08-15-2008, 09:55 PM | #11 |
nimda
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
Top plate? I think what your talking about is mounted straight to the body. Keep in mind these old metal bodys were pretty stout, thats the only reason I mounted it there. Had no issues.
The 3 wheel forks are....well....on there. I had to destroy the fork assembly to get off what I needed to get off. I used a torch to cut it all off. |
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08-15-2008, 10:29 PM | #12 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
The body on mine doesnt seem strong enough to go staight to so Im welding a plate to the frame and im going to tie into that as for the steering im goin to do what you did... this project should be a good learning experience ive only been welding since june so It should help me out lol
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08-16-2008, 06:22 AM | #13 |
nimda
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
I have some more pictures of the build somewhere. I'll try and find/post them when I get a chance. Then you can better understand what I did and not make the same mistakes.
I wish I would have had a 4 wheeler front end, that takes a lot of work out of it. If I HAD TO do it all over again I would find a 4 wheeler to scrap. |
08-16-2008, 09:34 AM | #14 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
More Pics would be great what are the yokes you used on the steering from?
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08-16-2008, 01:32 PM | #15 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
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08-17-2008, 01:48 AM | #16 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
try it
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08-17-2008, 03:20 PM | #17 |
nimda
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
Here are some pictures of the
3 to 4 wheeler golf car conversion. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I'll try and remember the steps I took. It's been several years.The key to doing this was the plate in the upper part of the pic that ties the frame together and gives you a mounting point for the front suspension. You can see how the tubing I welded to the old steering/fork mount is used for the 4 wheel steering. Another veiw of the 3 wheeler conversion I used 2000 lb trailer springs to lift the rear along with trailer shackles. Keep in mind this was a "Prototype". There are many tings that could be improved upon, I'm just not gonna do it. |
08-17-2008, 03:29 PM | #18 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
Your convesion looks good
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08-17-2008, 03:38 PM | #19 |
nimda
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08-17-2008, 09:36 PM | #20 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Melex 3 wheeler conversion.
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