Barstool racer update...
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Le Mans Master
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From: DFW TX
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St. Jude Donor '07
Barstool racer update...
Yes, I know this is not vette related....
Told you guys a few weeks ago I was building a barstool racer for car shows and swap meets. Still going with the ratrod inspired look; dropped front frame "Model A", seat will be tuck and rolled, faux front leaf spring. Frame will flat black with some pinstripping.
So far it's turning out nice and a lot of fun to build. I still need to design a throttle. I have one of those old time "foot shaped" gas pedals, but no where to mount it.
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Told you guys a few weeks ago I was building a barstool racer for car shows and swap meets. Still going with the ratrod inspired look; dropped front frame "Model A", seat will be tuck and rolled, faux front leaf spring. Frame will flat black with some pinstripping.
So far it's turning out nice and a lot of fun to build. I still need to design a throttle. I have one of those old time "foot shaped" gas pedals, but no where to mount it.
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Last edited by Budman68; Nov 1, 2008 at 09:15 PM.
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I have always liked the idea of the barstool and think it would be cool to have one. I saw an episode on Horse Power TV where they had one and took it to the drag strip. One of the guys crashed hard on it. That part was not cool.
Bring it to BG next year and we can watch Capt. Chaos run it around the parking lot a few times.
Bring it to BG next year and we can watch Capt. Chaos run it around the parking lot a few times.
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St. Jude Donor '07
I have always liked the idea of the barstool and think it would be cool to have one. I saw an episode on Horse Power TV where they had one and took it to the drag strip. One of the guys crashed hard on it. That part was not cool.
Bring it to BG next year and we can watch Capt. Chaos run it around the parking lot a few times.
Bring it to BG next year and we can watch Capt. Chaos run it around the parking lot a few times.
We might have to install a small shot of Nitrous on it.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Still trying to figure out a cup holder for the beer. Like the keg handle idea.
How about tap handles for foot pegs?
How about tap handles for foot pegs?
Last edited by Budman68; Nov 1, 2008 at 10:45 PM.
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That's cool,I would like to build one some day,maybe something in between yours and this...
http://hossflyinc.com/home.html
Saw the buildup and test drive on Gearz,it is just ridiculous!
http://hossflyinc.com/home.html
Saw the buildup and test drive on Gearz,it is just ridiculous!
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Le Mans Master
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From: DFW TX
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St. Jude Donor '07
That's cool,I would like to build one some day,maybe something in between yours and this...
http://hossflyinc.com/home.html
Saw the buildup and test drive on Gearz,it is just ridiculous!
http://hossflyinc.com/home.html
Saw the buildup and test drive on Gearz,it is just ridiculous!
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St. Jude Donor '07
If you noticed mine is extended to push weight forward and the seat is lower than normal to get you closer to the ground. It should feel similar to riding a ATV. Also going to add a wheelie bar.
Trust me, there will be a limiter on this one.
Trust me, there will be a limiter on this one.
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St. Jude Donor '07
If I as going to use it I would get a new one
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Funny I built five of them and Paul posted the pic , the purple one is mine and was clocked by the OPP at 31 mph, the green one in the back ground is my sons , his fuel tank is from SLEEMAN's beer!! The last one I built came with a small trailer made to fit a 24 beer !!!!