I have been thinking about building my kids a go cart size version of a hot rod. I want to fabricate a 33 Ford PU. Been thinking about how I want to fabricate some "mini" versions of real suspension and steering parts. One thing I was trying to find is a miniature airbag. Has anyone seen a smaller than normal airbag or think of something that might use one that I could salvage from something? I've seen a few things on "tot rods", but they all seem to be in the UK. Any good parts dealers for stuff like this? Anyone have any pics of something similar they have built?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Murray-Tot-Rod-Parts-Old,3675.html http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tot-Rod-Kids-Kit-Cars/425925955392
Semi truck airbags outta the drivers seat.... yup, alot of em have bags in the base of the drivers seat, bout 3-4 inches in circumference bout the same height.
Cool, I guess you got a B&S or something under that faux engine case? I want to build it as close to the real thing as possible... traditional steering, suspension (except the airbags)... I want it to operate like a real hot rod so the kids can learn a thing or two. My in-law used to work for Peterbilt so I'll ask him about the seat/cab bags. Thanks.
Here is a link that discusses miniature air bags for models. http://www.automotiveforums.com/t73005-airbags.html http://www.thefind.com/garden/info-miniature-diaphragm-pumps http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-shocks-suspension/ Good luck. SpeedAddict001
Aside from scratch built scaled down versions of the real hotrod parts, here's another option for parts http://www.cometkartsales.com/store.htm http://www.tsracing.com/ http://www.kartpartsstore.net/servlet/StoreFront
This is what our new ones are looking like. We do all types of strollers mini rods and choppers. We make or can get almost any type of part you need!!! We make our own bodies and frames. reevesmowbetter@sbcglobal.net Thanks Rocket
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