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ChadS
06-24-2004 10:38:25
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Re: Re: Re: Light Weight G in reply to Wisconsin G , 06-24-2004 08:55:03
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Why not take the styled G, and turn it into an unstyled? I belive you could remove the fan shaft assembly, not for sure if anything in the governor would be affected or not. You could try to find a flatback cover for the rear end plate, but the cover may be tough to find. Would not take much to build a light front end, a rack and pinion steering assembly, It also depends on rules, and what you can get away with, now if it is an all out open class situation then the sky is the limit, of course,, so would the $$$$ in design. Maybe make the steering post, clutch lever, and anything you could replace with maybe aluminum,, or parts from a different model JD that would bolt on, and be lighter. Pressed steel wheels, just make a set of hubs, or weld on hubs,, What about making the channel front frame out of steel, replacing the cast tub?? then bolt on an A front end to it, then you could run the A radiator, steering would not be difficult to route. Sheet metal might work too with a little fabrication. G's are so heavy in the rear, light in the front, eliminate anything you dont need, make steel, or aluminum plates to cover the removed parts, Move the battery out front, get a small fuel tank, mount it on the front too, Possibilites are endless. Just be realistic on your goals,, ChadS
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