MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Oct 24, 2017 19:38:50 GMT
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Now, this presented a temptation I could not resist. It is only right that I jury rig up a fuel supply and see if it will actually run.
Well;
Unfortunately as you can probably see, the fuel tap leaks massively, but I suspect it's just a knackered seal so i'll sort that out later
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Oct 24, 2017 21:39:32 GMT
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DITCH THE GOVERNER!!!
no don't, cuz the kids and all but still...
DIIIITTTTCH THE GOVERNERRRRrrrrr...
This is looking AMAZING!! shame there's probably no way to include it in some form of elaborate trick or treating parade wit a radio flyer in tow (as mentioned before)
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
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Ha ha. I've had a couple of folk say about the governor. I'm gonna see just how it drives first, and if my speed calculations are correct!
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
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Oct 25, 2017 21:52:59 GMT
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So, another day done, another evening presents itself, and more progress! After the shonky test run last night, I thought I'd rig up a sensible fuel tank. I'd always had in my mind a front mounted gasser style tank, and I just happened to have an old lawnmower tank kicking about so, I knocked up a couple of brackets;  And sat the tank in place;   That'll do nicely until I get around to making a nice aluminium one. And with a properly mounted tank and new fuel pipe fitted, I just had to have another little play; Now this has presented me with a quandary. I did have the intention of fitting a 'conventional' car style exhaust system with a cherry bomb style 'silencer', but now I'm thinking maybe just a short stubby upswept pipe. Any thoughts?! |
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Oct 25, 2017 22:19:31 GMT
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I say put a little Zoomie style exhaust on it! This is so cool it's unreal, thanks for building it, and sharing it with us!
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Oct 26, 2017 17:54:44 GMT
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Yep, that. ^^^
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Oct 26, 2017 18:05:09 GMT
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Straight pipe, no mufflers. Just point it somewhere sensible so you don't start a grass fire.
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Oct 26, 2017 20:30:53 GMT
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Well, I've had a little look through our metal stock and found a piece of 1 1/4" stainless steel tube so expect a straight stubby pipe being fitted by the end of play tomorrow!
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Oct 26, 2017 20:45:15 GMT
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This is still so utterly fansastic.
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samta22
Club Retro Rides Member
Stuck in once more...
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Little Tikes "Crazy Coupe" samta22
@samta22
Club Retro Rides Member 32
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Oct 27, 2017 14:35:28 GMT
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Absolutely brilliant... so much so I'm off to relieve my 18 month old nephew of his little tikes car and build a similar version. He'll stop crying and thank me for it some day I'm sure  |
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V |
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
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Oct 27, 2017 17:58:13 GMT
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They always thank you when they discover the joy of engine powered things  So, as previously hinted, I had a piece of stainless steel pipe that looked about the right size. I made a flange (giggedy) out of 6mm mild steel and attached the pipe to it, after putting a bit of a kink in it to give a better angle;   I dunno about you lot, but I reckon it looks just right. Annnnndddddd, I 'may' have tested it out. Again. |
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stevietuck
Posted a lot
Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Oct 27, 2017 18:08:15 GMT
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We need proof of you trying it out
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stevietuck
Posted a lot
Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Oct 27, 2017 18:09:11 GMT
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Also proof of how fast it is lol
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Oct 27, 2017 18:10:42 GMT
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Also video now for evaluation purposes. Now.
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
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Oct 27, 2017 18:51:20 GMT
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Sorry, there should've been a video in my update. Sadly not yet driving as I still need to get some chains
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stevietuck
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Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Oct 27, 2017 19:19:14 GMT
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Thats so cool, but watch it doesn't set the plastic on fire lol!
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
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Oct 27, 2017 21:00:15 GMT
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Thats so cool, but watch it doesn't set the plastic on fire lol! More chance of it setting my foot on fire tbh. Lol Nah, should be fine. It's a good few inches in front of the clutch pedal. |
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
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Oct 31, 2017 13:09:35 GMT
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A "sensible" update amongst all this tomfoolery! Now it is fairly clear that the drivers left foot is going to be in somewhat close proximity to the clutch and primary drive chain, which will be wizzing around at up to 3800 rpm. Obviously this is not ideal! So, I grabbed some 1mm Aluminium sheet from our stock and made myself a chain guard;   And Mr postman has brought me some more goodies this morning, but I shall reveal them later |
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paul99
Part of things
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Oct 31, 2017 13:37:44 GMT
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Is your left foot not going to be cooked whith the exhaust at that angle? Or is that on the 'added fun' list?  |
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Little Tikes "Crazy Coupe" fr€$h&m1nt¥
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Oct 31, 2017 15:30:14 GMT
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Is your left foot not going to be cooked whith the exhaust at that angle? Or is that on the 'added fun' list? Doubles up as the footwell heater duct?! |
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