Building a Pit Cart
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vettex2
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LOL !!!
vettex2
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No , just someone who knows the value of preparation. Sorry you missed the point
BTMSUP
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I think you have missed the point.
Beemer533
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I think your point was obscured by your original post's tone and the fact that you said because he made spelling mistakes, the quality of his work probably sucked...
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saceone
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back on topic boys!
we need more pics of the trailer , how do you plan on strapping it ?
JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN
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In an attempt to get this thread back on track I will say that I really enjoyed following the build of your cart. You did a great job and I loved the approach you made with it, using the HF box and locker. I'm looking forward to seeing the last finishing touches be done.
jhn9840
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Great build. I have no need for a pit box but this thread is enough to make me want one.
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ford33
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Nicely done. When does racing start? Pictures of the cart in the pit would be great.
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To the OP; there's always going to be a wiseass who wants to pick apart your project, tell you it's unnecessary, or how much better their idea is, regardless what it is.
When the dust clears, your pit cart build is EXACTLY what this forum is all about. Nice job on the build, and sharing all the detailed pics.
Perhaps there should be another forum created for all the pessimists and malcontents. It could be called, "Stay out of the Garage Journal".
When the dust clears, your pit cart build is EXACTLY what this forum is all about. Nice job on the build, and sharing all the detailed pics.
Perhaps there should be another forum created for all the pessimists and malcontents. It could be called, "Stay out of the Garage Journal".
+ 1. Just ignore the jealous dumbasses.
alpinewhite
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+2. Very nice project. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Modifieddriver
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Back to the pit cart...........................
Interesting build, quality is superb and the attention to detail is incredible. I'd like to have one just to roll around in my work shops.
I have one question. The brake line that is attached to the outside of the pulling handle. Could it have been routed through the inside? That's the only thing I could suggest doing different, if the design would allow.
Interesting build, quality is superb and the attention to detail is incredible. I'd like to have one just to roll around in my work shops.
I have one question. The brake line that is attached to the outside of the pulling handle. Could it have been routed through the inside? That's the only thing I could suggest doing different, if the design would allow.
Apologies to the OP.
Congrats Vettex you are an internet badass. Yes my spelling and grammar ****. Spell check didn't help me out for some reason. It’s always dangerous to assume you know more then everyone on the internet. I've worked all levels from local SCCA to Winston Cup Teams on the car side. I've supported Ultra 4 teams and KOH teams on the truck side. I grew up doing cross country solar vehicle racing and (with the exception of the nine month vacation I’m currently taking) still support an electric drag car. In 25 years or so of experience teams I’ve supported have had quite a few wins including on the national and international level. I know a little bit about preparation and testing. I fully acknowledge it is possible to run a team out of a bucket. I've seen many people do it. I’ve also seen people drive their car to the track and drive it home afterwards. I stand by my assessment that it is worth the money to have everything in its place, ready to roll onto the trailer, and ready to roll off the trailer at the track. If you make the switch I think you'll find it is quite nice.
On the local level, I do loan out tools. I have even repaired the fuel system on my teams NR 1 opponent a few years ago at the dirt track. It ended up costing us the race, but we were fine with that. The teams I choose to go out with go out to have fun and enjoy being good sports. All of my teams would rather lose a heads up race then win with a DNF.
Good job on your wins. If it works for you keep doing it.
Now back to the originally scheduled program.
For the OP, I’m curious why you mounted the winch on the cart vice trailer? Do you have multiple trailers? It seems like having a winch on the trailer could serve double duty for loading a broken car.
Congrats Vettex you are an internet badass. Yes my spelling and grammar ****. Spell check didn't help me out for some reason. It’s always dangerous to assume you know more then everyone on the internet. I've worked all levels from local SCCA to Winston Cup Teams on the car side. I've supported Ultra 4 teams and KOH teams on the truck side. I grew up doing cross country solar vehicle racing and (with the exception of the nine month vacation I’m currently taking) still support an electric drag car. In 25 years or so of experience teams I’ve supported have had quite a few wins including on the national and international level. I know a little bit about preparation and testing. I fully acknowledge it is possible to run a team out of a bucket. I've seen many people do it. I’ve also seen people drive their car to the track and drive it home afterwards. I stand by my assessment that it is worth the money to have everything in its place, ready to roll onto the trailer, and ready to roll off the trailer at the track. If you make the switch I think you'll find it is quite nice.
On the local level, I do loan out tools. I have even repaired the fuel system on my teams NR 1 opponent a few years ago at the dirt track. It ended up costing us the race, but we were fine with that. The teams I choose to go out with go out to have fun and enjoy being good sports. All of my teams would rather lose a heads up race then win with a DNF.
Good job on your wins. If it works for you keep doing it.
Now back to the originally scheduled program.
For the OP, I’m curious why you mounted the winch on the cart vice trailer? Do you have multiple trailers? It seems like having a winch on the trailer could serve double duty for loading a broken car.
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I'll probably have another update in the next two days. I'm currently waiting on a brass sleeve to fix the front brake line, then I'll bleed the brakes. Either Friday afternoon or Saturday I'll do the final load up into the trailer.
First race of the year is 20-22 March at VIR. I'll post up a few pictures in the paddock of everything in place and being used.
Duncan
First race of the year is 20-22 March at VIR. I'll post up a few pictures in the paddock of everything in place and being used.
Duncan
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awesome build. enjoyed the read and pictures.
Makes sense.
Some good friends of mine where just there this weekend. I have never been, but I hear it is supposed to be an incredibly fun track.
DUK
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90 percent done with the brake lines. I screwed up the last line unfortunately and didn't have any more brass sleeves to redo it. So here's two pictures of how far I got.
After that, it's just a matter of bleeding.
Duncan
You'll need to rotate the master cylinder up so it is level when the handle is stored upright. The way you have it, it will leak and be hard as hell to bleed. Believe me I've built probably 100 of these carts.
DUK
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Like this Nitro cart...
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx192/jkindelray/Nascar Rock and Roll 400/Nascar21.jpg
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx192/jkindelray/Nascar Rock and Roll 400/Nascar21.jpg
DUK
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That's better.
Nice looking work and good luck at the track. BTW pump the tires way up, like 40 psi.
Nice looking work and good luck at the track. BTW pump the tires way up, like 40 psi.
raf0419
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That is an image of beauty! Thanks a ton for sharing your build.
M1TCH
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Fantastic build thanks, just need to see it on race day in action and you lol 
saceone
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Thing of beauty, congrats again!
cool build, I always wanted a pit box {for no other reason than I think they are awesome looking}, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-KRL...1589900075&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
but when I htink of all the tools that $15-20K could buy to put in my current snappy box, I can't bring myself to pull the trigger...
but when I htink of all the tools that $15-20K could buy to put in my current snappy box, I can't bring myself to pull the trigger...
EarniesGarage
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Very nice Job!!!!! After seeing your cart, I am now thinking of taking an Electric Golf Cart and robing the parts needed to build an electric one that I can sit upright or stand up on the front end and steer it. However, I have a Ton of other project I have to get completed before I can entertain this idea any further. Keep up the great work !!!!!!
Here are some idea someone else had that keep running through my mind:
Here are some idea someone else had that keep running through my mind:
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alpinewhite
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I'm in awe. This is a thing of beauty.
aka Larry
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Awesome work man!
Care to share the cost to date?
Care to share the cost to date?
Loaded the box into the trailer today. Everything fit as planned. Was planning on leaving it in there, but then the cover got done a little faster than expected so I'll probably pull it back out on Sunday to check the fit. If that happens I'll take a few pictures.
Duncan
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Can't wait to see pics of this bad boy in action...
The cart is 72 inches long and just under 28 inches wide.
Here's a shot testing out the cover. It's a modified Dacron car cover. Total cost $18.
And here's two shots of the car tied down in the trailer.
The bike used to hang there with the wheel still attached, but there's a little less room there now with the cart there.
Duncan
Here's a shot testing out the cover. It's a modified Dacron car cover. Total cost $18.
And here's two shots of the car tied down in the trailer.
The bike used to hang there with the wheel still attached, but there's a little less room there now with the cart there.
Duncan