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Post From Downunder [NZ]

Brian S — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Monday January 12, 2015 7:12 PM

Hi fellow cyclekarter's..Thanks for the welcome to the club,,and a big thanks to Rhys Nolan for suggesting the club to me and posting photo's of my cars..Your comments blew me away..Somebody asked if the cars were in fact Gravity racer's..The four cars shown are, but the photo of a dashboard[minus steering wheel] is an Alfa Romeo tipo p3 cyclekart under construction.I hope to have it running by Feb..
Really looking forward to meeting fellow karters in the near future,,pity we are all so spread apart..Have fun all of you and i will try to get my head around this computer thing and post some more Photo's..
Brian S..

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Rated 10 out of 10 based on 1 ratings

2015-01-18 12:22:02 # 23278

Comment by Zoran R. P.

Rating: 10/10

Hello Brian,Magnificent vehicles, in general design, but in construction and details, too!Can't wait to see your Cycle-kart!With respect,Zoran

2015-01-19 00:26:27 # 23291

Comment by Brian S

Thanks Zoran ,,Chassis is built, Body ready for painting,,Need to fit motor and drivetrain,steering etc...Can't wait to finish it now..I should mention that there is a few of us here in christchurch with cyclekart projects on the go,,Fun days ahead!!Thanks again,,All the best..Brian,

2019-02-09 19:59:43 # 54462

Comment by Mike Walker

Hi Brian, I purchased the beginnings of a Bentley cycle kart from Rhys Nolan a couple of years ago. I was wandering if we could have a chat sometime about some of the parts you have used and where to buy them. My email is mrcrwalker@xtra.co.nz. I live in Palmerston North. Regards Mike Walker

2019-02-10 14:32:39 # 54481

Comment by Brian S

Hi Mike. We are about to head off on our short CK adventure with Mike Thorpe, so i will be in touch when we get back. Mike is a great source of information about parts etc. Depending on what you need, you can probably get most things here, in NZ. Cheers Brian.

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Progress On Alfa

Brian S — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Friday June 19, 2015 5:35 AM

A few new photo's of the alfa. Some new paint work below the chassis rails and i found it necessary to cut and fit a vent above the exhaust header. Also put an air scoop under the motor to assist cooling.

control room

Alfa Romeo tipo p3

Cooling vent over header hotspot.

Two toys.

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Rated 10 out of 10 based on 2 ratings

2015-06-19 08:54:57 # 26832

Comment by Don Minch

*GASP*Wow

2015-06-19 21:19:29 # 26852

Comment by Mike S

Rating: 10/10

Wow, that is some amazing detail. This may be one of my favorite karts yet.

2015-06-20 01:23:59 # 26855

Comment by Brian S

Thanks Mike..How is your build coming along?..Regards Brian..

2015-06-21 19:20:50 # 26891

Comment by Brian C

I love everything about this cart *Gasp* WOW indeedThe gauges are just what I"m looking to do for my bri-gatti (My names Brian as well.) Did You make the Black and white background scale on the meters?

2015-06-21 21:12:35 # 26897

Comment by Brian S

Hi Brian..Thank's for your comment's.I just love the detail on these wonderful old cars..I found a signwriter who reproduce's dashboard gauge decal's for car restorer's and then made the surround's out of bit's of broken teapot's etc. and faced them with circle's of acrylic sheet.. Alfa Romeo used Jaeger Paris Gauges i'm not sure about Buggatti..If you have any problem's sourcing them i could send you some of mine..Regard's Brian..

2015-06-22 00:52:10 # 26899

Comment by John Ross

Rating: 10/10

Woooow, what a build!! I only just found this! Its perfect, I am hoepfully moving to Lyttelton in the next couple of months, I cant wait to see you machine!!!

2018-04-10 18:11:31 # 49654

Comment by Bob Gordon

This build is amazing! Can I ask what is the wheelbase on your CK as I love the scale!

2018-04-10 19:06:44 # 49655

Comment by Brian S

Hey, thanks Bob. Wheel center to wheel center is 1760mm. and 1 meter wide between the tire centers. NB. Presume you are referring to the Alfa . Cheers Brian.

2018-04-10 19:29:27 # 49657

Comment by Bob Gordon

Yes, the beautiful Alfa for sure. Im in the process of designing my first CK inspired by a 23 Alfa RL Targa Florio but not sure the scale looks right. Thanks for the info!! Great job!

2018-04-10 19:32:33 # 49658

Comment by Bob Gordon

BTW the 550 looks beautiful too! Kit car?

2018-04-10 20:02:23 # 49659

Comment by Brian S

We think the 550 is a Beck from the States, but not absolutely sure. Fun to drive, very quick.

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More Alfa Details

Brian S — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Friday June 19, 2015 9:17 PM

A few more pic's from different angle's showing kart setup's before welding and manufacturing in the final material.

Steering mockup in wood before making in steel.

Rear axle mount,,custom air filter..

Header pipe into main exhaust.

Left rear..

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Ready To Race

Brian S — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Sunday September 20, 2015 4:49 AM

Ben in car.

My Grandson Benjamin trying the Alfa on for size.

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Rated 10 out of 10 based on 2 ratings

2015-09-21 13:43:00 # 29266

Comment by Reverend Bow

Great looking Kart!Incredible Detail as well

2015-09-29 20:15:36 # 29505

Comment by andrew roudny

Looks awesome. Are the gauges real?!

2015-09-29 23:10:27 # 29513

Comment by Brian S

Fake gauges Andrew, but copied off the real thing [ jaeger paris] with plexiglass and chrome surrounds..Cheers Brian.

2015-10-23 07:29:45 # 29984

Comment by David Lake

Rating: 10/10

Very, very nice.

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Playing With The Big Boy's

Brian S — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Tuesday December 6, 2016 1:31 PM

Had a heap of fun last year competing in the Hawkswood 'festival of speed' run by the 'Country gentleman's historic racing club' run on a section of old highway about two hours north of my city Christchurch. Came dead last but had huge fun. After the times were posted a spectator came up to me and said. ''Do you realise you were only 30 seconds slower than a V12 Ferrari. This photo just arrived in the mail so I thought i would share it.

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Next Project

Brian S — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Tuesday April 10, 2018 12:01 AM

Next challenge is to motorize my Blower Bentley. With careful planning it should fit where the rear seat is. Will lose the rear drum brakes unfortunately and maybe have to change the 19'' wheels for 17''.

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Rated 10 out of 10 based on 1 ratings

2018-04-10 13:20:45 # 49649

Comment by Brian Woods

It should be a ton of fun once you have a motor in it.Please post video when you get it running!Beautiful ReplicaBrian W

2018-04-11 07:49:28 # 49665

Comment by Charles Schultz

Why change the wheels? Looks great as is.

2018-04-11 17:46:11 # 49676

Comment by Brian S

Hi Charles. When i remove the drum brakes to fit the drive plates, the wheels are left with a cavity where the drums were. The 17'' wheels i used on my Alfa are already set up to take these plates. Also looking at Bentley photo's, 17' s are more in proportion. Cheers Brian.

2019-03-04 06:54:48 # 54967

Comment by Zoran R. Pualic

Rating: 10/10

Hello, Brian! What was the result of reconstruction? What is the experience of driving it and what are the performances of magnificent Bentley? Happy and jolly driving... Regards, Zoran

2019-03-04 15:25:48 # 54979

Comment by Brian S

Hi Zoran. Well after much head scratching and discussion with my wife, i decided to leave the Bentley as it is. So on to other projects for now until further inspiration comes knocking at my door.Regards Brian.

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