Building a Better Wheelchair

[_paralyzed_]

Shaun-

Absolutely awesome. Wheelchairs become a part of the users identity, and I know I wouldn't like to sit in something cheap looking all day. Nice combination of form and function. I have no suggestions, you have it covered.

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

You are amazing Shaun. It is fun just to read what you are doing every day. Nice work and you seem to be having a good time with this project. So where did you come up with those bolt on rings for the wheels? Or did you have them made somewhere? I am just curious as to how you came up with them. Do you have a system worked out now for duplicating them, or is it all in your head? Just yanking your chain. You seem to be on the somewhat organized side of the spectum. Looking good Shaun. You are going to be someones HERO. Maybe lincpimp's???

Thanks for the kind words Jerry!.. Actually I found them pre-fabed up for $40.00 for both hoops.. I didn’t want the end user to get their hands dirty by pushing / pulling on the tires.. I hope I’m on the (somewhat organized spectrum) LOL.LOL.. I’ve been on the other side for so long it normal.. hahahhahahhaaaa…

Well if I can make at least one needy person hapy / give the gift of mobility then it’s all worth it on the end.. Linc… Well linc can make his own.. LOL.LOL…

Have a great one Sir..

Shaun.

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

WAY cool dude! Back in the 80s my dad have a 150lb purebred malamute named Sachy. (Saa-chee)
Now we have a 10 year old australian shepherd tricolour. She is only about 60lb.

Nice…. We had a austrailin shepherd back on the farm when I was like 12.. Dam dog come running away and loved the chase the chickens!.. it would piss my DAD off (Big time).. Ahhh good time.. 150lbs isn’t bad either.. Malamute are great dogs and frosty is deffetnly the guard dog of the house.. you mess with the kids and you’ll mess with frosty.. Got any pics??.

Have a great one and thanks again for stopping by

Have a great one Sir..

Shaun.

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Now that is the way to Pimp your ride. Nice wheels Shaun. Where did you come up with those wheels, and how much did they cost? I like the solid looing wheels better than the old school spoke wheels. Much more strength in my opinion. I think you need to go with some matalic colors for reflectivity in darkened situations. Looking good young man.

Hey Jerry!.. Thanks.. I’ve been doing so much research on this build I know more about wheelchairs, the parts and sizes now than I ever thought I would know.. they are actually the same costs as the outer rings for the spoke wheels.($40 a par) so the cost works GREAT!!. The problem is they are hard soul tires, so it will give the end user a much rougher ride and I'm not sure how well they will hold up on a dirt road (RD) my friend, RD will tell me!.. My gut is saying go back the mountain bike setup, but then again I’ve got try different things to see (for myself) what works and what doesn’t..

Thanks again for the kinds words of encouragement and have a great week sir..

Shaun.

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Shaun-

Absolutely awesome. Wheelchairs become a part of the users identity, and I know I wouldn't like to sit in something cheap looking all day. Nice combination of form and function. I have no suggestions, you have it covered.

Thank you SIR.. i was hopping you would stop by and leave comments.. I don’t want to give anything away that I'm not proud of or doesn’t represent RCM in the best of ways.. I know it's kind of bright and it will be a (little FLASHY) LOL.LOL. but I'm hoping once I install the black seat, and some other things I've got up my sleeve it will all turn out for the better!..

The BEST THING IS!!!!!! I'm able to complete this chair (everything) for under $200.00..

United Nations here I come!!! (Well in a few weeks)..

Have a GREAT ONE and thanks again for all of your help and support..

Shaun.

[Arct1k]

Wow - Really coming on quick (not that i should be surprised) - Wheels look great...

[BL_RV0]

I don't have a picture of Sachy because he lived long before digital cameras were invented. I'll see if I can find a printed picture and scan it for you, though.

[JERRY2KONE]

Hey Shaun I just found your next chair project. I saw this and immediately thought this has Shaun written all over it.

[hoovhartid]

^wow^^^ that thing is awesome!

[_paralyzed_]

Under $200! Awesome. You are going to improve the lives of so many. Kudos.

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Hey Shaun I just found your next chair project. I saw this and immediately thought this has Shaun written all over it.

There is a video of that chair on Youtube, i think i found it under "tracked wheelchair" or "custom wheelchair" i can't remember. The chair is actually fairly cheap except for the $6000 Mattracks. U can only buy them in a set of 4 so at least u can build 2 chairs.

[TDC57]

Well just a quick update for everyone!...

I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves..

Have a great one!..














P.S….
No they are not done, but they are so close I can TASTE IT!...... my boy and I will be going on a weekend wheelchair ridding spree this whole weekend, I hope to have 20 miles in the chairs come Monday.. Check back in Sunday night / Monday morning for the latest and greatest update on our 3rd world chair and how they both (did or dint) hold up!..


Have a great weekend every body!...

Shaun…

[jayjay283]

looking good bro, call my sister and have a gimp-a-thon with her and all your mutts and hers a dog walking on the strand lol

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

Wow - Really coming on quick (not that i should be surprised) - Wheels look great...

Thanks Sir.. I don’t like to take to long on any one thing, I’ve got to move them it along, I’ve got an electrical wheel chair coming from Jay for my next project.

Have a great one Chris..

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

I don't have a picture of Sachy because he lived long before digital cameras were invented. I'll see if I can find a printed picture and scan it for you, though.

That would be cool.. regardless have a great one Sir..

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Hey Shaun I just found your next chair project. I saw this and immediately thought this has Shaun written all over it.

That’s Bitchen Jerry!... the $6,000 tag for the tracks put it out of reality but it does leave the door wide open for new ideas.. THANK YOU SIR…

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Under $200! Awesome. You are going to improve the lives of so many. Kudos.

Thanks SIR.. I hope it does change the world one person at a time… I did have a great time this past weekend in both of the chairs, they held up outstanding and I was able to learn quite a bit about reality (reading / planning and building) are one things experiencing / walking – wheeling in someone’s else’s chair really helped me understand everything else.. I’ll give a full report of this past weekend R&D in a few..

Thanks again for everything I deeply appreciate all of the help you have provided me with during this non RC related build..

You’re a true friend!.. thank you!..

Originally Posted by jayjay283

looking good bro, call my sister and have a gimp-a-thon with her and all your mutts and hers a dog walking on the strand lol

Hhaaaa thanks Jay, I just might do that… I was down at the beach this weekend with chairs, the kids and the doogs and (DAM) waking a dog in a chair (at least mine) proved to be almost imposable.. HAHAHAaaaa it was probably funny for other to watch thou.. LOL.LOL..

Have a great week Jay..

Shaun.

[lincpimp]

The chairs look good Shaun. I like the yellow one, looks really slick. Have you tried any of the paint tests yet? Just wondering if anything I suggested worked? I have not painted much (if any) pvc and I may give it a try soon. My helper at work (Erik) is making a tennis ball launcher out of pvc, and i may have to give it a custom paint job (ghost flames?).

Anyway the chairs look great and i am sure that they will be a big hit, and hopefully open up oportunitys for the less than fortunate. Nice to see someone like yourself giving back!

[jayjay283]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

hopefully open up oportunitys for the less than fortunate.

So we shall see you rolling in 1 shortly, or am I out of line and need a beating

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

So we shall see you rolling in 1 shortly, or am I out of line and need a beating

Not sure if you are out of line, but I am sure you could do with a beating for one thing or another...

Not sure if I could properly pimp a chair! I think that would e better left to Harold, as he is the para-pimp! A very ganster man, that is for sure!

[JERRY2KONE]

Maybe not out of line, but James can PIMP SLAP you anyway.