1980 Hustler/Sidewinder build

[zoood]

I never thought about that either. Bet that's a good reason I was wondering sometimes why my hustler wasn't moving correctly. Like it was dragging. I tend to forget I have the brake deployed. Its easy to forget to check, even with it relocated as mine is.

If your model has the single disc on the trans use it as a parking brake as it only stops one side of the transmission. Things might get messy if you use it as an emergency brake going down hill.

[fmints]

Hey Zoood, did Cbass tell you that we are from Wallace!! We just live in Georgia!

[zoood]

I saw that Cbass use to live in Teachy. I didnt know about you. You guys going to busco? I may. have to play it by ear.

Hey Zoood, did Cbass tell you that we are from Wallace!! We just live in Georgia!

[fmints]

Yeah we going, I mean if all is good with the work schedule. Our job is upredictable at times, and if this Hustler of mine can ever get built so i can ride. Anyways, I hope to see you there!!

[turtlecrawler]

Here are some of the pics of the finished little build......My daughter has been teasing me and calling the little rig HONEY BADGER.....Because I drive it like I don't give a (bleep)...I am just having fun I tell her.....lol....

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[jpswift1]

Wow, that turned out very well! I love it, it looks so modern! Those 24's sure fill the wheel wells up nicely. Great work!

[turtlecrawler]

jpswift1...
Thanks for the props....Tomorrow I hope to get some video of it in action.......we will see how it runs then....so far I have just been hot rodding around the house..

[Stonewall]

That looks awesome! Great job! It should bring you LOTS of enjoyment.

[Mike]

That looks great. The windshield makes it look like it should be roaming on the moon.

[turtlecrawler]

Thanks for all the kind words guys.......I got a chance to take it for a real ride today.......What a blast......Good power...great climbing without even trying....However after about 15 min. of playing it started to act like it was vaper locking again...It had plenty of fuel.....if I would let it sit for about 2-3 min it would run a couple hundred yards before acting up again.....it was only 70* out this evening and the engine did not appear to be hot...I am just not sure what the problem may be .....any helpful ideas would be great.....Thanks in advance.