Snoopy11 5,714 #26 Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) On 5/12/2022 at 4:50 PM, Ed Kennell said: Now I need a motor or engine Asking this kind of question on here is going to get MANY responses from the peanut gallery... but I will give you a more... eh... shall I say... productive one...? Why not go with a predator 420 base (with electric start if desired, of course), modify it a bit, delete governor, delete balance gears, air filter, exhaust, flywheel, billet rod... that sort of thing, and have me ship it to you after building, break in, and testing. It wouldn't have to be THAT fast... but you would have ultimate power when you want it... up to 6,500 RPM... My guess would be... somewhere in the 35-40 hp range... maybe more... Don Edited May 16, 2022 by Snoopy11 Fat fangers on kaybard 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #27 Posted May 16, 2022 Wo got power. I picked up this little Honda 160GC for $60 today. It's small but 5HP should take me to my deer stand. It's a one pull start and it fits under the hood nicely. I played with rear mount, but decided front mount would be easier and the front weight is a plus. Got the Eaton cleaned up and gave her a pressure wash. 9 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #28 Posted May 17, 2022 Always wantedtodo something like this.Looking good !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #29 Posted May 17, 2022 The Honda Horse …It’s alive, it’s alive ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #30 Posted May 18, 2022 Ok I'm in. Gotta hang around for this build. You mentioned, it maybe a hunting buggy as well. Add a roof with a swivel seat? BAMMM!! Mobile hunting blind and/or 3rd person seating. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #31 Posted May 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Add a roof with a swivel seat? BAMMM!! Mobile hunting blind and/or 3rd person seating. To shoot from a motorized vehicle would require a special handicap permit here in PeeAaa. I'm not quite qualified....yet. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #32 Posted May 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: To shoot from a motorized vehicle would require a special handicap permit here in PeeAaa. I'm not quite qualified....yet. That aspect slipped my mind. Laws are the same here. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #33 Posted May 20, 2022 It's alive. Got the Honda aligned and mounted. Full forward @ WOT she moves at a fast walk.... perfect for a show ride around. Now to build a steering /hood support, then a seat and some foot rests. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #34 Posted June 13, 2022 Little pick up is coming along. Finished the floor boards and front fenders. Started the hood mod today. 8 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #35 Posted June 14, 2022 Oh boy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,056 #36 Posted June 15, 2022 I saw go for a full on BEV setup. Steal the powertrain out of an E-focus or a Tesla. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,485 #37 Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 7:18 PM, Ed Kennell said: hood mod @Oldskool Mike you watchin' this? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,999 #38 Posted June 15, 2022 Nice job Ed! I like that look you did and probably give ya some leg room too. Good idea. Don't think my new custom is going to be ready to bring but still working on it when I can. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,748 #39 Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 6:18 PM, Ed Kennell said: Little pick up is coming along. Finished the floor boards and front fenders. Started the hood mod today. Kind of a round hood/square hood 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #40 Posted June 15, 2022 11 hours ago, wallfish said: Nice job Ed! I like that look you did and probably give ya some leg room too. Good idea. Don't think my new custom is going to be ready to bring but still working on it when I can. Much appreciated coming from the Hammer Guru...thanks John. Leg room is limited and rounding the back corners of the hood really did help. The long leggers will have to ride on the tailgate, but me 5'8" and Mrs K 5'3" fit up front just fine. I really didn't plan to build this in time for this years show, but when I got an offer on the low rider dragster that I couldn't refuse, I stepped up the pace to build this one. I usually reserve April, May, and June for trout fishing, turkey hunting ,and lawn mowing, with 3-4 tractor shows mixed in. So all this extra work is getting old. As soon as the Big Show is over, I'll be ready for a two week vacation of crabbing on the Delaware Bay. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #41 Posted June 15, 2022 Got the dash plate made and added the remote choke, throttle, and kill switch. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
