Has anyone built a 3 wheeler?
Cycle cars fascinate me. When I was about six years old I had a ride in a Morgan Barrelback that must have stuck with me.
Recently, I was given the opportunity to purchase a shaft drive Honda V-Twin and I'm considering building a BRA style replica. Has anyone here ever built a three wheeler? Thoughts.. |
There is a top quality three wheeler build here:
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=3818 |
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Snap!
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Ha ha great minds and all that
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I've been all over that build thread before. Thanks guy's.
Here in the USA, 2CV's are hard to find. I'll thinking Honda V-Twin or Harley power. Preferably mated to a VW or Miata gearbox. Also considering a Fiero or Chevette front suspension. The closest builds that I can find are the old BRA CX3 (Honda) or the JVA with a Harley. Tons of research to do. There was a Pembleton in Daytona owned to a fellow that I spoke to. He indicated that he was afraid to take it in the freeway. I believe he recently sold it. A little more Oomph for me will require a more powerful engine and perhaps a slightly longer wheelbase and front track. |
Micky1mo has had dealings with them I think ..might be worth a message to him ....Penguin Speedshop were/are doing something similar too ..
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I shall. Thanks LL!
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Have you looked at the BR website?
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I've been communicating with Penguin Speed Shop on the Buckland.
No recent e-mails answered. I do fancy a Morgan F type replica. |
According to a kit car mag Penguin were after selling the Buckland project. A superb 3 wheeler.
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I was alerted to that possibility, however, Penguin mentioned to me in my last e-mail that they were looking for an investor. We'll see.
There is a complete unassembled kit in Texas and I may have a go look soon. I believe only one of maybe two in the USA. Maybe I'll have to do a complete schrtch build. |
I would go with the Buckland, at the right price and if you can find a engine.
But the BRA3cx plans would be a good start too. I wouldn't fancy taking any small 3 wheelers on a busy freeway, some low kit cars 7ish can be scary in any British town. Good luck |
Engine & gearbox not a problem. The 1.6 Kent engine was used in many TVR's. Decked, can easily be a 1.3 if desired. I have access to many of these. If I do have to do a scratch build, the bevelbox is the only issue right now.
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You could modify a Ford Sierra diff. The Buckland has a chain drive from the diff to the rear wheel. Or use the bevel drive from a shaft drive motor bike. There was a great Steampunk trike in either '100% Bike' or its sister 'Trike' a while back. That had a Virago V twin in line, like in the bike and shaft drive to the rear wheel. That setup in a BRA would look great.
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Getting there identifying the needed components. |
Now you know what you are going to do get on with it and send us pictures. Good luck!
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Saving pennies for the "Revival" next month. Looking iffy at the moment though. Was a former GRRC member for many years. Expensive to fly from the USA for events. |
molleur Sorry but I have only just noticed this thread.:doh:
I think I still have a set of plans and a build manual for the BRA3 or something similar any-way. I'll try and locate them over the next few days. :smile: |
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