Thanks!
Most importantly, thanks to Holly for putting up with all my craziness! My projects never stop.
Thanks so much to all the gang! They each pitched in. Although there was never a time when things got bad, or that I was going to scrap the project, an issue with the rear end almost caused me to postpone the completion until after Burning Man. They rallied and helped "get it right". Sheldon towed it to Burning Man for us, as my truck was already fully committed with the toy hauler.
Also, Thanks to Dale for providing his Camaro parts, and to Dan for help with the VW front end.
A big thanks to all at the AtomicZombie.com folks for turning me onto frame building and guiding me through driveline concepts. You really should visit their website; they have tons of tutorials and how-to's for bike hacking beginners.
If there is anything I can do to help you out, let me know (contact form on first page); I'll try...
Thanks, all! D. Max
Thanks so much to all the gang! They each pitched in. Although there was never a time when things got bad, or that I was going to scrap the project, an issue with the rear end almost caused me to postpone the completion until after Burning Man. They rallied and helped "get it right". Sheldon towed it to Burning Man for us, as my truck was already fully committed with the toy hauler.
Also, Thanks to Dale for providing his Camaro parts, and to Dan for help with the VW front end.
A big thanks to all at the AtomicZombie.com folks for turning me onto frame building and guiding me through driveline concepts. You really should visit their website; they have tons of tutorials and how-to's for bike hacking beginners.
If there is anything I can do to help you out, let me know (contact form on first page); I'll try...
Thanks, all! D. Max
Sources of specific parts...
Most of the pub steel came from a local steel outlet called Curtis Steel! Thanks to them, too for putting up with me and my nonstop questions, and rummaging through their scrap.
Bike parts: If patient, plenty of cheap used bikes are available on Craig's List; I got most for $20. But I took a couple months to do it. Some were too good to cut up and Holly threw herself in front of them (o: They became BM loaners. I got most of my new parts from walmart.com: shimano freewheel hubs,chains and deraileurs, all about $9.00 ea. Park bike tools available at bike shops and internet. You'll need a chain tool, freewheel hub tool, and a crank removal tool--yes, you will. Those suckers are really on there.
Freewheel hub adapters, Collars & keys: Staton, inc.Staton hub description: 3/4" ID adaptor for 16 tooth freewheel sprockets. Has a 1- 3/8" otterthreads, 3/4" ID with 3/16" key way x 1/2" wide, at: http://www.staton-inc.com/store/products/3_4_ID_x_1_2_wide_Adaptor_for_Freewheel_Sprocket-831-0.html
Brake pedal/master cylinder here at midamericaworks: http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/category/hydraulic-pedal-assemblies/?page=3
pillow block bearings to hold the driveline: The Big Bearing Store> (901) 757-0677> [email protected], http://www.thebigbearingstore.com/servlet/the-1108/3-fdsh-4%22-Light-Duty-Pillow/Detail
V belt pulleys to guide chains: Phoenix Mfg. Co. http://www.phoenix-mfg.com/acatalog/Ecomomy_V_Idler_Pulleys.html
Gabriel air shocks were 49122 Hi Jackers
3/4" driveline with keyway: I just noticed Ston (above) sells it by the inch for a $1.31/in. at: http://www.staton-inc.com/store/products/3_4_OD_Shaft_with_a_3_16_full_key_way-922-0.html
Ubolts to hold on the axle are from AutoandTruckSprings.com BT5-034R7/16X3X8-1/2 ROUND U-BOLT KIT $10.89 ea. http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=BT5-034R&x=0&y=0
You might want to measure first to get the right length
Beam clamps for front end: Dan's Performance Parts po box 2527 valley certer, CA 92082; $3 ea. (I needed 4) http://dansperformanceparts.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Product_Code=14-430036&Category_Code=
Bike parts: If patient, plenty of cheap used bikes are available on Craig's List; I got most for $20. But I took a couple months to do it. Some were too good to cut up and Holly threw herself in front of them (o: They became BM loaners. I got most of my new parts from walmart.com: shimano freewheel hubs,chains and deraileurs, all about $9.00 ea. Park bike tools available at bike shops and internet. You'll need a chain tool, freewheel hub tool, and a crank removal tool--yes, you will. Those suckers are really on there.
Freewheel hub adapters, Collars & keys: Staton, inc.Staton hub description: 3/4" ID adaptor for 16 tooth freewheel sprockets. Has a 1- 3/8" otterthreads, 3/4" ID with 3/16" key way x 1/2" wide, at: http://www.staton-inc.com/store/products/3_4_ID_x_1_2_wide_Adaptor_for_Freewheel_Sprocket-831-0.html
Brake pedal/master cylinder here at midamericaworks: http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/category/hydraulic-pedal-assemblies/?page=3
pillow block bearings to hold the driveline: The Big Bearing Store> (901) 757-0677> [email protected], http://www.thebigbearingstore.com/servlet/the-1108/3-fdsh-4%22-Light-Duty-Pillow/Detail
V belt pulleys to guide chains: Phoenix Mfg. Co. http://www.phoenix-mfg.com/acatalog/Ecomomy_V_Idler_Pulleys.html
Gabriel air shocks were 49122 Hi Jackers
3/4" driveline with keyway: I just noticed Ston (above) sells it by the inch for a $1.31/in. at: http://www.staton-inc.com/store/products/3_4_OD_Shaft_with_a_3_16_full_key_way-922-0.html
Ubolts to hold on the axle are from AutoandTruckSprings.com BT5-034R7/16X3X8-1/2 ROUND U-BOLT KIT $10.89 ea. http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=BT5-034R&x=0&y=0
You might want to measure first to get the right length
Beam clamps for front end: Dan's Performance Parts po box 2527 valley certer, CA 92082; $3 ea. (I needed 4) http://dansperformanceparts.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Product_Code=14-430036&Category_Code=