88 blazer trike

[BillR]

I was just told at work today they want to plan about 7 months of nights and weekend work (beside for normal work week). So I may not get a lot of time to work on it in the near future

Hey Bob, that sounds like a personal trike "Go Fund Me" account.

 

[vwbug72501]

I was just told at work today they want to plan about 7 months of nights and weekend work (beside for normal work week). So I may not get a lot of time to work on it in the near future

Hopefully there is OT or Comp Time (ha ha) involved in the additional hours. That way you will be able to put some of the OT $$$$ towards the trike or you will have some time to work on the trike. If I remember correctly, you work in the IT field. Me too. So I know how management often "valuues" those extra hours. Good Luck!

 

[LarryA]

did a lot 12 hr days/weeks that ran into months 3pm to 3 am we were basically zombies, but nice xtra money...this at Bobcat Co. many yrs ago....



Bob, I can see a big bling account building up!! good luck to you!

 

[Fowler]

I wish you guys were right.

I am salary now. But I do not make much more than I did when I was hourly. They did not give me a choice, If I wanted to have a job it has to be salary now

SO no OT pay for me just the OT.

anyway.....

Hoping to get some work on the trike done later tomorrow after I do some molding in 1 room of the house, then again Sunday and hoping it snows enough to miss work on Monday and get some more done.

 

[Fowler]

just checking in..................

I really like how my steering came out. I can only test it standing still for now but I think it will work well (I hope)

I have the front end apart finishing up the welds and such.

I will paint it with primer just to protect it from rusting. The real finish work will come later

I am suppose to work this coming weekend but if I don't I will get it back together

 

[Fowler]

Got it put back together and did a quick spray pint on it for it would not rust



The bearings I used came with seals but I created "guards" at the top and bottom anyway.

I also added a spacer below the bottom plate. My bolt was to long and did not want to sped the money for a new one. A grade 8 1" X 13" bolt is not cheap (had to be long for the shank part is on the bearings not the threads) I will cut the extra threads off later



I also got some work done on my shotgun. I added a bayonet to it.

I did not post that because I was not sure how this site feels about posting weapon pictures

 

[peteg59]

Lookin good Bob:clapping: Hopefully you'll have it yard rideable soon?

Bye the bye, guns are always good/welcome in my book but Mods will have final say...:Shrug:

 

[vwbug72501]

How about The Gun Enthusiast forum?

 

[stacebg]

I also added a spacer below the bottom plate. My bolt was to long and did not want to sped the money for a new one. A grade 8 1" X 13" bolt is not cheap (had to be long for the shank part is on the bearings not the threads) I will cut the extra threads off later

about $16 for grade 8 1 x12

 

[Fowler]

I also added a spacer below the bottom plate. My bolt was to long and did not want to sped the money for a new one. A grade 8 1" X 13" bolt is not cheap (had to be long for the shank part is on the bearings not the threads) I will cut the extra threads off later

about $16 for grade 8 1 x12

I got ripped off then

I paid about $60 maybe more

 

[stacebg]

I got ripped off then

I paid about $60 maybe more

ouch https://www.mcmaster.com/ and i find they can be on the high side...not sure if you need an account or if you have tp be a business... but i would certainly order stuff for you guys an have it drop shipped

 

[peteg59]

^...All that is needed to order from McMaster/Carr is a credit/debit card. Used to be industrial/commercial sales only many years ago.

Recently bought some thin sheet carbon fiber panelling, expensive, but cool.

 

[Fowler]

well that sucks...............

I paid $58.55 pulse shipping

Although they sent me the wrong bolt at first, then sent me the correct bolt for free and told me to keep the wrong bolt.

I was able to use the "wrong" bolt in the 2nd neck.

Even at 2 for $60 the price was to high from what you guys are saying

I hate getting ripped off.

 

[Fowler]

I was going to start on my pinion angle and link setup but its to cold to be down on the concrete floor.

I think instead i will start on my handle bars.

I want to make something different

I like these so maybe something like them but with my own twist to it

 

[peteg59]

They have an Erector Set look to them.:clapping:

I spent many hours of my childhood building things with my Erector Set...(before girls came around)

 

[LarryA]

handle bars

like the looks of the sample......you can get creative while getting a custom width, height and setback. I used leftover scrap pieces of 1"dom tube that were bought for the link rods on my fork. I am happy with the way they turned out.

 

[Fowler]

I like yours bars

I have 10 or so large 1/4 plates left (they are what you put at the bottom of a server rack for it does not tip over)

I am thinking about using 1 of those. 1 will make 2 sides easy. Then need some 1" OD pipe/tube

Working on the Shotgun in the morning, Going to a Gun show with the Ol'Lady tomorrow afternoon, Sunday I should have time to work on this if I do not get called into work

 

[Fowler]

Got the handlebars done (well actually I need to do the dress up and figure out a better mounting )

I went a different direction, I have a lot of industrial conveyor belt chain

wanted to use the double roller chain I have but it was way to heavy

 

[peteg59]

Are the individual chain links welded to each other on the side not visible?

Looks good Bob. I like the heavy duty mechanical look too.:clapping:

 

[Fowler]

Are the individual chain links welded to each other on the side not visible?

Looks good Bob. I like the heavy duty mechanical look too.:clapping:

Yes they are welded on both sides of the inside. I also welded the back

I am thinking about doing my steering link rods in chain now.