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Lyttelton Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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New Edwardian On The Way.

Brian S — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Monday October 28, 2019 2:05 AM

My interpretation of the famous Stutz Bearcat circa 1914
Laminated timber chassis, plywood and aluminium body, built to accommodate two persons,, primary purpose to take part in another Kiwi expedition in the coming summer.
''Here goes nothing'' Wish me luck.

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Member Comments on Journal Entry: New Edwardian On The Way. ↵

Rated 10 out of 10 based on 1 ratings

2019-10-28 06:04:53 # 59810

Comment by Zoran R. Pualic

Rating: 10/10

Hello, Brian! Great people for the Great Race? Excellent start of the project with an excellent finish for sure. Nice meeting and I will follow it when happen, the same as your project. Regards, Zoran. P.S.: Couldn't be sure if chassis is steel or wood?

2019-10-28 13:13:11 # 59816

Comment by Brian S

Hello Zoran. Hope you are well. Yes a fun project for sure. Chassis is Laminated wood. Where the springs are attached to the front of the chassis i have made steel ''fishplates''. Cheers Brian.

2019-11-14 14:51:32 # 60031

Comment by Tony Hewitson

hi brian,whats the best hubs to use for the back wheels?

2019-11-15 01:51:17 # 60036

Comment by Brian S

Hi Tony. You could convert go cart 3 bolt pattern [complicated]using a spacer, i did on the De Dion or best bet contact Mike Thorpe, I think he has some 4 bolt hubs with the keyways in. You may still need a spacer machined to the shape of the wheel hub. Good luck.. Brian.

2019-12-08 12:51:10 # 60352

Comment by Don Scott

Love your project. What did you use for a pattern for the chassis/frame

2019-12-08 12:52:18 # 60353

Comment by Don Scott

Love your project. What did you use for a pattern for the chassis/frame

2019-12-08 20:45:07 # 60356

Comment by Brian S

No pattern Don. I just look at a photograph of the inspiration car and make it up as I go along. Cheers Brian.

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