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Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
10/19/18 6:44 p.m.
Pete Gossett said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

I’d forgot about this one Ben! It sounds like it’ll be perfect for CTC once it’s done. 

One in the bed and one on a trailer behind it! The micro cars/trucks will fit between the wheel wheels and full sized cars/trucks on ramps built up over the wheel wells! Inside width of the bed will be 94"

Here is a very crappy "shopped" photo. Try not to laugh

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Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/8/18 2:46 p.m.

De-construction of the Step Van is well under way.

Video is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COXPvdSG0oc&t=691s

 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/10/18 1:50 p.m.

The box is apart leaving only the bed behind. Time to sort out which panels to keep. Jeep Cab coming soon! Going to re-purpose the shelves somewhere in the shop.

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/15/18 8:03 a.m.

Jeep FC170 Jumbo Pickup/Ramp Truck is coming along!  The cab needs to come down a foot or two. Quite an adventure getting it on the chassis with a series of ratchet straps and an engine hoist.

Video on my youtube channel now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_5ooMGJEhI&t=216s

Pete Gossett
Pete Gossett GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/15/18 9:27 a.m.

In reply to Ben_Modified :

It looks like the back of the cab is roughly where the shifter is?

Also, at about 7:00 what’s on the first lift above the Model A? It has 2 seats & 2 handlebars?

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/15/18 11:21 a.m.
Pete Gossett said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

It looks like the back of the cab is roughly where the shifter is?

Also, at about 7:00 what’s on the first lift above the Model A? It has 2 seats & 2 handlebars?

The shifter is only a couple of inches behind the cab. I plan on putting a louvered cover over the opening on the back of the cab with a slope at the bottom to cover the shifter. Can you tell that I really wanted a stick?

The contraption is my version of a surrey bike. It has two independent sets of pedals and gear clusters as well as an independent electric motor driven. All three can freewheel, so you avoid the worst part of the surrey bike/tandem bike, which is the clash over differing cadence. The second set of handlebars is stationary and just to hold on.   

bigfranks84
bigfranks84 Reader
12/17/18 8:38 p.m.

What's funny is I almost had the same plan. But had to sell it when we moved because of lack of space. 

 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/18/18 7:17 a.m.
bigfranks84 said:

What's funny is I almost had the same plan. But had to sell it when we moved because of lack of space. 

 

A striking similarity!  Did you have a cab in mind?

 

 

 

bigfranks84
bigfranks84 Reader
12/19/18 9:32 p.m.

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Yeah, my fc170 cab. Kept the cab but sold off that chassis setup. It's now half mounted to a 95 f350 chassis 

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/20/18 5:56 a.m.
bigfranks84 said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Yeah, my fc170 cab. Kept the cab but sold off that chassis setup. It's now half mounted to a 95 f350 chassis 

surprise Freaky.  And here I was thinking it was an original idea!!!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/22/18 9:41 a.m.
Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/27/18 9:10 p.m.

Started fitting fender extensions today

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
12/29/18 8:39 a.m.
mannydantyla
mannydantyla New Reader
1/3/19 2:46 p.m.

That cab is amazing. Cool build!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
1/3/19 8:57 p.m.
mannydantyla said:

That cab is amazing. Cool build!

Thanks, making good progress!

Ben_Modified
Ben_Modified HalfDork
1/4/19 1:15 p.m.
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