Puddle Jumper ~ Single Seat ~

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The prototype finished in January 1999, is the sixth model built by Hardwick Hideout. It is made entirely of aluminum except for the axles, springs, and railing around the seat. All fasteners are stainless steel. All the hardware such as shaft tips, holdbacks, hubcaps and whipholder are made at the 'Hideout'. These vehicles are made with a lot of customer input, thus very rarely are they exactly the same. They are designed to be a super lightweight 4-wheel marathon vehicle for the small to large pony. They can also be set up for horses. If the customer competes at the advanced level for horses weights will have to be added. The frame construction is almost the same in most cases. They are set up on torsion axles. Standard shafts are independent short shafts with an open loop and have 6" of adjustment in length in 1 1/2" increments. The pole is supported by a shock absorber and the end has 10" of adjustment in 2" increments. As with all 'Hideout' vehicles, the wheels have roller bearings. The wheels also have grease fittings so that the wheels may be greased without removing them from the axle. The standard drivers' wedge gives the customers an option of how much slant is given to the wedge. It is adjustable but not on glider tracks. The adjustment comes by loosening four bolts. These vehicles can be left unpainted. If they are to be painted all the parts are sanded before welding. When all assemblies and parts are done they are sent to a powder coating shop, brought back, and the vehicle is then assembled. These vehicles have competed successfully at many Combined Driving Events. All Hardwick Hideout vehicles are cut out, machined, shaped, TIG welded, and assembled by myself and two other people. The only purchased parts are the torsion axles, bearings, and cushions. Vehicle weight ----270 -290 lbs single horse or pony (different options will vary weight) Price unpainted stock vehicle ------ $4500.00 Standard Equipment: Marathon shafts (adjustable to 6") Rear disc brakes Options: Price painted (powder coat) -------Add $600.00 Pole Assembly ------- Add $650.00 Presentation shafts -----------Add $250.00 - with polished Alum tips ------------Add $300.00 - with polished Brass tips Polished Brass Hubcaps and Whipholder ----- Add $100.00

Hardwick Hideout
Russ & Eva Hardwick
10 SE 125th Terrace Rd.
Silver Springs, FL 34488
phone: (352) 625-3263
email: rhardwick@cfl.rr.com

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