Project Mini Hägglund
- Thread starter Steinbruchsoldat
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Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
Thanks man, i just had to put this in my sig. The van was my easiest project...
I don`t think so, but we`ll see...
I`ll mount a disc brake to the driveshaft that goes to the rear...
scrubber3
Not really here
The stress should be at a minimum if he keeps it in the snow and soft ground. To get a good mental picture of the steering set-up, think of a big front end loader. That kind of steering is called articulation. Since it only applies lateral stress, it should be fine pending most of his travels are on loose terrain. This also has to do with weight and traction of material used on the tracks as well.
Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
I tried to do the math on how much force is needed for the steering ram, but i don`t have any idea if this is correct or not. If it is correct my ram will be able to turn the vehicle on dry pavement...
The vehicle will be able to do all the movement this one does in the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ys_ZPjgiEPk
The vehicle will be able to do all the movement this one does in the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ys_ZPjgiEPk
Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
Worked on the shop a bit today:
Before:
During:
Finished:
It`s nice to have some daylight in the shop...
Also pulled my scooter out of winter storage:
Before:
During:
Finished:
It`s nice to have some daylight in the shop...
Also pulled my scooter out of winter storage:
Dgurley2000
Adventurer
A nice, organized shop helps make projects more enjoyable! Is that another neighbor lending a hand?
Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
Yes that`s right. It`s really nice to get that shop together... This time it was my dad who helped me. He is a wood tech, so he knows a lot about this stuff...
Got another motivational thing for the shop:
deepmud
Adventurer
I'm just wondering why you didn't make the track length match the available tires? Using tires as a track is a good idea. The russians came up with Wheeltracks, much like Mattracks.
They bolted cone shaped plastic knobs to get something to drive the track with, while their drive wheel had holes the cones fit into.
I too worry your bolts with their threads will put a lot of wear and noise on your vehicle. I think your steering is fine.
They bolted cone shaped plastic knobs to get something to drive the track with, while their drive wheel had holes the cones fit into.
I too worry your bolts with their threads will put a lot of wear and noise on your vehicle. I think your steering is fine.
chilliwak
Expedition Leader
Yes that`s right. It`s really nice to get that shop together... This time it was my dad who helped me. He is a wood tech, so he knows a lot about this stuff...
Got another motivational thing for the shop:
Steinez, what are you doing with that picture of the girls from my harem?:Wow1:
Also, it looks like your dad is doing all the work in the the shop. Are you off drinking beer?:beer:
Looking forward to seeing some updates soon!:ylsmoke:
Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
Got the donor car today:
The battery was completely dead, so we put in another one. It turned over on the first try and ran fine...
We drove a few feet and started parting it out:
After two hours of work:
The battery was completely dead, so we put in another one. It turned over on the first try and ran fine...
We drove a few feet and started parting it out:
After two hours of work:
Dgurley2000
Adventurer
Your neighbors look very interested in your activities!
Steinbruchsoldat
Explorer
Yes they are. We drank a few beers after we finished working...
Built some track-assembly dummies to get an idea of the size. We can place all the parts where they`re supposed to go, so we can see easily if there`s enough room or not:
The little one had to check things out:
This is about where i`ll sit:
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