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skyking · 04-13-2016, 06:45 PM

that looks interesting, and I think that geared might work OK since brakes are going to be mandatory anyway.

gumby79 · 04-13-2016, 08:24 PM

1 small problem with gearhub .on reverse it has a 1 way cluch to allow free-wheeling. You said[QUOTE I think he'd like to go down the beach with his grandkids.][/QUOTE] my impression is that would involve a requirement for a reverse capable rig. As well as a more capable farm tool. Not my build, your choice.
Gumby stay flexible.

skyking · 04-13-2016, 08:30 PM

Yeah, about that

Lol, I read "gumby stay flexible" in the Mongo voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKRma7PDW10

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr · 04-13-2016, 11:02 PM

Some sort of auxiliary electric braking might help, much like a Jake Brake does in a Diesel, but neglecting a regular service brake would be too dangerous.

freebeard · 07-17-2016, 01:57 PM

Consider a 'rhomboid'.

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php/23626-Frank-Lloyd-Wright-s-car

http://www.carbodydesign.com/2013/11/toyota-fv2-concept/

It could have 5ft high side wheels and (with a swing-away front wheel) kneel to the front for loading/unloading.

Grant-53 · 07-18-2016, 12:54 PM

An electric motor with a torque converter and implement tires might work at the beach.