fowler...one idea is to ditch the serpentine.....get a v-belt style waterpump (should turn opposite direction) ,crank pulley and alt/w/v pulley and mount the alt down where the ps.was?? larry
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fowler...one idea is to ditch the serpentine.....get a v-belt style waterpump (should turn opposite direction) ,crank pulley and alt/w/v pulley and mount the alt down where the ps.was?? larry
What are your plans for suspension? Stock leaf springs, or coil springs? Is the motor going to be behind the seats? I have a 2000 s10 I can get for free and want to build a trike out of it, but it has a 4 cylinder and a 5 spd. I would have to ditch the tranny. I would love to hear more about your plans.
[QUOTE=LarryA;417856]fowler...one idea is to ditch the serpentine.....get a v-belt style waterpump (should turn opposite direction) ,crank pulley and alt/w/v pulley and mount the alt down where the ps.was?? larry[/QUOTE]
I was doing some research on this and not sure I like the idea of mounting the Alt that low. But thanks for the suggestion
[QUOTE=BIGJEEPMAN;418372]What are your plans for suspension? Stock leaf springs, or coil springs? Is the motor going to be behind the seats? I have a 2000 s10 I can get for free and want to build a trike out of it, but it has a 4 cylinder and a 5 spd. I would have to ditch the tranny. I would love to hear more about your plans.[/QUOTE]
I plan to go with coil over shocks with a Tringulated 4 link.
The engine will mount up front and I will straddle the transmission
I should be removing the body sometime soon. It is ready to come off I just need a friend to come take it.
I think the Transmission is a 700r4 and it is 4x4. I am hoping to trade it along with the transfer for a 2WD transmission.
I will not know for sure until I get the body off but I believe I will narrow the rear axle and frame.
The front part of the frame where the engine mounts I will remove and build my own then tie it into the narrowed original rear frame
BUT I will not know for sure on anything until I get the body off. I hope my friend come to get it soon.
fowler...hope your friend is storing the body...wiring harness, computer etc. will require you to visit the body more times than you would think!! my2c. sounds like you have the plan coming together. i'm going to enjoy the build!! larry
[QUOTE=LarryA;418768]fowler...hope your friend is storing the body...wiring harness, computer etc. will require you to visit the body more times than you would think!! my2c. sounds like you have the plan coming together. i'm going to enjoy the build!! larry[/QUOTE]
I have pulled everything I can think I need off the body. Even the ECU.
I hope I did not forget something but if I did I will have to deal with it.
I was planning to buy a stripped down/custom harness or build one if I have to.
My friend is supposed to come get the body next weekend.
I priced some of the steel I need and its cheaper than I remember from my last build.
I will at least be building the front part of the frame (where the engine mounts) and may just build the entire thing. Have not decided yet. Need to see the blazers frame first.
I figure I will use 2x2x3/16 for any frame parts I build.
Going out to work on my dog now. I have to figure out how to make the skull
fowler... keep us up on the dog build!! as well as the trike......very interesting combination!!
Keep the updates and pics coming! This forum has been a big help to me with my build. I'll keep checking in to see how you are coming along.
My friend is promising to come get the body tomorrow after work.
I pick up the steel Friday going with 2 x 2 x 3/16
I am thinking of making a wooden engine/trany cradle on wheels. It will sit at the height and angle I want the engine and Trany to be on the trike. This way I can build my front frame and engine mounts around it.
I have not down it like this before but in my mind it sounds like it will work
[QUOTE=Fowler;423524]My friend is promising to come get the body tomorrow after work.
I pick up the steel Friday going with 2 x 2 x 3/16
I am thinking of making a wooden engine/trany cradle on wheels. It will sit at the height and angle I want the engine and Trany to be on the trike. This way I can build my front frame and engine mounts around it.
I have not down it like this before but in my mind it sounds like it will work[/QUOTE]
That sounds like a good strategy (making the engine and transmission free standing). I made feet mounted to my engine that allowed me to block the engine up to get it where I needed it in the frame. Working with a heavy engine with heavy transmission bolted to it us both dangerous and potentially costly if it is dropped and parts start getting snapped off! My advice is to build your cart stronger than needed and don't go cheap on the wheels. Get some nice heavy duty wheels. They can always be recycled for future projects.