They don't call me Econo-box from Hell for nothing.

[Econo-box from Hell]

I was putzing with the Honda frame tonight.  I welded up the forward 4-link brackets and cut the tubes for the 4 link.  I need to get a new tool post for my lathe so I can make the threaded inserts for the tubes.

[Mudduck]

W     O       W      !!!!!  awesome

[Econo-box from Hell]

I was working on the four link stuff yesterday.  To save a few bucks I am making the link rods out of solid stock (that I had laying around) instead of buying the weld in theaded ends.

Having some fun with the lathe.  My 19/32 drill bit made the holes too a bit too large for the tap (even though the chart says it shouldn't).  I started out by drilling a 9/16 hole.



After drilling I bored the hole to 0.590 and got excellent results when tapped.



A word of caution: Don't buy el cheapo taps off ebay.  I had some problems with the taps being on the soft side (rounded off some of the cutting threads).  I got around the problem by drilling the holes extra deep to utilize the good threads near the top of the tap.  I found some quality taps at Prime Fastener in Midland for about the same money as I bought the crap taps.  The 5/8-18 LH tap is on the pricey side compared to the RH tap.  Fastenall wanted $87 for a LH tap, Prime wanted $24.  Sorry but almost 90 bucks for a tap is just retarded.

[Econo-box from Hell]

I put the remaining 4 link rods on today.  I'm having so issues with articulation.  It will not articulate much more than an inch on each side but it goes up and down great. 



I decided to put the axle together (temporarily) and hang the tires on all 4 corners.  It is now officially a rolling chassis.  I still have to fab up a panhard rod and make the mounts for my coilover shocks.



Just a shot of the uber narrow 9 in. rear end.  I just have the frame sitting on a piece of angle iron for now.



My next project is to load the frame with the engine and trans to see where my front suspension sits under load.  When I have that figured out, I can finish setting up my rear suspension.

[Chevy Racer]

That is going to be one bad ass go-cart.

[390JOE]

so whats new?

[Econo-box from Hell]

so whats new?

Working on motor and transmisson mounts right now.  Engine just dangling over frame to check out clearances and to make sure I have (barely) enough room to sit.

[390JOE]

so the motor is gonna sit in your lap an not where it would "normaly" go?

[J.C.]

i would for sure get a trans blanket, esp straddling that trans, just in case

[D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F.]

That is nuts you either have some big brass balls or a death wish. LOL looks like it will be fun though. good luck and make your roll cage really strong.

[Econo-box from Hell]

i would for sure get a trans blanket, esp straddling that trans, just in case

That's the plan since big Jim and the Twins are close to the spinny stuff.

[Econo-box from Hell]

so the motor is gonna sit in your lap an not where it would "normaly" go?

Correct.  The car is too narrow to put the engine up front and still have some suspension.  Since my goal was not to use wheel flares to cover the tires, I opted to put the motor behinde the front axle.

[Econo-box from Hell]

That is nuts you either have some big brass balls or a death wish. LOL looks like it will be fun though. good luck and make your roll cage really strong.

This car is little more than an odd sounding smoke generator.

[SageJp]

LOL!  I'm pretty sure this is the same type of car that Hightower from the movie "Police Academy" learned to drive in.
He also had to sit in the back seat.

[Hammerlane]

gonna want ta pay particular attention to the exhaust system too..
dumpin out on either side of the steerin wheel may not be your best option..
considering your carb is gonna suck every last molecule of 02 outta the cab.

[mudinvader]

hey  would it have been easier to extend the front end and fab up some longer fenders so the motor could sit farther forward, and in the center of the car, you know kind of like a funny car, then it would give you alot more room in the car for the seat. and some safety stuff so you dont lose a leg or foot or worse. just a ? going to be cool though when its done, just be safe first.

[J.C.]

i think he wants the look of stock

[Econo-box from Hell]

gonna want ta pay particular attention to the exhaust system too..
dumpin out on either side of the steerin wheel may not be your best option..
considering your carb is gonna suck every last molecule of 02 outta the cab.

The engine will be in a doghouse like a van so intake air will come from under the hood.  Exhaust will dump just in front of rear tires.

[Econo-box from Hell]

hey  would it have been easier to extend the front end and fab up some longer fenders so the motor could sit farther forward, and in the center of the car, you know kind of like a funny car, then it would give you alot more room in the car for the seat. and some safety stuff so you dont lose a leg or foot or worse. just a ? going to be cool though when its done, just be safe first.

My goal is to do this without modifying the exterior sheet metal.  I march to my own drummer when it comes to building stuff.

[Trucker]

well what ever kind of drum it  let it rock