DIY a MICROCAR

by ozy1970

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Intro: 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.

STEP 8: Ozy New Look

STEP 9: Ozy's Video Runing

61 Comments

TheOriginalNerd 4 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?

martzo 7 years ago

Increible! creativo y visionario, muy buen trabajo Sr. Arrieta, inspirador ademas.

Tom LeeM 8 years ago

I can see the Moonbeam resemblance. It looks really nice.

abhijitha3 8 years ago

very nice creativity sir!!!!!!!!!!!

avocadostains 9 years ago

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!

aborah 11 years ago

Love you micro-car. Absolutely! and Congratulations.

zomfibame 11 years ago

too cool! I love that lil' car.

Chris Logan 11 years ago

How did you link and balance the brake system?

stankoprowski 11 years ago

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

ozy1970 11 years ago

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,

bherrboldt 11 years ago

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. :)

ozy1970 11 years ago

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 ​​what you build, Greetings Sincerely,: Charly Arrieta

iceng 11 years ago

Congratulations ! !
Featured and Front Page on your First ible,  Wow !!!!

Expecting great things from you :-)

A

ozy1970 11 years ago

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.

benwade 11 years ago

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:

benwade 11 years ago

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.

ozy1970 11 years ago

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.
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