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  1. 05-18-2015 05:26 PM #1
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    400 Hp Micro Truck Project

     



    Originally equipped with a 0.4L two stroke two cylinder 22 Hp engine. Converting to ZZ5 400 Hp Small Block Chevy V8.

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  3. 05-19-2015 11:27 AM #2
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    That's insane! . . . and I mean that in the nicest way possible.
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    added a few photos. still running the shop motor

     











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    Great work and creative exhaust packaging!
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    How short is the driveshaft?
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    Wow! Talk about a handful! This looks like a cool build!


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    Uhh lets see here - I need a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread and some cookies. Yup I think I need to hop in the grocery getter and fly, opps I mean drive, down to the local Safeway and stock up.

    What a fantastic creation - your skill is obvious and I hope you have a good, inexpensive source for rear tires as they're smokin' just thinking about you stomping in the gas!

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  9. 07-14-2015 05:11 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by daveS53 View Post
    How short is the driveshaft?
    It uses a Double Ujoint (Cardan Joint) but only to allow for motor mount and steel flex. The engine and clutch (there is no transmission) and rear axle all operate as one unit and the truck moves around them. The drivetrain and rear axle are assembled into a cradle which rides within the main frame. see photos.










    This all doubles as a ladder bar arrangement as well. My YouTube videos cover it as well as the direct drive clutch setup.

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  10. 07-14-2015 11:04 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry Rifle View Post
    That's insane! . . . and I mean that in the nicest way possible.
    ...and I think Jack summed it up...

    That is about the ultimate 'wolf in sheep's clothing' I've seen.

    Good on you for thinking so far outside the square...an amazing toy.
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    Awesome! Adding some grab bars on the dash?
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    Your You-Tube series is amazing! Thinking outside the box is an understatement. Thanks for taking time to post here.
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    Thanks!

     



    Quote Originally Posted by johnboy View Post
    ...and I think Jack summed it up...

    That is about the ultimate 'wolf in sheep's clothing' I've seen.

    Good on you for thinking so far outside the square...an amazing toy.
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    Awesome! Adding some grab bars on the dash?
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    Wow! Talk about a handful! This looks like a cool build!
    Quote Originally Posted by glennsexton View Post
    Uhh lets see here - I need a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread and some cookies. Yup I think I need to hop in the grocery getter and fly, opps I mean drive, down to the local Safeway and stock up.

    What a fantastic creation - your skill is obvious and I hope you have a good, inexpensive source for rear tires as they're smokin' just thinking about you stomping in the gas!

    best,
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    Your You-Tube series is amazing! Thinking outside the box is an understatement. Thanks for taking time to post here.

    Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement!

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    I watched the video as well - really innovative! Tell me again how you back this us without parking on a hill??
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    I got curious and played with some numbers. Those 165R45x15's are about 22.4" OD, right? If so that means you're running something around a 3.23 rear gear? Watching the video I kept waiting for a shift, but then came back to "Oh yeah, it's direct drive!!"
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    Now that's thinking outside the 'gear' box! I like it, great job!

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