: Is that a brake drum on the output shaft? All MOPAR products had the parking brake on the transmission output from the '30s to he '50s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,924 #17 Posted February 16, 2021 COOL!!!! That thing's worth $450 all day long. Hydraulic steering brakes to boot. Looks like that big center handle is the clutch Anybody wanna grab it and bring to the big show? Just throw'n that out there if someone doesn't grab it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #18 Posted February 16, 2021 57 minutes ago, wallfish said: COOL!!!! That thing's worth $450 all day long. Hydraulic steering brakes to boot. Looks like that big center handle is the clutch Anybody wanna grab it and bring to the big show? Just throw'n that out there if someone doesn't grab it Truck/auto rear does lend itself to independant brakes for sure. One thing I often miss on my WHs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,509 #19 Posted February 16, 2021 That’s one homemade rig ! Anyone recognize that badge on the grill ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,636 #20 Posted February 16, 2021 It bears some resemblance to a Power King / Panzer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
