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1989 Batmobile Go-Cart Project
Build Log - May 2004
Tim@1989batmobile.com
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1989 Batmobile Go-Cart Project
Build Log - May 2004
Tim@1989batmobile.com
Part I - Building the plug
5/16/04
I'm starting with a go-cart that I purchased from Sam's Club. It's a nice little 1HP gas powered "Hot Wheels" that was $500 but I got the display for $400. The body is going to have to be somewhat stylized to fit the existing frame but otherwise I plan on making everything I can as accurate as possible. I'm starting this log a little late as today's date is actually June 28th. I've been taking plenty of pictures so I am going to go through those to bring things up to date. I may skim through things until I get up to date so if I leave anything out or you have any questions just let me know.(tim@1989batmobile.com)
5/23/04
I removed as much of the existing body as I could and began building a framework around the car. I attached two 1x4's under the seat and one under the front bumper. I then added a couple 1x4's along the sides with cutouts that would allow the wheels to turn.
5/29/04
I obviously don't get much time to work on this. I mainly get a little time on the weekends and that's it, so far. The first picture shows my initial framing of the cockpit area, which I have since redesigned. The second picture shows an initial sketch that helped me see the overall shape and size. This was just a very rough sketch, many things are out of proportion and will be shaped much closer to the actual car. There won't actually be a canopy unless I make one as a cover when the car is not in use.
Below you can see a view from the other side and one with the sketch cut out. The last two pictures show how I modified the framework of around the cockpit and I've also added framework around the front wheel wells. At this point I am just trying to get as much framework added on as I can. I will eventually be covering everything with foam.
5/30/04
I added a plywood base to outline the front of the car. The second picture shows a second layer with a slightly different shape to fit the slope of the front end. I was kind of winging it here and have since changed my approach to the front end. I may have to remove the handle on the front of the car, but until I have to I am going to leave it alone.
5/31/04
The first picture shows a cardboard template I was working on. The second and third show the outline for the rear and side of the car. The last two pics show my second approach to building the front end. I've since scrapped this idea too...
