pmason0
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Super nice, great job!
Building a Pit Cart
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brawls43
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Do you use that oven under your work bench for powder coating?
Pit car looks great!
Pit car looks great!
QwikKotaTx
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Gee, ya think? What I meant was how does he get it to the track? Last I checked he had a Miata. I was wondering if it lives at a track storage area or if he loads it up on a trailer with the car behind a full size truck etc...
brawls43
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I think so of the pics showed his enclosed trailer. The winch is for loading the cart into the enclosed trailer I believe.
QwikKotaTx
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Thank you, that is what I was wondering.
Incredible build, amazing skills, especially with the rotors/hubs and steering linkage!
alpinewhite
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saceone
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it is still my favorite build on GJ
that thing is just so damn ****
that thing is just so damn ****
Modifieddriver
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Great build. I learned a bunch from this!!
alpinewhite
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This build makes me want to build one even though I don't need one. Or perhaps having a few of these would make playing Garage Tetris a little easier.
alpinewhite
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What did it cost to powder-coat this thing?
william.m.hamilton2
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That thing is awesome! Came out very nicely. You make me want to grow up to be a welder. LOL.
Twisted Sid
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If your car cover idea doesn't pan out, look at BBQ and grill covers.
Great work, nicely integrated Hoist, though do you need a guide for the steel rope?
Just assuming an incline you'd be pulling 'up' and the rope effectively being a good way back into the frame where it is at the back of the drum(pivot point)... (to prevent the wire rope immediately scraping off that nice new powder-coat??
obviously on the flat it wouldn't, just thinking about the incline, until the cart is on the same angle and then pulling straight?
Re the cover , if you actually potentially race in poor weather could you have a drop in post at the rear right (lower) bench end of the cart, just a temporary lightweight 'hoop' that you could drop in in bad weather to form a full back side point to hang a waterproof cover (with velcro lift up panel for access to your storage, and then a suitable 'lean-to'hoop to support a 'porch' overhang over the drawer fronts area, badly described im sure, but to allow you to be minimally out of the weather whilst working at the bench and giving your drawers and tools 'some' precipitation protection?
Of course if its just general protection a snug fitting cover would be better...
and moving on from your aluminium drop panels ideacouldnt you have simple drop in aluminium door panels than sat on simple pin lugs at the sides and pivoted back to a single locking lug at the middle which you would remove when present and transport to the rear of the cart for storage so that they weren't in the way whilst actually spannering..
just thinking out load, I'm sure from your solutions so far you already have it covered
sweet Cart..
Just assuming an incline you'd be pulling 'up' and the rope effectively being a good way back into the frame where it is at the back of the drum(pivot point)... (to prevent the wire rope immediately scraping off that nice new powder-coat??
obviously on the flat it wouldn't, just thinking about the incline, until the cart is on the same angle and then pulling straight?
Re the cover , if you actually potentially race in poor weather could you have a drop in post at the rear right (lower) bench end of the cart, just a temporary lightweight 'hoop' that you could drop in in bad weather to form a full back side point to hang a waterproof cover (with velcro lift up panel for access to your storage, and then a suitable 'lean-to'hoop to support a 'porch' overhang over the drawer fronts area, badly described im sure, but to allow you to be minimally out of the weather whilst working at the bench and giving your drawers and tools 'some' precipitation protection?
Of course if its just general protection a snug fitting cover would be better...
and moving on from your aluminium drop panels ideacouldnt you have simple drop in aluminium door panels than sat on simple pin lugs at the sides and pivoted back to a single locking lug at the middle which you would remove when present and transport to the rear of the cart for storage so that they weren't in the way whilst actually spannering..
just thinking out load, I'm sure from your solutions so far you already have it covered
sweet Cart..
brawls43
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Another cover idea would be to look for someone local that makes custom boat covers. I went this route to cover a custom grill and bar top I did with concrete counters. Granted prices vary by area, but it was way more affordable than I expected.
I took the measurements today for the cover. My mother in-law is in town and has her sewing machine with her and seems to think it's a pretty simple project.
Over the last few days I've been slowly refining the organization in the cart. Hopefully the rear cabinet shelves will come off backorder from Harbor Freight soon as that will really help.
Future plans.
- Finish the brake lines (material should be here Friday, was delayed one day by the weather)
- Put some sort of latch on the rear door, as I can tell already it's going to be annoying to lock it if I want to keep it closed.
Duncan
Over the last few days I've been slowly refining the organization in the cart. Hopefully the rear cabinet shelves will come off backorder from Harbor Freight soon as that will really help.
Future plans.
- Finish the brake lines (material should be here Friday, was delayed one day by the weather)
- Put some sort of latch on the rear door, as I can tell already it's going to be annoying to lock it if I want to keep it closed.
Duncan
archirelic
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I would never have any reason to own something like this...let alone fabricate one...but I sure as hell want one!
Amazing build thread, thanks for putting it up for us to drool over!
Amazing build thread, thanks for putting it up for us to drool over!
saceone
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the guy can build a kick *** pit cart and can actually put his mother in law to good use?
HammerMechanic
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Turned out beautiful. Very nice, well thought out job from start to finish.
Rentawrench
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First prototype done , sell it an build a version 2 . Big Nitrogen tank for filling tires an air tools, put brakes on rear instead of front also look at pin to hold handle "on " for parking brake ,Less hoses. rack to hold ez up tent, tire rack to carry/ store spare wheels /tires .
The list will go on thats why the big teams have Tractor trailers lol Looks GREAT
As for anti roll away blocks we use a 1 1/2 pipe cut with 45's on the ends bent in to go front an rear of one tire easy to place . l____l
The list will go on thats why the big teams have Tractor trailers lol Looks GREAT
As for anti roll away blocks we use a 1 1/2 pipe cut with 45's on the ends bent in to go front an rear of one tire easy to place . l____l
sleepy127
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That looks nice. Just wondering if there will be portable power (small generator) and /or a air compressor in the future.
alpinewhite
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Where's the keg?
There's always things you would change on the next version.
- I omitted a nitrogen tank because my enclosed trailer has an installed air compressor and outside air fittings. No need for redundancy and since I don't run enduros this cart will never stray far from the trailer.
- The brake actually does have a detent to hold the brake on, so a parking brake is already implemented.
Duncan
saceone
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Getting sweeter every time I see updates!
vettex2
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Just as a side note....My team won the 2006 Altamont Late Model Championship using a 5 gallon bucket as a tool box.We won 3/4 of the races.War wagons don't win races at the local level. Preparation wins races.We used to sit in chairs while other teams (BMR) used to thrash endlessly. We got tired just watching them.
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That is a true statement. However, properly setup pits makes it more enjoyable especially for a weekend warrior. It is nice to just roll the box into the trailer and know everything is there instead of spending an hour or two going back and forth and trying to make sure you have everything.
I also can't count the number of time people have come running up to me looking for simple tools because they left something important at home and needed to make a repair or adjustment. I've seen races lost b/c someone left a screw driver at home when transfering from their home box to the road bags.
I've always had the war wagon ranging from very nice ones in college to a craftsman box strapped to a northern tool yard cart. While not 100% necisary they are something every serious racer should have.
The OPS is nice and I'm sure he is going to enjoy using it.
softailgarage
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Nice job, gives me some idea's for the next Taco Cart restore. Not that I need something like that, but after reading this...I want one. Now if I could only figure out where to put the jacuzzi & bar...
Definitely true. I won a regional championship last year, and a large part of that was preparation, which resulted in no mechanical failures all season. I also ran every available test day, which I also think really helps get you in gear for the actual race weekends.
Duncan
vettex2
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Serious Racer ? My driver has won over 300 races and 15 championships.
We left the bucket in the trailer between races.It's far more enjoyable winning and watching others thrash.Another plus is that people don't ask to borrow tools ESPECIALLY after telling them we spent the money on the car , not tools to loan.We never needed a war wagon.Never wanted one. We did have a popcorn maker though.Sure we had toolboxes in the shop and that's where they belonged.I would want a wagon if we ran the Cup series or endurance races.At the local level all a wagon is for is looking "cool". Moving it in and out of a trailer , dragging it into the pits is a waste of effort.
Of course proper spelling isn't necessary either but at least it shows you care about what you write.It can also be a tip off to how well one prepares a car.
BTMSUP
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[emoji121] This!
Great build by the way. It is no bucket, however I am sure you will make due.
justbummin1
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Duncan,
I am with you! If I have it want it handy because I do not care how prepared you are stupid **** happens sometimes and a good boy scout is always prepared.
I am with you! If I have it want it handy because I do not care how prepared you are stupid **** happens sometimes and a good boy scout is always prepared.
Scottwi
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I love the cart and would like to build one someday.
I currently use a tool cart from HF for my automotive tools. Whether we are heading to the track with the car, go-karts or heading snowmobiling the tool carts the first think to get loaded. Like someone else on the said I don't have to think about what tools to grab I just roll the cart in and know all my tools are there. I have even brought it to friends houses to work on their toys, I work more efficient when I know where the tools are.
I currently use a tool cart from HF for my automotive tools. Whether we are heading to the track with the car, go-karts or heading snowmobiling the tool carts the first think to get loaded. Like someone else on the said I don't have to think about what tools to grab I just roll the cart in and know all my tools are there. I have even brought it to friends houses to work on their toys, I work more efficient when I know where the tools are.