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Magic Carpet Ryde is getting a "little" brother. I am leaving for Atlanta in a half hour to go get it.

Pics to follow later today. laugh


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is this a one person van ????


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Pics pics pics!!!!!!!!!

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Sounds like a little go-kart perhaps?


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Capn Scurvy #136360 May 18th 2007 9:02 pm
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damn 12 hours later and still no pics! LOL such a tease!!!!!


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very very cooooool!
i've met Jim at a few NATS ,really nice guy
he also is in issue 1 of Van iN !

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Great looking cart! At least you found a Van way to beat gas costs!


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too cool. I like the 2% on it.

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Nice looking cart. I always wanted one of those.


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kool pics


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The cart is cool, but damm I see a mid Ford and an Econoline setting in the garages behind it crying for attention!!!!!!!

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That is sooo Kooooll. Are you going to paint it the same as your van. I'd love to have one like that.


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newkirkinc1 #136434 May 19th 2007 9:30 pm
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So, are you gonna have that with you at GSVR? Cool new toy Jackie.


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Capn Scurvy #136465 May 20th 2007 8:18 am
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Wookie, the mid is in no need for attention, it is a sharp all original and goes everywhere. The early is one of jim's projects that I was dropping off parts for and he has another early that is in great shape.

My hopes for the cart are to reproduce the body, have one painted like MCR, one painted fro my wife and maybe pull and sell a few bodies. And yes Captain, it will be at GSVR.

I ran the cart for about an hour yesterday but the engine started acting up. All things considered I am very happy. the engine needs a tune up and some TLC. I will be cruisin the neighbor hood in no time.

Thanks for the comments guys.


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liljack #136466 May 20th 2007 8:35 am
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Now thats one van that does get the best gas mileage!
Thats one nice looking "little" ride, who do you buy it from a Retired Shriners Vanner???


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Native Son #136504 May 20th 2007 5:36 pm
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Thats a sweeeeeeet van cart Jackie! kudos to u for being the proud new owner!!!


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Snotty #192277 March 27th 2008 10:21 am
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Well I started some work on my kart today. It has changed a bit since the last pics on this thread. I am working on a rear wing and a hood scoop. Thought you guys might like some pics... I know I know, vanners hate pics, but I think you will deal with a few.

First I laid down 2 layers of blue painters tape.

Next I laid down a can of Great Stuff Foam, let it firm and then laid a second on top to give me plenty of hieght.

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Took a hack saw blade and trimmed it down to a rough shape and filled in low spots with more foam.
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and here you can see the profile is starting to come together.

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I have also started on the hood scoop but I had to tear it down and lay new foam because it did not set up correctly. Hope you guys enjoy the build. More to come later.

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liljack #192290 March 27th 2008 10:49 am
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Looks great Lil Jack..i can really see the wing taking shape...


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vanatic05 #192306 March 27th 2008 12:11 pm
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Dude, that is such a tease! More, more, more lol


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Superbeast #192324 March 27th 2008 2:27 pm
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foam wing, good idea!


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vervepipes #192342 March 27th 2008 3:19 pm
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Originally Posted by vervepipes
foam wing, good idea!


I believe he is planning on glassing over it.


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It will be fiberglass in the long run, the foam is just a mold to work from. It has been a fun experience thus far and I am only a day in. I will be updating often (once I replace my wife's camera I broke).

Anyway, without a welder I can't do body work on the van, and money is a bit tight right now. I already have the fiberglass materials and i noticed the foam was half off at Lowe's so I thought I could work on a van one way or another.

Thanks for looking in, comments, questions, and thoughts are always welcome. Updates in a day or 2. I have a long weekend so maybe I can really put some work into it this weekend.


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liljack #192390 March 27th 2008 5:45 pm
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thats real cool


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Well here is a quick update. I got the wing in shape. The center is just support, it will be removed before glassing is done.

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Now here is the surprise, this came together quicker than I thought. That blob on the hood is the HOOD SCOOP!!!!

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And my favorite.... just looks mean.

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gonna look awesome.
I would consider leaving that center support on the wing, never know if someone may lean on it someday.


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There will be enough strength in the fiberglass to sit on it, I will be sure of that. laugh


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liljack #192529 March 28th 2008 6:51 am
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Looks great! I want one lol


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Nice job,that will look sweet.


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A guy by the name of Jerry, years ago had an idea..."let's make a foam wing for vans and the fiberglas it" He did, and along with other products, made a fortune. It was called The NorCal Wing, and his company was Imaginary Fiberglass. Looks like you have the mind, talent, and skill to make NorCal copies, since they are long out of business!!! Good job...that Kart is gonna look cool!


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Look great..nice job..


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I like the looks of that. Really nice. Keep us updated.


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That looks awesome. I like where Howard is going with this. When you are done, you wanna make one for my 91 Dodge??


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Well a quick update...... nothing has changed. *tear* I need some supplies and haven't had a chance to get them. As soon as things slow down i will be back out there finishing the wing.

Brad, once I feel comfortable with this stuff, I will make you a wing. Just need some drawings of what you are thinking for a design.



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