Thread: How to Build a Billycart?

Originally Posted by rwbuild

That ain't no billy cart, its a motor-less go cart

That's pretty much what it is and probably why they changed the rules.

Originally Posted by rustynail

No wonder we bowl at them underarm.

Nothing wrong with bowling underarm if the rules allow it . Now I have said that, I may be deported back to Australia.

These are pictures of a traditional billy cart I built for my kids.
4x2 frame, pram wheels on the back. Coach screws into the end grain of the front axle to hold the wheels on.

IMG-20130221-00004.jpgIMG-20130221-00005.jpg

Originally Posted by BamBam53

That's pretty much what it is and probably why they changed the rules.



Nothing wrong with bowling underarm if the rules allow it . Now I have said that, I may be deported back to Australia.

These are pictures of a traditional billy cart I built for my kids.
4x2 frame, pram wheels on the back. Coach screws into the end grain of the front axle to hold the wheels on.

IMG-20130221-00004.jpgIMG-20130221-00005.jpg

Now thats a real billy cart I'd almost swear it was mine from the 60's.

Originally Posted by rustynail

No wonder we bowl at them underarm.

I thought that was the only way you lot could bowl

I doubt that you would be allowed to build anything like that in the U.K. now. "elf an saftey" would soon stop that, the big tarts !!

Mine always had pram wheels.

Originally Posted by nadebta

What is the best material to use?
How long does it take to make a billycart?
What is the most difficult process when making a billycart?
What is the best finish for a billycart (Paint/varnish)?What is the best material to use?
Whats is a simple design i could use to build?

Thanks

Watched my 10y.o. daughter build one today.
Answers are:
Free stuff that's already on hand.
Half a day.
Sawing a long straight edge on the plywood seat.
Sparkles!
Check your imagination, but something with wheels is good

Originally Posted by BamBam53

That's pretty much what it is and probably why they changed the rules.



Nothing wrong with bowling underarm if the rules allow it . Now I have said that, I may be deported back to Australia.

These are pictures of a traditional billy cart I built for my kids.
4x2 frame, pram wheels on the back. Coach screws into the end grain of the front axle to hold the wheels on.

IMG-20130221-00004.jpgIMG-20130221-00005.jpg

Just like mine that I used to build, when dad first built one it was a long length of 4x2 as the beam (2 seater I think) and built much like most of the others shown here, a handbrake operated directly by pressing directly onto the wheel, but it was a bit uncontrollable, crashed on the first run, I shortened it to a single seat and I put my feet on the front axle like in pics above, the pivot bolt was best left loose so when going over bumps the front axle rode over the bumps, a very basic suspension, many hours of fun was had, all that was needed a hill and better still was some mud at the btm of the hill, probably much to mum's dismay, pram wheels/axels were all ways in demand scrounged from wherever I could.

Something is lost when it has to be a yr 12 project, I was in primary school and after dad built the first one I was always working on mine, most likely repairing it ready for the next hill, loads of fun tho, like most of the guys of similliar age we were just out there after school doing it, finding our own fun.



Pete

Stop press! Breaking News!
First day of school holidays, billycart seen on local hill!
Reports have come in of a billycart being used on a short, steep hill nearby. Marks on the road indicate that it was a steel-wheeled vehicle, and was ground-looped several times.

There's hope for the younger generation yet.
I expect to see neglected X-boxes, iPads and other electronic devices put out for the council clean-up in a couple of weeks.

Originally Posted by AlexS

Stop press! Breaking News!
First day of school holidays, billycart seen on local hill!
Reports have come in of a billycart being used on a short, steep hill nearby. Marks on the road indicate that it was a steel-wheeled vehicle, and was ground-looped several times.

There's hope for the younger generation yet.
I expect to see neglected X-boxes, iPads and other electronic devices put out for the council clean-up in a couple of weeks.

Question is, if I see them on it today, do I ask if I can have a go?

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

Check these out.

Choice Bro

Made many and varied billy carts as a young'n.
We had one version that had no steering Point it down the hill and hang on
We stopped by hitting the gutter on the other side of the intersection and being catapaulted out onto the grass. I don't recall any serious injuries but Alex if you have a go, remember you probably don't bounce as well as you used to.

Originally Posted by AlexS

Question is, if I see them on it today, do I ask if I can have a go?

Yes and do not forget photographs Alex head cam for utube vid so we can all watch

I just realised I ride one daily LOL

Originally Posted by wheelinround

......I just realised I ride one daily LOL

Sorry but your current version is of steel construction and far far too high off the ground. One more little thing and that is your hair does not get blow every which way for the speed you travel is way too slow.

Originally Posted by Christos

Sorry but your current version is of steel construction and far far too high off the ground. One more little thing and that is your hair does not get blow every which way for the speed you travel is way too slow.

Steel no way Alli construction for lighter weight faster travel more so down hill. As for the hair it still blows every which way even if i don't move.

Originally Posted by wheelinround

...... As for the hair it still blows every which way even if i don't move.

Only when standing next to a dust extractor.

Sounds like someone is going to be building a billy cart in the near future.

this site has plans and races if your interested.

joehann