The Mighty Midget

[huskykicker]

I thought I would post a few pictures of a project that I completed recently. It's a representation of a 1930's Midget race car. I built it here in my shop. It has a 63 inch wheelbase, a 212 Predator/Comet torque converter, go kart axles, spindles, etc. The body is hand made from a variety of wood, aluminum and fiberglass. It will run about 40 mph, is a blast to drive and get's a ton of attention wherever I run it.

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[Steve73]

Thou shall not lift. Lol.. I absolutely love what you got there! That's amazing, truly a piece of art. Congrats on your labor of love! How long did this project take from start to finish. 1 off projects I love to see. Again great job.

 

[Inventorpardue]

:thumbsup: Beautiful ride!

 

[mrpat]

Wow, that is just awesome! Great job

 

[Lucky7]

That looks really good. Congratulations on your original build.

 

[Outlaw Ace]

What an awesome build, you have mad skills my friend.:thumbsup:

 

[Frank Davis]

Cudos to you, my friend.....a class act!.

 

[huskykicker]

Thanks for all the compliments. As a side note, I am going to build another one, but my garage is way too crowded for that....so this one is for sale.
If anyone is interested, contact me for additional information at 260-402-0191.

 

[buckeye]

Oh man, not that....

Love it.
I grew up in NW Ohio. There were several quarter midget races in that area.
This reminds me of those.

 

[WLB]

Very nicely done. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[steven Durham]

Just what's not to like ? I like it all but the hand brake and pump levers are cool, Only thing better is more pictures great workmanship.
Steve

 

[delray]

very cool........:thumbsup:

 

[ole4]

Amazing! How did you make the body? Is it metal?

 

[jeep2003]

Very cool. Those cyclekarts are getting pretty popular. I want to make one like a morgan 3 wheeler I have a V twin to put on the front but I need to find some wheels before i can get started

 

[huskykicker]

Amazing! How did you make the body? Is it metal?

The body and floor are made from plywood. The hood is sheet aluminum and the tail section is fiberglass. The frame is 1 x 3 inch rectangular steel tubing and the front axle is 1-1/2 inch diameter steel tubing.

 

[Studebaker]

I like it.

 

[Jeff1971]

Where did you get those tires/ wheels?
Jeff

 

[huskykicker]

Where did you get those tires/ wheels?
Jeff

The rear wheels are 12 inch trailer tires/wheels from my local Rural King farm store. The fronts are 10 inch Azusa wheels/tires.

 

[huskykicker]

Very cool. Those cyclekarts are getting pretty popular. I want to make one like a morgan 3 wheeler I have a V twin to put on the front but I need to find some wheels before i can get started

Most cyclekart guys are using 17 inch Honda motorcycle wheels, but they are getting harder to find....and more expensive. I was a bit concerned about the durability of a wire wheel when you pitch it sideways in a corner, so I chose regular disc wheels instead...also for the look I was after.

 

[bigrob]

Very nice work!

I have been a cycle car fan for years , but just cant seem to get started on one lol