[DeTomaso] NPC Cushman

Tue Jul 12 18:06:18 EDT 2011

here is a pix of a more modern cushmam with anti tipping bars.

http://www.google.com/m/search?site=images&client=ms-android-verizon&gl=us&source=mog&aq=f&oq=&aqi=-k0d0t0&fkt=121&fsdt=8003&cqt=&rst=&htf=&his=&maction=&q=cushman+vehicle+outrigger#i=11

Michael
On Jul 12, 2011 5:30 PM, <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:
> I do!
>
>
>> I think this is close to what is called 'Shipwright's Syndrome'. I'm sure
>> most of us have experienced it.
>> Best explained here...
>>
>> http://nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/jagnuts/Hoonisms_ShipwrightsDisease.htm
>>
>>
>> Kirby
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 15:34, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
wrote:
>>
>>> Here, let me grab a salt shaker....
>>>
>>> So... this makes -three- vehicles that are now in various states of
>>> repair?
>>>
>>> I feel for you though. Nothing like starting what seems like an easy
>>> job only to find a) you can't get to it, b) you'll break whatever it
>>> is that's in the way because it's old and rusty c) parts can't be
>>> found locally and d) that cold beer in the fridge sure tastes good...
>>> bottle after bottle after bottle...
>>>
>>> Asa Jay
>>>
>>> Quoting gow2 at rc-tech.net:
>>>
>>> > Right now I am in axle hell. I am replacing master, went to bleed
>>> rears.
>>> > Bleed screws broke off so I thought, well new cyl and brake job. One
>>> side
>>> > done after a day of grief.
>>> >
>>> > Brake drum comes off with axle flange pressed on tapered shaft. I have
>>> cut
>>> > the drum off so I can get a gear puller on. I have been beating on
>>> puller
>>> > and shaft.
>>> >
>>> > I have buggered up the threaded axle but found another on ebay. Going
>>> to
>>> > separate rear end and push off with press; all for brake job.
>>> >
>>> > Gez!
>>> >
>>> >>
>>> >> I love you Pantera techy dudes!!
>>> >> ----Bill (no, I'm not gay) Lewis
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:48:15 -0500
>>> >>> From: gow2 at rc-tech.net
>>> >>> To: detomaso at realbig.com
>>> >>> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC Cushman
>>> >>>
>>> >>> 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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