Simplex 3 wheel Truck Tribute

[Ricks]

I picked up a couple of Harley Sportster front fenders at a swap meet for $20.  They are not symmetrical, so I cut off the front part, and hammer formed some longer pieces and welded them together.  A little filler and they should do the trick.

[pd]

Rick ,

Have you considered vibration isolators , similar to :



http://www.zorotools.com/g/00012694/k-G2962172?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=COvT_feS1LQCFQeDnQodyBoA_A

[Ricks]

Rick ,

Have you considered vibration isolators , similar to :



http://www.zorotools.com/g/00012694/k-G2962172?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=COvT_feS1LQCFQeDnQodyBoA_A

Funny you should mention them, as I have thought about it.  I just wasn't sure how well they would work.  Do you think they are stiff enough?

[kartjockey]

All of those mounts like those that I have seen were pretty tough.  I have an air boat motor that uses them horizontally.

[pd]

Like Tom says , they are pretty tough .

I have seen them in use on engine powered generators we use to run . The old ones that didn't have the well balanced motors that we have these days . They lasted for years on those rigs and they took a beating being used on rough in construction sites everyday .

[Ricks]

Did some more work on the fenders, and mounted them to the bed.  Not too bad for a pair of sportster fenders!  I'm getting there.  I should have it all ready and painted by Portland.

[pd]

Looking good , Rick .

[Ricks]

Did a little more work on the truck. I picked up a tractor battery at Walmart and now have the electric start up and running.  I made a small battery box and just need to make a tie down for the battery so it is secure. 

It is starting to warm up around here, so I may be able to get it painted in the next month or so. I will be ready for Portland!!

[pd]

Pics ... Where'd ya put the box ?

[Ricks]

Pics ... Where'd ya put the box ?

In the box!  Pics to follow.

[Ricks]

Here is the battery mounted and secure. I will use rubber on the bottom of the box and the bracket to proved cushioning.

[pd]

Hmm , I guess you have to put something in that box .

Are you going to build a battery box to protect the stuff you toss in there from the battery and to hide that ugly old battery and cables ?

[Ricks]

Hmm , I guess you have to put something in that box .

Are you going to build a battery box to protect the stuff you toss in there from the battery and to hide that ugly old battery and cables ?

I haven't decided on that.  I am going to build a top for the whole box.

[pd]

I suppose it depends on how you intend using the truck . Still , it would be a nice finishing touch to have the battery and cables out of sight , when you open the truck box to show the whole thing off .

If you built the battery box all the way across , that would afford a place for a few tools as well .

[Sonrisers]

That thing looks amazing Rick, I wish I had the skills to build and fabricate like that...Can't wait to see the finished product.