As we are "inbetween" jobs in the workshop over the Christmas period I decided we will get the Leighton 3 wheeler bits and pieces together.

The 2CV galvanized chassis along with the single wheel conversion has been leaning against the fence for over a year now!!:redface:

https://i.imgur.com/cZWb18gh.jpg

Apart from a little green mould on the bottom edge the chassis was like new. :biggrin:

This is the rolling chassis we have got to work with.

https://i.imgur.com/vMRAQR0h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Oly3Wbgh.jpg

This is the mock-up.

https://i.imgur.com/egJzUDZh.jpg

The rear single wheel conversion uses the original axle with both suspension arms removed and a bike style swinging arm mounted on it.
https://i.imgur.com/hErN3mzh.jpg

A basic "A" frame is bolted to the chassis and a coil-over shock links the two together making the rear suspension a very simple unit. Not only is it simple but it can be fully adjustable and it also means the chassis remains unaltered unlike the Lomax 223 conversions which require one chassis leg to be cut-off. :thumb:
https://i.imgur.com/va2qtJ0h.jpg

The front suspension will also be coil-over style as this eliminates the notoriously soft rolling suspension the original 2CV's were known for.:icon_cool:

Just been over this thread and now realized it's been nearly 3 years since i worked on this project !!:jaw:

Always liked the reverse trike layout so watching this with interest.

Any plans to extend the body to fit over the rear chassis or are you going to trim the rear rails aft of the wheel?

Might be nice to put a demonstrator together with a BMW bike engine up front...

http://www.sparrowautomotive.co.uk/citroen2cvbmw.html

Mister Towed A BMW or GUZZI engine would be nice but the cost is to high, I'm only building this to clear some space and end a project so it will be sold on ASAP.

Here's the cut profile of the car.

https://i.imgur.com/xhBIT1Fh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wTUxKVMh.jpg

The rear chassis rails will stay in place just like the Sammio Spyder rear outriggers, :lie:
I'v built this with DVLA in mind as not only will I have to change the taxation class from PLG to tricycle but I will also have to change the wheel-plan from 2 axle ridged to 3 wheeler and I think DVLA will want to confirm the unaltered chassis is still unaltered.!!

I tried to keep the body side as high as possible to avoid the "noddy" effect as there's no way to lower the floor pans.

The front suspension is in place so this profile will not change.

https://i.imgur.com/4Wy8cdkh.jpg.

Just by a fluke the front coil-over's lined up with the original bumps in the bonnet.

https://i.imgur.com/TsXF4fmh.jpg

Anybody notice the head light brackets??:pound:

Hark the Herald headlight brackets.

The trike looks very cool, looking forward to see it finished.
I am sure it will look great.

Looking forward to this build Mike as I like the style of these 3wheelers and the only way I would be allowed to have a motorbike.

When into the dark depths on the lock-up and found these bad-boys.:icon_biggrin:

https://i.imgur.com/wC82sYmh.jpg

They are a custom made set-up using a standard bike rim and a bespoke hub, both look well made and are fitted with 19" bike front tyres.
I have had these for years but have never been brave enough to fit them. :scared:

That Leighton is fairly rare as well. I understand that only a dozen or so were produced.

They look like steering wheels with tyres fitted.

Mike - I hope all goes well with this build (and the DVLA paperwork).

There is definitely some about these type of trikes that says "British eccentricity". :cool:

Good luck, Paul. :)

Paul L These little cars are quite fun to drive as it's foot-to-the-floor every where you go. :smile:

DVLA should be OK as the chassis is unaltered as nothing is welded to in only bolted and most of the original parts are used in the build.
The only problem I might have is finding a photo of the original 2CV before the body was removed.

Finally got the cage frame finished.

https://i.imgur.com/E1Vw5hch.jpg

It all sits nicely on the original chassis, the coil-over suspension works well and there's plenty of support to the body panels.

https://i.imgur.com/3LhAkrlh.jpg

The whole cage frame simply bolts to the outer chassis rails using the original body fixing points which should keep DVLA happy. :peace:

https://i.imgur.com/x3koreYh.jpg

The seats are going to be the next challenge as I'm not sure weather to go with single seats or a bench seat!!:popcorn:

Ooh, I do like that. Nice work.

Now all the important controls are in place I can start to sort out the seats

https://i.imgur.com/3i3ywQ9h.jpg.

I just could not get them too right feel and every thing just felt wrong so I waited until a friend call-in for a cuppa and asked him to try out the seating.
He thought the seat was OK and liked the LEFT HAND DRIVE set-up. :lock1:

LEFT HAND DRIVE!!

I'v been building this for 3 week and until now did not notice I'd built a left hooker!!!!:eusa_doh:

https://i.imgur.com/mFxhm0ah.jpg

No wonder the seating position felt odd!!.
What a plonker!! :blah:

Should have gone to Specsavers.

:icon_wink:

Your so right, I'v even put the last photos on the wrong listing. :loco:
Here's a second attempt.

Boot hinged giving maximum access.
https://i.imgur.com/BeRIq51h.jpg

Bonner hinged and split keeping the dash area fixed.
https://i.imgur.com/RfRZzikh.jpg

The bulkhead is almost completed.
https://i.imgur.com/3D0pU2Rh.jpg

I'm very pleased the way the rear lights fit the body recesses.

https://i.imgur.com/TDKa6Pwh.jpg

In fact I'm so pleased I'v taken a mould so I can retro fit them on something else later. :wink:

Very nice indeed!