New project in need of help.

cschulz · 01-01-2012, 10:10 PM

If any of you have seen my toys listed then you know I cant keep my hands calm for very long. My next project will be a 1/4 scale monster truck. Starting from a 41 Willys pick up body and the adding a complete chrome moly frame under it with the extra large AG tires. I cant take credit for the idea as it was originaly done by a man in Texas. Ill post up some of his pics.
Ive gotten to the point of having the base frame all tacked together and Im finding real quick that I dont believe my motor will fit. I purchased a Lifan 200cc vertical cylinder motorcycle engine for it. But I may have to change over to a horizontal motor like the original builder. The motor is in the "For Sale" section if interested.
Well here are a few pics to kick up some interest.
Tell me what you think?

Chris

:P

MICRider · 01-01-2012, 11:20 PM

Wow! 8O That thing is awesome! You have wicked fabrication skills Chris!

cschulz · 01-01-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Wow! 8O That thing is awesome! You have wicked fabrication skills Chris!

Thanks for comments.

Chris

MICRider · 01-01-2012, 11:43 PM

Where did you get the body kit from?

katoranger · 01-02-2012, 09:42 AM

I think I would stay with the horizontal engine. A 125cc should be more than enough power.

cschulz · 01-02-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I think I would stay with the horizontal engine. A 125cc should be more than enough power.

Thanks Kato, I was hoping it would work and Im not completely sure it wont yet???? Knowing the motor would be large for the size truck but I got a fair deal on it. So here it is.
If any of you know of someone looking to trade maybe for a horizontal 125cc I would like to talk with them.

As far as the truck body goes I bought mine from a Hot Rod company but I have seen them on ebay as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-Willys-...item3a6a982fcc

Chris

Weldangrind · 01-02-2012, 01:53 PM

If you use a horizontal engine, perhaps you'd prefer an ATV version that's fully auto. It would be much easier than changing gears and clutching.

cschulz · 01-02-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

If you use a horizontal engine, perhaps you'd prefer an ATV version that's fully auto. It would be much easier than changing gears and clutching.

Yes, I had the same thing in mind. But can someone tell me the differences between the Automatic, Semi Automatic, and manual.
Now manual is pretty straight forward. Pull clutch lever-shift gears....

But what is the dif between the others? Ive looked on a couple sites and Im seeing shift patterns for both semi and auto. Also anyone know of good dealers to buy from. Or dealers on ebay also.

Chris

FastDoc · 01-02-2012, 06:17 PM

Maunual has a clutch and gears. Semiautomatic has an automatic (centrifugal usually) clutch and gears. Automatic has neither. Usually a torque converter.

katoranger · 01-02-2012, 06:48 PM

I would stay away from the full auto ones. Okay for flat. The semi auto would work well.

Weldangrind · 01-02-2012, 07:07 PM

Agreed. Semi-auto would be better for hauling an adult carcass around. You just back off the throttle and bang gears; no clutch lever. BTW, that's the configuration that Kikker used on the 110 and 125 bikes, which allowed them to use a jockey shift with no clutch:

cschulz · 01-02-2012, 07:35 PM

Semi Auto it is then.

Thanks Guys, Chris

01-01-2012, 10:10 PM	#1
cschulz Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14	New project in need of help. If any of you have seen my toys listed then you know I cant keep my hands calm for very long. My next project will be a 1/4 scale monster truck. Starting from a 41 Willys pick up body and the adding a complete chrome moly frame under it with the extra large AG tires. I cant take credit for the idea as it was originaly done by a man in Texas. Ill post up some of his pics. Ive gotten to the point of having the base frame all tacked together and Im finding real quick that I dont believe my motor will fit. I purchased a Lifan 200cc vertical cylinder motorcycle engine for it. But I may have to change over to a horizontal motor like the original builder. The motor is in the "For Sale" section if interested. Well here are a few pics to kick up some interest. Tell me what you think? Chris :P
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01-02-2012, 01:53 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If you use a horizontal engine, perhaps you'd prefer an ATV version that's fully auto. It would be much easier than changing gears and clutching. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-02-2012, 06:17 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Maunual has a clutch and gears. Semiautomatic has an automatic (centrifugal usually) clutch and gears. Automatic has neither. Usually a torque converter. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-02-2012, 07:07 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Agreed. Semi-auto would be better for hauling an adult carcass around. You just back off the throttle and bang gears; no clutch lever. BTW, that's the configuration that Kikker used on the 110 and 125 bikes, which allowed them to use a jockey shift with no clutch: __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-01-2012, 11:20 PM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Wow! 8O That thing is awesome! You have wicked fabrication skills Chris!
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01-01-2012, 11:43 PM	#4
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Where did you get the body kit from?
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01-02-2012, 09:42 AM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think I would stay with the horizontal engine. A 125cc should be more than enough power.
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01-02-2012, 06:48 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would stay away from the full auto ones. Okay for flat. The semi auto would work well.
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01-02-2012, 07:35 PM	#12
cschulz Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14	Semi Auto it is then. Thanks Guys, Chris
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