Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Argonaut Junior replica

[Charles Samardza <samardza@att.net>]

Michael B Holt wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Oct 2002 10:42:58 -0500 DJACKSON99@aol.com writes:
> >Are you going to use double-planked pitch pine, nails, canvas and tar
> >like the original?
>
> No.  Being a lazy sort, and having a Lowe's nearby, I'm going to
> try three layers of 3/4 inch plywood.
>
> (Can you imagine the smell of the original?)
>
> >What is the power source in the original?
>
> Men.  Two guys were in there, cranking away (with their
> hands, it seems) on modified bicycle-like chain drives
> to turn the wheels.
>
> > If historical accuracy is not the goal, then get a rear end
> >with the drive shaft from the junkyard. Put tubes in the
> >tires and fill them with water, separate the emergency
> >brake cables so you can steer by locking the wheels
> >independently.
>
> I'd like to have the thing "looking" right, so the  rear
> end is not the right device: it would be obviously
> an addition.   But I like the idea.
>
> > It would be dangerous, but you could take an old rear
> >wheel dive axel, power train, and engine, then turn
> >the rear axel upside down so reverse is now forward.
>
> Sounds like what Lake did for Argonaut I/II.
>
> >At 14 feet you  would have to extend the drive shaft and
> >the engine could sit in front of the rear wheel tiller.
>
> Along this line, it is my opinion that Argonaut Junior's
> drive wheels were at the rear.
>
> >I love the project idea.  It would be great for a high school
> >class.
>
> I never thought of that, but yes, it would -- if you didn't tell
> any of the parents!
>
> > Please let me know what web or book resources you
> >found with details on the Argonaut Junior.
>
> When I get Netscape installed, I'll send you my collection
> of links.   In the meantime, do a web search for "Jeff Lake."
> Jeff has all of Simon's photos.
>
> Contact me off list if you might think of doing this replica
> thing yourself.   There's a few out there who are quite
> interested.
>
> Mike H.
>
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You might want to get the book 'Argonaut' by John J. Poluhowich.  There
are 2 photo's of Jr in the book.