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Old 02-07-2007, 10:24 PM
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Here's a little Red Car I built for my kids, I't runs off of 12V starter gererator. The kids love it just like i did when i was a kid my dad built one for me his was built out of 1/2 plywood, the new updated on is all steel, and will do some damage to what evere it hits.... lol

ps the last pic was the one my dad built

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Old 02-07-2007, 10:34 PM
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Too COOL!

Great job on the fab, how long will it go on a charge?
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Old 02-07-2007, 10:35 PM
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Welp, you looked purdee Dapper back then.

Nice car, too.
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Very nice, I'd love to see a pic of the drivetrain.

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Old 02-07-2007, 10:58 PM
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It will last a cpl of hrs.

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Old 02-07-2007, 11:47 PM
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I think the coolest part is that you still have the picture of yourself with the original, Derek.
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could you please post pics of the starter hooked to the driveline
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Great job there Derek. Unless I miss my guess, the original that your Dad built is Popular Mechanic's "Sidewalk Classic" from a 1960's issue. Am I right? Anyway, making one out of metal with such a faithful reproduction, is a pretty nifty feat.
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Old 02-08-2007, 10:22 AM
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could you please post pics of the starter hooked to the driveline
The cars at my parents house right now, so pics are out for now but will get some sometime. As for the the starter to the driveline its prety simple, i made a pully for the starter, and theres a pully about 10" bolted to the drive wheel, the rear wheels are independent of each other There on the same shaft but have bearings in them. Only the passenger side drives. Let me know if you need any more info.

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