Building a Better Wheelchair

[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.

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.

[hoovhartid]

^wow^^^ that thing is awesome!

[_paralyzed_]

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

[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.

[TDC57]

You guys are all too funny!.. and all great friends..

Thanks for your time and comments..

P.S.
YES (yell yes) James your advise worked out great!.. I've got a awesome protection layer on the chairs and they are all scratch proof and I owe it all it you!.. Thanks again.. YOU giver YOU!..

[TDC57]

Just a quick update on our chair build.. Well both are basically done (I still need brakes thou) but other than that they are good to go..

My kids and I spent more than 16hrs in the chairs this weekend and I’m haply to report that both held up to the beating we put them through. They were down at the beach, they were in restaurants, they went to the store they were every we went.. so I’m extremely happy to report that the main construction on both so far are / is a success..

I also learned tons!.. Examples:
The off road tires work great in all conditions and provide the end user with a softer ride. The mag wheels work best on hard surfaces (wood / tile floors) but they suck in the SAND and DIRT!.. so we wont be going with these for the 3rd world chair..

I also learned that I need to incorporate a more server angle in the back of the chair, for a more comfortable fit, I just feel a little to upright at the moment, but I’m not sure if that how it’s supposed to be..

I also learned that DAM it suck, I mean really sucks to be in these things, most of the places we went weren’t ADA accessible and it is a total pain to move around and find curbs that allow you / the user to access sidewalks, and shops, even the thresholds that were more than 1” were a pain to get over..

I also learned that DAM, it hurts the arms and elbow joints!, it takes a tremendous amount of upper body strength to wheel your self a few miles in a non electrical chair..

I also learned that people stare!, I mean they look and point (that or it was because) I was in a bright Yellow chair (LOL) I’m not sure but if your self conscious about it / your situation it just not right!.. But I did get great seats for the family at the restaurants.. LOL.LOL..

I also learned that walking my dog’s while in the chair is just about imposable.. and I really need to add a cup holder to both of them..

My kids absolutely loved them and they told all of the friends that my dad hobby is building wheelchairs.. Hahahaaa even they are proud of me this one.. so I know I’m on the write path..

I would really like to thank everyone who contributed to this unsual none RC build, for both allowing me the privilege and honor to take up your time with a non RC related project.


Have a great weekend everybody and here are some picture of the kids having a great time..

Shaun.

[mistercrash]

I have been silently following these builds and I just want to say that you are an awsome individual sir, and everyone who pitched in to help you in this wonderful project. Like Homer Simpson once said:" If everyone was like you, we wouldn't need a Heaven, we'd already be there". Thank you.

Ray