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JOIN THE RACE TO WIN PRIZES IN THE CITIZEN'S
RUTABUGGY AND FUNCAR CONTEST „_ „„
at the Blyth Rutabaga Festival and Brussels FunFest
Build this car or a car of your own design and enter the race
Actually, there is no engine in this easy-to-build
downhill race car. But it’s just as fun, nonetheless.
The fun for you parents is in helping your children
build it. . .and in watching them develop new
confidence and woodworking skills. And for kids,
what’s more fun than building something,
especially something they can ride?
This project is easy and economical to build. All
you need are 1-1/2 sheets of APA trademarked
structural wood panels, a little framing lumber,
some hardware, and paint or stain. So round up
your would-be race car drivers, put their latent do
it-yourself skills to work, and get set to have some
real fun.
Safety First
This project is designed to afford parents and
children the fun of building something together.
Children should be supervised during both the
construction process and operation of the
completed race car. The race car should not be
operated on public streets or roadways, on hills, or
in areas without sufficient room to stop and
maneuver. Safety helmets should be worn during
operation.
Recommended Plywood:
APA trademarked A-C Exterior, APA trademarked Medium
Density Overlay (MDO), or APA trademarked nonveneer
structural wood panels, such as waferboard or oriented
strand board.
Panels
Quantity Description
1 panel 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.
1 panel 1/4 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft.
Other Materials
Quantity Description
14 ft. 2x3 Select structural fir or equivalent
8 ft. 2x2 Select structural fir or equivalent
8 ft. 1x4 B-Better fir
2 ft. 1 in. PVC pipe, two 1 in. T’s, one 1 in. PVC cap
1ft. 1/2 in. PVC pipe
2 3/4 to 1 in. PVC reducers
2 1/2 to 3/4 in. PVC reducers
1 3 ft. x 1/4 in. threaded rod, 12 locknuts,
2 washers
2 8 in. heavy duty strap hinges
2 Bicycle hand brake, complete; brake cable
2 8 x 1-3/4 in., 1/2 in. hub wheels
2 10 x 1-3/4 in., 1/2 in. hub wheels
2 1/4 x 2-1/2 in. eye bolts, locknuts
4 1/4x2 in. carriage bolts
2 1/2 x 3 in. hex-head bolts, 6 washers, 2
lockwashers, 2 nuts
2 1/2 x 6 in. lag bolts, washers
8 5/16 x 3-1/2 in. lag bolts, washers
1 pair Bicycle handle grips
Misc. 1-1/2 in. screws; 2d, 3d, 4d galvanized finish
nails; wood glue; wood filler; PVC glue; paint
, (gloss); reflectors for taillight
Project Notes:
Cut out sections as indicated in panel layout. Cut and
assemble the framework (see diagram of base assembly).
Fasten the steering hinges to the framing. Nail cleats to
the inner sides of racer side walls. Nail and glue sides to
the framework. Nail and glue racer front, back and seat
to framing. Do not nail hood in place until steering
assembly is installed.
Construct steering assembly, using PVC pipe as shown in
diagram. Install the dash and lower brace, connecting the
PVC steering assembly. Run the PVC steering column
through the 1-3/8 in. hole in the center of the dash.
Connect steering rod with the eye bolts on the bottom of
the PVC steering column. Bend the rod slightly to match
wheel hinge locations on outer frame. Hinges may need
to be bent out slightly. Install the wheels - place 8 in.
wheels in the front, and 10 in. wheels in the back.
Screw brake support to underside of racer. Glue and nail
the hood to the racer front and sides. Fill and sand edges
and nail holes. Paint and decorate as desired. Install
brake cable.
WARNING}
Downhill race cars can provide hours of fun, but they
must be operated safely. Always follow these guidelines
when operating the Downhill Race Car:
• Wear a helmet at all times.
• Downhill race cars and motor vehicles don’t mix.
Never take the Downhill Race Car on a public street
or road.
• Brakes are not always dependable. Allow plenty of
room to stop.
• The Downhill Race Car is designed for one driver. Do
not take a “passenger” for a ride.
• The Downhill Race Car is not recommended for
children under the age of 10. Children under the age
of 16 should never operate the Downhill Race Car
without adult supervision.
HAVE FUN, BUT BE SAFE'.