The brakes still need work, wiring, and details.
Tow'd's test run
Tow'd's test run
After a 2 1/2 year build so far, the tow'd got to go around the block.
The brakes still need work, wiring, and details.
The brakes still need work, wiring, and details.
Tow'd's test run
Doran, really looks good. I think I see a tech article in your future on those IRS/Reduction adapters, I know I have a few questions. Keep up the good work and the pics. and info.
Steve Ooley
Exeter, CA.
MC#1520
Steve Ooley
Exeter, CA.
MC#1520
Tow'd's test run
Really good looking Towd. I keep wondering if there would be any interest in a modern version from the Meyers.
--louis
--louis
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Doran,
Really a nice retro looking tow'd. I know you'll come up with a cool windscreen on that race hood...
Something like this perhaps....
It's different and I really like it...
Towd Dude !
Really a nice retro looking tow'd. I know you'll come up with a cool windscreen on that race hood...
Something like this perhaps....
It's different and I really like it...
Towd Dude !
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Doran,
Good looking Tow'd, will we being seeing it on a run this year, you can never have to many Tow'ds
Good looking Tow'd, will we being seeing it on a run this year, you can never have to many Tow'ds
Greg & Jeanne Lewin
Member 2805
Tow'd 1679
Dual Sport DS-025
Member 2805
Tow'd 1679
Dual Sport DS-025
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Greg
I am thinking Big Bear
Bob
I actually had made one out of plexi but ended up dropping and breaking it
I guess I will have to try again
Steve
The Irs reduction gears have been a 10 plus year project of mine. Actually this is the second version and the second buggy they have been in. I first found them while I was still in New York and loved the idea. Originally the boxes were mounted to a set of stock irs arms. They bolted to a plate where the bearing would go and the axle was above the arm. Similarly as the stock bus reduction boxes are. The sub axle is from a type one After driving the set up it tended to hop under acceleration, but the gearing was great. I didn't like the way the hopped so I took them off and put them in the shed. I actually then gave them to Andy Felix to see what he could come up. A few years later they were still sitting in his shed so I asked for them back as I had a few ideas.
Here is what I have come up with some Hungarian engineering.
I wanted to try to lay down the reduction boxes.
I started with a set of dual spring plates. Then I built a set of trailing arms out of 1/4 X 6 inch plate, some 1 1/2 tube ( left overs from the tube bending party Thanks Kevin) and 3 inch aluminum spacers. In order to keep the the setup as narrow as possible I found a set of drivers side type 3 automatic trans axles that are 15 inch long.
So far the set up seems to work. I have been able to spin rear tires (as well as a worn 1600 single port will allow) without any wheel hop. It will be interesting to see what it will do in the dirt. I will try and get some more pics of the setup for you guys
Doran
I am thinking Big Bear
Bob
I actually had made one out of plexi but ended up dropping and breaking it
I guess I will have to try again
Steve
The Irs reduction gears have been a 10 plus year project of mine. Actually this is the second version and the second buggy they have been in. I first found them while I was still in New York and loved the idea. Originally the boxes were mounted to a set of stock irs arms. They bolted to a plate where the bearing would go and the axle was above the arm. Similarly as the stock bus reduction boxes are. The sub axle is from a type one After driving the set up it tended to hop under acceleration, but the gearing was great. I didn't like the way the hopped so I took them off and put them in the shed. I actually then gave them to Andy Felix to see what he could come up. A few years later they were still sitting in his shed so I asked for them back as I had a few ideas.
Here is what I have come up with some Hungarian engineering.
I wanted to try to lay down the reduction boxes.
I started with a set of dual spring plates. Then I built a set of trailing arms out of 1/4 X 6 inch plate, some 1 1/2 tube ( left overs from the tube bending party Thanks Kevin) and 3 inch aluminum spacers. In order to keep the the setup as narrow as possible I found a set of drivers side type 3 automatic trans axles that are 15 inch long.
So far the set up seems to work. I have been able to spin rear tires (as well as a worn 1600 single port will allow) without any wheel hop. It will be interesting to see what it will do in the dirt. I will try and get some more pics of the setup for you guys
Doran