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TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:37 pm

Building a new vehicle for this year, thought I'd share some pics of the process.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:56 pm

Beginning of the chassis
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:57 pm

Hydrostats! The heart of the drivetrain, 2 for me and 2 for Ginger Bear
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:58 pm

A little more chassis build
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:59 pm

Parts beginning to arrive
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:01 pm

I love getting stuff like this in the Mail!
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:02 pm

Using 1.375" diam. axles for BEEFCAKE
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:05 pm

Defiantly a Mutant! Notice the seats in the background.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:08 pm

I love tail draggers
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:09 pm

Adding some more tubes.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:12 pm

Making a caster wheel thingy, kinda like a shopping cart front wheel only more mutant.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:13 pm

Bringing up the rear
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:17 pm

Intermediate shaft details with the electric clutch for main drive disconnect. The engine plate pictured has since been revised.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:18 pm

116 drilled holes should be enough for the seats mount.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:20 pm

Seats kinda mounted. OH that green velvet!
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:26 pm

Bringing up the front
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:26 pm

I'm 6' for some scale of this thing
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:27 pm

Lightened up mine & Ginger Bear's sprockets
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Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:28 pm

Found some killer headlights
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:29 pm

Foot controls are all lined out, my wife is checking the details.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:32 pm

Revised engine mount incorporates belt adjustment and alternator mounting.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:37 pm

She thinks this is helping. Geez lady
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:37 pm

Some more welding and gussets
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:38 pm

Chain adjusters are all figured out
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by lucky420 » Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:59 am

WOW! How supercool! Wish I was mechanically inclined...
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by Sham » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:07 am

Do you have any more pics you could share?
It looks like an amazing playa vehicle. I saw some valves. Will there be flames?
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:30 am

Here is the Original TriMule, it was on the Playa in 2013 & 2014. This vehicle now lives in California with my Burner Friends and will be on Playa this year (awaiting DMV approval). It has had many ugrades since this pic.
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:34 am

Red Rubber Tattoo crew from 2014
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by b42575p » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:44 am

The MKIV is also currently under construction. It's the one with orange wheels. The MKII is in the middle and MKIII to the right. Lots of work left to do. The Furniture Art Car guys are gonna drop their jaws....
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Re: TriMule MKIII Mutant Vehicle Build

Post by ygmir » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:45 am

very, very cool!!! thanks for making this, and thanks for sharing the info!!
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