pedal car

[wayfat]

here are some pictures of the motorized pedal car I am working on. I tried to give up pedalling when I learned how to weld. I have alot of other irons in the fire, so it will be awhile before it is done. I got my inspirations from the coaster wagons. I figure this way the motor will be covered up. I have a 3.5 HP briggs to put on it. I am not looking for alot of speed, just want to be different. Obviously, this is just a quick mock up, but you get the idea. I am just making it up as I go along. Maybe I'll just put a handle on the front, and pull my daughter arond in it for awhile.

[Chevy2ride]

Hey Wayfat, Good idea u got. I think it will be awesome when done. like to see more of your stuff in the making. Keep it up with the projects.
Aloha from Hawaii............................................................................

[sweav]

Wayfat, that is going to be too cool, it's a good idea.

[Mike Bean]

Wayfat,

It already looks cool and you just started on it. Are you going to put a nice set of wheelie bars on the back?

I look forward to seeing your finished ride... Great Idea!

Mike Bean
:blob_red:

[monkey-1]

I like the looks of that! I cant wait to see it finished. Keep the pics coming.

[Woodchuckscustoms.com]

Looks Sweet and ya just started. It's always nice when a plan comes together.:thumb:

[woodknack]

what is the measurements of your pedal car body?

[wayfat]

Woodknack,
the pedal car body is 34 inches long, 14 inches wide in the front, and 13 inches wide in the back. I made a wooden box that goes where the seat is, so I will actually sit just above the car body. It will pop right out, so when I'm not driving it, it will look like a regular body. I'm not a big guy, but my ass won't fit in there. I will have foot pegs on the outside. They will probably fold out to give a cleaner look when not being driven. I wanted to extend the front wheels out in front like the wagons, but thought it would look better to keep them back by the wheel openings. It has a long way to go and I probably won't work on it till next winter.
Are you thinking of building one?
Wayfat

[woodknack]

ya im thinking of building one. thats if I can get a donar pedal car. I have bought a new 6.5 hp honda clone off ebay awhile back and am looking for a good winter project too!

[wayfat]

I got my pedal car of of ebay. I found someone selling just the body so I didn't cut up the whole pedal car. I think some of those can be worth some $$$, so I didn't want to hack up the whole thing. I think I paid about 30 bucks for it . be sure and let me know if you do one. I'd like to see how it turns out.
Wayfat

[woodknack]

ya ive been looking at them on there. I'll keep you posted. I'm just trying to collect enough stuff to start with.

[c.schulz]

Adding my name to the post. This thing is a great idea. Keep it up!! :cool_dude:

Chris

[my65stang]

Please update as you do more. I also want to put a set of go kart slicks on a old fire chief pedal car, but i want to try to keep the pedal part working.

[wayfat]

Thanks for your interest. Unfortunately, with the house and family, this project is gonna be on hold for awhile. If there is any progress, I will be sure to post. I still kick it around in my head but can't get the time to work on it. Now i will be thinking about it even more.
Wayfat

[c.schulz]

Wayfat any updates for the pedal car??

Chris

[wayfat]

I am sorry to say there are no updates. I tore the furnace out of my garage last summer when we shingled( i know, that was dumb) and it's too damn cold to be out there. I have a garage organization project in the works, which means the place is a disaster.
The good news is, I started on my basement bar last weekend. I am going with an old gas station theme, so when i can't drink a beer in the garage, at least i can feel like i am in one. I plan to post some pics of that when it comes along a little farther.
Thanks for the interest, sorry to dissapoint,
Wayfat

[mrpenguin]

The stance on the fire truck is perfect. I think the little boy in me is drooling. You could always bring it over and store it at my place if you are out of room :thumb:

[wayfat]

well, i FINALLY got a little work done on the pedal car. i started welding up the motor mount. i think it's looking good, but it's going to be pretty low to the ground. hopefully i will have more progress this week.
wayfat

[Thunderbolt51]

if you're looking for pedal cars/trucks/boats/planes, kits, parts, decals check out Speedwaymotors.com catalog search pedal cars 14 pages

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/ProductSummary.aspx?free_text|3/23/2009%2011:49:10%20PM=pedal+cars&deptId=0

[mrpenguin]

Wow, cool stuff. I'm gonna HAVE TO HAVE a 1930's hood ornament for my scooter.

Geez, winter leaves and my head is poppin with ideas. I want to build a mini Willy's gasser. I want another barstool racer. I have to finish my scooter.... Maybe I can get everything in motion before I have to cut the grass every 3 days. I'm tellin' ya, if it aint one thing, it's twohttp://barflyracers.com/images/icons/dizzy.gif


if you're looking for pedal cars/trucks/boats/planes, kits, parts, decals check out Speedwaymotors.com catalog search pedal cars 14 pages

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/ProductSummary.aspx?free_text|3/23/2009%2011:49:10%20PM=pedal+cars&deptId=0

[wayfat]

i hear ya brother. I have a coaster wagon and a mini chopper 3/4 done sitting in the garage, and now i started this pedal car up again. my wife is gonna kill me one of these days. wonder who she is gonna give all my toys to?!

[wayfat]

here are some updates on my pedal car. the motor mount is welded and the front end is welded. i still have to mount my front shocks. the front is looking a little more "monster truck" than i wanted, but what the hell.
wayfat

[mrpenguin]

here are some updates on my pedal car. the motor mount is welded and the front end is welded. i still have to mount my front shocks. the front is looking a little more "monster truck" than i wanted, but what the hell.
wayfat

Geez, looks great. You're on a roll now! The stance from the side looks very cool. Where do the coil-overs come from? I just saw a fire engine exactly like yours at the Chicagoland juke box/slot machine show yesterday for $350. All you could do with that one is look at it. Yours makes me grin. :laughing:

[wayfat]

Mr. Penguin
It's good to make someone grin. I got all of the shocks from ebay. the rears are from a mini bike, and the fronts are from a mountain bike. they mount one in the center of the frame, under the seat. search for "bicycle shock" if you are interested. I have a low rider coaster wagon i am building, and i put a set on the rear. They look pretty cool. i have black and red ones. not sure if they come in other colors.
wayfat

[wayfat]

here are some new pics. i hope i'm not boring you guys with these. this thing is coming together way better than i expected. i guess it's not done yet.
wayfat

[c.schulz]

You're not bothering us at all. Keep the pics and info coming. Thats why we are here looking at your posts. LOL

Chris

[old kid]

Wayfat : Keep them pic's coming (some close up's would be nice) so when I talk my Brother out of one of his (9) pedal cars I can copy some of your idea's into my frame

:thumb: :cheers: :lush: :cheers:

[mrpenguin]

here are some new pics. i hope i'm not boring you guys with these. this thing is coming together way better than i expected. i guess it's not done yet.
wayfat

Bored? Hardly! I'm inspired. How much would you charge to come over and clean my garage just like yours?

[wayfat]

the cleanliness of the garage is very deceiving. the other stall is so full of stuff, there is barely room to move. maybe i'll post a pic of that.
Old Kid, if there is something in particular you want pics of let me know. i will try to get out and take some random close ups today.
wayfat

[c.schulz]

WayFat, I have a couple questions. Where will you put a seat and your feet? With those big ass tires its hard to tell where to put your feet.

Chris

[wayfat]

here are some random close ups. if you have any ???'s let me know. I've never built suspesion before, but i bounced on the front end, and it hardly moved, so i am not too worried about the whole design. the shocks are pretty much cosmetic and fill up the space in the front a little (oh, i think it looks pretty cool, too). as you can see i built a box to sit in the area of the seat so i sit on top of the body. the foot pegs will probably be about where my feet are resting. I haven't planned that out yet for sure. I am slightly vertically challenged but it is still a little tight.

[wayfat]

more.
wayfat

[c.schulz]

Where exactly did you get the shocks and what weight are the springs??

Thanks Chris

[mrpenguin]

Looks great Wayfat. Handle bars or wheel? Did you build in any caster? Keep up the good work and take lots more pictures.

[wayfat]

The shocks all came from ebay. the rears are for a mini bike-not sure about the weight of the springs. the fronts are for a mountain bike-one on a bike mounted by the seat post- the shocks say 750 lbs on them. I would have to hit a helluva bump before they are much good. Hopefully that won't happen.
I am watching ebay for a (cheap)pedal car steering wheel, no luck yet. I didn't build in any caster. I am going to make it a single wheel drive, so it should be easy enough to steer.
Haven't figured out what to do for throttle yet. On the steering wheel would be nice. I am sure it will have Fred Flintstone brakes for awhile. Ah who am I kidding, probably forever.
Thanks for the interest.
Wayfat

[mrpenguin]

Hey Wayfat, looks like your chassis lends itself to a wagon too...geez, that would be a nice design if it's even close. Does your daughter have one you can "borrow" to check the fit?

[wayfat]

you know, i was thinking that same thing! it just so happens that i, i mean she, has 3 of them i could test fit on there.
wayfat

[wayfat]

well, i was thinking an original pedal car steering wheel, but found this. How do you guys think this would look? It is 8.5 inches wide with a 4.5 inch dish. it's only like an inch wider than a pedal car one, and it would stick away from the boby and be easier to reach. I was afraid it would be too much, but maybe it's too late to worry about that.
Thoughts??
wayfat

[mrpenguin]

Do it. Those are the same wheels that came on Atari video games (I oughta know) I have one mounted in my bumper car. If you dont have a hub for it I can look to see if I still have one. It would look cool as heck in my opinion.

[Snakester]

Hey Wayfat, That wheel is really cool ...I just got one off ebay to put on my golf kart...The best thing about these wheels is if you get handcuffed...You can still drive !!! Snakester:me: :me: :me:

[c.schulz]

Are you buying from Summit or Jegs? I have found them to have the best prices.

Chris

[wayfat]

thanks guys, i am going with that wheel, and thanks for the advice about the handcuffs ( i laughed out loud when i read that).
I think i will order from Jegs, cause i think they have free shipping.
Probably order that baby up tomorrow cause hopefully i will get a steering column made this week. we have a big car show here the end of june and i am hoping to have it driveable by then.
thanks for the input.
wayfat

[lon240]

"Bumper Car" Do you have pictures, just picked up a bumper car last weekend. Want to start on it soon. Thanks

[wayfat]

i am sure glad i took your advice on the steering wheel. i just got the steering put together and i think it looks BAD ASS! i was sitting on it in the garage giggling like a little kid, and my wife thought i was nuts. well she married me, what's that say for her.
wayfat

[old kid]

Hey Wayfat if I stop at your house on my way to North Dakota in July can I sit in it and giggle like a little kid ?????? My wife already knows I'm nuts !!!!!!

:cheers:

By the way it does look BADASS !!!!!!!!

[mrpenguin]

[quote=wayfat]i am sure glad i took your advice on the steering wheel. i just got the steering put together and i think it looks BAD ASS! i was sitting on it in the garage giggling like a little kid, and my wife thought i was nuts. well she married me, what's that say for her.
WHOA! You nailed it dude :laughing: WAYCOOL....er Wayfat is the man :thumb:

That's the difference between men and women...they dont know WHAT they want but men laugh when they see it.

[wayfat]

hey Old Kid,
feel free to stop and check it out. my wife gets scared when people encourage me, that usually leads to more projects. just wait till she sees me drivin this thing down the alley.
well, it keeps me at home, anyway. a guys gotta get his kicks somehow.
thanks for the encouragement,
wayfat

[mrpenguin]

"Bumper Car" Do you have pictures, just picked up a bumper car last weekend. Want to start on it soon. Thanks
http://barflyracers.com/showthread.php?t=3051 The thread is titled my scooter project. It's a fiberglass body and everything else I fabricated. What kind of car did you get?

[wayfat]

found this from one of thunderbolts threads.
too cool

http://www.mustbeart.com/photo/2002-01-19-bumpercars/

wayfat

[Snakester]

Hey Wayfat, You have really created a very impressive piece of work !!! Great fabracation and detail...Very COOL and the mini steering wheel looks perfect ! Have you deceided on a color yet ? Post more pic's when you can. :lush: Snakester

[wayfat]

Snakester, thanks for the compliments. I was thinking i would leave it red cuz i can still buy the original decals online, so i could leave it somewhat original.
i need to figure out a throttle, but otherwise i think i have everything. hopefully i can get it all together and run it soon. i would still like to make it single wheel drive, since it has a pretty small motor (3.5 hp), but can try it the way it is first.
thanks again everyone for the kind words.
wayfat

[wayfat]

well, it's not much progress but here are some pics of the footpegs. i raised them a little for tire clearance so it's gonna be a little cramped. hopefully i can figure out a throttle to mount on the steering wheel next week.
wayfat

[c.schulz]

Im having the same problem of foot pegs for my wagon. Im also trying to put pedals on the pegs as well.
Things are looking great Wayfat!!!

Chris

[mrpenguin]

You make it look easy. A+ on the pegs :thumb:

[wayfat]

i glad i make it look easy. probably should't tell you i welded the one twice until i figured out an easy way to make them look straight. 3 times for the right side, one for the left.
wayfat

[mrpenguin]

i glad i make it look easy. probably should't tell you i welded the one twice until i figured out an easy way to make them look straight. 3 times for the right side, one for the left.
wayfat
Ha! Who knew? So are you going to mount the throttle to one of the pegs? How about a motorcycle twist grip throttle that you roll with your foot? Ever seen the hydrostatic tractor foot controls that have a heel pad and a toe pad and rock from the middle?

[wayfat]

well, i got it all together and took it for a spin. I wouldn't think of taking it near as fast as my bsr, but it was fun. it would be a good parade car. the front end is light because my ass is actually behind the rear axle. i got the seat back the other day ($50) and it turned out better than i imagined. I rigged up my pipe tonite a ran it down the alley. i was going to pull it into a car show with my barstool for display on Sunday, but now i can drive it. can't wait to see peoples expressions.
it still needs paint, but thanks for all the kind words and interest you guys showed in this project.
wayfat

[wayfat]

i meant to get a pic but forgot. the throttle is a small finger lever i made and mounted inside the steering wheel. it works pretty good.
wayfat

[c.schulz]

i meant to get a pic but forgot. the throttle is a small finger lever i made and mounted inside the steering wheel. it works pretty good.
wayfat

Awesome job!!! Let us know how the show goes and also lets see the finger trigger.

Chris