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Old 02-23-2014, 04:55 PM
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As I was driving home. I saw the same old shopping cart I always see, that has been laying in a creek for at least a year now.
I had the bright idea to not let it go to waste any longer. I brought my SUV down to the bottom of my hill hooked a rope on the hitch and the other end to the shopping cart and then hit the gas. I yanked that puppy out of a foot of mud and about 2 feet worth of water, and up a 4 foot embankment. I dragged it about a 1/4 mile home.
Now my question is what exactly should I do with it.
I was thinking of these things:

http://lifehacker.com/5398966/make-a...-shopping-cart


http://vimeo.com/3001777

http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/proje...g-cart-trailer - pull behind the buggy

Any suggestions guys?
I was originally thinking of using it on my welding cart or making another like this http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...t-welding-cart
I even thought about using it to make some roof rack or storage rack. Only thing stopping me with that is I like the versatility of being able to go under some fallen trees and low obstacles.
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Old 02-23-2014, 06:59 PM
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I like the welding cart idea. You could also use the bottom ring as an engine dolly once you start your frankenbuggy.(hint.hint.nudge.nudge) I kinda like the grating design for things like chain guards and such, too.
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Old 02-23-2014, 09:06 PM
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I do like the chain guard idea. The engine dolly is not bad either. I still comb C.L. several times a day hoping to score with a cheap chassis and or engine.
Still unsure of the cart at this time, but hay who knows.
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Old 02-23-2014, 11:18 PM
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Did you get a new buggy Masteryota? a dazon. last I recall you were working om the yerf.
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Old 02-24-2014, 06:30 AM
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You know things progress, work on one, stumble on another. Couldn't pass up the Dazon, thing runs like a scalded dog.

The wife keeps reminding me that it is hers...
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Old 02-24-2014, 05:19 PM
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Haha. Personally, I wouldn't make it a hand truck as it has those castor wheels (unless you'll swap 'em out) and if you tilt it back on 2 wheels it'll be kinda difficult to carry imo. And personally I would NEVER trust myself on one of those things with a gas motor (stock of course ) but electric is a thought. If you go electric or something, let me know. I've got some good rec. on those motors! I was quite familiar with the lot of 'em when I was really into my electric scooters.
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Old 02-25-2014, 07:28 AM
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This is what I am going to do with it. http://www.instructables.com/id/Chop...cart.-Simple!/
Engine dolly and tool cart all in one
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Old 02-25-2014, 11:47 AM
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I think I will just leave it like this (2nd pic) for while I will just reinforce the end with 2 pieces (vertical) of 3/4" square tubing to support extra weight.
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