anyone know the history on this racer?

[Don]

should i build them with the tubes or not?

If you don't support the flange somehow, you'll eventually break some. The large tube works, or you can weld gussets from the adapter to the original 1" tube.

[evil8x8]

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/general-brochures-articles/2228-three-lug-five-lug-template.html

[racerone3]

i'm going to make some wheel adaptors and put 5 lugs on this thing. i've seen some that are just flat with holes and some that have a tube running back to the ring on the axle like the old balloon tires did. should i build them with the tubes or not? also, anyone remember where the pattern is posted on here? thanks guys

[racerone3]

jp, i'm on it... i'll be picking it up in the next few weeks.
mike, he bought it at an estate auction... doesn't really know the history. i'm going to look through whippers vids tonight. i'm thinking a yankee racer moved south and couldn't leave it behind

[Mike]

Did the owner say where he bought it from 8 years ago? I just wondered if it was from up North or if the previous owner was around here.

[jpswift1]

An original ST/400 racer......WOW, what a find! BUY IT, BUY IT BUY IT ASAP! I can't believe how good of condition it is in too. I can only imagine what stories that machine would tell if it could talk. Again, that is an amazing find!
As far as the 1.25" axle conversion goes, I would say that it is very easy and straight forward. Whipper's jig for the conversion makes everything a breeze. I just did my green poly body Attex and it was a very easy process. Keep us posted on the build when you get it home.

[racerone3]

i couldn't really get the brake to move... and i don't know anything about attexs. i assume the brake is the lever to the left of the drivers seat? it is in the back position and i couldn't get it to move forward.
yes it has been sitting for a while... the guy said he bought it 8 years ago and hasn't touched it... didn't know any history. as for the axles... i'll probably get it going this summer and play for a while. once winter comes around and my shop empties out (lawn mower season is in full swing) i'll gut it and start figuring out what direction to go. are the 1.25's hard to make? i plan to make my own wheel adaptors anyway. other than welding them on it's just drilling some holes for sprockets right. i've seen the post about using max bearings and flanges. doesn't look too tough

[whipper-ag]

where does the brake tie in? could that be the problem with the left front not wanting to turn?

It's either the brake or bad bearings. Looks like it's been sitting a looong time. It looks like it would be a total disassembly project anyway. The perfect time for an 1.25" axle conversion?

Whipper

[racerone3]

exactly what i was thinking whipper. sell a few things on ebay this week and it'll be on the trailer home next weekend! i'm also gonna take a look at your videos this evening. where does the brake tie in? could that be the problem with the left front not wanting to turn?

[whipper-ag]

Buy it. You got a year to get it ready. I'll look through some of my old videos & see if that number comes up.

Whipper

[racerone3]

still more

[racerone3]

more pics

more pics

[racerone3]

anyone know the history on this racer?

went to look at an attex this morning and it was a racer! i had my son with me and it was raining so i didn't get to do a great inspection. the chains were a bit lose, but still had adjustment. right sides turned great, but the left front seems to be locked up... shouldn't be too bad though.... bearings,or chain. if you attex experts will look over the pics and tell me what you think i would really appreciate it

[racerone3]

mccoy. it's up in winston salem... if i don't get it i'll e-mail you some pics and the contact info.

jeff, thanks for the info... guy has had it for 8 years and never run it. said the tires are shot, engine is a rockwell... has compression and spark but he's never even tried to start it! i wasn't too clear about the cracks... they are in the body, although the frame will need a thorough inspection as well. i think i've read a post on here somewhere about fixing the body

[jpswift1]

The Baker Hill is actually a pretty good transmission. If it is currently running and driving and you plan on just driving it rather than restoring it right now, just check the bearings, chains, and amount of travel in the steering levers. Just about every Attex held up very well over the years, but sometimes there would be a small hairline crack that can easily be welded in the front of the frame near the part that is cut out to clear the front brake discs on 1971+ machines. Other than that, I would say that they are similar to a Max or Hustler and to just look over the basics. Plus you could post some pictures up and we could help you out too.