[DeTomaso] NPC Cushman

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

LOL,

I am resisting the idea of using this hardware to build from scratch. I
already have violated my #1 rule. I have 2 cars broke down at home. Never
meant to have more then one at a time.

I have 2 golf cart tires to convert the front to 4 wheels. I did chase a
dog the other day, made a corner and about turned it on it's lid!



> I'm thinking that bad boy needs a roll bar hoop with driving lights
> mounted
> on it,
>
> some fatter tires for sure.
>
> a couple of small skids/outriggers will keep it from falling over in high
> sped turns (?)
>
> Gotta add a a double rail 1.5" x 3" Oak plank cargo box.
>
> I expect this and more from you.
>
>
> Michael
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> On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 9:48 AM, <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:
>
>> Bought a Cushman on the cheap to run welders and equipment back and
>> forth
>> from my barn to the business:
>>
>> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/cush/c1.jpg
>>
>> I love the flatbed as I can load a welder real easy or haul tree limbs
>> for
>> yard work.
>>
>> Didn't like the ride. The thing is designed for industrial usage with
>> concrete floors. Placard gross weight of 2200lbs. It has 7 leaf springs.
>> I
>> pulled 4 leaf springs out, threw a 400lb welder on it and it still did
>> not
>> Flex.
>>
>>
>> SOOO....yesterday, cut some parts out of 1/4":
>>
>> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/cush/c2.jpg
>>
>> And built a triangulated 4-link over airbag:
>>
>> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/cush/c4.jpg
>>
>> Finishing up the welding today, break it down and throw some paint on
>> the
>> parts. Back to working on the brakes.
>>
>> Gary
>>
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> Michael L. Shortt
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