Hello,
For a while, I have wanted a second microcar, preferably a schmitt, to do after my Nobel restoration (I always need a project
).
Before I actually got down to do my Nobel (My dad started my Nobel just when he gave it to me, but then left it for a few years, I only started it just after last Mannheim), I decided to make a Go Kart out of an old lride on mower (Yes Stuart, that ugly thing you saw pics of WAS my go kart
), by fixing the engine, painting it, changing pulley sizes for speed, etc, etc...
That one is nearly done now, I have been working on it quite a bit these days, because the next step on my Nobel is the engine, and I done most of the work myself, but of course for the engine, I need a specialist
, so basicly I can finish the old project. Afyter the Nobel engine, I will also have a couple of months free, because my Dad said we will have to bring out the body when theres space, we need to sell a few cars blocjking the way to my Nobel !), enoug time for another go kart! (they dont take too long, hopefully). I wanted to make one from scratch this time, maybe make a 3 wheeler, like a schmitt or fend flitzer, just very blocky, by making a tubular chassis, and riveting 2 dimensionnal-ly curved metal panels (if you understand, not shaped metal, just curved on one end), to make the body. My dad said it would be better to actually get a schmitt instead, he said all I need are the tubes, so then I have a "schmitt", and not a replica. I may do both projects, because at my age, a go kart is more fun, because I can use it properly when its finished, unlinke the schmitt I will need to wait till I get a license, and I will probably be able to finish all the projects before I'm 18. (1st go kart nearly done, Nobel quite a bit left, but chassis is 95% done, next go kart will just be a spare time project, and the schmitt will just be a project in the barn until the Nobel is done, but while the Nobel is getting done, I will get parts, and put them all together for the schmitt
).
So, does anyone have a spare schmitt chassis? I just need the tubes, as lomg as they have a chassis number stamped on them, and good-ish condition, but if you avtually have a "bathtub" you dont need, that would be better
PS: If you have a bathtub, dont worry of the condition of the panels, I will probably get new metal panels of the club. I will get enough money (I hope! ) from my current "busuiness", buying stuff at car boots, and selling them on ebay, already managed to save up enough to buy a good computer
If you have somehting you think I may want, please send me a message, having a schmitt is one of the things I want to have in my life
- Jonathan -