Thread: Electrathon - A Different Kind of "Hotrod"

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I build my frames from 1/2" and 3/4" EMT conduit. Instead of continuous bead welds, I use a series of overlapping tack welds to avoid blowing holes in the conduit tubing.

I have attached a couple of pix of front spindles on a bare chassis so you can see the caliper brackets. Notice that the right and left sides are different because of the shape of the calipers. I make a cardboard pattern for each side and then cut them from 16 gauge steel. I fit and install them with the wheel, disc, and caliper all assembled. I tack them in place, then remove the wheel and caliper so I can finish welding.

There are many controllers to choose from and the sky is the limit on prices. My advice is to go as cheaply as possible. I have seen all kinds of controllers from used golf cart units to high tech programmable ones. There is no real advantage on the track. Alltrax and Curtis are my preferred brands because of their simplicity of wiring and reliability.