New project revealed

[Ronnie Russell]

Harley-Davidson Impala SS pit cruiser ,,,,,,,, Have owned it for over 10 years. Old, dirty and worn out. Had to fix it up or throw it away. Noticed the rear quarter panels resemble 62 Chevy. It is then things got out of hand. 5 pictures here, 5 in next post. Roman Red paint ( $35 ) Crager wheel covers ( $57) Interior by Bass Pro Shop ($75) The steering wheel, shifter ( which functions, btw. ) and quarter moldings are old swap meet pieces I dug out of the storage building. The rest of the stuff was donated by Brian Thompson and Moes409. Brian also provided much labor that is very much appreciated. When I croak, he will get the cart. Would have taken me several more weeks and more money if it were not for Moes409's generosity. Note shifter extension boot. A section of20380 Gates. Correct number for '62 409 upper radiator hose. Cap , I found at hardware store. Will get a Hurst shifter ball at the next swap meet. A vacuum control cover will have to suffice for shifter for now. Will call K&N Corp. and see if they offer an air filter for this beast.

[Ronnie Russell]

Should add that engine is 247cc....... Maybe I can find a 400cc motorcycle engine this winter and bore to 409 cc.

[Bosco]

Kool That is what I need to get around at Good Guys:doh

[Tom Kochtanek]

Now that is what I call "riding in style". I'd take that one to the grocery store :).

I always wanted something like that to zip around in, might have to take a cue from the Master Builder himself :). Good taste to go with 1962 parts!

Cheers!
TomK

[gabriel-cestaro]

very nice:bow:bow:bow

[fatride]

I can't wait to park my a$$ in that there ride. That's nice, I don't care who you are! Keep me away from them rear duallys after I have my fill of Gin. :eek:

[bobs409]

What, no hydraulics? :D Pimp that cart! :rofl

Just kidding. Neat ride there Ronnie. Would be real cool to use at some swap meets.


Bob

[JimKwiatkowski]

Nice job Ronnie,thats one great looking cart :clap

[dq409]

Man,,, Too Cool !!!!

[moes409]

Yep, it turned out fantastic! Glad to see you were able to use all the stuff and the tail lights turned out good. Thanks again for the early preview.:cheers

Ken

[walkerheaders]

so cool Ronnie. i found a shifter ball hangin my rafters. the real deal......yellowed, raced and real old. 3/8-16 threads. if thats the one u need......pm adress.

btw: cant wait to show my neighbor, he has a red 62 and a harley cart that needs help. he'll be over tomorrow to pick apples peaches and pears out of my front yard.

[RCE1962]

Well you know Ronnie…you just might have started something here. Next spring you may be challenged by the envious Mopar and Ford guys on the green, with some of their own completed “cart” projects. If so…I think the bored out 409 cc motorcycle engine…with K&N’s would definitely be the way to go. (Grudge match with the quickest time from the 18th to the 19th hole).

What’s this “numbers matching” radiator clamp? Do they still sell those at the hardware store? or will it be an Ebay frenzy to get one?

You know….if this gets out… you might have folks placing orders.
Hmmmm??? Business venture??? with a title like ”Classic Carts with real Classic Parts” …(an Above-Par recycling company).

Really nice work Ronnie with great attention to detail.

It was a rough day until I saw this post...you made my day. :D

(Hats off to contributors Brian T. and Moes409 too):bow

Ron

[rstreet]

Ronnie:
Good looking job. I can only imagine what the airline surcharge will be "if" we can get together next year at Norwalk. Ann and I believe Ron's suggestion that there is a market out there. Just think of all of us old guys who can't do anything but play golf and drink beer this would be a hit at the golf course. There is a neat town near here on the bay (Crisfield) where the retired and some not near retirement have been riding large golf carts around the town for a few years. Some are as large as VW beatles!! I know they would buy 'em!!!
You will have to do F**ds though for the Crisfield area and there seems to be a pack of them down in Tommy Nolan's area as well.

Bob Walker I have two small fawns that come visit my apple trees most afternoons and sometimes after they eat they lay down under a tree and take a nap!!!!!!!! Except when Max is out and "observes" them; then all hell breaks out around here . But the fawns come back the next day anyway:scratch I also have a neighbor who gets apples but I get an apple pie in return:D
robert

[Brian Thompson]

Ronnie-

I do have to say that it turned out very well! I still can't get over how well everything polished out. I wish we had a before pic to show what we started with! And the original '62 dual antenna's are way cool!!
One thing you should do is post a closeup pic of the cragar's. I'm sure everyone would love to see the detail in them. They are great!

I also want to add that I have not seen Ronnie so excited to work on something since we met. He was like a kid in a candy store!!! I am so glad that I could be a part of this project. Congratulations Ronnie! :beerbang:beerbang

Now for that 409.....:D

[Dick MacKenzie]

You know….if this gets out… you might have folks placing orders.
Hmmmm??? Business venture??? with a title like ”Classic Carts with real Classic Parts” …(an Above-Par recycling company).

Really nice work Ronnie with great attention to detail.

Ron

Ron has a good idea here Ronnie. There may be another career in your future. I really like the name of your new venture!

[Brian Thompson]

Ronnie:
Good looking job. I can only imagine what the airline surcharge will be "if" we can get together next year at Norwalk. Ann and I believe Ron's suggestion that there is a market out there. Just think of all of us old guys who can't do anything but play golf and drink beer this would be a hit at the golf course. There is a neat town near here on the bay (Crisfield) where the retired and some not near retirement have been riding large golf carts around the town for a few years. Some are as large as VW beatles!! I know they would buy 'em!!!
You will have to do F**ds though for the Crisfield area and there seems to be a pack of them down in Tommy Nolan's area as well.

Bob Walker I have two small fawns that come visit my apple trees most afternoons and sometimes after they eat they lay down under a tree and take a nap!!!!!!!! Except when Max is out and "observes" them; then all hell breaks out around here . But the fawns come back the next day anyway:scratch I also have a neighbor who gets apples but I get an apple pie in return:D
robert


Robert- You're right about Crisfield....Only Ford F-150's and F250's would be allowed!!! :rofl

[SSpev]

over the top:cool:
what's it E.T.?? or is it a trailer queen?:rofl

[Bomar]

Ronnie,If you need any parts or tech info. try www.buggiesunlimited.com. I've gotten parts for my cart there. Bo

[Ronnie Russell]

Thomas, Funny you mention trailer. Seems like work leads to more work. Now I have to drag my 5x10 utility trailer out of a 10 year retirement and rebuild it so I can take the cart to the drag strip. Score card clip board to be used for e.t. slips. I think the cart will be limited to cruising pits and fetching e.t. slips,,, The one speed, centrifigal clutch would not be condusive to good e.t.s... Thanks to everyone for the kind words. As most know,, I march to the beat of a different drummer,,,, I couldn't turn down the chance to marry 2 famous names. Harley-Davidson and Impala SS. Hope thats the last crazy idea I get,,,, but we all know that ain't true. :rofl:rofl

[Ronnie Russell]

Thanks Bo, I will keep that in mind. In case others would like a " fixer-upper ", here is a link to one that is still for sale. http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140257632810&rd=1

[Dick MacKenzie]

here is a link to one that is still for sale. http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140257632810&rd=1

Shipping may be a little steep! :rofl Did you notice the "Buyers Premium" statement? Is that to cover the PayPal charge?

[CHEV601234]

Very Very COOL! I like it! (consider hockey sticks):):cheers

[droptop62]

Those Cragar wheel covers are awesome. I want some for my lawn tractor now!
Really cool! nice job.
:clap:clap:clap
:cheers

[dgwar]

I have one of those carts sitting around if anyone wants a cheap one.

[chevymusclecars]

Ronnie

I know you had a little fear of riding in the Chevelle with a Holley carb but don't you think building a golf cart is a little bit extreme.

:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

But is cool.

Bill

[skipxt4]

:clap Real nice job, Ronnie. The Cragar mags are too KOOL.:brow I have a RD-350 m/c engine in my basement. That would move that kart from here to infinity.:eek: It would even take care of the mosquito's on the golf course.:rofl Skip:)

[rwagon57]

I know how to make that RD350 2-stroke twin stupid fast, and I think we can get really close to 409 cc in the process.

[jim_ss409]

Great job!:beerbang
That thing just looks cool!:beerbang

[W Head]

Real nice Ronnie & Brian. You guys are too cool!!!!:cheers





W Head

59 El Camino 348-3,2s
59 Impala 409-2,4s

[gearhead409]

Ronnie, my dad had one of those back in the day, but it sure didn't look anywhere as good as yours. now i know why you needed the used trim parts and shift knob. that thing is really cool and i bet even cooler with you driving it. i can see that picture now, beer cans and all, what a ride!!!!

[oldskydog]

Ronnie,
A man of your talents oughta take on one of my cushman projects. I'm sure you could do something interesting with a 3 wheeler or a 54 Eagle.:D

[Ronnie Russell]

Cecil, I know what I could do with the Eagle.... Ride, ride , ride !!!!!!!!!! Those old Cushmans bring back good memories. :cheers

[oldskydog]

Cecil, I know what I could do with the Eagle.... Ride, ride , ride !!!!!!!!!! Those old Cushmans bring back good memories. :cheers

Ronnie,You have a P M.