Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Some updates;
Found the correct wheels and some brake cross shafts in Eastern Oregon, headed over to pick them up tomorrow.
Shortened the super tall bus seat-back so it wouldn't looks so dorky. Removed seat trim, padding and plywood back, sectioned the frame, migged it back together and added some gussets. Made a frame for the seat to sit in and welded it to the frame using 6.5 inch legs. All material for frame and legs came from an old bed frame sitting in the metal pile. Also built a plate underneath the seat for battery and possibly the fuel tank. Fuel tank; tank is still a question, not sure if I want to try and clean out the cowl tank or just put a tank under the seat and use a 1 psi pump, all hidden from view of course.
Added a small dash cluster to the right of center, but will need to add spacers so the gauges will be more visible. Pics attached.
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