Hello from Minneapolis

Howdy All!

I've got a 24" Boy's Cranbrook that I'm planning on strapping a GXH50 onto.

Yes, I know it won't fit, but I work in a fab shop and I'll be modifying the frame to make it fit.

I'm also serious about getting a EZ tranny to top it off...

I'm attaching a dump (jpg) of the dxf file for the aformentioned frame modifications I'm planning on making.

I'll be chopping the front part of the A-frame off just above the pedal-sprocket, bending the front part of the frame down to be 1" off of the front fender, chopping THAT to fit, and then doing a 3-point weld to the 1/4" motor mount.

Is anyone else around here crazy enough to have done a similar mod on a 24" Cranny?

Or am I just crazy on my own?

Inquiring minds want to know...

Re: Hello from Minneapolis *update

Thanks for the welcome!

I have a question for you moderator types...

I mentioned that I work in a fab shop.

Actually I am a LASER cutter operator (3300 watt) and I work alone on the 2nd shift - so I am pretty much free to do "government work" as we call it...

I cut sheet and plate steel all night long out of anything smaller than 6' x 12'.
(anywhere from 30 guage anything up to 1" mild plate, or 3/4" stainless steel)

I was wondering if anybody in our community has a need for "one-off" parts that I can make out of scrap materials (which we have a LOT of - it's not uncommon for me to scrap out 2 square foot sections of unused material)

I can cut custom motor-mounts, sprockets, etc... (just as long as it's FLAT)

All I need is a .dwg or .dxf file (or a very detailed drawing) of the part needed.

I would love to be of help to this community - I'm really not interested in the money aspect. (pay the shipping & buy me a case of beer is all I ask...)

So, my question to you, dear moderator, is where is the best thread to offer my humble services...

Thanks,

bogyman57
a.k.a. Terry

ratrod said:

hi there bogyman57
welcome............ you are one lucky guy to have all those tools at you desposal 3200watts will blow that top tube away no problem.....i was thinking a metal saw to do the job.....technology has come along way....
post heaps of picks i like to see custom work i may go down that avenue too.
take care Ride On!!

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Thanks!

Speaking of taking heaps of pix, I've just completed the frame mods this evening and I've been taking step-by-step pictures throughout the process.

My intention is to do an "instructable-like" ditty about my ordeal. Who knows, it may grow into a "real" instructable someday.

Anywho, I've been searching the forum for a place to post such a thing.
Huffy Cranbrook seems like a place to start, but I want it in a thread more geared to "major modifications" (if you know what I mean)
I'm posting my latest pic of her just as a teaser.
Any pointers you can give would be greatly appreciated.