Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:45 am
My younger brother wanted a pedal car he could ride around the farm with. He was looking at one from Tractor supply that was $200! The ratings weren't good and it seems flimsy. So I made him a deal: I would make him a one-of-a-kind Pedal car that was indestructible, tough as nails, and off road in return for the ATV frame he bought from me. The deal was struck and I've started in it yesterday. It's coming nicely. Getting some very good welding practice. Using angle iron and welding them them to make a box frame. IT will be belt driven using many of the old parts form my tractor. A cool thing about this thing is it's stout enough to eventually add an engine later on. This is my currant progress.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
truckin42 Hammer
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Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:51 am
Looks good so far. Thats a nice long solid weld. The frame sure is strong enough.
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:55 am
LOL! I put welds on every place I could to make this sucker strong.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
truckin42 Hammer
Age : 23 Join date : 2012-10-04 Posts : 1070 Forum Rep : 0
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:08 am
Yeah its one strong frame.
truckin42 Hammer
Age : 23 Join date : 2012-10-04 Posts : 1070 Forum Rep : 0
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:14 am
Yeah Those pedel karts at TSC are $200 buck my dad bought my brother one and the steering wheel broke off so i made a new bracket for it and the steering wheel has not broke of yet but the new bracket is alot better than the old one. I dont realy care for TSC pedel karts i rather build one.
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:21 am
I figured that. I used the box frame method like our tractors have. It's surprisingly light.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
truckin42 Hammer
Age : 23 Join date : 2012-10-04 Posts : 1070 Forum Rep : 0
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:45 pm
Yeah it should hold up tho. Whats the thinkness of the steel?
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:58 pm
I'm not sure, but I believe it's thicker than my tractor fame's metal. There is a spare tire bracket welded to the bottom that's even thicker to add more rigidity. That's the thing sticking out the back that will be the hitch. You can see it to the right on the first pic.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
crafsmankiller Screwdriver
Age : 23 Join date : 2012-10-18 Posts : 412 Forum Rep : 0 Location : livingston texas
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:07 pm
i was wanting one from TSC. but id rather have you build one for me. haha
Doug Administrator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-12-24 Posts : 2954 Forum Rep : 71 Location : Lebanon County, PA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:15 pm
Looks good. If you had a bike you could make it chain drive, then make mounts for a horizontal shaft engine.
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:16 pm
If you were in Va, than I'd do it for hundred or two. well I might have, but that would be kinda weak spot as bike chain isn't too strong. Plus I would have to buy a clutch, sprocket, and chain. I figured I'd just use what I got. Plus the belt can serve as your clutch with an engine.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
TheRainbowBoxer Moderator
Age : 46 Join date : 2012-04-23 Posts : 1069 Forum Rep : 13 Location : Galion, OH
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:22 pm
Bonus! the engine can act as a parking brake for the pedal part. Just need a way to lock the clutch pedal for pedal operation.
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Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:45 pm
Yeah I was thinking just he same except use belts instead. All I'd have to do is mount the engine, attach the clutch pulley, and go. If he wants pedals, just take everything off and attach the pedals back on and go.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
CornishMorgan Screwdriver
Join date : 2012-06-10 Posts : 302 Forum Rep : 0
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:27 pm
[color=orange]So I made him a deal: I would make him a one-of-a-kind Pedal car that was indestructible, tough as nails, and off road in return for the ATV frame he bought from me. The deal was struck
Rofl, I love your thinking, well thought of
Nice welding by the way. Your a better welder than me.
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:44 pm
Lol! I ain't that good. Yeah now I can put a 4 point suspension on my tractor. Around here we swap stuff for stuff.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
Thunderdivine BoogerWeld
Join date : 2012-12-21 Posts : 2100 Forum Rep : 2 Location : Norway, Europe
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:49 pm
Nice rearend there, (Mustang), and nice project.
CornishMorgan Screwdriver
Join date : 2012-06-10 Posts : 302 Forum Rep : 0
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:02 pm
What...Leaf springs? Well the work for a Ford Transit so they should work on a Mustang .
Sorry, the door was open so I had too.
:p and where is your YT update?
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:23 am
Thanks that's my dads 66 mustang with a 302 modified cam. It's one hot car.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
CornishMorgan Screwdriver
Join date : 2012-06-10 Posts : 302 Forum Rep : 0
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:06 am
I am working on one today but it wont be unloaded for a couple of days as there is other things I need to film that I haven't had chance to do yet. Life gave me some lemons, so I've had to deal with that. All will be revealed in the video...my tractor has not been touched since my last video
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:06 pm
I know how ya feel. Well, this project has ground to a halt until I scrounge some more parts. Will up date when I get more progress.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:51 pm
OK folks, time to awaken this post form the dead. I have been making solid progress on the pedal car and will be finished up here in the next weekend. I will try to post pics of it soon, but that might not happen. I've been pedaling it back and forth in the garage. All that's left is steering and brakes. Stay tuned.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
Tractor Man Jeff Moderator
Age : 26 Join date : 2012-06-26 Posts : 492 Forum Rep : 0 Location : Back in the sticks of VA
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:45 pm
OK everyone. Last update as it has been finished. I'm going let the pics explain. Cruses at about 5 MPH.Not shown is the ATV fenders we added on the back later on. I have one happy bro. He's now taken over the rest of the work by customizing it the way he likes.
_______________________________________________ My truck: 1986 Ford F-350 Cab&Chassis, IH 6.9L diesel V8, BW T-19 4 speed with granny gear, 2wd, 9ft Knaphiede westerner flatbed. My tractor: Craftsman LT1000, 17HP Briggs Now a 20HP Briggs Apposed Twin, 6 speed Dana Trans-axle pulley swapped to 15MPH, golf cart front suspension and tires, ATV tires on the back, Rear ATV rack, front brush guard.
"An unconfirmed piece of junk in someones eyes can always be turned into a confirmed piece of art in your eyes."
redlinemotorsportts Moderator
Age : 24 Join date : 2013-03-18 Posts : 3127 Forum Rep : 3 Location : raleigh nc
Subject: Re: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:56 pm
Making the brake a input shaft? Good idea! I like the build quality man.
Subject: The Bullet proof, Indestructable, Off Road Pedal Car. 
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:45 am
The deal was struck and I've started in it yesterday. It's coming nicely. Getting some very good welding practice. Using angle iron and welding them them to make a box frame. IT will be belt driven using many of the old parts form my tractor. A cool thing about this thing is it's stout enough to eventually add an engine later on. 
well I might have, but that would be kinda weak spot as bike chain isn't too strong. Plus I would have to buy a clutch, sprocket, and chain. I figured I'd just use what I got. Plus the belt can serve as your clutch with an engine. 
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