There's a certain segment of the population that will enjoy this joke. And I'm not just talking about Republicans . . . Subject: Hello from New York Dear...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Jan 16, 2005 5:51 pm
Sorry about the joke that was sent in error. It is probably the only activity in months. Esko...
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simon boses
themudmonkey
Jan 23, 2005 2:40 pm
I would really like to build a cyclekart. I'm a sculptor and the look of these karts appeal to me much more than anything i've seen. I'm very interested in...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Jan 23, 2005 3:50 pm
Simon, Don't feel like the lone ranger, you are not alone in this area of lack of information. I have found some web sites that have some information in the...
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simon boses
themudmonkey
Feb 24, 2005 10:13 pm
Tom, Did anyone ever send you this info? I could use it too. thanks, simon...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Feb 25, 2005 12:14 am
Simon, When it gets a little warmer in the garage here in Massachusetts, I will start on mine and will make some AutoCAD drawings and will publish them if...
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Thomas Schaefer
augielocost2000
Feb 25, 2005 1:44 am
If anyone wants and Esko is willing to share I will make 3D models out of them in Solidworks. (It's just part of the plan to see his 7). -Tom ... ...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Feb 25, 2005 3:46 am
Tom, You can come and see my Seven any time. Or look at some pictures here... http://usera.imagecave.com/Esko/ My consulting job will end soon, then I can...
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simon boses
themudmonkey
Mar 1, 2005 4:41 am
Esko, Is that a super 7? (aka LoCost) Man, I would love to build one of those some day. I have the book - and look at it often. It makes for good daydreams. I...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Mar 1, 2005 6:31 pm
Simon, I have a friend in Bradenton, FL who manufactures a kit car called Stalker V6. It is essentially a Locost but based on the Chevy S-10 2 wd pickup truck....
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clattercycle
May 13, 2005 3:16 pm
I have been interested in using a Lomabrdini diesel engine in a cyclecar. The old 3-wheeled Morgans are especially interesting to me. Would like to hear from...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
May 13, 2005 7:20 pm
WOW!!!! There actually are cyclekart list members. Great to meet someone at last. I am a fan of Moggie 3 wheelers, but when I have time, I am planning on a ...
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
May 15, 2005 3:27 pm
Delighted to see more member activity. I must plead guilty to being absent from the group discussion for a while, trying to finish my (two) Lotus 7 replicas....
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Dennis and Rebecca
clattercycle
May 15, 2005 9:07 pm
Thanks for the nice welcome, Tom. I'm also in the middle of project that's nearing completion after 3 years. I'm building a 2-door '31 Model A street rod....
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
Sep 5, 2005 4:54 am
This appeared recently on the Stevenson's CycleKart web site: "A note regarding new web pages and general CycleKart Activity as of early August, 2005: We've...
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
Nov 1, 2005 1:41 am
Hello all; I recently found four sketches that are useful for constructing cyclekarts. The sketches were (I think) from the original Stevenson website, but...
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Thomas Schaefer
augielocost2000
Nov 1, 2005 3:01 am
I can make CAD drawings if someone has something more defined than the scanned images. Most new copiers can also copy to a PDF file, so if you do have the ...
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
Nov 11, 2005 4:47 am
I am finally making progress on my cyclekart. I have roughed out the body, and am now making slight alterations. Following the advice of the Stevenson web...
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Jeff Mirch
j_mirch
Nov 11, 2005 5:26 pm
Looking good Tom....
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
Nov 15, 2005 4:09 am
Today I was able to locate most of the (readable) drawings that were originally published on the Stevenson Website. I have uploaded them to the photo section...
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
Nov 17, 2005 4:28 am
I just posted six of my favorite photos of cyclekarts in the photo section in the album entitled "Inspiration". All of these were taken from the Stevenson...
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Trey
vwtrey01
Dec 4, 2005 3:02 pm
Hello everyone, I noticed this group posted on the Metal Meet forums this morning, So I thought I would join in. I havent started building anything yet, more...
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
Dec 6, 2005 1:52 am
Trey; Welcome to the group. I spent four years (courtesy of the Air Force) in the Northwest, mostly in Oregon and Idaho. I spent most of my off- duty time...
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Trey
vwtrey01
Dec 6, 2005 3:06 am
Hey Tom, Thanks for the welcome. I'm not too sure what I will be modeling my cyclekart after. I think I might just build as I go, and it wont end up looking...
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Trey
vwtrey01
Dec 8, 2005 2:45 am
Have any of you had good luck finding a source for used wheels? I have been searching ebay, with not much luck. I'd like to find a place to buy them all at...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Dec 8, 2005 3:05 am
Trey, Do a Google search for cycle dismantlers or used cycle parts in your area. Esko ... From: Trey To: cyclekart@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December...
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Dennis and Rebecca
clattercycle
Dec 8, 2005 3:54 am
trey, no, a good source for nearby wheels has eluded me, too. and since i've not been able to interest anyone else around here in cyclekarts, i've abandoned my...
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Jjackmcc@...
jackmccornack
Dec 9, 2005 4:45 am
... I got a set of 4 pretty rough ones for $100 from a bike junker nearby, but the work of refurbishing them has daunted me. I've been wondering, since hubs ...
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Tom Bartlett
tcbartlett2002
Dec 9, 2005 3:00 pm
Jack, I think that's a great idea. Like you, I found five wheels (on ebay) but the condition of each varied considerably. When and if you do locate some,...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Dec 9, 2005 5:15 pm
Tom, I got a couple of wheels from a friends old moped, they were really in bad shape rustwise. I used some rubbing compound and lots of elbow grease and they...