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The driven sprockets have been bored
out to accept a needle roller bearing and a seal on the
outer face.
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Checking that the appropriate size
chain has been cut to length correctly and end stop washers
welded on to the axle. |
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Then the collar was welded on to
the rear wheel.
A 1" shaft was in place to make sure everything lined up correctly.
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I have chosen to use a 4qd Pro120
speed controller for the Geepstar, it's very well made
and has an abundance of features, a truly excellent piece
of kit. On the downside 4qd's communication is very poor
and at times I had no idea as to the status of my orders
that were placed with them and sometimes if they had
even received them! Maybe it's just because it's a busy
time for them.
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Now we are at a point in the build
to start thinking about the stickers, I dusted off my
Vinyl Cutter and started the design process.
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One of the first stickers that were
made was Freddie's number plate, a UK legal number plate
font was used.
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The forward and reverse lever was
a bit of a challenge, but I think we have got it about
right, a kitchen door knob from B&Q was cut down
and used as the gear lever knob.
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For the F/R switching a DPDT switch
has been used, one side of the switch is used for the
4qd speed controller and the other side to illuminate
an LED to indicate reverse has been selected. |
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This shows the wiring nearing completion,
the black box to the right is a automotive remote control,
should Fred be heading out of control towards my wife's new
car, with a press of the key fob he will be stopped in
his tracks and a divorce will be avoided.
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Anodised alloy mesh
attached to a piece of ply painted with black board paint are the foundations
of the bonnet grill. |
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Grill fixed in to place, due to
the time constraints I couldn't find any natural aluminium
coloured material
so I had to settle for gold, so its now a posh Geep!
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Anne from 'Green Gorse Saddlery'
provided and sewed the leather upholstery for us, underneath
there
is a 1" foam layer fixed to a piece of 12mm birch plywood.
The ply has two 'Captivated Nuts' as Woot calls them to secure
them to the Geep.
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Anne also very kindly made the leather
gear stick gator's and a pair of car mats were cut up
for use as the Geepstar mats.
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Folding shovel brackets fabricated,
painted and attached. Two additional handles are attached
on both sides. |
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Throttle pedal assembly made and
installed, this was a close one as we didn't expect the potentiometer
to arrive before christmas, I suppose the 22nd December still
gives us 2 days! |
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Weather proof protective cover made for storage outside
during the summer months.
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