Introduction: DIY a MICROCAR
THIS IS A DIY MICROCAR IS A REALLY A HOMEMADE CAR, YOU CAN BUILD FROM SCRACTH , RECYCLING OR ALL BRAND NEW PARTS IS FUN TO DRIVE AND THIS PLATAFORM COULD BE
MODIFIED TO WORK WIHT BIODIESEL , GAS, ELECTRIC, OR HIBRID , DUE TO HIS LOW WEIGTH AND ZIZE AND AN AMAZING AND NEW BODY DESING
Step 1: THIS IS "OZY" MY MICROCAR PROYECT
ON THIS PHOTO YOU CAN SEE A FINISH PROYECT I DECIDED TO BUILD THIS LIKE A TREWHEELER TO REGISTRATE THIS LIKE A MOTORCYCCLE TO AVOID A LOT OF LEGAL RESTRICTIONS THIS CAR WERE INPIRED ON THE MOONBEAM OF JORY SQQIB A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE I TAKE A LOT OF TIPS FROM HIM. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE TO SWHOWYOU OF THAN THIS IS POSIBLE TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. YOU CAN SEE AN A INTERVIEW OF ME (CHARLY ARRIETA) AND MY CAR, PLEASE CHECK THIS LINK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv_58-zZ924
Step 2: FRONT SUSPENSION
THIS IS EASY, YOU DON'T NEED A ENGENIER TITLE TO CALCULATE THE GEOMETRY SUSPENSION.
ONLY USE THE WV BETTLE TYPE 1 FRONT SUSPENSION , BOLTED TO THE .30CEL ROUNDED BEND STEEL TUBE, ON THIS SUSPENSION YOU HAVE EVERYTHING , CASTER, CAMBER STRUT ANGLE. BRAKES AN BOX STEERING
Step 3: FIBERGLASS PARTS
TO MAKE THE FIBERGLASS PARTS FIRST YOU HAVE TO DO THE ORIGINAL PART ON RQRILEY'S WEB PAGE IS EXACTLY DESCRIBED HOW TO DO A MALE PART AND A FEMALE MOLD PART http://WWW.RQRILEY.COM HERE IS SHOWN THIS TWO PARTS AND THE "PRODUCTION PART IS THAT WILL BE INSTALED HIGH RESISTANT LOW WEIGHT 3MM THICK. IS A LOT OF FIBERGLASS WORK AND BONDO SANDING, BUT IN THIS LIFE , NOTHING FOR FREE.
Step 4:
AT THE BEGINING I MADE A HAND DRAWING THINKING ON HOW WILL BE THIS CAR WHEN AN IDEA COME TO YOUR MIND CACHT THIS WEREVWER MEAN POSIBLE IF YOU DONT HAVE TYOUR COMPUTER AT HAND , IF NOT THIS IDEA WILL GOIG TO FLY
Step 5: WORKING ON PAINT
AT THIS STEP I WAS PAINTING BUT AT THIS POINT IDIDT'N KNOW HOW TO DO THE FRONT NOSE
Step 6: THE FRONT NOSE
A SUNDAY MORNING CLOSE TO FIVE AM I HAVE A REVELATION AND VOALA¡
HURRY UP AND BEGINING TO WORK I CUTED OF FROM A FIBERGLASS PORSHE 355,
TWO MINITRAILER BUMPERS AND TWO FRONTLIGHTS FROM A 60'S SCOLAR BUS PUTING TOGETHER AND IS DONE. AND A LOT OF FIBERGLASS AN BONDO TOO.
Step 7: FINISH WORK
AFTER ALL IS DONE , A LOT OF SATISFATIONS NOW I CAN SAY " I DRIVE THE CAR I WANT"
BECAUSE ALL THE OTHERS DRIVE THE CAR THEY CAN CHOOSE OVER THE PRODUTION OFFERED OR THEY CAN AFFORD.
SORRY FOR THE SHORT COMMENTS ANYWAYS MEKE A LOT OF QUESTIONS , COMMENTS, AND SORRY FOR MY BAD WRITTEN ENGLISH THANKS A LOT
I HPE THIS ENCORAGE TO ANHOTER PEOPLE TO FOLLOW HIS CREATIVE INSTINTINTICS
SINCERLY
CHARLY ARRIETA
MID FLORIDA TECH
FIBERGLASS CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN.
61 Comments
Question 3 years ago
Why did you put a VW emblem on the front? Why do you want to give the impression that VW made the car? Or why would you want to give VW the credit for your design and work?
4 years ago
Too many questions to post.
HOW CAN I GET IN CONTACT WITH CHARLY?
I can be contacted through my Facebook page or email address stevenmandell85@gmail.com
6 years ago
Increible! creativo y visionario, muy buen trabajo Sr. Arrieta, inspirador ademas.
6 years ago
That looks EPIC!
6 years ago
Awesome.
7 years ago on Introduction
I can see the Moonbeam resemblance. It looks really nice.
7 years ago on Step 9
very nice creativity sir!!!!!!!!!!!
8 years ago on Introduction
Hola ozy. Esto es increible! Realmente tienes un don. Espero que tu o alguien otro continue de desarollar este concepto. El mundo necesita esto. Y admiro tu confianza y coraje de compartir este instuctable. No nos ensenyan casi nada en la escuela desde ninyo hasta graduemos, como que construir, reparar, hacer cosas. Por eso la gente discuten mucho la gramatica porque es todo lo que hacen sentirse inteligente. Pero te entiendo como escribistes perfectamente bien. En realidad, es refrescante leer y oir la idioma expresado en otra manera. Quiero aprender mas para ser capaz de crear algo como hiciste aqui, Combinar, cortar, cambiar los carros viejos en carritos bonitos. Quizas con moto electrica con placas solares. El motor de gas es muy complicado. Demasiado piezas, componentes. Gracias por compartir!
10 years ago on Introduction
Love you micro-car. Absolutely! and Congratulations.
10 years ago on Introduction
too cool! I love that lil' car.
10 years ago on Step 9
How did you link and balance the brake system?
10 years ago on Introduction
ozy,
Congratulations from Guadalajara on your project. How much does the finished car weigh? Do you know of anyone in Guadalajara who is interested in cars like yours?
Stan
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Hello, stankoprowski, the ozy microcar weight 320 kg, but should weigt close to 250 kg. because this is the original , whit front vw suspension .
anhoter one whit production parts from my molds and the new front tubular suspension an anhoter modifications shure 250 kg.
and i dont know nobody who is interesting on a car like this or says something about,
10 years ago on Introduction
You are amazing that has got to be one of the coolest things i have seen in a long time. I love it, thanks for sharing. I hope to make my own micro car soon. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
start anytime.
If you so desire could give you some tips, starts analyzing R Q Riley projects and check out the moonbeam also to give you an idea of ââwhat you build, Greetings Sincerely,: Charly Arrieta
10 years ago on Introduction
Congratulations ! !
Featured and Front Page on your First ible, Wow !!!!
Expecting great things from you :-)
A
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
many thanks for posting your attention to my istructable, more people have asked me about the microauto ozy, it is very pleasant for me to answer your questions, greetings.
10 years ago on Introduction
Hi, Thank you for posting your instructable. I took a couple of seconds to edit your introduction. See below:
This is a DIY micro-car. It is really a homemade car you can build from scratch, by recycling old parts or by using all brand new parts. It is fun to drive, and this platform could be modified to work with bio-diesel, gas, electric, or hybrid power sources due to its low weight, small size, and amazing new body design.
In this photo you can see the finished project. I decided to build this as a three-wheeler so it could be registered as a motorcycle to avoid a lot of legal restrictions. This car was inspired by the Moonbeam built by Jory Squib, a good friend of mine. I take a lot of tips from him. This is only a guide to show you that it is possible to make your dreams come true. You can see an interview of me, (Charley Arrieta) and my car, at this link:
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
This is a picture of the finished car. I have a lot of satisfaction in being able to say, "I am driving the car I want." because everyone else drives whatever car they can afford from among the limited choice available in production cars. I'm sorry for the short comments. Anyway, please feel free to ask a question or add your comments. I apologize for , my poor written English. Thanks a lot. I hope this will encourage other people to follow their creative instincts.
Sincerely, Charely Arrieta, Mid-Florida Technical Fiberglass Certified Technician.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Hello my friend Benwade, thank you very much for taking the time to edit my comments, as have the opportunity and will copy the dialogs'll post photos of DIY instructable a microcar.