This is shaping up to be the coolest trailer/cart I've ever seen. The moment I saw how the wheelbarrow frame with the step in the back, it practically screamed "HOT ROD!" Looking forward to more updates on this one!
Ratrod bicycle trailer and soapbox
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From junk steel profile to pro chassis hotrod part, love it!
Both sides.
Both profiles are the same, only length and therefore position on the chassis is different.
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Looks good , wheels came out great.
Thank you!Looks good , wheels came out great.
Wheels are nearly finished. A buddy of mine is trueing the front wheels (I gotta admit, these 12 1/2" wheels are a nightmare
). He has much much more experience with that!Rear tires are on and I cleaned the threads on the rear shaft, some welding splatters were in the way.
And I found a great grater! This stainless steel speedholed kitchen ornament makes a great grille I believe. I have to look at it when all wheels are on and the faux engine is mocked up.
Chassis bulkheads are welded!
Wheels done. When the front wheels are true'd, I will press the bearings in these rear wheels and assemble them.
M10 thread cutter. The nuts are on! I probably use two nuts as shown here (locknut and acorn nut) or one locknut with a nylon ring.
Found these at the thrift shop. The left one is a coffee plateau.
Note: not the final colour, but this looks grater than grate (see what I did there?)
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
I like the coffee thing
I have the wheels back from trueing. I put the tires on and mounted them on the spindles.
I mounted the inner rear bearings and testfitted the rear wheels too, I couldnt wait.
So the outer bearing and bushes will be assembled soon.
My wife and kid sat on the rear axle and I pulled them for a ride. This went very good! Without a load, the chassis is almost too stiff.
We'll see what happens later on!
Pretty stiff! But no load. I have to think about that. I saw other carts that had that same effect.
I mounted the inner rear bearings and testfitted the rear wheels too, I couldnt wait.
So the outer bearing and bushes will be assembled soon.
My wife and kid sat on the rear axle and I pulled them for a ride. This went very good! Without a load, the chassis is almost too stiff.
We'll see what happens later on!
Pretty stiff! But no load. I have to think about that. I saw other carts that had that same effect.
The proportions came out very nice.
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Thats great! really liking the front on shot! how youve got the axle heights just right and its running real low in the front, its actually looking like its gonna have a motor n bars or steering wheel added!
JaxRhapsody
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Lookin' good.
Nice video, and you can see what happens if the wheel and axle angles are not sloped to meet at the wheel centre where it touches the ground - massive lift on the outer wheel, which will also have more load if you are going fast. If you had suspension then that would help conceal the difference in height on either side. So the frame is likely going to have to bend when you are riding it. That will be ok though, as long any front bodywork has enough of a gap around it.
It is coming together well, and those holes across the front look really good.
It is coming together well, and those holes across the front look really good.
This, sir, is an appropriate thing at which to shout FABULOUS. Rarely have I seen that type of wheelbarrow frame, but easily see the worth here. I saved 2 damaged tubs & bits from landfill, thinking on similar use after seeing them in a magazine.
Like that muchly, sir. 8 ball & Mr. Speed, too. Very into trailering, more than 1 question arise. So far, none of mine have had fender-bumper- bars protecting the wheels. Do they attach securely enough to mount regular front wheels (with regular axles)? I recently saw a photo of one that had the "additional" bars mount to the frame onboard of the wheels, enclosing wheels within the frame. Thank you
That is a fine example, too, sir. Strangely hard to find used Gorillas in these parts.
