Author Topic: Solved NIC#1158 - Homebuilt kids' car - Briggs & Stratton motor/Crosley tranny  (Read 798 times)

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Tell me what you can about this "car".
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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2019, 06:54:55 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2019, 02:24:18 PM »
Homebuilt, belly tank-based, USA?

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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2019, 04:29:00 PM »
Homebuilt, belly tank-based, USA?

Yes on all counts. I only know the engine and main running gear, so a point is available for these.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2019, 04:42:04 PM »
Homebuilt, belly tank-based, USA?

Yes on all counts. I only know the engine and main running gear, so a point is available for these.
Crosley wheels = Crosley powertrain?

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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2019, 04:54:15 PM »
Homebuilt, belly tank-based, USA?

Yes on all counts. I only know the engine and main running gear, so a point is available for these.
Crosley wheels = Crosley powertrain?

Crosley axles, transmission and steering. Not a Crosley engine.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2019, 04:57:48 PM »
Homebuilt, belly tank-based, USA?

Yes on all counts. I only know the engine and main running gear, so a point is available for these.
Crosley wheels = Crosley powertrain?

Crosley axles, transmission and steering. Not a Crosley engine.
Motorcycle engine?

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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2019, 05:00:09 PM »
Homebuilt, belly tank-based, USA?

Yes on all counts. I only know the engine and main running gear, so a point is available for these.
Crosley wheels = Crosley powertrain?

Crosley axles, transmission and steering. Not a Crosley engine.
Motorcycle engine?
Never mind. 8 HP Briggs & Stratton motor:

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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2019, 05:35:47 PM »
Very well solved. A point to you. Wish I knew how to name this puzzle!
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Re: NIC#1158
« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2019, 05:55:26 PM »
Very well solved. A point to you. Wish I knew how to name this puzzle!
'Briggs & Stratton-powered Crosley Belly Tank Special by Steve's Dad'  ;D