My First Attempt

[Guy]

I'm, almost a bit embarrased to post these, after seeing some of the very nice bsrs here, but oh well, here goes:

Started with my frame like this, kinda planning on using monkey1's design a bit

[Guy]

The motor is a bit offset, it's an 8horse Tecemseh from a snowblower. The 1" shaft won't allow the Comet clutch to be run with the chain inside, and I've seen too many "mini-bike scars" growing up, lol. I may end up taking 2" off the bottom of the stool legs, the ring is inside as I've seen from another builder here.

[Guy]

Had a local machine shop lop off a few inches of crank, drill and tap the end, I rebuilt the carb myself with a kit from 'captain-never-sails' on eBay

[Guy]

was about here I decided I didn't want the steering column tied into the seat, so I went added some Bean in the design

[Guy]

So I guess you've seen the skinny 10" tall pneumatic hand truck tires I'm using. They were over $36 each. Kart tireas/wheels are cheap, but shipping to Alaska kills me, for something to fart around on. I have 10t clutch, 40t sprocket, gives a 4-1 ratio which the kartcalc sez will give 28mph at a governed 3800rpm. I did not cut the front axle at 45deg, so we'll se how that goes, but tonite I tacked the spindles at 20deg caster, used the angle thingie for 90deg up and down. built the column last nite, so I'll upload some new pics soon.

[Woodchuckscustoms.com]

Looks good cant wait to see the finished product! You should be entering the B.S.R Build Off!:cheers:

[WarPaint]

Man there is nothing wrong with it. Looks good. I had a ant in Alaska a few years back and i know what you mean about shipping. Keep it up it is going to look good when your done. And keep posting pics.

[RUBICON]

The common thread is a seatpad,engine, frame and wheels...everything is secondary....If you look at the definition of EGO.....these creations are a reflection of the builder....resourcefullness is valued higher than ability to purchase.....creativity is more interisting than copying....being at least a little different is great...it broadens the imagination of those interested enough to notice....it would be interesting to see a survey of builders that shows how many started from scratch ( so to speak)...how many had plans and a bill of material...how many were critical of a design that they later adopted themselves...and what the extent of evolution we went through in redesign to make it more unique...or work better for our taste....for me...the design and fabrication is a neverending process...thats the value for me....I have a wagon that has a following of interested attendees at local car shows and flea markets ( Charlotte Motor Speedway ) that expect to see me every Spring and Fall...and I always have a new modification to display...this year my wagon ( shown somewhere on another thread) has a fully working 5-link rear and billet dropped front axle with aluminum coilover shocks ( 4" ) all around, XM radio and more....and next year the coilovers come off and air shocks, compressor and remote control will make it a lowrider and hop.....Barstools are just one form of expression....Rubicon says!
REMEMBER ...LIFE IS A JOURNEY...ENJOY TH ERIDE!

[Redrooster]

Hey Guy..... I think you are doing a great job and the frame looks good..... we all come into this bsr building thing with different skill levels and abilities and put our own unique personalities into our machines.... but the main thing is have fun in the building process.....

[Guy]

made a bracket to mount the tank, using the same bolt holes, but above the motor instead of beside it.

[Guy]

We put some tire chains on the rear wheels, Here's some Video :cheers:

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=9b1b2c03ec8f0f10366cb387

http://www.filefactory.com/get/s.php?s=bac06260053524d2118a77c7

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=9436c448895ce1799addb3d6

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=ddcae509d51585a8a0b0a57a (http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=ddcae509d51585a8a0b0a57a)

To use this, look past or close the popup ads, look for "
Please wait while we process your file and generate your free download links.

Estimated wait time: 4sec"

and then select "Don't want a Premium download? click here to access our free access links"

click that

then

select Filefactory FTP -- click here to download (right click and select "save target as"
Sorry, I guess free video hosting isn't really free, not to mention I had to convert .mov to .mpeg

[Terry Skinner]

Boy!! was that a waste of time!! I chased all over that web site and never did get to see your barstool. Did get to see some gal stab herself when she was fighting with the cops. That was interesting..........Terry

[Guy]

Sorry Terry. I sent the videos to Mike. I hope he'll host them for me and edit all the garbage from my post with the links.

[xtman]

Looks great! I have that same stool im hoping to use on mine if i ever start it.