Belo Bambino

[2dawgs]

After some thought, the carriage will be the trailer with a simple steel box frame attached to the buggy springs; mount the axle & wheels spring center (notice the center pin in pic); and add a simple pivot yoke to the frame.

 

[2dawgs]

Since I need some square tubing from the scrap pile; putting the trailer aside for now.

Repurposed a veggie steamer into headlamp, made mechanical side stand (the center stand will go), mock up of cross bar.

 

[2dawgs]

Little more tinkering & got the top bar level.

 

[SSG]

That'll be one one heavy duty frame with that top bar.

 

[2dawgs]

That'll be one one heavy duty frame with that top bar.

Thinking it needs to support a 250lb Baby Huey.

 

[2dawgs]

Well in the over thinking it dept.:

Strip the trailer frame to it's basic elements; looks like it will do just fine. Just need to shorten the cross tubes and add two rigid cross straps for strength; and some scroll work from my trashed patio chair & some aged patina work.

Same patina to the clip on trailer wheels.

 

[Chad T]

Cool build...love all the re-purposing.

 

[G-Matt]

Love that head light , cool idea [emoji106]


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[SwissGuy]

Seen this thread and instantly followed.
I'm really curious where this leads. Specially love the Buggy trailer idea, had a similar starting point on my trailer.

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[2dawgs]

Mock up of buggy trailer.

 

[SwissGuy]

Mock up of buggy trailer.View attachment 23558

You will have to go very slow into the turns with the gravity center so high above the small track, me thinks.

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[G-Matt]

Wild buggy just was checking it out as I was sitting in the lazy boy watching the Munsters old tv show . How ironic I see a similarity [emoji232][emoji232][emoji232]


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[2dawgs]

You will have to go very slow into the turns with the gravity center so high above the small track, me thinks.

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SG,

Actually, the trailer mount point to the bike will be at the height shown of 10.5 inches. Also, will have a weighted ballast front. It only sets 30" high in the seat area and would hold a small child of about 25lbs. Keep in mind this set is built with a responsible parent riding with up to 2 small children at reasonable speed. I see it more for local leisure rides & parades.

 

[DrHax]

TRM, your right; trying resist the urge to go full strength Steam punk. Thinking art deco meets Victorian era.

Ah crap thats my plan! PLANS BEEN FOILED RUN AWAY!

No seriously loving this thread mate! Keep it UP!

 

[2dawgs]

Ah crap thats my plan! PLANS BEEN FOILED RUN AWAY!

No seriously loving this thread mate! Keep it UP!

Dr.Hax, too funny. Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[2dawgs]

In a holding pattern waiting for a front rim & parts.

Experimented with a water based tan primer and a torch. The end result was a rusted patina that is baked on.

Thinking doing the bike & trailer frame in this finish.

 

[Fv2]

In a holding pattern waiting for a front rim & parts.

Experimented with a water based tan primer and a torch. The end result was a rusted patina that is baked on.

Thinking doing the bike & trailer frame in this finish.View attachment 23900 View attachment 23900 View attachment 23901 View attachment 23901

I think @OddJob might like this technique, looks great.

 

[OddJob]

Yes, that is really cool! Great method to create 'sur-real rust'.....Unfortunately, I think my new TRM tank might melt under the torch....Was the primer sprayed on? Brand?

 

[DrHax]

Looks like you pulled it out of a desert!

 

[2dawgs]

Yes, that is really cool! Great method to create 'sur-real rust'.....Unfortunately, I think my new TRM tank might melt under the torch....Was the primer sprayed on? Brand?

Bought a oops can of satin water based valspar primer tan color. You can buy the white primer and have it tinted buff (tan), to get the color I got.

Applied with a foam brush and torched it applying extra heat randomly for the variations in color. The first coat is applied and heated until it bubbles slightly. Second coat applied while still warm with cheap bristle brush, torch again for variation and to fill in any voids in the bubbling stage one. I did four coats total, because I wanted the deeper color and aging.

I tested the durability with a plastic mallet; no chipping or peel. Bonus, no wait time between coats.

Best advice be patient; to do a square foot area will take about an hour.