I like it! how high will you mount the engine? you've got plenty of room to do a faux crank case that double as a motor mount as well.
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I was thinking the same thing. Or just a nice cradle mount to lift and center it, to fill the loop.
Or even a gc160 would fill it up nice and not have to be tilted either. I've seen them go for $60 bucks, on broken pressure washers on craigslist.
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Thanx everyone for all the suggestions!! I had a vision in my mind then this frame arrived and blew me away. My ideas started to go everywhere and they are still going.lol. I just picked up a nice piece of aluminum for a raised mount.Not sure how far I am going to take it yet. Here are a couple more pictures ..
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I second the gc160 or even a gx200 because of the aftermarket parts. Possibilities are almost endless with that much space in that frame! Love the oil/tool box. I think I saw Sportscar Pat install an electric start in one before. Love the fork too. Great inspiration and I may eventually try to snag a Silver State frame/tank for a future build if the prices are still that low when I start.
I recommend the Honda GC 160 QHA-1 3/4" shaft with remote throttle, engine is already sitting vertical and takes a lot of guess work out of mounting plate geometry a nice torque'y and surprisingly adequate speed for a 5.0/5.5 hp engine.
Just my opinion
Just my opinion
Thanks guys the clamps are 1 1/8 3 piece motorcycle frame clamps. I will post a link when I get home.I got the idea from Scootmeiser a member here. He used the one piece quick clamps.Which just hinge around tube. I might put 3 clapms total not sure but 2 is probly plenty
OOH Found some! These could come in handy! http://www.jpcycles.com/product/700...g&matchtype=&gclid=CLe8qbri67wCFVBffgodE5sAaQ
WOW! they are nice,and have other sizes to http://www.jpcycles.com/search/search?Ntt=Three-Piece+Chrome+Frame+Clamp&N=28012733&Ntk=All. Like it says elimenate the bending around tubes..........Curt
This is the original link with a great price and fast shipping http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055DQXS0/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Well the sun is finally out and it is almost 30 degrees here...been in a Polar vortex for months.Started the mocking up of the drive system.Still need to shave the mount and alot of little details to be gone over.But I did manage to get the brass fuel line and sediment bowl put together.Here are a few pics....
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Are these frames designed for a specific engine or can any engine be used? Sure would look nice with a B&S Vanguard 22hp V-twin to fill all that empty space.
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