scannon Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Finally got the Baby 7 back yesterday. The rear frame has been repaired and strengthened (too much lightness for the mighty Predator 3.5 HP engine), a larger sprocket on the rear axle, a fuel pump since the engine had to be raised to clear the sprocket and a few other minor improvements. I have stripped it down and on the trailer ready to head to the paint shop this afternoon for a quote and hopefully new paint. It came with this full windshield. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/Baby%207/Paint/DSCN5667_zpsf93c3e53.jpg I bought a single Brooklands Screen from a forum member and I will make provisions to mount it as well so I can choose whichever style suits my mood at the time. I have both for my full size 7 as well. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/Baby%207/Paint/DSCN5666_zps1dd1a5ed.jpg The mighty Predator 3.5 HP engine. The builder claims a 32 mph top speed via a GPS check. Maybe there will be a turbo in the cars future. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/Baby%207/Paint/DSCN5670_zps02aaa7c1.jpg The pedal box. http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii584/scannon929/Baby%207/Paint/DSCN5669_zps07a5f14e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Skip, Did you scratch build this? Bill S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 It's about darn time! I cannot wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Skip, Did you scratch build this? Bill S. I wish I had the skills for that but, no I didn't build it. There is a shop in Colorado Springs that is building a small run of them. Mine is #4 and Mighty Mike's is #3. What you see is how it was delivered to me. The paint estimate came in at $1,125 most of it going for finishing the aluminum body work prior to paint. Lots of ripples still in the hand formed aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Skip, Yours is #3. My kids' car is prototype#2. http://i59.tinypic.com/20tfh3d.jpg Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Why not get the panels powder coated, they will be a bit more resilient to scratching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 The mighty Predator 3.5 HP engine. The builder claims a 32 mph top speed via a GPS check. Maybe there will be a turbo in the cars future. Great looking ride! Could you yank out the Predator and shoehorn in a Busa motor? :ack: Of course, might want to strengthen that frame a tad more. :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Great looking ride! Could you yank out the Predator and shoehorn in a Busa motor? :ack: Of course, might want to strengthen that frame a tad more. :jester: Thanks. More power has been on my mind from the beginning. The problem is space in the boot for it. I think around 25 - 35 HP would do the trick. I'd really like to find a four banger that would fit to get the sound right as well as the power level. A transmission would be nice. It has a centrifugal clutch and is a real dog getting moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsimon Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Honda CR125 shifter cart engine? Won't quite sound like a 4-banger, but it'll go like snot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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