Chaparral 6x6 Restoration Project Questions

[fredfox]

Ok,
New Tires, new drive clutch, new belt.
Does 30 mph plus, way too fast. Lots of low end.

[fredfox]

Ordered Correct clutch and 6 new tires and rims.
I'm going to be using it for hunting, that's why its camo.

[jpswift1]

Nice work on the Chaparral rebuild. I personally love the original orange color on these machines, but to each their own. The issue with lack of speed is due to your drive clutch, driven clutch spring, and belt. It should be running about 20-25 MPH. First, you'll need a different drive clutch because the one you have on there seems to be for a mini bike or go cart application and it has a smaller diameter than an AATV clutch. Good used ones can be found for $125-$175. Next, you will need a 1-3/16" or 1-1/4" wide belt. Lastly the driven clutch on the T-20 will need a spring in it for a 4 stroke application, red or green. A red would be a good choice for your application with a lower horsepower engine.

[fredfox]

Ok, all wired up.
It does about 15 to 17, is this normal speed for one of these?

[whipper-ag]

[Mike]

Nice work. I hope you get to drive it tonight.

[fredfox]

IMG_2648.jpgIMG_2649.jpgIMG_2650.jpgIMG_2651.jpgUpdate on Chaparral Photos, it will be running tonight.

[Andyman]

Lookin great

[fredfox]

Here are some pictures, the green painted one is near completion, a little more paint, new motor and seat, then comes wiring.

[riotwarrior]

Sorry to bring back an old thread,
But I recently picked up a Chaparral the same design in the thread starters pictures.
I have questions?
Mine is not near as bad.
Tires are good, put green slime in just in case.
No engine, I picked up a Harbor freight unit, 13HP I don't need to go real fast.

So, what kind of throttle did these have? This has a little chrome thingy on the steering handle?

This is the driver clutch I ordered, 1" 40 Series Go Kart Torque Converter Driver Clutch Replaces Comet 40 44 203015A | eBay

How does the transmission work? There is a lever between my legs? Is this forward and reverse or high and low range? Then you have the two steering levers I believe? They also have a forward and backwards position?

What kind of front seat does it have? A bench with backrest?

I will post pictures when I can.

Hello,

Sounds like a great lil machine and I look forward to some pictures and such as you work on it and get it going.

IIRC that 40 series clutch is for about 8 hp max, and would be quite small for your needs. A 780 drive would be a better model for you in my mind.

Ask seller if they sell 780 and if so can you exchange?

The other thing to consider before jumping on clutching is what width belt does your secondary accept, and was this a 2 stroke or 4 stroke machine??

Roy at Quality Drive Service is good to talk with or email exchange if you need help with clutching as well.

Again looking forward to pictures and thanks for sharing!

[Don]

Hey, Fred;

Congratulations on your getting a Chaparral! They are one of the best looking machines in my opinion (until you sit in it, then you stick out like a sore thumb). It has a T20 transmission: forward and reverse. The throttle lever is on the right stick. In forward, push both sticks forward, give it some throttle, and away you go. Pull the sticks back to stop. In reverse you pull the sticks back to move backwards and push forward to stop. The clutch you have pictured is awfully small, but may work with the 13 HP. I'm not sure on that one; maybe someone else on the site has tried a series 40.

Good Luck!

[fredfox]

That a nice gesture but your too far away, shipping would be too much. Thanks anyway.

[Andyman]

I have a seat that I believe is for a Chaparal we can do some measuring and if it is you can have it.
PM me

[fredfox]

Sorry to bring back an old thread,
But I recently picked up a Chaparral the same design in the thread starters pictures.
I have questions?
Mine is not near as bad.
Tires are good, put green slime in just in case.
No engine, I picked up a Harbor freight unit, 13HP I don't need to go real fast.

So, what kind of throttle did these have? This has a little chrome thingy on the steering handle?

This is the driver clutch I ordered, 1" 40 Series Go Kart Torque Converter Driver Clutch Replaces Comet 40 44 203015A | eBay

How does the transmission work? There is a lever between my legs? Is this forward and reverse or high and low range? Then you have the two steering levers I believe? They also have a forward and backwards position?

What kind of front seat does it have? A bench with backrest?

I will post pictures when I can.

[RancherX]

That looks like some sweet stuff...how much is it?