[DeTomaso] NPC Cushman

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

Mine has the anti tipping bars; and I have used them. I also have 2 golf
cart tires to convert it to 4 wheel; which won't be for a while.


> 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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