Here the fella's are trying to get at the steering mechanism.
This system was later determined to go about 4mph. Probably going to need some upgrades.
Tom poses with his new improved steering system for the pink trike. (Seen left of Tom)
Tom's is reeling in the ladies on his new pink trike!
You can see the internals of the Grave Digger vehicle. We are just about recovered from the rule change for wheels.
These are the electric jack motors. 0.6 Ohms, so we should get some decent output. Only time will tell of course.
Here I'm working on figuring out at what angle my steering column needs to be welded to the frame.
Tom's Pink Trike is getting there!!
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Tom and Chris weld some forks for Tom's Barbie Chopper.
Tom and Chris surveying the Barbie Chopper before its test run.
Royce taking the Grave Digger chassis out for a spin.
Temporary wiring rig to test the Barbie car.
The chassis of the Grave Digger car. Unfortunately the motors just weren't enough to power it so we couldn't submit a video of it for the judge's consideration by June 5th.
Tom after his successful run on the Barbie Chopper.
Tom takes off in first gear with Royce and Chris filming his attempt at 500 feet in a straight line.
Photo credit: Alex V. Hernandez
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