[DeTomaso] NPC Cushman

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

Ah, I only had one day for the suspension....Of course the brakes are
taking me 3 days!

> WHAT?! No IRS? You're one sick puppy!
>
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> From: <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
> To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 8:48 AM
> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC Cushman
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>> 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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