Project "Snow Drift"

[ebinmaine 67,696]

12 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

pinch point

I had the same thought but that guard bar should be pretty good...

[DennisThornton 4,769]

35 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

I dont know about a cab. I'm getting burned out.

You've done a lot in little time!  And been a good sport with some teasing,too.

I'll predict that you will be tickled and motivated when the snow flies soon!

[Oldskool 6,644]

18 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Just an observation, do you think they are big enough? Hard to tell from pic but perhaps cover more to the rear and make them wider?

Thats one helluva pinch point...

 

 

As I sit on it i can't make my feet go that far back so I think I am good there. As far as width. I think with the side pieces I will be ok. There is a decent amount of room once the screws are mounted. Its going to be like a meat grinder so the more room in there the better. Hope I never find out

[Oldskool 6,644]

8 minutes ago, DennisThornton said:

You've done a lot in little time!  And been a good sport with some teasing,too.

I'll predict that you will be tickled and motivated when the snow flies soon!

It's been about 9 weeks i think . I'm stil motivated....I think....ya..er...ya still motivated lol

[Oldskool 6,644]

29 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I had the same thought but that guard bar should be pretty good...

Those keep my feet in just the right place in case I have to jump lol

[Oldskool 6,644]

18 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

It's been about 9 weeks i think . I'm stil motivated....I think....ya..er...ya still motivated lol

I guess it's been 10-1/2 weeks.

[Oldskool 6,644]

Still having builders block. Having a hard time making seat mounts that fit this build. The seat location and height works really well just cant leave the paint can there. Anyone wanna throw some ideas at the wall to see what sticks?

[SylvanLakeWH 25,606]

Simple metal “box” (think milk crate) that hinges at front with seat as the top...?

 

 

Looking at that latest picture I continue to think you should consider added foot guard area... with the screws turning “in” for forward it will create an instant grab and drag for any loose clothing etc... I would have complete cover over the screws adjacent to seat and leg area...

 

Just my ... your skills are amazing... just want you to keep all your parts...

[Oldskool 6,644]

4 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Simple metal “box” (think milk crate) that hinges at front with seat as the top...?

 

 

Looking at that latest picture I continue to think you should consider added foot guard area... with the screws turning “in” for forward it will create an instant grab and drag for any loose clothing etc... I would have complete cover over the screws adjacent to seat and leg area...

 

Just my ... your skills are amazing... just want you to keep all your parts...

I just had the seat sitting on a couple of ammo cans. It just didnt look rite. I know what you mean thou. Also trying to keep the weight down as well. As far as the foot rest area goes there is articulation to keep in mind as far as width. Length well my thought on that is. It's a big  meat grinder "gas powered" if anything gets in the pinch point between the screw and the foot rest it will stay there till it gets past the foot rest. With the short foot rest I have a short pinch point. There is a 4in gap between the screw and running board but then there is 12in between the screw and the frame behind the running board. A release point from the jaws of death if you will. I appreciate your concern greatly, just trying to keep that pinch point to a minimum.

[ebinmaine 67,696]

42 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

wanna throw some ideas at the wall to see what sticks

First thing I thought of was a really stiff vehicle coil spring. 

I feel it needs to be an open mount for some reason. 

 

Pile of telephone books?

 

6 pillows?

 

Plastic school chair?

 

Pieces of chain welded into lightning bolt?

 

Small crankshaft?

 

Neighbor's cat/dog/rooster?

 

Built-in composting toilet?

 

 

[Oldskool 6,644]

12 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

First thing I thought of was a really stiff vehicle coil spring. 

I feel it needs to be an open mount for some reason. 

 

Pile of telephone books?

 

6 pillows?

 

Plastic school chair?

 

Pieces of chain welded into lightning bolt?

 

Small crankshaft?

 

Neighbor's cat/dog/rooster?

 

Built-in composting toilet?

 

 

I agree, i think it should be quite basic in construction.

Car spring to stiff

 

Phone books. They still make those??

 

The wife might get pi$$ed if I took her pillows.

 

School chair. I have one and maybe

 

Welded chain. Too Gas Monkey Garage lol

 

Crankshaft. To Junkyard Empire lol

 

Neighbors cat/dog/rooster. They keep things pretty tight after the BBQ grill and boat fenders LMAO Although I have a couple rooster I could get rid of.

 

Built in composting toilet. Hmmmm now that is something to ponder.

 

 

[wallfish 17,017]

1 hour ago, Oldskool said:

some ideas at the wall to see what sticks

[Oldskool 6,644]

Just now, wallfish said:

I wish I had one like that.

[Handy Don 12,247]

Only thing I can add is to suggest it might be a bouncier/rougher ride than a WH. Something to brace the operator? What comes to mind are sport seats that grip you a bit.

Edited January 14, 2021 by Handy Don

[wallfish 17,017]

Like this

And it looks as high as a paint can! LoL

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200418190_200418190

Seat belt and everything!

Edited January 14, 2021 by wallfish

[Oldskool 6,644]

5 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

Only thing I can add is to suggest it might be a bouncier/rougher ride than a WH. Something to brace the operator? What comes to mind are sport seats that grip you a bit.

 

4 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Like this

And it looks as high as a paint can! LoL

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200418190_200418190

Seat belt and everything!

A bit of back support  and/or side support may not be a bad thing

[Handy Don 12,247]

8 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Like this

And it looks as high as a paint can! LoL

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200418190_200418190

Seat belt and everything!

Tried one of these and gotta say it was darned comfy. If I had to do hours of seat time I'd be looking for something like this.

[wallfish 17,017]

Just now, Handy Don said:

Tried one of these and gotta say it was darned comfy. If I had to do hours of seat time I'd be looking for something like this

It looks like it's darned comfy too.

[wallfish 17,017]

2 hours ago, Oldskool said:

see what sticks

How about just a couple of U shaped bars to support that seat pan

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200672986_200672986

[Oldskool 6,644]

20 minutes ago, wallfish said:

How about just a couple of U shaped bars to support that seat pan

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200672986_200672986

Yes I'm thinking something simple, direct and to the point

[DennisThornton 4,769]

I like the "couple of bars" idea.  Maybe a cooler with hot chocolate between the bars?  Seriously I'd use that space for something, maybe a tool kit? 

And maybe a secure seat belt! 

[Oldskool 6,644]

8 minutes ago, DennisThornton said:

I like the "couple of bars" idea.  Maybe a cooler with hot chocolate between the bars?  Seriously I'd use that space for something, maybe a tool kit? 

And maybe a secure seat belt! 

I'm not sure I want to be strapped in lol

[DennisThornton 4,769]

24 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

I'm not sure I want to be strapped in lol

I wrote "maybe"!  Don't have to use it!

(I did think about having the option of jumping before I wrote that...) 

Start off slow and gentle before you try to break it. 

[71_Bronco 1,072]

9 hours ago, Oldskool said:

I'm not sure I want to be strapped in lol

 

Just build a self-righting cage for it 

[Oldskool 6,644]

So here is what I came up with once I peeled it off the wall. 🤔 Fairly simple, functional and light weight.